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CIRCA '21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE

1828 3rd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201

Upcoming Shows

Honky Tonk Angels
Honky Tonk Angels
Mar 11 – Apr 25, 2026

“Honky Tonk Angels” is a musical celebration of female country music stars, telling the story of three women who leave their mundane lives behind to...

Fiddler On The Rood
Fiddler On The Rood
Apr 29 – Jun 27, 2026

Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful...

The Wizard Of Oz
The Wizard Of Oz
Jul 8 – Sep 5, 2026

In this classic movie-come-to-life musical adventure, young Dorothy is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There,...

Rock Of Ages
Rock Of Ages
Sep 16 – Nov 7, 2026

In the time of big rock bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting big hair, follow the love story between a small...



Review: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - March 03, 2026

THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO is a lopsided stage adaptation of Junot Díaz’s 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. While the first act is tight and focuses squarely on the budding relationship between ultra-nerd Oscar Wao and his freshman year college roommate Yunior, the second act incorpora...

Review: JOFFREY BALLET AMERICAN ICONS at Lyric Opera Of Chicago


by Tina St. Angelo - February 23, 2026

The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The current offering is called Icons. What a gift to the audience. I don’t know if Robert Joffrey had any idea what his company has become. Icons recreate 4 different ballets from different decades over the 20th Century....

Review: THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - February 19, 2026

When I think of Steppenwolf, I often think of family members crying, screaming at one another, or some combination of the two. So the sparring between spouses Alice and Captain Edgar in August Strindberg’s 1900 play THE DANCE OF DEATH feels right at home. In a surprisingly funny and sharp version ...

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo - February 17, 2026

What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?...

Review: HAMNET at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - February 14, 2026

Royal Shakespeare Company’s HAMNET is a dramatic and languid stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 buzzy novel of the same name....

Review: THE OUTSIDERS First National Tour Presented by Broadway in Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - February 13, 2026

THE OUTSIDERS presents an original and vibrant stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s classic 1967 novel about the conflict between Tulsa teen gangs the Greasers and the Socs (short for socialites). The musical — and particularly director Danya Taymor’s inventive and visually dynamic staging — pu...

Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL


by Tina St. Angelo - February 12, 2026

What did our critic think of ON YOUR FEET! at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL?...

Review: HOLIDAY at Goodman Theatre


by Rachel Weinberg - February 10, 2026

Goodman Theatre continues its centennial season with the endearing and lively romantic comedy HOLIDAY....

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.


by Misha Davenport - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Lazy Susan Theatre Co.?...

Past Shows

Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Jan 21 – Mar 7, 2026

Laugh out loud with this hilarious murder mystery! Harry Witherspoon receives the unexpected news that he has received $6 million from his uncle, but only...

Come From Away
Come From Away
Sep 10 – Nov 1, 2025

This beautiful musical tells a true story that has become something of a legend: on Sept. 11, 2001, the residents of the isolated, small town...

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