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

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

Looking for some fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? Well, if you’re on the prowl for cool things in the Quad-Cities area and beyond, check out our FUN10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way... Read More

It’s the last weekend! And your last chance to see Circa’s ROCKIN’ show! They will ROCK YOU! Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island closes the Queen jukebox musical “We Will Rock You” March 11! FEATURING MORE THAN 20 HIT QUEEN SONGS! Including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more. WE WILL ROCK YOU follows two revolutionaries as they try to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world. In an... Read More

If you love the music of Queen (as I do), and you love creative and original visual spectacles on stage (I do), and you love so-dumb-it’s-funny humor (ditto), then you’ll love “We Will Rock You,” the Queen jukebox musical playing at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 through March 11. (Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for tickets and showtimes.) I’ve honestly never seen a show quite like this at Circa before, and I mean that as a compliment. It’s just so different looking and feeling from most of the stuff that hits their stage that it’s both exhilarating and... Read More

Looking for FUN in Illinois and Iowa this week? Well, look no further! Check out the Fun10 for the Quad-Cities of Illinois and Iowa! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your... Read More

Opening its eagerly awaited 46th season with what the British Theatre Guide calls “spectacle worthy of a rock video,” Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse will treat patrons to an audience with the Queen – or rather, simply Queen – in the Quad Cities premiere of WE WILL ROCK YOU. Running through March 11, this high-energy celebration of the legendary rock and pop band boasts two dozen timeless hits including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love” and the iconic title tune and will be brought to stage life by an exceptional... Read More

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, is seeking online submissions to fill roles for their spring smash hit, “Mamma Mia!” The songs of the pop group ABBA provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the ’70s who never married. Production dates, including rehearsals, are April 27–July 8. Character breakdown and requirements can be found at circa21.com/auditions. Those interested in being considered should submit a resume and headshot, a verse and chorus of... Read More

The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back on January 20 in our beautiful newly renovated theater! Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are only $3.00 for this show! This is a great stand-up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area! Reserve your tickets in advance to make sure you get in for the show! Your show emcee will be local comedian, Leslie Mitchell! This is a fun, inexpensive night out with friends! We do have selected food items available and a full bar! No charge for comedians who are participating in the show. Those attending must be 18... Read More

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! It’s time to find fun events for the holiday season and more in our FUN10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for... Read More