02 Jul 2020

The Black Box Theatre to (Finally) Present “The Turn of The Screw” by Jeffrey Hatcher

By Lora Adams

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 2, 2020) — The Black Box Theatre was in rehearsal for the Jeffrey Hatcher adaptation of The Turn of The Screw when Covid-19 shut everything down. As Illinois enters Phase 4 of re-opening, the actors are once again rehearsing and looking forward to performing.

The theatre will open the show on July 16 and close July 19.

08 Jun 2020

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grant to Provide Apprenticeships for Teens

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2020) — For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through June 22.

08 Apr 2020

University of Dubuque Announces 2020-2021 Live at Heritage Center SchoolBus Performance Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 8, 2020) — University of Dubuque is excited to announce the 2020-2021 Live at Heritage Center SchoolBus Performance Series. The season will again include programs connected to STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

20 Mar 2020

New Date for "The Sleeping Beauty"

By Ballet Quad Cities

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2020) — Ballet Quad Cities' performances of The Sleeping Beauty and our "VIP Prince and Princess Party" that were scheduled at the Adler Theatre on April 18 have been postponed. Mark your calendars for the NEW performance date of June 18, 2020. We thank everyone for your continued support, and look forward to taking the stage once again. Arts are the essence of life.

28 Feb 2020

The Black Box Theatre Presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s "Turn of The Screw" in March

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 28, 2020) — The Black Box Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s Turn of the Screw March 26 through April 5.  Based on the Henry James book, it is a tale of suspense, horror, and repressed sexuality. A governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently-orphaned children. However, she is not their first governess.

24 Feb 2020

Taryn Sikkema of DeWitt, Iowa, to Participate In Production of "Cabaret" at Central College

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (February 24, 2020) — Taryn Sikkema of De Witt, Iowa, is one of 21 Central College students participating in the production of Kander and Ebb's iconic musical "Cabaret." It runs March 4-8 in Kruidenier Theatre.

Cast members are:

20 Feb 2020

Monmouth College's "The Real Inspector Hound" Will Leave Audiences Laughing

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILL. (02/20/2020) — The world of the stage can be simplified to two types of productions — tragedies and comedies. Monmouth College's February 27-March 1 production of British playwright Tom Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound falls squarely into the latter category.

11 Feb 2020

MLK Jr Immortalized in Van Leer Portrayal at Heritage Center

By Stacey Ortman

 

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 11, 2020) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues season three of its BITE Size Series with Darryl Van Leer Presents The Norm of Greatness: A Tribute to Dr Martin Luther King Jr at 7:30PM, Monday, March 16, and 3:30PM Tuesday, March 17, in Babka Theatre.

22 Jan 2020

Cast Selected for Performance of Pinocchio at Heritage Center

By Stacy Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 22, 2020) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center is pleased to announce the cast of over 50 local youth who will perform Missoula Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of Pinocchio on Saturday, January 25, at 10AM and 2PM in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The performances will be the culmination of a week-long rehearsal with MCT’s touring company.

Here is the local cast, who auditioned on Monday:

10 Jan 2020

Dubuque Native Rita Harvey Returns in Neil Berg’s "50 Years of Rock and Roll" at Heritage Center

By Stacey Ortman

 

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 10, 2020) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its seventh-annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with the Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll at 7:30PM, Saturday, February 15, in John and Alice Butler Hall.

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