As they gear up for their 50th anniversary, Cheap Trick has announced two performances at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at 8:30 p.m.

These two, only-in-Las Vegas shows will see the iconic rock band perform their bestselling 1978 live record “Cheap Trick at Budokan” in its entirety and their greatest hits. The album, which came to define the power-pop genre, is known as one of the greatest live rock albums of all time.

Pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets starting at $55, plus applicable fees, will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any box office at The Venetian and by calling (702) 414-9000 and (866) 641-7469.

The Illinois band has been rocking stages and winning over fans with their timeless sound for five decades. Known for their electrifying live performances, catchy melodies and innovative songwriting, Cheap Trick has become a staple in rock music history.

With hits including “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame” and “Surrender,” the band continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities.

Cheap Trick achieved mainstream popularity in the U.S. in 1979 with the triple-platinum live album “At Budokan” and a Top 10 single, a live recording of “I Want You to Want Me.” More success followed with the album “Dream Police” in 1979, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200.

The band experienced another resurgence in the late 1980s when they topped the charts with the power ballad “The Flame.” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, Cheap Trick maintains a constant touring schedule.

They have performed live more than 6,000 times since their formation, selling more than 20 million albums and building a dedicated following. The band recently released their acclaimed 21st studio album “All Washed Up.”