12 Jun 2023

“The 39 Steps,” the Alfred Hitchcock Comedy Mystery Thriller, at Timber Lake Playhouse, June 15 - 25

By Dan Danielowski

Rehearsing for TLP's upcoming production of The 39 Steps is Jacob Smith (Richard Hannay), Elizabeth Fenning (Annabelle), Cody Jolly (Clown 1) and Matt Webb (Clown 2). The production opens on June 15 and runs through June 25 at the Playhouse

08 Jun 2023

The Black Box Theatre Will Host “Funkyology” After Building Collapse Closed The Mockingbird on Main

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Haus of Rackus had been in rehearsals for their newest show at The Mockingbird on Main. Then the building collapsed, causing three deaths and numerous injuries and the closure of the theatre that had been housed in the building.

05 Jun 2023

West Carroll High School Art Students Create New Mural at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2023) — This past winter, Timber Lake Playhouse invited local high school art clubs to submit drawings for murals on the wall behind The Lake Stage. Two murals were chosen to for the project. One was a depiction of the Comedy/Tragedy Masks designed by Aden Stallings (above). The second was designed by Allison Duggan of two figures and a microphone “performing since 1961” (below).

24 May 2023

WQPT Present Their Summer of Adventure Tour

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2023) — This summer, join WQPT for the Summer of Adventure Tour. WQPT PBS is making guest appearances at libraries throughout the region during early-childhood story-time and at other events throughout the community. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story, and do a fun craft activity.

24 May 2023

“GREASE is The Word” at Timber Lake Playhouse, June 1-11

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is thrilled to announce that GREASE is scheduled to open the Summer Mainstage Season at TLP on June 1.

17 May 2023

Riverside Theatre Presents “Twelfth Night (or What You Will)” by William Shakespeare, June 16-July 2

By Anna Novak

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 17, 2023) — Riverside Theatre, Iowa City’s resident professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, running for three weeks in Lower City Park, June 16 through July 2, 2023.

17 May 2023

The Black Box Theatre Presents “Hello, Dolly!”

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 17, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline opens their production of Hello, Dolly! June 1-10.

05 May 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse Receives Grant to Provide Apprenticeships for Teens

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (May 5, 2023) — The Illinois Arts Council has awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant to continue their paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through May 26.

14 Apr 2023

Augustana Students to Perform in "Amahl and the Night Visitors"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2023) — The Augustana Opera program will perform Amahl and the Night Visitors on April 21 and 23 in the Brunner Theatre at Augustana College. The performance will be directed by Dr Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera.

14 Apr 2023

“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" Makes Its Timber Lake Playhouse Premiere May 12 to Open the 2023 Season

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is thrilled to announce that The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, an “electrifying” (Newsday) musical adaption of The New York Times bestselling novel written by Rick Riordan, book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, will open at TLP on May 12 for one weekend.

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