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.

20 Nov 2023

Augustana College Students Present 'Nine"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2023) — More than 35 Augustana College students worked on the production of the area premiere of Nine, November 16-19, directed by Shelley Cooper, associate professor of theatre arts. Nine is presented at the Brunner Theatre Center Main Stage.

07 Nov 2023

“Peter Pan” to Fly Across Monmouth College's Wells Theater Stage, November 16-19

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — A classic children's tale will come to the Monmouth College stage November 16-19.

Under the direction of Monmouth theatre professor Todd Quick, the College will present the classic children's tale, Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.

01 Nov 2023

Augustana College Department of Theatre Arts Presents "Nine"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2023) — The Augustana College Department of Theatre Arts presents the area premiere of Nine, November 16-19, directed by Shelley Cooper, associate professor of theatre arts.

Facing a midlife crisis, film director Guido Contini dreads his next birthday, which finds him at a creative crossroads. The play is based on the musical by Maury Yeston and book by Arthur Kopit.

20 Oct 2023

Nutcracker Tickets on Sale Now

By Ballet Quad Cities

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 20, 2023) — Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker, scheduled December 9 at 2PM and 7PM and December 10 at 2PM at The Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa has been a hallmark of the holiday season in the Quad Cities for generations. The magic never ends! We pull out all the stops for this dazzling full-stage production: a cast of sixty, live music, falling snow, colorful sets, and our sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy.

13 Oct 2023

Skokie Junior Theatre Provides Entertainment for Families Completely FREE of Charge; Opens This Weekend

By Davenport Junior Theatre

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 9, 2023) — Davenport Junior Theatre is excited to kick off the 72nd season with The Skokie Detective Charter School, written by Philip Dawkins, at the Davenport Junior Theatre, located in the Annie Wittenmyer Complex at 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa, 52803. Performance dates/times are Saturday, October 14: 1PM** and 4PM (**ASL Interpreted Performance on 10/14 @ 1PM); Sunday, October 15, 3PM; Saturday, October 21: 1PM and 4PM; and Sunday, October 22, 3P

10 Oct 2023

Augustana College Presents “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy”

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2023) The Augustana College Department of Theatre Arts presents “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy,” October 12-15. The Quad Cities regional premier is directed by Dr Jennifer Popple (below), associate professor of theatre arts and co-chair of the theatre department.

19 Sep 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Host a Fall Festival and BrewFest September 23

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (September 19, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will host a Fall Festival featuring BrewFest on Saturday, September 23, 12-6PM. The fest will include tastings of craft beers and wines, food, hay rides, and activities for the whole family. BrewFest features the popular craft beers of local breweries.

14 Sep 2023

Wayne Messmer to Perform at Sacred Heart Church in Moline as Father (Saint) Damien

By Suzie Budde

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — Chicago actor Wayne Messmer assumes his critically acclaimed role of Father (Saint) Damien, “the Leper Priest of Molokai,” in the award-winning one-man play, Damien by Aldyth Morris at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church.

01 Sep 2023

“Growing Up Lutheran” Authors Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson Bring Their Unique Brand of Humor to the Timber Lake Playhouse Stage in the New Musical Comedy

By Timber Lake Playhouse

Church basement ladies Marcia Sattelberg and Carrie Neal rehearse a scene in the Timber Lake Playhouse production of Church Basement Ladies opening Friday, September 8 at the Playhouse

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