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Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-18 22:00:00 -0500
3/18/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
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Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-19 22:00:00 -0500
3/19/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-20 22:00:00 -0500
3/20/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-21 22:00:00 -0500
3/21/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-22 22:00:00 -0500
3/22/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-23 22:00:00 -0500
3/23/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Shakespeare in Love at TCR
<p>Join us for the romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love! Based on the Oscar-winning movie, this funny and endearing tale tells the story of the beautiful Viola, who's gender prevents her from being an actor. She will do ANYTHING to pursue her dream, including bamboozling young playwright William Shakespeare! Their complicated and hilarious relationship is the recipe for the perfect date night! Get your tickets now for this popular show.</p> 2019-03-24 22:00:00 -0500
3/24/197:30 p.m.Theatre Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids -
Ring of Fire
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">From the songbook of JOHNNY CASH comes this unique musical of love, faith, struggle, rowdiness and redemption. There are 30 classic hits including: I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and, of course, Ring of Fire.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 21:00:00 -0500
3/22/197:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
Ring of Fire
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">From the songbook of JOHNNY CASH comes this unique musical of love, faith, struggle, rowdiness and redemption. There are 30 classic hits including: I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and, of course, Ring of Fire.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 21:00:00 -0500
3/23/197:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
Ring of Fire
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">From the songbook of JOHNNY CASH comes this unique musical of love, faith, struggle, rowdiness and redemption. There are 30 classic hits including: I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and, of course, Ring of Fire.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 16:00:00 -0500
3/24/192:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
UI Theatre presents Seven Spots On The Sun
<p>Presented by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts</p><p><em><strong>Seven Spots On The Sun</strong></em><br>By Martin Zimmerman<br>Directed by John Cameron</p><p>April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8:00 p.m.<br>April 14 at 2:00 p.m.<br>David Thayer Theatre, UI Theatre Building</p><p>Can the horror of war find healing in the desolation that follows? Or is the healing even more painful? In <em>Seven Spots On The Sun</em>, the doctor, the soldier, the young mother, and the town fight to find answers in the rubble of what was once their country. Martin Zimmerman’s passionate, mystical play of personal atonement exquisitely questions the boundaries between revenge and justice.</p><p>This production contains strong language and intense adult themes.</p><p><em>Seven Spots On The Sun</em> is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.</p><p><strong>Tickets:</strong><br>$20 Adult<br>$15 Seniors (65+)<br>$10 Students & Youth<br>$5 UI Students<br>Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office at 319.335.1160 or 1.800.HANCHER or online at www.hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Hancher Box Office in advance at 319.335.1158.</p> 2019-04-14 18:30:00 -0500
4/14/192:00 p.m.University of Iowa Theatre BuildingIowa City -
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30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
<p>Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes". The actors will perform 30 two-minute plays in 60 minutes! An interactive audience picks the order throughout this extremely energetic and unique show- so every night is different! And just to keep the pressure on, an onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest.</p><p> </p><p>Presented by the University of Dubuque Department of Fine and Performing Arts.<br><br><span>Adults: $10 | Non-UD Students: $5 | UD Faculty/Staff/Students: FREE</span></p> 2018-09-05 19:00:00 -0500
3/29/196:00 p.m.Babka Theatre - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Ring of Fire
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">From the songbook of JOHNNY CASH comes this unique musical of love, faith, struggle, rowdiness and redemption. There are 30 classic hits including: I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and, of course, Ring of Fire.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 21:00:00 -0500
3/28/197:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
<h5>An equally funny and sweet MUSICAL Comedy about a group of socially awkward youngsters, finding joy, heartache, and a purpose at the regional spelling bee</h5> 2019-03-13 22:00:00 -0500
3/22/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Cornell College Theatre Production: Original Work- Residency with Puppet Kitchen
5/02/197:30 p.m.Cornell College, The Plumb Fleming Black Box Theatre, Armstrong HallMount Vernon -
Cornell College Theatre Production: Original Work- Residency with Puppet Kitchen
5/03/197:30 p.m.Cornell College, The Plumb Fleming Black Box Theatre, Armstrong HallMount Vernon -
Cornell College Theatre Production: Original Work- Residency with Puppet Kitchen
5/04/197:30 p.m.Cornell College, The Plumb Fleming Black Box Theatre, Armstrong HallMount Vernon -
Cornell College Theatre Production: Original Work- Residency with Puppet Kitchen
5/05/192:00 p.m.Cornell College, The Plumb Fleming Black Box Theatre, Armstrong HallMount Vernon -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
<h5>An equally funny and sweet MUSICAL Comedy about a group of socially awkward youngsters, finding joy, heartache, and a purpose at the regional spelling bee</h5> 2019-03-23 22:00:00 -0500
