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Saturday, September 25, 2010; 7:30 p.m.

Doo-Wop 'n Rock!
A concert benefitting Bethany For Children & Families

Travel back in time and listen to the vintage sounds of the 1950s and 1960s when Doo-Wop 'n Rock rolls into the Adler Theatre on September 25. Don't miss the chance to see your favorite rock ‘n rollers performing their classic hits!  Performers include Jay & The Americans (This Magic Moment, Come a Little Closer, Only in America), Johnny Tillotson (Poetry in Motion, It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’, You Can Never Stop Me Loving You) and Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles (Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Tonight’s the Night, and Mama Said). bethany-qc.org

Tickets ($27, $40 & $67 VIP) are on sale now.  Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.  VIP ticket includes pre-show party and meet & greet.

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Saturday, October 2, 2010; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 1

Don’t miss this season opener celebrating the 200th birthday of Chopin with pianist Gustavo Romero and the fiery Seventh Symphony of Beethoven. qcsymphony.com

Mark Russell Smith, conductor

Gustavo Romero, piano
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets  ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

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Saturday, October 9, 2010; 7:30 p.m.

Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre
Legally Blonde The Musical

The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit! Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle goes where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law.  Along the way, she proves being true to yourself never goes out of style. tour.legallyblondethemusical.com

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 season on are on sale now!  Subscribe online today or call 563-326-8522.  Prices range from $125 to $255 depending on series package and seating choice.  Click here for more information.  Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.


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Sunday, October 24, 2010; 6:00 p.m.

A Night With The Chapmans
Steven Curtis Chapman Live!


Award-winning, contemporary Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman will make a tour stop at the Adler Theatre.  Also joining the tour is author/speaker Mary Beth Chapman and introducing Caleb.  Chapman's music is a cross between '70s-style light rock and orchestrated pop, Steven Curtis Chapman has been one of the most prominent performers of contemporary Christian music since the '80s.

Tickets ($27, $47 & $75 VIP Q&A feature ticket) are on sale now.  Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.


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Saturday, November 6, 2010; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 2

Maestro Smith and the QCSO concoct a concert full of magic and fantasy.  qcsymphony.com

Mark Russell Smith, conductor
MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain
GOUNOD Funeral March of a Marionette
DUKAS Sorcerer’s Apprentice
BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts will go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

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Saturday, November 13, 2010; 8:00 p.m.

Gabriel Iglesias "The Fluffy Shop Tour"

Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer. His high-octane show is a hilarious mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabe’s clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal. fluffyguy.com

Tickets ($36.50 for reserved seating) are on sale now.  Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.


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Sunday, November 21, 2010; 7:00 p.m.

Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre
Monty Python's Spamalot

Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the musical comedy based on the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalotmontypythonsspamalot.com

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 season on are on sale now!  Subscribe online today or call 563-326-8522.  Prices range from $125 to $255 depending on series package and seating choice.  Click here for more information.  Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.


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Saturday, December 4, 2010; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 3

Masterworks 3 pairs the power of Wagner and Mahler with the technical precision of violist and President of the Curtis Institute of Music Roberto Diaz.  qcsymphony.com

WAGNER Lohengrin: Prelude to Act I
PENDERECKI Viola Concerto
MAHLER Symphony No. 4

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets  ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011; 7:30 p.m.

Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre
Riverdance: Farewell Performance

Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music and dance that tapped onto the world stage thrilling millions around the globe, will play one farewell performance in Davenport. “A family evening unlike anything else!” raves The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to the original international phenomenon! Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, you won’t want to miss this farewell performance of Riverdanceriverdance.com

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 season on are on sale now!  Subscribe online today or call 563-326-8522.  Prices range from $125 to $255 depending on series package and seating choice.  Click here for more information.  Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.


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Saturday, February 5, 2011; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 4

This classical concert combines the baroque trumpet of Gary Bordner with the QCSO premier of Mozart’s famous choral Requiem.  qcsymphony.com

Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Gary Bordner, trumpet
BACH Cantata No. 51
HERTEL Concerto for Trumpet and Oboe
MOZART Requiem

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets  ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

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Friday, February 25, 2011; 7:30 p.m.

Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre
All Shook Up

It’s a square little town until a guitar playin’ and hip swivelin’ hunk rides in and has everyone jumpin’ out of their blue suede shoes. With more than 24 Elvis hits, All Shook Up kick starts a chain reaction of romances and rebellion through the power of rock n roll music! You can’t help fallin’ in love with All Shook Up. Rock out with “Jailhouse Rock,” “That’s All Right,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Burning Love” and so many more.

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 season on are on sale now!  Subscribe online today or call 563-326-8522.  Prices range from $125 to $255 depending on series package and seating choice.  Click here for more information.  Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.


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Saturday, March 5, 2011; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 5

Carl Topilow guest conducts Holst's tour through the planets of our solar system and into a galaxy far, far away with the music of Star Wars.  qcsymphony.com

Carl Topilow, guest conductor
PLOG Weiter
WILLIAMS Across the Stars
DAUGHERTY Red Cape Tango
HOLST The Planets

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts will go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

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Friday, March 18, 2011; 7:30 p.m.

Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre
Avenue Q

Avenue Q is Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical. Full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one of the funniest shows you're ever likely to see" by Entertainment Weekly, Avenue Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risqué and entertaining way. Features adult humor and situations.  Not recommended for children.  avenueqontour.com

Subscriptions for the 2010-11 season on are on sale now!  Subscribe online today or call 563-326-8522.  Prices range from $125 to $255 depending on series package and seating choice.  Click here for more information.  Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.


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Saturday, April 16, 2011; 8:00 p.m.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks 6

The season finale features an anniversary performance of Stravinsky’s Petrushka and world-renowned violinist Midori.  qcsymphony.com

Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Midori, violin
TOCH Pinnochio: A Merry Overture
STRAVINSKY Petrushka
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

Click here to purchase season tickets online.  Tickets  ($12, $24, $32, $42 & $52) for individual concerts go on sale Monday, August 30 at 10:00 a.m.   Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.