One of Tennessee Williams' most arresting, fascinating and controversial works will enjoy its long-awaited Quad Cities debut when Suddenly Last Summer is staged at Moline's Black Box Theatre October 9 through 28, the legendary playwright's 1957 drama famed for its deep emotionalism, startling themes, and 1959 film version that earned Best Actress Oscar nominations for both Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.

One of the most internationally popular and successful groups of the 21st century will make their long-awaited debut at Davenport's Adler Theatre on October 18 when Celtic Thunder presents their stage spectacular Odyssey, a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture firmly grounded in the ensemble's impressive history while ambitiously forging new paths.

Globally touring sensations who have routinely sold out international theatres and concert halls since their 1999 debut, the talents of MANIA: The ABBA Tribute bring their stage spectacle back to Davenport's Adler Theatre on October 19, thrilling patrons with such iconic pop anthems and familiar Mamma Mia! tunes as “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “Take a Chance on Me.”

Performing an eagerly anticipated concert return at East Moline venue The Rust Belt, the Midwestern pop-rockers of the Pork Tornadoes will deliver an eclectic assortment of hits on October 14, their energetic repertoire ranging from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, and One Direction all the way to Kings of Leon, The Killers, Coolio, and Third Eye Blind.