Elvis Presley has been dead now longer than he was alive, which is hard to believe. Nearly 48 years after the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s passing at 42, his revolutionary career has again been brought to blazing, passionate life in the area debut of the tribute jukebox musical, “Heartbreak Hotel” at Rock Island’s Circa […]
For those who “aaaarrrrrr” ready for some hilarious, musical fun on the high seas, Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is proud to present the eagerly awaited return of the family comedy HOW I BECAME A PIRATE. Running March 25 through April 19, this sublimely silly show is adapted from the beloved children’s book written […]
Treating audiences to what DC Theatre Arts called a “bright, shiny, comic entertainment” that’s “full of energy and stamina,” Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse welcomes 2025 with the hilarious whodunit BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY. Making its area debut through March 8, author Ken Ludwig’s cheeky Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation finds five actors portraying […]
Delivering what the Denver Post called “a sleighful of gifts” including “a minuet of the familiar and the special” and a “gentle, genial advocacy of the impossible,” Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents the long-awaited return of a seasonal favorite in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL. Running through December 29, this delightful adaptation […]
Presenting a hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse offers a seasonal gift for the family in JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS. Running through December 29, this holiday delight is destined to be a wonderful yuletide gift you won’t have to wrap […]
Sugar Plum Ball, an elegant family dance & Festival tradition, is taking place TONIGHT, Tuesday, November 26 | 6 – 9 pm at Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street , Bettendorf. Tickets: $65.00 · $70.00 after Oct. 31st Tickets now on sale!www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/events(Reservations Required, Tables of 8 available)Includes one FREE Adult General Admission ticket to Festival […]
Help to make the season bright as acclaimed musician and storyteller John-Mark McGaha celebrates Nat King Cole with a festive cocktail of signature songs and yuletide favorites. In this romantic and heartfelt concert, McGaha (The Ray Charles Legacy, Smokey Joe’s Cafe) leads a lush jazz ensemble and poignantly reflects upon Cole’s genius with intimate charm. […]
With the stage hit praised by Broadway World as “entirely entertaining and enjoyable,” a spooky, kooky, musical comedy makes its debut at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in the Tony Award-nominated THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Running through November 2, this theatrical treat is inspired by the beloved TV comedy and Charles Addams’ iconic cartoon strip […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, is holding auditions for its holiday musical, “Miracle on 34th Street.” Auditions will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 7. Children’s open call will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the adult call will begin at 10:45 am. Auditions will be held at the theater, 1828 3rd Ave., […]
Looking for cool things to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week, we give you a rundown of some of the fun stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities area! This week: Tugfest, Woodstock in the park, nerdy improv and more is […]
