Join the dancers from Ballet Quad Cities at rehearsal for a sneak peek of Alice in Wonderland this week on March 8, 9, 12 & 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dancers love to perform for an audience! Grab your friends, bring your lunch and pop in at the studio and be among the first to see the this all new production in the works at 613 17th Street, Rock Island. Parking and the entrance to the studio is in the back of the building. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP needed! For more information on this event and the show, see www.balletquadcities.com.  Read More

In their first Broadway musical in nearly a decade, Junior Theatre brings Dr. Seuss to Life in “Seussical.” Performances are 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are $6 for 3-17, $8 for adults and free for kids under 2 at Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Junior Theater, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  The upcoming production of Seussical Jr is the first Broadway production in nearly 10 years.  The last was Snoopy in 2009. “It’s by far the biggest show we’ve done in 18 years,” said Artistic Director,... Read More

Are you a fan of Shakespeare? Do you enjoy watching live on-stage performances while helping local community theater groups? Then you cannot miss this memorable evening! The Prenzie Players will be gracing the stage this Saturday Jan 20 at the Quad City Theater Workshop, located at 1730 Wilkes Ave Davenport. Showtime is at 8 p.m. and admission is $10 at the door. What timeless and magnificent Shakespearean screenplay will you be enjoying? Good question! Also, a question that the on-stage actors won’t have an answer to until twenty-four hours prior to showtime! That’s right, these wild and crazy... Read More

A new musical is hitting the main stage at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, and it’s freaky! Disney’s Freaky Friday A New Musical will be playing at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) from Jan 16 through Mar 24! Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of the classic story, in which a mother and daughter see what it means to be a family while experiencing each other’s lives firsthand, if only for a day. Set in the present day, Freaky Friday features a tuneful pop-rock... Read More

Do you know someone in your congregation who is enthusiastic, Inspirational, or has gone way above and beyond for his fellow parishioners?  Someone who makes a difference, respects others, has a cheerful disposition and a positive outlook?  Nominate him for the “Church Basement Man of the Year Contest”. “We had so much fun with our “Church Basement Lady of the Year” contest in 2009 and 2013, that we are delighted for the return of this popular event with a new twist.” said Brett Hitchcock – Circa ’21’s Director of Audience Development. “We... Read More

Local theater fans will be hearing (and seeing) “Wedding Belles” this weekend. “Belles” will ring in the year as the first production of 2018 for the Pearl City Players Theatrical Society, with shows Jan. 12-14 in the Bob Roach Little Theatre at the Muscatine Community College.  A fried chicken dinner begins pre-show at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with the play following. A matinee sans pre-show meal takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are required for Friday and Saturday and can be ordered by calling (563) 265-5347. Tickets for Friday or Saturday are $25 for adults and $20 for... Read More

Taking a diversion from the usual holiday fare, the 102 year old organization will present David Sedaris’s The Santaland Diaries on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. The Santaland Diaries chronicles David Sedaris’s experience as a worker in Macy’s Santaland display. This compact, one-character comedy is a hilarious – and heartwarming – cult classic, featuring comic encounters during the height of the holiday crunch. Directed by Prairie Players Civic Theatre’s very own Tristan Tapscott, the production will star Quad City actor and filmmaker Anthony Natarelli.... Read More

Thinking of checking out the cherished holiday classic “The Nutcracker” this weekend? Ballet Quad Cities has debuted a new preview video of the show! Ballet Quad Cities is performing it at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. This well-known Holiday Classic choreographed by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon comes to life in Ballet Quad Cities’ own enchanting production. Lavish costumes and magnificent scenery blend with beautiful choreography to create the most delightful fantasy ever. With live music provided by Orchestra Iowa this is... Read More

One of the most well-known ballet classics is returning to the Quad Cities! Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa are hitting the Adler Theatre stage with a holiday classic, The Nutcracker! You will have three opportunities to witness this magical production. Two shows will be playing on Saturday Dec 9, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Another show will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday Dec 10. Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online at http://www.balletquadcities.com/Tickets-(2).aspx or at the Adler Theatre Box Office, located at 136 E 3rd St Davenport, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. After the 8 p.m.... Read More

Prairie Players Civic Theatre offer a different holiday treat this season! Taking a diversion from the usual holiday fair, the 102 year old organization will present David Sedaris’s Seasons Greetings and The Santaland Diaries on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. In Season’s Greetings, Jocelyn Dunbar writes this dark version of a holiday newsletter. She opens with warm wishes to her readers and acknowledges their certain shock that after the tumultuous year that the Dunbars have had that Jocelyn would still produce a holiday newsletter. The Santaland Diaries chronicles David... Read More