The consistently first-class Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline continues to produce shows that no other venue does in the Quad Cities, and the latest is the Tony-winning “Fun Home,” which will get its regional premiere here May 30 to June 14. The Black Box (1623 5th Ave., Moline – full disclosure: I am playing […]
Performing for a musical is always an intense, emotional, bonding experience. Since February, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of three outstanding community theater shows — providing piano accompaniment first for Music Guild’s “Escape to Margaritaville” (done the first two weekends of April), and currently Black Box Theatre’s “Fun Home” (to run May 30 […]
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to […]
After a terrific show in February, local burlesque favorites Kitty Bardot and Drop Dead Red are back with another all-new show featuring some of the best performers from across the Midwest TONIGHT at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island! Their first show sold out, so you’re encouraged to make reservations early to ensure you […]
Nearly 48 years after opening in downtown Rock Island, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is finally unveiling its first, dazzling production of the iconic classic musical, “Chicago.” It’s been an agonizingly long wait – the beloved theater and staggeringly popular Broadway show have been fated for each other, with both sprouting from strong roots in both […]
Circa ‘21’s latest production is one of few musicals in history to win Tonys, a Grammy and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is proud to present one of the most-requested titles in its history, the legendary Kander & Ebb musical, CHICAGO! Currently the second-longest-running show in Broadway history and running […]
The latest manic adventure from the QC troupe Haus of Ruckus will take over The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Ave., Moline, this weekennd and next. “Zooted Suits!” was written by Cal Vo and T Green, directed by Green. Puppets, sound, and projections by Cal Vo, set by Miguel Cabral, costumes by Juliette Carizey and […]
Since graduating from St. Ambrose University in Davenport in 2015, Brooke (Schelly) Galvan has made an impressive career in creative writing. Her latest passion project brings her full circle, as the bubbly married mom of two is coming back to the QC from her Texas home to see her new adaptation of “Peter Pan,” performed […]
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert is going to be Live at the Adler Theatre Event Date : Monday, April 21 at 7:30 PM Tickets are on sale now at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!” Watch the full movie, as […]
I have been on vacation since Feb. 10 — no, I do NOT have a job with that generous paid time off. That blessed respite and escape from the real world comes in “Escape To Margaritaville,” the new QC Music Guild show for which I am assistant music director and playing keyboard (rehearsals began that […]
