Rialto Square Theatre

### Event Description: 1964 The Tribute at Rialto Square Theatre

**Event:** 1964 The Tribute  
**Date:** November 8  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432, United States  
**Tickets:** $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 (additional fees may apply)  
**Box Office:** 815.726.6600  
**Website:** [Boxofficerialtosquare.com](http://boxofficerialtosquare.com)

**Overview:**
Since the early eighties, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever. Hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute, 1964 The Tribute has earned the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth."

**Performance Details:**
1964 The Tribute recreates an early 60s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter with unmatched accuracy. The band members include:
- **Mark Benson as John Lennon:** A guitar luthier who maintains all the instruments and has a rich history in music, including making guitars for famous artists.
- **Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney:** A right-handed player who taught himself to play the bass left-handed to more accurately portray Paul.
- **Tom Work as George Harrison:** A co-founder of 1964 The Tribute, with extensive experience in various musical ensembles and theatre productions.
- **Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr:** An accomplished artist who has played in numerous bands and tributes, authentically reproducing Ringo's style and sound.

**Special Notes:**
- Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
- Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12th at 10 AM.

**Additional Information:**
Mark Benson and Gary Grimes, the original Paul, together with Tom Work and Greg George, started 1964 The Tribute. The band has played to sold-out shows at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Mark Benson, who produces all aspects of the show, emphasizes that 1964 The Tribute generates the same feeling of happiness that is still generated by the music of The Beatles.

**Contact Information:**
- **Organizer:** Rialto Square Theatre
- **Phone:** 815.726.6600
- **Venue:** Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432, United States

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Join us for an unforgettable evening as 1964 The Tribute brings the magic of The Beatles to life at the Rialto Square Theatre!