North Shore Center
for the Performing Arts will present
Tribute to
the Last Waltz
on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Skokie.
Inspired by The Band's legendary farewell concert at San Francisco's Winterland
Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day 1976, the production recreates one of the most
celebrated nights in rock history, originally featuring iconic guest artists
including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison,
Muddy Waters, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Neil Diamond and The
Staple Singers. Immortalized in Martin Scorsese's acclaimed concert film
The Last Waltz, ranked No. 2 on Rolling Stone's list of the 70 Greatest Music
Documentaries of All Time, the concert remains a defining moment in American
music. Featuring an all-star cast of acclaimed musicians performing the roles
of the original artists,
Tribute to the Last
Waltz
faithfully recreates the music, spirit and collaborative energy of
this landmark event for a new generation of audiences.