Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is bringing the penny dreadful “The Mystery of Irma Vep” by Charles Ludlam to their stage April 13-22. Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm and the first Sunday at 2:00 pm. “The Mystery of Irma Vep” is set in the English country estate of Lord Edgar Hillcrest. He’s a widower, having lost his beloved wife, Irma Vep. He’s recently remarried Lady Enid, an actress not quite settled into her new role as Lady of the manor. Indeed, her maid, Jane, doesn’t think she’ll ever measure up to Lady Irma. Meanwhile, Lord Edgar is disturbed by strange... Read More

Head to the Figge for original performance by Ballet Quad Cities inspired by their fabulous exhibit Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960. Thursday, April 13 5:00 Cash Bar and Art Buffet 6:30 Performance Learn more: FIGGE  Read More

Calling all thespians! The Genesius Guild is holding auditions for their 2023 season next week. Auditions will be held April 11 and 13 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Augustana College’s Wilson Center (3750 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL 61201) and April 15 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the Genesius Guild’s stage in Lincoln Park, Rock Island. Genesius welcomes auditions from anyone, whether they are new to the stage or are veteran actors. In addition to in-person auditions, the Genesius Guild is also accepting video submissions. Those who are unable to audition in person can record a... Read More

Described by the New York Times as “effervescent and entertaining,” and by Online America as an all-ages show that delivers “fresh bursts of energy,” JUNIE B.’S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL opens the 2023 season of high-spirited family musicals at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Running through April 22, this energetic delight is adapted from Barbara Park’s beloved children’s-book series about the riotous and winning young Junie B. Jones and is being staged by a sensational cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21... Read More

This weekend, a new locally-written show, “Anywhere But Here,” debuts at Davenport’s Mockingbird On Main Theatre. It is spring, 2020. Billy Nielson finds himself back in his parents’ home after living independently and individually for several years. At home he and his parents, with their next door neighbors and lifetime friends, learn how to cohabitate with new relationships, dynamics, and worldviews. Billy- Adam Cerny Amanda- Ashley Hoskins Bill- Jim Harris Mikayla- Gillian Kean Veronica- Emmalee Hilburn Don- Louie Fisher *PAY WHAT YOU CAN* No reservations required! March 31 and April... Read More

I laughed a lot during the wonderfully cast “Grumpy Old Men,” running through May 6 at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, and I would bet you will too. Much like the movie it’s based upon, its charm is heavily dependent upon its cast. And much like the film starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon as the battlin’ oldsters duking it out over Ann Margret, Circa brings out the comedy heavy hitters with Brad Hauskins, Tom Walljasper and, particularly, Kim Vanderginst, in those three roles. That trio is likewise surrounded by a terrific comedic ensemble (most... Read More

This weekend, a new locally-written show, “Anywhere But Here,” debuts at Davenport’s Mockingbird On Main Theatre. It is spring, 2020. Billy Nielson finds himself back in his parents’ home after living independently and individually for several years. At home he and his parents, with their next door neighbors and lifetime friends, learn how to cohabitate with new relationships, dynamics, and worldviews. Billy- Adam Cerny Amanda- Ashley Hoskins Bill- Jim Harris Mikayla- Gillian Kean Veronica- Emmalee Hilburn Don- Louie Fisher *PAY WHAT YOU CAN* No reservations required! Opening... Read More

“Rock In to Murder,” an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre show, will be presented at Rock Island’s Skellington Manor March 24th! The evening begins begins with laughable cocktail hour introduction to the suspects and continues through a delicious buffet dinner prepared by Bridges Catering. Guests examine clues, question suspects, and follow hunches. Laugh after hilarious laugh proves that crime really CAN be this FUNNY! Tickets are $49.95 per person includes buffet dinner and show. Doors open at 6pm, salads served 6:30pm and the show starts promptly at 7pm. Delicious buffet catered... Read More

he Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is bringing the penny dreadful “The Mystery of Irma Vep” by Charles Ludlam to their stage April 13-22. Shows are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm and the first Sunday at 2:00 pm. “The Mystery of Irma Vep” is set in the English country estate of Lord Edgar Hillcrest. He’s a widower, having lost his beloved wife, Irma Vep. He’s recently remarried Lady Enid, an actress not quite settled into her new role as Lady of the manor. Indeed, her maid, Jane, doesn’t think she’ll ever measure up to Lady Irma. Meanwhile, Lord Edgar is disturbed by... Read More

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, is seeking online submissions to fill roles for their summer musical “Escape to Margaritaville.” The songs of Jimmy Buffett provide the score for this new romantic comedy about the choices we make —and the people we become — once we’ve had a change in “latitude.” Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all — and stay to find something they never expected. Production dates, including rehearsals, are June 29–Sept. 9. All roles in this professional production are paid. Character breakdown and requirements can... Read More