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.

09 Sep 2025

"The Bridges of Madison County" at Timber Lake Playhouse, September 12 through 21

By Titus Jilderda

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2025) — Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ premier professional summer theatre, closes its 2025 mainstage season with The Bridges of Madison County, onstage September 12 through 21, 2025.

04 Sep 2025

The Black Box Theatre Presents the Premiere Of “The Half-Life of Marie Curie”

By Black Box Theatre

Pam Mautz Cantrell and Jessica White

20 Aug 2025

The Black Box Theatre Presents Their First Solo Fringe Festival

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre is excited to announce the lineup for their first Solo Fringe Festival showcasing solo artists. The project is being funded in part by Quad City Arts. Admission is “Pay What It’s Worth” at the end of each performance.

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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.

13 Jun 2025

Timber Lake Playhouse Brings Back Record-Breaking Musical "Rock of Ages"

By Titus Jilderda

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) — Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer theatre, is thrilled to announce the return of the fan-favorite musical Rock of Ages, opening June 20 and running through July 6. This electric revival follows the record-breaking success of TLP’s original 2016 production, which remains the highest-attended show in the theatre’s history.

26 May 2025

Timber Lake Playhouse Kicks Off Electrifying Summer with "Saturday Night Fever The Musical"

By Titus Jilderda

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2025) — Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ premier professional summer theatre, opens its highly anticipated season next week with the iconic hit musical, Saturday Night Fever, running May 30 through June 15, 2025.

15 May 2025

The Black Box Theatre Presents the Area Premiere of the Tony Award Winning Musical “Fun Home”

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 15, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre presents Fun Home, a musical based on the 2006 graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel. The adaptation features music by Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. The story is told in vignettes as Bechdel looks back on her life including her discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life.

23 Apr 2025

Davenport Junior Theatre Presents "PETER PAN!" the Final Production of Their 73rd Season

By Ashley Mills Becher

Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, and Tinkerbell arrive in Neverland

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