@ RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide across a career spanning six decades. Only a special kind of performer can capture the distinctive raspy voice, charisma, and energy of a living legend known for timeless hits like “Forever Young,” “Maggie May,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.”
That performer is Doug Varty — Canada’s award-winning music icon and the premier Rod Stewart tribute artist in the world. Having toured the globe and shared stages with rock legends such as John Mellencamp, The Beach Boys, Bob Seger, and Tina Turner, Doug brings a lifetime of musical excellence to every performance.
With soulful vocals, undeniable charm, and a warm stage presence that channels the very essence of Rod Stewart, Doug delivers an authentic and electrifying concert experience. Young Hearts: Rod Stewart Tribute is more than a show — it’s a celebration of the songs, the voice, and the style that defined generations.
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Doug Varty – “Rod Stewart”
Doug Varty is an award-winning Canadian musician and internationally acclaimed tribute artist, celebrated for his uncanny ability to capture the voice, style, and spirit of Rod Stewart. With a career spanning over four decades, Doug has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia, earning a reputation as one of the finest tribute performers in the world.
He has shared the stage with rock legends including John Mellencamp, The Beach Boys, Bob Seger, and Tina Turner, and his powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence have wowed audiences from intimate clubs to major concert halls.
Whether belting out “Maggie May” or crooning “Forever Young,” Doug delivers every song with heartfelt authenticity and rock ’n’ roll soul. His performances are more than tributes—they’re celebrations of the timeless music and charisma that made Rod Stewart an icon.
RAUE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul
Board President
John Jacobsen
Vice President
Jerry Trachsler
Treasurer
Luanne Flavin
Secretary
Mike H. Johnson
Stacey McInerney
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Steven Szalaj
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda
Raue Center CEO & Founding Artistic Director of Williams Street Repertory
Justin Wellington
Managing Director
Jenna Klaproth
Operations Manager
Meredith Schaefer-Flowers
Director of Marketing &
Institutional Advancement
Michele V. Knight
Marketing Manager
James Knight
Economic Development Manager
Rob Scharlow
Raue Center School for the Arts
Director of Education
Maribeth Ling
Front of House Manager
Chris Tumblin
Raue Center Director of Production
Lisa Giebler
Technical Director
Ryan Meadow
Raue Center Production Manager
James Mablin
Resident Music Director
Box Office Associates
Naomi Unverzagt
Max Powers
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
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