3/23/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
<h5>An equally funny and sweet MUSICAL Comedy about a group of socially awkward youngsters, finding joy, heartache, and a purpose at the regional spelling bee</h5> 2019-03-24 22:00:00 -0500
3/24/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
FOLLIES 2019: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
<p>All Aboard! The <strong>Cedar Rapids Follies</strong> is proud to present our 38th show, <a href="https://www.crfollies.com/2019-show" target="_blank">“Planes, Trains & Automobiles: The Music That Moves Us”</a> at the glorious Paramount Theatre, March 30 & 31, 2019.</p><p>Long before the Industrial Revolution, we humans have fixated on getting from Point A to Point B. So naturally there is no shortage of great songs that celebrate our fascination with mobility and our spirit of adventure. Join our singers, dancers and comedians as they sing and Choo Choo Ch’Boogie into your hearts with all the glitz and glamour you’ve come to expect from the Follies. </p><p>The 2019 Follies presenting sponsor is West Side Transport.</p> 2019-03-17 21:30:00 -0500
3/30/197:30 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
FOLLIES 2019: PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
<p>All Aboard! The <strong>Cedar Rapids Follies</strong> is proud to present our 38th show,<span> </span><a href="https://www.crfollies.com/2019-show" target="_blank">“Planes, Trains & Automobiles: The Music That Moves Us”</a><span> </span>at the glorious Paramount Theatre, March 30 & 31, 2019.</p><p><span>Long before the Industrial Revolution, we humans have fixated on getting from Point A to Point B. So naturally there is no shortage of great songs that celebrate our fascination with mobility and our spirit of adventure. Join our singers, dancers and comedians as they sing and Choo Choo Ch’Boogie into your hearts with all the glitz and glamour you’ve come to expect from the Follies. </span></p><p><span>The 2019 Follies presenting sponsor is West Side Transport.</span></p> 2019-01-16 16:00:00 -0600
3/30/192:00 p.m.PARAMOUNT THEATRECedar Rapids -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-18 21:00:00 -0600
3/26/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-18 21:00:00 -06003/26/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
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Apple Season, a world premiere by E.M. Lewis
<p>Lissie returns to her family's orchard after many years. A chance encounter with an old flame conjures memories she thought she'd escaped long ago. This striking new play explores family, desire, and whether to preserve the tangled past -- or burn it to the ground.</p><p>Directed by Riverside Artistic Director Adam Knight, and featuring Courtney Esser, Barrington Vaxter, and Aaron Weiner.</p><p>Produced by Riverside Theatre as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ) and and Moving Arts (CA). For more information please visit nnpn.org.</p><p>www.riversidetheatre.org</p> 2019-03-12 15:30:00 -05003/31/192:00 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
30-Neo Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
<p>Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes". The actors will perform 30 two-minute plays in 60 minutes! An interactive audience picks the order throughout this extremely energetic and unique show- so every night is different! And just to keep the pressure on, an onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest.</p><p> </p><p>Presented by the University of Dubuque Department of Fine and Performing Arts.</p> 2019-03-04 19:00:00 -0600
3/28/196:00 p.m.Babka Theatre - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
30-Neo Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
<p>Having opened in 1988 and still playing today as the longest-running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting "30 Plays in 60 Minutes". The actors will perform 30 two-minute plays in 60 minutes! An interactive audience picks the order throughout this extremely energetic and unique show- so every night is different! And just to keep the pressure on, an onstage 60-minute timer keeps everyone honest.</p><p> </p><p>Presented by the University of Dubuque Department of Fine and Performing Arts.</p> 2019-03-04 21:00:00 -0600
3/28/198:00 p.m.Babka Theatre - University of Dubuque Heritage CenterDubuque -
Ring of Fire
<p><strong><p dir="ltr">From the songbook of JOHNNY CASH comes this unique musical of love, faith, struggle, rowdiness and redemption. There are 30 classic hits including: I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and, of course, Ring of Fire.</p></strong></p><p><br></p> 2018-09-08 16:00:00 -0500
3/31/192:00 p.m.Hope Martin TheatreWaterloo -
Apple Season, a world premiere by E.M. Lewis
<p>Lissie returns to her family's orchard after many years. A chance encounter with an old flame conjures memories she thought she'd escaped long ago. This striking new play explores family, desire, and whether to preserve the tangled past -- or burn it to the ground.</p><p>Directed by Riverside Artistic Director Adam Knight, and featuring Courtney Esser, Barrington Vaxter, and Aaron Weiner.</p><p>Produced by Riverside Theatre as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ) and and Moving Arts (CA). For more information please visit nnpn.org.</p><p>www.riversidetheatre.org</p> 2019-04-20 21:00:00 -0500
4/20/197:30 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City -
Apple Season, a world premiere by E.M. Lewis
<p>Lissie returns to her family's orchard after many years. A chance encounter with an old flame conjures memories she thought she'd escaped long ago. This striking new play explores family, desire, and whether to preserve the tangled past -- or burn it to the ground.</p><p>Directed by Riverside Artistic Director Adam Knight, and featuring Courtney Esser, Barrington Vaxter, and Aaron Weiner.</p><p>Produced by Riverside Theatre as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ) and and Moving Arts (CA). For more information please visit nnpn.org.</p><p>www.riversidetheatre.org</p> 2019-04-07 15:30:00 -05004/07/192:00 p.m.Riverside TheatreIowa City