02 Dec 2022

The Black Box Theatre Celebrate the Holidays sith “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 2, 2022) — The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it, so says the description of the musical “All is Calm.”

18 Nov 2022

The Quad Cities Cultural Trust Announces the 2022 Grant Recipients of the Adler Theater Fund

By Tiffany Bainter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2022) — The Quad Cities Cultural Trust partnered with the Adler Theater Foundation in November 2021.

This partnership’s goal was to advocate for the performing arts here in the Quad Cities and encourage organizations with programs that encourage diversity and equity to apply for funding to perform at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa.

17 Nov 2022

GIT Improv Return to The Black Box Theatre on Saturday, November 19

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2022) — GIT Improv and The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities are excited to announce their partnership providing GIT with a home and The Black Box Theatre a varied schedule of entertainment.

Jeff Adamson, owner of GIT Improv. Said, “We have maintained great communication with the Black Box and knowing we have a permanent home to complement our touring schedule is a wonderful partnership providing quality improv entertainment for the area.”

16 Nov 2022

Iconic Rock Musical “RENT” Will Hit the MCC Black Box Theatre November 18 and 19

By Johnna Kerres

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — Muscatine Community College’s Theatre Department is proud to present the iconic rock musical RENT on Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19, 7PM, in the newly-renovated Black Box Theatre — Strahan Hall, 152 Colorado Street, in Muscatine.

16 Nov 2022

SCC Theatre Will Present Texan Comedy “Greater Tuna,” November 18–20

By Johnna Kerres

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — The Scott Community College Theatre Department is proud to present its fall theatre production, Greater Tuna. Performances will be held at Scott Community College's Black Box Theatre, Friday, November 18, 7:30PM; Saturday, November 19, 7:30PM; and Sunday, November 20, 2:30PM.

11 Nov 2022

Augustana Students Perform "Cabaret"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2022) — Augustana College students will perform "Cabaret" November 17-20, 2022. Several principal roles are double cast and will be performed by different actors on different nights. This was to accommodate the growth of the college's music theatre department and gives a chance for more students to shine on stage.

Jacqueline Isaacson of Rock Island (61201)

Ella Miller of Davenport (52806)

Ava Coussens of Rock Island (61201)

11 Nov 2022

WQPT to Air “My Brother’s Gift” Thursday, November 17, 8PM

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2022) — In September 2022, The Black Box Theatre performed My Brother’s Gift, as a part of the Out of Darkness: Holocaust Messages for Today initiative. The play is based on the remarkable, true story of Heinz Geiringer, neighbor and friend of Anne Frank. The production will air on WQPT on November 17, 8PM, and will be followed by a short documentary on the Anne Frank Exhibit in Danville, Iowa.

25 Oct 2022

The Black Box Theatre Present “Motherhood: The Musical,” Opening November 3

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 25, 2022) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline rolls out the baby carriage for Motherhood: The Musical, because having a baby is just the beginning. . . motherhood is for life. In the original play written by Sue Fabisch, four women share their insights, challenges, and pleasures at a baby shower.

10 Oct 2022

SPECTRA Reading Series: Release Party for “Searching for Petco” by Skylar Alexander

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2022) — SPECTRA Lives! The Quad Cities reading series, c/o The Midwest Writing Center, returns to Rozz-Tox on Thursday, October 20, at 8PM (7PM doors), to celebrate the release of Skylar Alexander’s debut poetry collection Searching for Petco, released earlier this year by the estimable Forklift Books.

28 Sep 2022

Monmouth College Will Make History with “Romeo and Juliet,” October 7-9, in Wells Theater

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2022) — For the first time, arguably the most well-known William Shakespeare play will be performed at Monmouth College.

Romeo and Juliet will be staged October 7-9 in Wells Theater, directed by theatre professor Todd Quick.

The play may be new to a Monmouth audience, but it's far from new to Quick, who is now in his fifth year on the faculty.

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