03 Jul 2024

“Songs for a New World” Sets Sail at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 3, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre, an intimate 60 seat storefront theatre located in the heart of downtown Moline, is proud to present Songs for a New World created by Jason Robert Brown, three-time Tony Award winner. The show opens July 11 for a limited run.

06 Mar 2024

The Black Box Presents Area Premiere of Jane Eyre — The Musical

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is delighted to present the area premiere of Jane Eyre — The Musical, opening March 15.

29 Jan 2024

The Black Box Theatre Launches Their Eighth Season with “Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 29, 2024) — The downtown Moline theatre, The Black Box, begin their eighth season with the chamber musical Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story with a book, music, and lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff. New for the theatre this year is a three-week run of each production.

05 Dec 2023

Change of Venue for The Black Box Theatre Auditions for First Two Shows of 2024 Season

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 5, 2023) — The date and time of the upcoming Black Box Theatre Auditions have changed. Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb story will be December 9, 1-2:30PM, at the theatre.

Auditions for Jane Eyre: The Musical are December 10 and are held at City View Celebrations, 701 12th Street, Moline, on December 10, 3-5PM

Those auditioning should bring music in your key, photo, résumé, and rehearsal and production conflicts.

24 Nov 2023

The Black Box Theatre Holds Auditions for First Two Shows of 2024 Season

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre enters their eighth season with two musicals. Auditions will be held on December 10, 1-2:30PM, for Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story, and 3-5PM for Jane Eyre: The Musical. Those auditioning should bring music in your key, photo, résumé, and rehearsal and production conflicts.

The breakdown is:

Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story — Auditions 1-2:30PM

20 Nov 2023

The Black Box Theatre Premieres “The Ho, Ho, Ho, Show”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre opens their holiday show The Ho, Ho, Ho Show, December 7, at the downtown Moline theatre.

Written by Cheryl Coons with music by Eric Lane Barnes, Michael Duff, Beckie Menzie, and Tom Sivik, the cabaret-styled show features a potpourri of song styles, from jazz to Doo Wop.

13 Jul 2023

New August Schedule at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — They say the show must go on and due to a health crisis and the tragic demolition of a building housing another theatre (Mockingbird on Main), The Black Box Theatre will not be presenting “Rock of Ages” this August, but will provide new offerings during the month as well as providing a home for two shows that had been scheduled for Mockingbird.

13 Jul 2023

Auditions For Remaining Shows at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre is holding auditions for the remaining shows in their 2023 season on Monday, July 17 from 6 to 8. Bring photo and resume and be prepared to sing. Ron May will provide accompaniment and will music direct Thrill Me.

Roles available:

Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams

08 Jun 2023

The Black Box Theatre Will Host “Funkyology” After Building Collapse Closed The Mockingbird on Main

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Haus of Rackus had been in rehearsals for their newest show at The Mockingbird on Main. Then the building collapsed, causing three deaths and numerous injuries and the closure of the theatre that had been housed in the building.

17 May 2023

The Black Box Theatre Presents “Hello, Dolly!”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline opens their production of Hello, Dolly! June 1-10.

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