The Simon and Garfunkel Story coming back to Chicago
Feb 28, 2024
The globally celebrated theatrical sensation, "THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY," will be returning to Chicago for an exclusive one-week run at the CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.), from April 30 through May 5.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story at CIBC Theatre in Chicago
Since its sell out in London's West End, 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' is now the World's leading theatre show concerning Simon & Garfunkel featuring a full live band and state of the art video projection and lighting. The show includes all of their hits, including 'Mrs. Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound' and many more. With more than 100 million album sales since 1965, Simon & Garfunkel's perfect harmonies and songs that poignantly captured the times made them one of the most successful folk-rock duos of all time. Over the years, they won 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1977, their Bridge Over Troubled Water album was nominated at the 1977 Brit Awards for Best International Album. In 2003, Simon and Garfunkel were awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the following year saw their "The Sound of Silence" awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
This captivating concert-style show brings to life the spellbinding legacy of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, offering audiences a deep dive into the storied career of the legendary folk-rock pair. From their early days as Tom & Jerry to their meteoric rise in the 1960s and their poignant breakup in 1970, the show encapsulates the duo's journey, climaxing with their historic reunion for The Concert in Central Park in 1981, which drew an audience of over half a million.
Simon & Garfunkel's profound lyrics and timeless melodies have secured their place in music history, with over 100 million albums sold since 1965. Their contribution to music has been recognized with 10 GRAMMY Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, a Brit Award for Best International Album for "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in 1977, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, and a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for "The Sound of Silence" in 2004.
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