Upcoming Shows
The Bell Tower Theater, your hometown theater, offers a variety of different shows year-round. Scroll down to find all of our currently scheduled shows.
Our 10th-Annual High School Show
Godspell-The 2012 Revised Version
By Stephen Schwartz
June 15 to 25, 2023
Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew, Godspell follows the last days of Jesus, and includes musical versions of several well-known parables. This immensely successful rock opera is a demonstration of joy and a celebration of the family of man. This new version is a masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. The performance features high school students from throughout the area.
Tickets are $12.
Our 16th-Annual Kids-for-Kids Show
July 13 to 23, 2023
A classic fairy tale comes to life on stage through the beautiful music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Kids and adults alike will marvel as Cinderella transforms from scullery maid to princess. The performers are kids ages 7 to 18 from throughout the area.
There will be two casts for this show. See the schedule below for performance dates.
Hammerstein Cast:
Thursday, July 13 7:00 pm
Friday, July 14 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 15 7:00 pm
Friday, July 21 10:30 am
Saturday, July 22 2:00 pm
Sunday, July 23 2:00 pm
Rodgers Cast:
Friday, July 14 10:30 am
Saturday, July 15 2:00 pm
Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, July 20 7:00 pm
Friday, July 21 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 22 7:00 pm
Tickets are $10.
Auditions will be held in May 2023. Please visit the Free Summer Musical Program Page for more info.
A Musical Comedy by Carole Caplan-Lonner
August 11 to 27, 2023
A comedic salute to those struggling with the effects of gravity on their bodies, of grandchildren on their self-images and of the dating scene on their egos. This laugh-out-loud musical follows the day-to-day concerns of the over-fifty “empty-nesters” crowd, where the ultimate goal is aging gracefully.
Tickets are $23.
Early Bird Special Dates August 11 & 12–Tickets are $11.50.
Quad Cities magician David Casas’s makes his Bell Tower Theater debut with a high energy and cutting edge performance. David seemlessly combines hilarious family friendly comedy, jaw dropping sleight of hand and plenty of audience interaction. This is high-caliber entertainment like none other.
One Performance Only!
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7 pm.
Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for kids ages 12 and under.
Bell Tower Theater Season Ticket Holders receive $4 off adult tickets.
A Comedy by Tom Smith
October 13 to 29, 2023
The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing pine for the excitement of the past when their secret wine making was saving the convent and bringing lost loves back together. When they discover that the local orphanage is in peril of closing, they resolve to act. Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money and hilarious hijinks ensue. Anything that can go wrong does. Can the sisters save the day again?
Tickets are $23.
Early Bird Special Dates Oct 13 & 14 –Tickets are $11.50.
Sponsored by:
Our favorite improv comedians are back for a show in 2023! This evening of non-stop laughs all made up on the spot is great for the whole family.
Their only 2023 appearance!
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Tickets are $23.
Bell Tower Theater Season Ticket Holders receive $5 off tickets.
A Comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
December 1 to 17, 2023
Somewhere in the Texas heartland, lies the brand new town of Doublewide – Population, 10. It’s Christmas time, and it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble. Doublewide is being double crossed by the county and might lose their status as a town. Maybe if they win the countywide “Battle of The Mangers,” their Christmas will be saved.
Tickets are $23.
Early Bird Special Dates December 1 & 2–Tickets are $11.50.