01 Jul 2024

Wham! Glam! Thank You, Ma’am!: “Rock of Ages,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through July 7

By Mischa Hooker and Kitty Israel

Mischa: Fun fact: I didn’t really ever get into “Don’t Stop Believin’” until I heard the Glee version.

K: That’s because you like all the obscure, hipster ’80s music. Normal people love Journey.

21 Jun 2024

Bohemian Rhapsodies: Opera Quad Cities' “La Bohème,” at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center June 21 and 23

By Mischa Hooker and Kitty Israel

M: La Bohème jumps right in with frenzied activity in Rodolfo’s garret. Rodolfo and Marcello are trying to figure out how to get fuel for the wood stove to heat the place. The other two roommates get home, have an impromptu feast, and when the landlord shows up for the rent –

K: Rent! The Broadway musical inspired by this opera! Sorry. I had to.

M: Uh-huh. Anyway ... .

17 Jun 2024

Bringing Home the Bacon: “Footloose,” at the Timber Lake Playhouse through June 23

By Mischa Hooker and Kitty Israel

Mischa: Overall, director James Beaudry's Footloose was very solid, and if you like the movie, you're pretty much guaranteed to love this.

Kitty: To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of the movie, and I really liked Friday's show.

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