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CIRCA '21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE

1828 3rd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201

Upcoming Shows

Fiddler On The Roof
Fiddler On The Roof
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,...



Review: FAULT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater


by Rachel Weinberg - April 26, 2026

The blame game’s the thing in this world premiere play from Scooter Pietsch. FAULT is playing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater....

Review: GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON at Apollo Theater


by Angela Lin - April 25, 2026

For many, Burt Bacharach is a household name, the soundtrack that spans from childhood to adulthood. For some, Bacharach’s name might not ring a bell, but his wide discography of songs that spans decades, mediums, collaborators, and genres is sure to have even the most musically naive audience mem...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago


by Rachel Weinberg - April 23, 2026

While THE GREAT GATSBY has glimpses of effective songs and character development, the musical doesn’t ultimately live up to the glitz, glamor, and legacy of its source material. ...

Review: Teatro Vista Productions' BOTH at Steppenwolf Theatre


by Emily Werner - April 20, 2026

What did our critic think of TEATRO VISTA PRODUCTIONS' BOTH AT STEPPENWOLF THEATRE at Teatro Vista Productions?...

Review: WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company


by Rachel Weinberg - April 20, 2026

Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s world-premiere play WINDFALL is part somber, part whimsy — which is true to his unique playwriting style. It’s a poignantly topical play, yet sometimes too on the nose. I enjoyed how McCraney blends the hyperreal and the surreal in a play that asks the question: Should...

Review: NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre


by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026

What did our critic think of NOEL COWARD'S PRIVATE LIVES at BrightSide Theatre?...

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL


by Tina St. Angelo - April 18, 2026

What did our critic think of HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL?...

Review: HEARTBREAK HOTEL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire


by Tina St. Angelo - April 20, 2026

What did our critic How great to be known by one name…. Dixie Locke (Anna Louise Bramlett) says that to Elvis Presley about Marlon Brando before Elvis becomes one name. The current production at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre is Heartbreak Hotel. This tells the story of Elvis’ rise up to the ...

Review: 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater


by Angela Lin - April 18, 2026

What did our critic think of 12 OPHELIAS (A PLAY WITH BROKEN SONGS) at The Factory Theater from Strawdog Theatre Company?...

Review: GOODNIGHT MOON At Chicago Children's Theatre


by Emily Werner - April 14, 2026

What did our critic think of REVIEW: GOODNIGHT MOON AT CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE at Chicago Children's Theatre? The 65-minute performance is filled with music, dance, comedy, acrobatics and puppetry....

Past 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...

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

Grab your boots and get ready to sing along!Three women. One big dream. A whole lotta country music.Angela’s done standing by her man. Sue Ellen’s...

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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