Ravinia Festival president and CEO Jeff Haydon

from The Fran Spielman Show · host Chicago Sun-Times

Fran Spielman interviews Ravinia Festival president and CEO Jeff Haydon about the final stages of a $75 million, two-year renovation of the 75+ year-old Hunter Pavilion, including new seating, improved visibility, an expanded stage, and enhanced acoustics. They also discuss major headliners and debuts (including Paul Simon, Hugh Jackman, Ricky Martin, Chance the Rapper, Miranda Lambert, Billy Idol, Rod Stewart, and Kool & the Gang).

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