Kevin Cronin News

STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON, along with RICHARD MARX, TED NUGENT,LARRY THE CABLE GUY, SURVIVOR, HEAD EAST and BRUSHVILLE have announced that the December 4 benefit concert. Rock To The Rescue Extends A Hand To Those In Need, raised $400,783. This completely sold-out show, at U.S. Cellular Coliseum inBloomington, raised funds for central Illinois communities that were affected by the recent devastating tornadoes and winds. Rock To The Rescue has announced that distributed funds raised from ticket sales, auctions and donations will benefit the Midwest Food Bank, Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity, Tazwood Community Services, Toys for Tots and the Washington Community Bank in care of City of Washington Tornado Relief Fund.

In response to the recent wave of storms that brought tornadoes and highly-damaging winds to the Midwest, STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON have announced that they are using their combined might to help raise funds for those affected by this tragedy.

STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON are proud to announce the complete sell out of tickets to Rock To The Rescue Extends A Hand To Those In Need. On Wed., Dec. 4, this benefit concert at U.S. Cellular Coliseum inBloomington, Illinois will raise funds for central Illinois communities that were affected by the recent devastating tornadoes and winds. Scheduled to perform at Rock To The Rescue Extends A Hand To Those In Need are REO SPEEDWAGON, STYX, RICHARD MARX, TED NUGENT, LARRY THE CABLE GUY, SURVIVOR, HEAD EAST and BRUSHVILLE.

In response to the recent wave of storms that brought tornadoes and highly-damaging winds to the Midwest, STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON have announced that they are using their combined might to help raise funds for those affected by this tragedy.

REO SPEEDWAGON will bring its classic hits to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, as the multi-platinum group comes to Rosemont on Sat., Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. The upcoming concert will feature a hit-filled set boasting such fan-favorites such as "Keep On Loving You," "Can't Fight This Feeling," "Take It On the Run" and many more.

Veteran rock band REO Speedwagon makes its first appearance at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm tonight, Monday, September 16.

Veteran rock band REO Speedwagon will make its first appearance at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm on Monday, September 16.

At every stop along the “The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express” tour with STYX, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent, which kicked off in Grand Forks, ND last week at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, STYX's Rock to the Rescue charity organization will be giving away a guitar signed by all three acts as part of a silent raffle. 75% of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity in Boston to help victims of the recent explosions. The remaining 25% will be given to local charities in the respective tour market.

The year 1981 marks the debut of the groundbreaking MTV Networks and, simultaneously, as MTV was hitting the airwaves, REO Speedwagon held the #1 album spot with their multi-platinum Hi Infidelity, making an impression that has also come to last decades.

Recognized for their lush orchestration and power balladry REO Speedwagon will rock the Van Wezel on Thursday, March 17 at 8:00 pm, following their spring training appearance for the Pirates vs. Orioles game at 1:05 pm.

Recognized for their lush orchestration and power balladry REO Speedwagon will rock the Van Wezel on Thursday, March 17 at 8:00 pm, following their spring training appearance for the Pirates vs. Orioles game at 1:05 pm.

What do you get when you take a great selection of songs, a terrific sense of humor, a lovely voice, serious acting chops, and top-notch delivery? Answer: One of the most exciting cabaret debut shows in recent memory, courtesy of Katharine Luckinbill in LOVE (or lack thereof), which is being produced by Michael Alden. Backed by a stellar trio (Dave Ostrem on bass, Sam Lazzara on drums and musical director Lilli Wosk on piano), Katharine wound her way through a voyage of self-discovery via countless failed relationships.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Katharine Luckinbill's cabaret debut at Don't Tell Mama.

Last night, September 27, REO Speedwagon frontman, Kevin Cronin, rocked Broadway with the band's classic hit Can't Fight This Feeling (backed by ROA's band Arsenal) and was joined by all of REO Speedwagon for a Q & A immediately following the evening performance of ROCK OF AGES. The post-show performance/Q & A was free and open to that evening's ticket holders only. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the Cronin's cameo below!

REO Speedwagon frontman, Kevin Cronin, will rock Broadway with their classic hit Can't Fight This Feeling (backed by ROA's band Arsenal) and will be joined by all of REO Speedwagon for a Q & A immediately following the evening performance of ROCK OF AGES on Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The post-show performance/ Q & A is free and open to that evening's ticket holders only.

REO Speedwagon frontman, Kevin Cronin, will rock Broadway with their classic hit Can't Fight This Feeling (backed by ROA's band Arsenal) and will be joined by all of REO Speedwagon for a Q & A immediately following the evening performance of ROCK OF AGES on Monday, September 27, 2010 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The post-show performance/ Q & A is free and open to that evening's ticket holders only.

New York-New York Hotel & Casino welcomed REO Speedwagon to Rok Vegas Nightclub as they hosted their After-Concert Party Friday, July 23. The American rock band, which consists of members Dave Amato, Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, and Bryan Hitt, performed live in concert, along with Pat Benatar, at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV at 7 p.m. and continued the party as they celebrated at Vegas' coolest rock-inspired nightclub.

Wolf Trap Weclomes Back Pat Benatar, Pat McGee Band, and Gipsy Kings, and Ushers in REO Speedwagon for their Highly Anticipated Debut

Wolf Trap Weclomes Back Pat Benatar, Pat McGee Band, and Gipsy Kings, and Ushers in REO Speedwagon for their Highly Anticipated Debut

One month after their classic songs debuted as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - made their Broadway debuts as they performed their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street).