Bootleggers star on Circa ‘21 stage Thursday

Circa ‘21 bootleggers
The Quad Cities’ favorite performing waitstaff will star in evenings of their own on the Circa ‘21 stage with the Bootlegger Show. CREDIT CIRCA ‘21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE

Catch the Quad Cities’ favorite performing waitstaff in an evening of their own when Circa ‘21 presents the Bootlegger Show on Thursday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 17. 

The Bootlegger Preshow is the QC’s longest running show dating back to Circa’s first opening night on June 11, 1977. Since then, the Bootleggers have performed as the opening act for every mainstage production, showcasing countless performers — some of whom began their professional careers as Bootleggers, according to a news release. 

The Bootlegger Show will feature an evening of song, dance, comedy and charm as the group reprises crowd-favorite preshows and some additional numbers for a full-length musical revue.  

The trip down memory lane was created by veteran Bootlegger Brad Hauskins, who will share the stage with fellow Bootleggers Micah Bernas, Derrick Bertram, Sydney Dexter, Kelsi Ford, Nicholas Munson, Kirsten Sindelar, Kat Calhoun, Sarah Hayes, Bradley Heinrichs, Gillian McMahon, Joseph Nguyen and Rachel Winter, the release states.

Doors for both shows open at 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 17. Dinner will be served between 5:45 and 6:45 p.m., with shows beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets — $60.55 — include a plated meal and are available through the Circa ’21 ticket office, at 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island, or by calling (309) 786-7733 Ext. 2. 

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