Theatre Season in the Quad Cities
by Meghan Cooley
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical Guild in Moline, IL
Nov. 8-10 and 15-17,
Get tickets to White Christmas at Music Guild
This holiday must-see musical features a show-within-a-show, where Phil and Bob bring their song-and-dance act to an inn that's struggling financially. The show features 17 of Berlin’s songs including the beloved favorite that is the musical’s namesake. Although if rumor is to be believed, White Christmas was originally written as a satire as he expected it to be sung in sunny, warm California surrounded by palm trees.
Miracle on 34th Street at Circa 21 in Rock Island, IL
Nov. 8 - Dec. 29, 2024
Get tickets to Miracle on 34th Street at Circa 21. This Christmas favorite started as a movie featuring the story of Macy’s Santa Claus who might just be the real Kris Kringle! Meredith Willson, who also wrote The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, adapted the film into a musical play. The most famous line is: “Faith is believing things when common sense tells you not to”.
The Adler Theater in Davenport, IA is hosting a variety of Holiday Shows:
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A Charlie Brown Christmas, Live on Stage
November 20, 2024
This classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation that celebrates the timeless television classic.
A LIVE conversation with Chevy Chase and a screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 17, 2024
You can hear some of your favorite movie lines:
“There it is ... the Griswold family Christmas tree.”
“I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas.”
“We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas.”
Hip Hop Nutcracker
November 27, 2024
A reimagined and remixed version of the classic story.
Christmas with C.S. Lewis
December 1, 2024
In the early years of his young adult life C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien.
Masterworks III: Season of Miracles, Quad City Symphony Orchestra
December 7, 2024
Embrace the holiday season with diverse works inspired by the beauty of winter and the celebration of miraculous moments.
The Nutcracker
December 14 & 15, 2024
Ballet Quad Cities’ The Nutcracker has been a hallmark of the holiday season in the Quad Cities for generations.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party
December 16, 2024
This unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, with their unique and spirited holiday show.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
December 23, 2024
A delightful Holiday Variety Show showcasing the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
December 28, 2024
A favorite holiday tradition for decades, the program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects.
A Magical Christmas at Geneseo Central Theater in Geneseo, IL
December 21, 2024
Among other activities, this event features renowned magician Cory Leonard and his on-stage holiday Magic Show.
Meghan Cooley moved to the Quad Cities from St. Charles, IL, as an Augustana College student over 20 years ago. She left briefly after graduation and then returned to work in admissions and then marketing at Augustana College for 18 years. She now works as a consultant for admissions marketing and social media. Now a true Quad Cities transplant, Meghan lives in Rock Island with her husband, Luke (R.O.W.V.A. and Augustana grad and Modern Woodmen employee) and four boys. She loves living in the Quad Cities and finds it the perfect place to raise a family, plan a date night, and go on adventures.