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1 The Lettermen 7:00 pm 
Friday - December 1, 2023 7:00 pm
The dictionary defines harmony as “a combination of musical sounds considered to be pleasing”. The music world could define harmony as “The Lettermen”. Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right, have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when The Lettermen recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight”.
For The Lettermen debut single record in the summer of 1961, Capitol Records decided to put a romantic ballad on the B-side of “That’s My Desire”, which was an attempt at a doo-wop single, figuring radio stations would have to play the A-side because the B-side was so sweet, and slow, and did not necessarily encompass the commercial sound of the day.
The B-side was “The Way You Look Tonight”. Soft, melodic and romantic, it was a departure from the rock ‘n’ roll music of the day. Eventually, listener requests made it a must for radio station play lists nationwide. The song shot to No. 13, on the Billboard chart. The group’s second single that year did even better. “When I Fall In Love,” another soft, slow ballad hit No.7, establishing The Lettermen as the most romantic singing group of a generation.
To their credit, The Lettermen have over 75 albums— numerous certified gold – and a myriad of hits including “When I Fall In Love”, “Come Back Silly Girl”, “Theme From A Summer Place”, “Goin’ Out Of My Head/Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”, “Hurt So Bad”, and “Shangri-La”.
The Lettermen have also enjoyed international success touring Japan, The Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Germany, France, South America, Canada, Mexico and even Saudi Arabia. They have sung and recorded in many different languages and have received eighteen gold records internationally.
Even though there have been personnel changes over the years, the one thing that has remained constant is the vision that Tony Butala first dreamed of - that unique three-part harmony as only The Lettermen can achieve. Though musical tastes have changed over the years, The Lettermen legacy continues. Harmony will always endure the true test of time—just as The Lettermen have stood the test of time.
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3 Whitley's Wishes Nutcracker Tea Party 1:30 pm 
Sunday - December 3, 2023 1:30 pm Whitley's Wishes Nutcracker Tea Party Whitley's Wishes Nutcracker Tea Party is sure to become your new favorite holiday tradition! Join us for a magical afternoon with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince as the advanced class from Rena's Dance Unlimited performs selections from this holiday classic. This 45 minute performance will delight the child in all of us but is especially suitable for little ones, ages 3-10, who aren't quite ready for the full ballet.
Tea Party tickets include a seated buffet lunch and desserts provided by some of your favorite local restaurants and a photo opportunity with the Nutcracker characters. Kids 3-12 can also enter our coloring contest for a chance to win their very own Nutcracker!
Proceeds from this event go to Whitley's Wishes to fund critical research needed to find a cure for DIPG, pediatric brain cancer. Thank you for helping us make Whitley's Wishes come true!
Ticket Pricing Descriptions as follows:
*Basic Performance Ticket -$30. Includes reserved seating for the 45 min performance as well as a photo opportunity with the characters. Performance starts at 1:30pm, doors open at 12:45
*Standard Tea Party Ticket - $45. Includes all of the above plus a tea party lunch, tasty treats for dessert and a nutcracker ornament! Event doors open at 11:45 for those attending tea party.
*Premium Tea Party Tickets - $60. Includes all of the above plus premium seating for the performance, a special dessert bar and a meet and greet with the Nutcracker characters! Event doors open at 11:45 for those attending tea party. ... View Event/Buy Tickets....
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5 Gremlins (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) 7:00 pm 
Tuesday - December 5, 2023 7:00 pm Gremlins (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... |
6 Gary Hoey's Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour 7:30 pm 
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 7:30 pm Gary Hoey's Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour
For over 25 years of the Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour, this must see show has become a tradition with radio stations and families coast-to-coast for adults and kids alike. Arguably one of the most popular rock holiday shows, this one will rock your jingle bells! Listen to the classic holiday songs we all know (and then some) with a rockin’ twist. This is going to be a blast and should really help you start the holiday season off right!
With a collection of 21 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. The world renowned rock guitarist’s first break came in 1987 when Ozzy Osbourne liked Hoey’s tape enough to fly him to LA for an audition and encouraging him to move to the West Coast. In 1990 Hoey was signed to Reprise Records. His 1993 solo album included his cover of “Hocus Pocus” that rocketed into the Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Tracks. He went on to score the successful “Endless Summer II” soundtrack for New Line Cinema and in 1995 started a trilogy of “Ho!Ho! Hoey,” a collection of instrumental Christmas classics that continues each year in his Rockin Holiday shows. Gary Hoey is a fiery, charismatic player who connects with the crowd.
