Four favorite singers of past Marriott Theatre concerts will unite on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2 for LET’S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY. Former “Jersey Boy” Michael Ingersoll (SOUTHERN NIGHTS: MICHAEL INGERSOLL SINGS GLEN CAMPBELL), Eric Gutman (HELLO AGAIN: ERIC GUTMAN SINGS NEIL DIAMOND), John-Mark McGaha (SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS STEVIE WONDER), and John Michael Dias (BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: JOHN MICHAEL DIAS SINGS NEIL SEDAKA) will join forces to present such hits by some of the most popular artists of the 1960s and 1970s. This quartet of Broadway rockers invites you to share in the laughter, camaraderie, and feel-good anthems of yesterday, like Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ “Walk Like a Man,” Marvin Gaye’s “Heard It Through the Grapevine,” Ike and Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary,” Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl,” Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” and many others.
Performances are Monday, June 1 at 7:00 pm and Tuesday, June 2 at 1:00 pm. Additional seats have been made available for both performances.
LET’S HANG ON is one in the series of Marriott Theatre special concerts in 2026. Concerts coming up later this year include:
- FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES: BRANDON BENNETT SINGS GARTH BROOKS – September 14 and 15, 2026
- A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS WITH CHESTER GREGORY – December 14 and 15, 2026
Tickets for LET’S HANG ON and the other above-mentioned concerts start at $65.00 plus taxes and fees and are available at www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com, by phone at 847-634-0200, or at the Marriott Theatre Box Office.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Show Title:
LET'S HANG ON: A ROCK 'N SOUL PARTY
Show Type:
Concert (G)
Date and Times:
Monday, June 1 at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 2 at 1:00 pm
Location:
MARRIOTT THEATRE, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Webpage: https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/lets-hang-on-a-rock-n-soul-party
Description: A quartet of Broadway rockers promise to get your pulse pounding with high-octane hits! You’re invited to party with former stars of JERSEY BOYS and PBS television’s vocal-group sensation Under the Streetlamp. Kings of retro-rock Michael Ingersoll, Eric Gutman, John-Mark McGaha, and John Michael Dias invite you to share in the laughter, camaraderie, and feel-good anthems of yesterday. Backed by a killer band, songs include “Walk Like a Man,” “Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Proud Mary,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Sweet Caroline.” Presented by Artists Lounge Live.
BIOS
MICHAEL INGERSOLL is an all-around entertainer who presents concerts nationwide as Executive Producer of Artists Lounge Live. He starred as Nick Massi of The Four Seasons in JERSEY BOYS, originating the Broadway tour casts in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and performing on THE EMMY AWARDS, THE TONIGHT SHOW, PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, and THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW. He directed several productions of Jersey Boys regionally and appears on the album SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS. Ingersoll also created the retro-rock vocal-group sensation Under the Streetlamp, seen in millions of homes on PBS. As a member of the original quartet, he recorded four PBS concert specials and five albums, extensively touring the US and abroad. Other television: CHICAGO FIRE, THE BEAST, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, co-producing three Streetlamp concert specials, and executive producing the Emmy-nominated GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND. Film: WALK THE LINE (Donzil). Other theatre: TICK, TICK...BOOM! (Jonathan Larson, Jeff nomination), OF MICE AND MEN (George, Ostrander nomination), FLOYD COLLINS (Floyd, Ostrander nomination), and BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL (Bat Boy, Ostrander nomination). Concerts with Artists Lounge Live include SOUTHERN NIGHTS: MICHAEL INGERSOLL SINGS GLEN CAMPBELL, LEAN ON ME: THE BROTHERHOOD OF ROLL 'N ROLL, JINGLE BELL ROCK, and HOOKED ON A FEELING: MICHAEL AND ANGELA INGERSOLL IN CONCERT. www.artistsloungelive.com.
