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Adler Theatre
Adler Theatre stands tall as one of the most prestigious and magnificent theatres of Iowa state. Preserving the grandeur of an era gone by and offering state-of-the-art facilities, Adler Theatre is equally treasured by both visitors and the performers.

The theatre has witnessed both good and bad times in its history but eventually established as the most favorite entertainment destinations of the theatergoers. Today, celebrating its platinum anniversary, the splendid theatre offers the best of music and theatre stuff to the citizens of Davenport and that of Quad Cities.

The place is a sure-shot heaven for those who value comfort and hospitality, so if you are among them, check out this venue as it is simply the best.

The Adler Theatre provides non-stop entertainment throughout the year. It regularly stages great theatricals and Broadway productions, live music concerts, dance and symphony performances, and comedy shows. The theatre was started off as a movie theatre, but later on it started showcasing live events and performances.

With a capacity of around 2,500 audiences, the Adler Theatre is a perfect place to enjoy your favorite music act or to watch that musical you want to see for a long time. Let us take you to the journey of the venue from Orpheum Theatre to the Adler Theatre in order to make you familiar with the high-cultural gear of Iowa State.

The Adler Theatre came into being when in 1926, the Radio Keith Orpheum theatre chain planned to built a theatre at a cost of $2 million. It was then named Orpheum Theatre and was designed under the guidance of architect A.S. Graven of Chicago, who also gave us the splendid Paramount Theater in New York City.

The Orpheum Theatre was opened on November 25, 1931. This was the time when the country was in the depths of the Great Depression. But the grand opening of this cultural symbol gave some hope to the citizens of Davenport and the rest of the States.

The festivities at the theatre kicked off on the Thanksgiving Eve, where five vaudeville acts and screening of the comedy movie "Suicide Fleet" gave a reason to rejoice to everyone concerned.

In years to come, the Orpheum Theatre prospered well with big Hollywood "talkies" made it Iowa's largest movie house. But slowly, the success era started fading away and the on September 11, 1973, the theatre screened its final film "Cleopatra Jones." Although, there were ample entertainment options for the locals of the city, but everyone missed the beauty and grandeur of the Orpheum Theatre.

This compelled the authorities to restore the venue and in 1984, the renovation of the Adler Theatre began with full force. It was renamed as Adler Theatre in the honor of E.P. Adler and his son Philip D. Adler, who were known for their charitable and cultural achievements in the community.

The year 1986 brought an important landmark in the history of the prestigious theatre when it was re-opened for the audience as Adler Theatre. This time, the venue was renovated to host live performances and the opening night gala concert featured Burt Bacharach and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

This fulfilled the much desired need of the locals and they started coming in big numbers. Some more renovation work was done in 2005-2006 that made it one of the most sought after venue for live acts and concerts. All the hard work paid off well as today, Adler Theatre enjoys the status of one of the favorite entertainment destinations of the citizens of Davenport, Quad Cities and tourists from around the world.

A must visit place for everyone, Adler Theatre continue to enhance the quality of life in the Quad Cities. It offers a good mix of awe-inspiring architect and exciting events. It is a beautifully constructed theatre with gold leaf ceiling, crystal light fixtures and black ebony, accomplished with walnut and marble detailing.

The theatre proves an ideal venue for live performances as it offers improve performance quality and increase facility usage eventually maintaining its standard as a competitive and cost effective theatre of the area.

When it comes to entertainment, Adler Theatre is second to none. This is a place where live entertainment lives on. With such entertainment legends as John Barrymore, Liberace, Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey performed live at the Theatre in the past; it is indeed more hot and happening in today"s scenario as it features the best of music and theatre talent.

Make sure to catch the latest concerts at Adler Theatre as it is buzzing with exciting events. Watch out for blockbusters musicals like Mamma Mia!, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Rat Pack is Back! and Movin" Out or simply take your kids to the Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

We assure that you will have good time at the Adler as the theatre offers dazzling setting filled with beauty, serenity, and fun.