Circa ’21 to open season with madcap musical ‘Lucky Stiff’

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse kicks off its 2026 season with the Quad Cities debut of “Lucky Stiff“, a slapstick musical comedy running Jan. 21 through March 7 at the historic venue.

The show begins with public previews Jan. 21–22, followed by the full run Jan. 23–March 6.

Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday matinées at 1:15 p.m.

Lucky Stiff—praised by reviewers as “sublimely silly” and “highly entertaining”—follows an unassuming shoe salesman who must take his deceased uncle on a trip to Monte Carlo to inherit $6 million. The musical blends mistaken identities, farcical chases and an ever-present corpse in a fast-paced, offbeat murder‑mystery romp.

The production marks the show’s first appearance at Circa ’21, with direction and choreography by Ashley Becher.

Tickets

• Preview performances: $54
• Friday–Sunday shows: $70
• Wednesday matinée and evening shows: $63

Pre‑show entertainment by Circa ’21’s Bootleggers wait‑staff troupe precedes each performance.

Reservations

Tickets are available through the Circa ’21 ticket office at 1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL. The phone number is 309‑786‑7733 ext. 2.

Visit the facility online at its website: Circa21.com