Whether he’s playing scorching originals or classic rock covers, his solos are thrilling and reminiscent of Clapton or Stevie Ray in their fiery youth. One thing that remains consistent is Hoey’s impassioned command of the guitar. He can attack his instrument with feral intensity and then play something very soft and achingly beautiful. This ability to mix feeling, phrasing, technique and tone is the true mark of a master guitarist. Don't miss this exciting show.
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Friday - December 8, 2023 7:00 pm InterActive WHITE CHRISTMAS (Friday 7pm) The annual screening of White Christmas returns to the Wildey complete with a free goodie bag with special props to use during the movie.
Christmas movie trivia will take place 30 minutes prior to the shows
General Admission Tickets: Adults: $18 (including fees)
Seniors (over 60) and students under 16: $15 (including fees)
Presented by the Friends Of The Wildey
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9 InterActive WHITE CHRISTMAS (Saturday 2pm) 2:00 pm 
Saturday - December 9, 2023 2:00 pm InterActive WHITE CHRISTMAS (Saturday 2pm)
The annual screening of White Christmas returns to the Wildey complete with a free goodie bag with special props to use during the movie.
Christmas movie trivia will take place 30 minutes prior to the shows
General Admission Tickets: Adults: $18 (including fees)
Seniors (over 60) and students under 16: $15 (including fees)
Presented by the Friends Of The Wildey
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10 InterActive WHITE CHRISTMAS (Sunday 2pm) 2:00 pm 
Sunday - December 10, 2023 2:00 pm InterActive WHITE CHRISTMAS (Sunday 2pm)
The annual screening of White Christmas returns to the Wildey complete with a free goodie bag with special props to use during the movie.
Christmas movie trivia will take place 30 minutes prior to the shows
General Admission Tickets: Adults: $18 (including fees)
Seniors (over 60) and students under 16: $15 (including fees)
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12 The Grinch (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) 7:00 pm 
Tuesday - December 12, 2023 7:00 pm The Grinch (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... |
13 Taylor Made - A BirthTay Celebration SOLD OUT 7:00 pm 
Wednesday - December 13, 2023 7:00 pm Taylor Made - A BirthTay Celebration SOLD OUT THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT Calling all Swifties! Come join us for the most epic Taylor-themed BirthTay celebration in the Midwest. This all-ages concert features Taylor Made, who been called America's favorite Taylor Swift tribute. Immerse yourself in Tay Tay's music while singing and dancing to all your favorite Taylor Swift songs. Of course, with this being Taylor's birthday, you can expect a few special surprises on this unforgettable show. ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... |
14 Erin Bode Holiday Concert 7:30 pm 
Thursday - December 14, 2023 7:30 pm The Wildey Theatre Holiday Tradition returns and continues as the musical sounds of the season and songs infused with jazz grooves come to Edwardsville. We welcome a very special Holiday Concert featuring The Erin Bode Group. Erin Bode has performed for audiences across the country with her trio and has opened for legendary singers such as Michael Buble and The Supremes’ Mary Wilson. Experience an exceptional evening of Erin’s original compositions, standards and Christmas favorites. The show will delight all! This show sells out yearly, so get your tickets early. ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... | 15 |
16 Traveling Salvation Show Christmas 7:00 pm 
Saturday - December 16, 2023 7:00 pm Traveling Salvation Show Christmas Come be saved where even the reindeer are rockin' and rollin'!
The Traveling Salvation Show Christmas Concert pays tribute to the great Neil Diamond and celebrates the season. The concerts will feature Neil Diamonds best loved songs and holiday classics.
A portion of ticket sales goes to benefit the Special Olympics Torch Run. ... View Event/Buy Tickets....
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17 Traveling Salvation Show Christmas Concert 2:00 pm 
Sunday - December 17, 2023 2:00 pm Traveling Salvation Show Christmas Concert
Come be saved where even the reindeer are rockin' and rollin'!
The Traveling Salvation Show Christmas Concert pays tribute to the great Neil Diamond and celebrates the season. The concerts will feature Neil Diamonds best loved songs
and holiday classics.
A portion of ticket sales goes to benefit the Special Olympics Torch Run.