ERIC GUTMAN is a Detroit-born actor and musician who made his Broadway debut in the Tony and Grammy-winning hit JERSEY BOYS. In over 1200 performances, he played six different roles, including three of The Four Seasons, and was one of the few actors to play live instruments onstage. He also appeared in the show's First National Tour, performing with the cast on THE TONIGHT SHOW. Gutman is a veteran of the Off-Broadway and National Tour companies of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY and FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD, earning praise for his parodies of celebrities including Mandy Patinkin, Colm Wilkinson, and Adam Pascal. He headlines the concert Hello Again: Eric Gutman Sings Neil Diamond with Artists Lounge Live and tours nationally with acclaimed PBS retro-rock group Under the Streetlamp, appearing on two of their albums. His one-man musical ERIC GUTMAN: FROM BROADWAY TO OBSCURITY was filmed for PBS, earning accolades including Best One-Person Show at Detroit's Wilde Awards and Best Solo Show (Musical) at Orlando Fringe Festival. Also: EIGHT NIGHTS (Erich, Detroit Wilde Award), BIG FISH, NEXT TO NORMAL, MURDER BALLAD, ONCE, and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. Film: REAL STEEL.
Gutman holds a BFA in Music Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University. www.ericgutman.com.
JOHN-MARK MCGAHA is an acclaimed singer and multi-instrumentalist who headlines concerts nationwide with Artists Lounge Live, starring in SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: A STEVIE WONDER EXPERIENCE, SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS STEVIE WONDER, UNFORGETTABLE: JOHN-MARK MCGAHA SINGS NAT KING COLE, and A NAT KING COLE CHRISTMAS. Theatre credits include starring Off-Broadway in the musical CAFE A GOGO and portraying jazz great Lionel Hampton in TUXEDO JUNCTION. Also: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ, VIOLET, THE RAY CHARLES LEGACY, THE SINATRA LEGACY, and THE CASH LEGACY at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. As a music arranger, he provided Music Direction and Adaptation for the world premiere musical OCEAN 1222: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS. Television appearances include a featured musical guest spot on BET's CENTRIC CELEBRATES SELMA: 50TH ANNIVERSARY MUSIC SPECIAL. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, McGaha began studying classical piano at the age of five. He studied Piano, Opera, Musical Theatre, and Music Education at Birmingham Southern College and attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York. His central passion is worshipping God in spirit and truth. He currently serves as Director of Worship and Arts at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. John and his wife Grace have five beautiful children.
JOHN MICHAEL DIAS is a Broadway actor and singer, internationally-acclaimed cabaret performer, recording artist, and creator. He appeared on Broadway as Neil Sedaka in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. He originated the same role for the BEAUTIFUL First National Tour. Dias gained a nationwide following starring as Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons in the smash-hit JERSEY BOYS, playing the role on Broadway, as well as in the First National Tour, Las Vegas, and Chicago companies. He can also be seen singing special appearances nationwide with the vocal group The Doo-Wop Project. Concerts include BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: JOHN MICHAEL DIAS SINGS NEIL SEDAKA and GET HAPPY (a celebration of songs made famous by Judy Garland) with friend/collaborator Jacqueline Carnahan. Dias earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Dias’ solo album, WRITE THIS WAY, which features intimate takes on Broadway and pop favorites like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and “New York State of Mind” is available on all music streaming platforms.
ARTISTS LOUNGE LIVE is a Chicago-based production company created by married team Executive Producer Michael Ingersoll and Artistic Director Angela Ingersoll. Artists Lounge Live presents captivating concerts nationwide which feature classic pop music, singular talents, superb musicianship, and intimate storytelling. Their team of creators, headliners, and musicians enjoy distinguished careers in Broadway, theatre, film, television, and the recording and touring industries. Caring for audiences with a refreshing blend of humor and heart, the company explores America’s cultural landscape with the music as their guide. Through popular music, our shared heritage, audiences receive an authentic emotional connection. Artists Lounge Live believes in the restorative power of live entertainment for the individual and the community. Partner theaters include Marriott Theatre and Paramount Theatre (Chicago), Goodspeed Musicals and Westport Country Playhouse (Connecticut), La Mirada Theatre and Laguna Playhouse (Los Angeles), A.D. Players at the George (Houston), Kahilu Theatre (Hawaii), Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Phoenix Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and more. www.Artistslounglive.com.