18 Feb 2026

The Black Box Theatre Announces Auditions for 2026 Season

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will be holding auditions for their 2026 season on March 14 and 15. Added to the previously announced season will be Come from Away to be performed in late August through September 12 in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Each director is asking for specific preparation noted below. I love you, You’re perfect, Now change will hold auditions at another time.

March 14, 2026

05 Jan 2026

The Black Box Theatre Announces Its Tenth Anniversary Season

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILL INOIS (January 5, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will celebrate its tenth season with a series of area premieres. Co-founder and artistic director Lora Adams said, “It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since David Miller and I opened the doors to The Black Box Theatre, but here we are.”

The new season includes:

30 Dec 2025

Ballet Quad Cities in Partnership with The Black Box Theatre Present Family Day at the Ballet Featuring “Dorothy Goes to Oz: A Tale of Friendship and Teamwork”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 30, 2025) — Join Dorothy and her companions on an adventure-filled journey to Oz! With a little help from Glinda, the Good Witch, they’ll dance down the yellow-brick road and uncover the smarts, heart, and courage they need to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. These four unlikely friends embrace their differences and use their personal strengths to support one another and work toward a common goal — to get to Oz!

12 Nov 2025

"The Lion in Winter" at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2025) —The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the classic play The Lion in Winter opening November 21 to December 6.

09 Oct 2025

The Black Box Theatre Presents the Area Premiere of “The Thanksgiving Play”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline present another premiere — The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse.

30 Jul 2025

The Black Box Theatre Presents “Ordinary Days,” Opening August 8

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline opens Ordinary Days August 8.

30 Jun 2025

Calling All Solo Artists for The Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival August 29-31

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline is holding a three-day Solo Fringe Festival featuring solo artists.

05 Mar 2025

Agatha Christie’s “The Stranger” Premieres at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2025) — The intimate Black Box Theatre in Downtown Moline presentsAgatha Christie’s The Stranger opening on March 14.

The show features Jane Simonsen, James Driscoll, Cole McFarren, Avalon Willowbloom, Storm Marie Baca and Dee Canfield. Directed and designed by The Black Box Artistic Director, Lora Adams. “I am thrilled to have so many new faces in this show,” said Adams.

11 Feb 2025

The Black Box Theatre Holds Auditions for 2025 Season

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 11, 2025) — Auditions for The Black Box Theatre’s 2025 season will take place at the theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois on March 1, 12-2PM, and March 2, 1-3PM.

30 Jan 2025

The Black Box Theatre Opens “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” on Valentines Day

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2025) — The first show of the Black Box Theatre’s ninth season opens on Valentines Day and makes a perfect way to celebrate the holiday of love. Ken Ludwigs' Dear Jack, Dear Louise is a Valentine to his parents. It tells their love story through their correspondence during World War II.

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