From tragedy to comedy to romance, 'The Winter's Tale' has it all

From tragedy to comedy to romance, 'The Winter's Tale' has it all

The Prenzie Players’ season opener, “The Winter’s Tale,” is a Shakespearean comedy that starts off in the vein of a tragedy. It then takes the audience on a roller coaster of emotions as the major characters deal with jealously and death, followed by the comedic relief comes from …

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:30 pm | Loading…

Circa’s stocking overflows in new show

Circa’s stocking overflows in new show

Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is offering a huge buffet, overflowing with delicious favorites just in time for the holidays.

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…

Director relishes 1st show at Circa

Norb Joerder realized he was navigating a generation gap.

Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Two acts with 'Cirque' name  in Q-C this week

Two acts with 'Cirque' name in Q-C this week

They have a name in common and are different branches from the same tree. And they’re both playing in the Quad-Cities this week.

Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Review: 'Papa's Angels' offers a family-friendly prelude to the holidays

Review: 'Papa's Angels' offers a family-friendly prelude to the holidays

Short, sweet and without a cynical bone in its body, Playcrafters Barn Theatre's "Papa's Angels" is a nice little appetizer to the holiday season.

Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Paula Poundstone says she's past her 'legal difficulties' and onto tackling the digital world

Paula Poundstone says she's past her 'legal difficulties' and onto tackling the digital world

In the 1990s, Paula Poundstone was known for her political humor, even becoming a correspondent at the national political party conventions on behalf of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Dane Cook keeps intimate feel of comedy show even in large arenas

Dane Cook keeps intimate feel of comedy show even in large arenas

Dane Cook wasn't thinking with his ego when he decided to mount a full-blown arena show for his Global Thermo Comedy Tour. It was simply a matter of supply versus demand.

Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Queen of Comedy Sommore comes to the Col

Queen of Comedy Sommore comes to the Col

Barack Obama was elected president a year ago this week, and that's still a cornerstone of comedian Sommore's act.

Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Comic Zany filming documentary, performance in Galesburg

Comic Zany filming documentary, performance in Galesburg

When it came time for Bob Zany to shoot the concert portion of an autobiographical documentary, Galesburg, Ill., and the Orpheum Theatre were logical choices.

Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Review: Costumes make ‘Rocky Horror’ a visual treat

Review: Costumes make ‘Rocky Horror’ a visual treat

Harrison Hilltop Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" is a visual spectacle.

Oct 20, 2009 | 11:25 am | Loading…

Review: Quirky ‘Swimming’ is funny, enjoyable

Review: Quirky ‘Swimming’ is funny, enjoyable

Imagine an episode of "Seinfeld" in which half the characters are gay, Kramer wants to simplify his life a la a Buddhist monk and George has found true love with a shark.

Oct 19, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…

Davenport native Adam Clough returns in tour of ‘Wedding Singer’

Davenport native Adam Clough returns in tour of ‘Wedding Singer’

A warning to anyone who dated Adam Clough's older sisters in the 1980s: You may see a bit of yourself onstage at the Adler Theatre next week.

Oct 18, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

'Rocky Horror' comes to Harrison Hilltop

'Rocky Horror' comes to Harrison Hilltop

Laughs and applause, hoots and hollers greeted Steven Lasiter as he made his way down the steps on the set at Harrison Hilltop Theater in Davenport.

Oct 14, 2009 | 1:50 pm | Loading…

Davenport native enjoys the ride with Disney Live

Davenport native enjoys the ride with Disney Live

She got to travel throughout Asia for a year with Disney Live, but now Tabitha Jones is glad to be coming home, in more ways than one.

Oct 14, 2009 | 1:30 pm | Loading…

Imagination Movers: Rock ‘n’ roll for 2- to 8-year olds

Imagination Movers: Rock ‘n’ roll for 2- to 8-year olds

It all began about five years ago when four New Orleans dads were reminiscing about children's television.

Oct 14, 2009 | 1:20 pm | Loading…

Humorist David Sedaris to perform at Adler Theatre

Humorist David Sedaris to perform at Adler Theatre

Not many people can list their profession as "humorist," but one who can will be visiting the Quad-Cities later this week.

Oct 11, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Review: Detail, whimsy fill Richmond Hill’s ‘80 Days’

Review: Detail, whimsy fill Richmond Hill’s ‘80 Days’

Richmond Hill Players' "Around the World in 80 Days" is an entertaining study in contrasts.

Oct 06, 2009 | 5:50 pm | Loading…

Black talks about anger, stupidity, ignorance

Black talks about anger, stupidity, ignorance

Beginning Thursday, some parts of the country will get to see comedian Lewis Black in movie theaters. On Friday, an audience at Davenport's Adler Theatre will see him in person.

Oct 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Terror at Skellington Manor in RI said to have real ghosts

Terror at Skellington Manor in RI said to have real ghosts

Mike Kennedy believes there is more to life after death.

Oct 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Olympia’s golden moment: Dukakis recalls how Oscar win opened doors for her

Olympia’s golden moment: Dukakis recalls how Oscar win opened doors for her

"Moonstruck" still leaves Olympia Dukakis awestruck.

Sep 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

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