Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Marvel

The Adler Theatre, a Davenport gem of classic architecture just steps from the beautiful Mississippi River, has a rich history of providing entertainment in the Quad-Cities. Originally the 1926 RKO Orpheum theater, the Adler still showcases its heritage with a gold leaf ceiling, crystal light fixtures, and intricate ebony, walnut, and marble details. Adjacent to the RiverCenter, the Adler Theatre brings elegance and historic charm to any event.

This 2,411-seat venue features an Award-Winning Marquee. In 2018, VenuWorks restored the marquee to its original 1931 design. It also boasts modern amenities, including recent backstage renovations with new dressing rooms, a loading dock, a hydraulic stage thrust, and a state-of-the-art rigging system. With its diverse programming, the Adler hosts a variety of entertainment, from Broadway musicals to symphony performances.

 

Leading By Example/ Awards Achieved

2023 F&D Prime Site Award Winner

2019 Sign of the Times – Best Original Design and Fabrication

Photo of Adler Theater marquee lit up
Photo of Harry Potter In Concert show with an Orchestra on stage POV Audience
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Photo of Bartenders at the Lobby Bar in the Adler Theater
Photo of 6 chefs in whites and hats at the River Center
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Full-Service Facility Management

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Marketing & Sales

Event Ticketing

Event Booking & Sales

Event Management and Operation

Accounting & Financial Services

Administration

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Human Resources

Venue Branding & Marketing

Sponsorship

Emergency Planning & Security

Community Engagement

Downtown Davenport Partnership – Advisory Board member 

Quad City Arts/Visiting Artists Series – Advisory Board member 

Iowa Presenters Network – Treasurer 

Visit Quad Cities - Certified Tourism Ambassador 

Optimist Club – member 

TOPS IA0177 (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) – Officer (group leader) 

Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild – member 

AASLH (American Association for State and Local History) 

Events Hosted

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Quad City Symphony

Mannheim Steamroller

John Crist

Sesame Street Live

Shen Yun Performing

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