Winter Dance Party at Raue Center For The Arts
Dates: 2/20/2026
📍 Theatre: Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center For The Arts
26 N Williams St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 8153569212
Tickets: Starts @ $53
Winter Dance Party
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $53, Members save 30%
(All-in pricing includes $4 Box Office Fee. An $8 Order fee will be applied at checkout to the entire order)
Step back in time and experience the music that defined a generation! John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour—the only show ever endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates.
For over two hours, audiences are transported to 1959 with all the high-energy hits you love: That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many more.
Starring John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring production of Buddy…The Buddy Holly Story, as Buddy Holly. He’s joined by Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens—well-known from Las Vegas’ Legends of Rock and Roll. Backed by a dynamic four-piece band featuring Grammy Award-winner Mike Acosta on saxophone, this show delivers an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll history.
Recommended: 12+
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Box Office Fee – A $4 per ticket charge to support the ticketing software.
Order Fee – A $8 per order charge that helps operate and invest back in our historic venue.
Premium Seat Fee – $6 Premium seat fee is based on location/additional leg room and indicated with a light blue color on the seating chart.
Patron Code of Conduct: Be courteous. Inform staff if you feel or observe any harassment. We reserve the right to remove any guest at any time. For more information, please visit rauecenter.org.
Questions? Contact our Box Office at 815-356-9212; boxoffice@rauecenter.org
Raue Center For The Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts.
News About Winter Dance Party at Raue Center For The Arts
John Mueller's WINTER DANCE PARTY Comes to Raue Center For The Arts
January 22, 2026 This official and authentic live re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour is the only show ever endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates.
Join Raue Center For John Mueller's WINTER DANCE PARTY
January 19, 2024 Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the official and number one tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in 2020!
The Crystal Lake Strikers Will Return to Raue Center in February
January 22, 2020 Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Crystal Lake Strikers for 'An Evening of Percussion' at 7 p.m. on February 22, 2020. Returning for the eleventh straight year, this community fundraiser is always a sellout!
Eric and Eliza Roberts Are Coming to the Raue Center in February
January 20, 2020 Raue Center For The Arts has announced 'The Craft of Acting' with Eric and Eliza Roberts. Join Eric and Eliza Roberts for an afternoon discussion about 'life in the arts' at 1 p.m. on February 2, 2020.
WHERE AM I GOING? Featuring Sierra White is Coming to Raue Center
January 16, 2020 Raue Center For The Arts has announced 'Where Am I Going?' featuring Chicago cabaret artist and Williams Street Repertory favorite, Sierra White. Experience an intimate night of music and storytelling at 8 p.m. on February 7, 2020.
Raue Center For The Arts Presents John Mueller's 'Winter Dance Party'
January 02, 2020 Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome the official and number one tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper in 2020! Experience the hit songs of the '50s era with John Mueller's a?oeWinter Dance Partya?? at 8 p.m. on January 31, 2020.About the Theatre
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