QCMG is a wonderful center for community members to practice their musical theatre talents and…read moreabilities! A great place to see a good performance for an even better price. ($16 for adults) Total of five shows are put on during a season: 1 spring show, 3 summer shows, and 1 winter show. When Guild first started, it was a theatre open to the elements. Have no fear, the theatre is now enclosed and has air-conditioning throughout the building along with concession stand and restrooms. Inside the theatre audience members will experience new cushioned seats with ample amounts of leg room and new speaker/sound system to ensure the best sound for all. Everyone involved are volunteers of the QC and do their best to give you the best experience possible. Tickets can easily be ordered online or through their volunteer box office. See you at the show!

Fun local volunteer musical theater. Had a chance to catch the opening night of the Drowsey…read moreChaperone. Very nicely done with standouts- Mark McGinn as the man in the chair, Melissa Clark as Janet van de Graaff, James Turilli as Adolpho and Erin Lounsberry as the Drowsy Chaperone.

We truly enjoyed our night with "Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics" here…read more Getting in and to our seating was a relatively quick process. We did not see it ahead of time, but there is a super-helpful map on their website noting places you can park near the Spotlight. The theater had a remarkable feel to it. I didn't know that it was in a former Scottish Rite Cathedral, but many of the features have been preserved and add to the character and ambiance. Just of note: the seats were a little uncomfortable by the end due to cramped leg room and needing to sit at an odd angle to see the stage well. We were in Group B which afforded us the wings. Close to the stage but the seats were aimed at the other wall instead of the stage. I wouldn't advocate changing a thing - just something for the ticket buyer to be aware of!

Located inside an old temple that only adds to its overall theatrical fell, this theater is a new…read moregreat addition to the Quad Cities. Me and my husband attended "The Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" and it was a very funny and entertaining musical. I can't recommend this theater enough. For the performance we attended, they had a mobile cash bar and baked good during intermission. The cost was only $20.00 each, so very affordable.

What a wonderful welcoming treasure in the QC. The cofounder was so delightful and welcoming…read more The fringe event that I attended had such great talent. The atmosphere was intimate and cozy. If you have not been to this theatre then I must say you have been missing out like myself. I sat next to an 88 year old widow rancher that had been wanting to attend. She was enjoying the show even more than myself. What a great asset to a wonderful community hear in Illinois and Iowa.

From the owner: The Black Box Theatre, located in the heart of Moline in the Quad Cities, offers up an eclectic…read moreseason of live theatre experiences for all audiences.

My husband and I saw Rock of Ages. The show was absolutely awesome. The waitress Kristen was on…read morepoint. Even the bus boy Danny was helpful and attentive. In the past the food was bland to say the least. The food was so good.

I attended an event for Augustana filmmakers. The venue is great and a perfect location for this…read morearea. However, the man running the place and the bar was overly drunk and kept interrupting the whole event. he was answering his phone and talking loudly. At one point someone asked him to leave if he wanted to talk on the phone. If we want to keep places like this alive in our community this place needs to do better at hiring.

It is so nice to have a large venue that can bring in the concerts and I've attended many at this…read morevenue. But the one thing this place needs to get better at is the drink service. The length of time we spend waiting in line to purchase a drink is RIDICULOUS. Last night for Snoop Dogg I spent OVER 45 minutes in line for a beer. Unacceptable. And all the people waiting in line for a beverage creates massive congestion in the concourse.

I drove 3 hours for a concert here and will not be doing that again. It's nice and clean but so…read moresmall. Security has no experience and any little thing will hold up the lines for a long time. Since it's so small, it's hard to get around without bump into others and spilling drinks. The bar staff is probably the worst part. You will be waiting for 15-30 minutes in line at a bar for $20 drinks that are nothing but soda (2 oz liquor 15 oz soda), if they get that right. I ordered a vodka tonic that the bartender asked about 4 times and each time it was wrong! You are guaranteed to miss 20-30 minutes of any performance if you decide to leave to get a drink. Seat is like being on a small plane, extremely tight and narrow. If you move suddenly you are bound to hit the people next to you. If you stand up, you'll be blocking everyone. And being seated will make your knees and back cramp. The only reason they get 2 stars is due to cleanliness of the building, $15 parking and the view from our seats which is due to the size. Otherwise expect Chicago prices and attitude.

Every show we have attended has been great. The staff is friendly and provides great service. The…read moretraditional feel of the ambiance is great, feels like a old style theatre. We always enjoy the show, seating is comfortable and the food/snacks/drink service works good. Popcorn always hits the spot for a show.

There are much nicer and newer concert venues in Iowa that have the Adler beat by a mile - give…read morethem a try. The Gallagher Bluedorn @ UNI in Cedar Falls, Hancher @UI in Iowa City, the C Y Stephen's ISU auditorium in Ames, and multiple halls in DSM Metro Including the DSM Civic Center, though it has squat for parking. The historic restored Paramount in Cedar Rapids after 2 major Renos is comfortable.

Epic, breath taking, a must see!…read more From their ballets, film and orchestra, to play productions and live entertainment. Come early for a matinee or later for an evening event. They do have bites to eat and nearly a full drink menu! (From popcorn & candy to chocolate covered strawberries -not a full menu.) Should I dress up? I say always! They practice for these events for so long, why not; however not all do. Note: They appreciate it if you do so. It's inspiring, emotionally moving, something to look forward to. Tickets to more popular events sell out so you might want to pre-order them ahead of time.

A great investment in the QCA!…read more If you haven't been to the symphony here, you're missing out. Big names from major symphonies around the country and the world do guest performances. I would highly suggest buying tickets to the masterworks series. You can get Saturday night tickets in Davenport, Iowa or Sunday afternoon tickets in Rock Island, IL. It really can't be beat.

Tammy the owner is not good to the teens. She only caters to the younger kids aka "new business"…read morelike 12 and younger. I had 2 daughters in her studio for years and after repeated requests from my kids to learn new/harder things and Tammy saying just go figure it out, we are moving studios. She has also publicly berated one of my children for not performing at 110% in incredible heat and humidity while on a trip to Disney in Orlando middle of the day and well over 100f. The studio has limited climate control and is often either way too hot or too cold for the kids to perform at their best. The floors in all the rooms are not dance floors they are what you'd see in an industrial setting so hard tile on concrete base which is bad for dancers or gymnasts health. I do not recommend.