31 Oct 2018

Polar Express Pajama Parties to bring holiday cheer to the Putnam starting Dec. 13

By Kevin Smith

A beloved Quad-Cities’ family tradition for more than ten years, the Polar Express Pajama Parties kick off Thursday, Dec. 13, with four action-packed days of holiday fun and the timeless holiday movie at the Putnam Museum & Science Center!

This year, the Putnam has scheduled 10 showings of 'The Polar Express 3D' — the visually stunning holiday classic, which will be brought to life on the GIANT Screen, towering six stories tall.

25 Oct 2018

QC THEATRE WORKSHOP DEBUTS A PULITZER WINNER WITH TOPDOG/UNDERDOG

By Quad City Theatre Workshop

For the second presentation in its 2018-19 season, the QC Theatre Workshop will follow its recent hit Dead Man's Cell Phone with the area debut of the widely adored, Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog.

24 Sep 2018

The Black Box Theatre brings "The War of the Worlds" to life in October

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will present the original script of Orson Welles infamous “War of the Worlds: The 1938 radio script,” by Howard E. Koch and based on the novel by H.G. Wells. The production will open October 11 and run through October 21.

25 Apr 2018

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Auditions for All Area Teen Production of Disney’s High School Musical

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse will hold auditions for the All Area Teen Production of Disney’s High School Musical on Saturday, May 5 from 10 – 4 and on Sunday, May 6 from 2 – 5 at the theatre on Black Oak Road south of Mt. Carroll. 

25 Apr 2018

The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Timber Lake Playhouse in Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL – If you liked TLP’’s Million Dollar Quartet last fall, you’ll love Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois is pleased to open their 57th season with this popular Juke Box Musical.

13 Apr 2018

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces May Shows and Events

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is busily preparing for the May 8 opening of the season. 

11 Apr 2018

Brown bag lunch at the studio is back!

By Ballet Quad Cities
Join us for lunch on April 12, 13, 16 & 17
11:30am -1:00pm
04 Apr 2018

THE BLACK BOX THEATRE PRESENT THE AREA PREMIERE OF CROWNS: A GOSPEL MUSICAL

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre is proud to present the area premiere of “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” by Regina Taylor.  The play with music and dance, is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.

22 Mar 2018

Only a few days left to get tickets to Alice in Wonderland!

By Ballet Quad Cities
Last weekend 1,300 people saw Ballet Quad Cities perform Alice in Wonderland in Cedar Rapids! Don't miss your chance to spend time in Wonderland as the dancers perform Courtney Lyon's fresh and fun new choreography. We guarantee it will entertain audience members of all ages! 
 
March 24, 2018 • 2:00
March 24, 2018 • 8:00
Adler Theatre • Davenport, IA
 
14 Mar 2018

Clue: The Musical opening March 22 at Black Box Theatre

By Lora Adams

WHO DUNNIT? THE AUDIENCE DECIDES IN “CLUE: THE MUSICAL” AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The audience is in on the action. Did Miss Scarlet do it in the kitchen with a wrench? The audience decides in The Black Box Theatre’s newest offering – “Clue: The Musical.” Based on the board game, the action follows six characters who may or may not be the murderer of host Mr. Boddy.

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