June 1, 2015
Village People Return to Chicago for a Pride Fest Concert
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Beginning their 38th year as the "kings of disco," Village People in recent years performed a full schedule of fairs, festivals, universities and casinos throughout the United States as well as Canada, Brazil, France, Japan, Finland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Romania, Australia, Mexico and Poland and now they happily return to Chicago for a special Pride Fest Concert and 80s Dance Party Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Portage Theater 4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago - 773-283-7244
Selling more than 100 million recordings, Village People were an instant phenomenon in the '70s and '80s with hits "San Francisco/In Hollywood," "Macho Man," "YMCA," "In the Navy," "Go West," "Can't Stop the Music" and more.
Recent TV commercials have included the iconic group of six men, including American Express (with Beyonce and Ellen DeGeneres), Wonderful Pistachios and Miracle Whip (with Susan Boyle, Lance Bass and Wynona Judd). They were also recently seen on TV on the "Arsenio Hall Show," Fox's "Wendy Williams Show" and NBC's "Singing Bee" with Joey Fatone. Past performances include the "Jay Leno Show" the "Rosie O'Donnell Show," "Oprah," "Dick Clark's New Years Eve" celebration and "Married with Children."
Their hits have been heard on dozens of major motion pictures including "Down Periscope," "Wayne's World II," "Adams Family Values" and "In and Out." Their own film "Can't Stop the Music" is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011 as a worldwide cult favorite.
Village People are Ray Simpson (Cop & lead singer), Alexander Briley (G.I./Military), Felipe Rose (Native American Indian), Eric Anzalone (Biker), Bill Whitefield (Construction Worker), and Jim Newman (Cowboy). The one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music. These six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun and lots of singing and dancing, and provide great entertainment for all.
"Village People Pride Fest Concert and 80s Dance Party Saturday takes place June 20 at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Call 773-283-7244.
