Triple Play Concert Tickets On Sale Today: All You Need to Know About the Show

Last month, the cheap seats for an REO Speedwagon concert in Merrillville, Ind., was $49. Today, $50 tickets go on sale at Village Hall for the Triple Play Concert Series.

The difference? A $50 ticket gets residents entry not only to an REO show, but also Cheap Trick and Starship shows earlier in the summer. Tickets are available today through April 30 on the second floor of Village Hall, 1 Veterans Pkwy, for people who live in the 60451 area code. Starting May 2, non-residents can get tickets for $60. The schedule is:

• Jefferson Starship: Saturday, June 4, 9 p.m.
• Cheap Trick: Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 p.m.
• REO Speedwagon: Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m.

All shows are held on the Village Commons, and the park will open at 5:30 p.m. before the show. Two opening bands will perform each night. Mayor Tim Baldermann said the village received interest from at least 30 diverse opening groups, and village staff have narrowed the list to six. Final approval must be given by the headlining bands before the openers are made official, but Baldermann shared four of the selections.

Bernie Glim and Country Roads: A Chicago-area country band with seven members, led by Bernie Glim on guitar and vocals. See the band's website here.

M&R Rush: A classic rock group that's origins are in the '70s. After disbanding in 1987, they got back together in 2003 and have been rocking the Chicago area since. They've previously opened for Styx, Survivor, Sammy Hagar, Judas Priest, Black Oak Arkansas, Head East and the Go Go's. See the band's website here.

The openers for Cheap Trick* and REO Speedwagon haven't been announced yet. On the day of the shows, free bus shuttle will be provided from the Metra lot on Route 30. The village suggests bringing a chair or blanket to sit on.

No coolers, food or outside drinks will be allowed in the park, but local restaurants will have food and drinks for purchase at the event. There are also no pets allowed, except for assistance animals are permitted, and there's no re-admittance, refunds or resale of tickets allowed.

*A previous version of this article mentioned openers for Cheap Trick, but those bands have not yet been approved.