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19 ELF (Wildey $3 Movie Tuesday) 7:00 pm 
Tuesday - December 19, 2023 7:00 pm $3 Tickets available starting at noon day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm. All seats general admission ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... | 20 |
21 GRAND ALLUSION - Styx Tribute (Encore) 7:30 pm 
Thursday - December 21, 2023 7:30 pm GRAND ALLUSION - Styx Tribute (Encore) Welcomed back for an encore show "GRAND ALLUSION! - Join us as the ultimate Styx tribute band returns to Rock' the Paradise at the Wildey Theatre.. Now we just need you to join us in this celebration so that we can all have The Best of Times.
Welcome to the Grand Allusion. Pay the price, get your tickets for the show."
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22 Dueling Pianos - Family Holiday Edition 7:00 pm 
Friday - December 22, 2023 7:00 pm Dueling Pianos - Family Holiday Edition Family Holiday Dueling Pianos is a joyous mix of holiday music, kid songs and your favorite tunes. This show is suitable for all ages and features Edwardsville own dueling piano veteran Mike Sonderegger and Cameron Brown. |
23 It's A Wonderful Life (original black & white version) 7:00 pm 
Saturday - December 23, 2023 7:00 pm It's A Wonderful Life (original black & white version) The 1946 Christmas classic comes to the Wildey Big Screen on December 23rd
in the original black & white version.
All seats are $7.00, and are general admission.
DIRECTED BY Frank Capra - STARRING Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there. ... View Event/Buy Tickets....
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27 Josey Scott's Saliva 7:30 pm 
Wednesday - December 27, 2023 7:30 pm Josey Scotts Saliva featuring Josey and his band is hitting the road this fall bringing you the songs he wrote and performed during his years in Saliva.
This rocking show at the Wildey will feature Saliva biggest hits like "Click Click Boom" "Your Disease" and "always" plus so many more. ... View Event/Buy Tickets....
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28 Breakfast In America: A Supertramp Celebration (Thursday) 7:30 pm 
Thursday - December 28, 2023 7:30 pm Breakfast In America: A Supertramp Celebration (Thursday) ... View Event/Buy Tickets.... |
29 Breakfast In America - A Supertramp Celebration 8:00 pm 
Friday - December 29, 2023 8:00 pm Breakfast In America - A Supertramp Celebration
From their atmospheric art rock roots to the power pop anthems that defined a generation, Breakfast in America celebrates the music of ‘70s supergroup Supertramp in an epic rock concert tribute.
This show will showcase Supertramp’s biggest hits from Hodgson and Davies like Goodbye Stranger, Give a Little Bit, The Logical Song, Take the Long Way Home and Bloody Well Right alongside deeper-cut gems like Crime of the Century, Fool’s Overture and more all in the setting of the intimate theater setting of the Wildey.
Breakfast in America features acclaimed musicians from Dogs of Society–The Ultimate Elton John Rock Tribute, Billy the Kid–The Definitive Billy Joel Tribute and Thunderhead–The Rush Experience including Billy Audrain (vox, guitar), John Gore (vox, keyboards), Steve Johnston (guitar, vox), Louis Michael (keyboards, guitar, vox), Curt Shaw (bass, vox), Dave Johnson (drums) and Waylon Schroeder (sax, percussion)
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30 JUMP: America's Van Halen Experience (Matinee) 3:00 pm JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience 8:00 pm 
Saturday - December 30, 2023 3:00 pm JUMP: America's Van Halen Experience (Matinee) 3pm Matinee added by demand
Jump returns with their rocking high energy show to the Wildey Theatre.
Jump! captures the true excitement and sound of Van Halen during their time when America and the world witness them turning into a force to be reckon with in rock and roll Come experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. Jump plays the hits and deep cuts from the first six albums spanning from 1978-1984! While Jump may be relatively new, they already have gained the reputation of being one of the top Van Halen tributes in the country
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Saturday - December 30, 2023 8:00 pm JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience
ADDITIONAL SEATING MAY BE AVAILALBE BY CALLING THE WILDEY TICKET OFFICE AT 618-307-1750
JUMP! - America’s Van Halen Experience
Jump returns with their rocking high energy show to the Wildey Theatre.
Jump! captures the true excitement and sound of Van Halen during their time when America and the world witness them turning into a force to be reckon with in rock and roll Come experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen. Jump plays the hits and deep cuts from the first six albums spanning from 1978-1984! While Jump may be relatively new, they already have gained the reputation of being one of the top Van Halen tributes in the country
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