Past Events 2021

December 10-19, 2021
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Your family will love this captivating musical, reveling in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring girl who dreams of a better life.

December 3, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Conductor Ed Kottick brings together an orchestra, professional soloists, and the Muscatine Civic Chorale to fill the Coralville Center for a joyful holiday celebration!

Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 PM
The 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Bands from Northwest Junior High will preset their first performance of the school year with jazz classics and new jazz compositions that will feature a variety of styles.

Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM
Presented by Orchestra Iowa
This performance was originally scheduled for City High Auditorium. New tickets will be mailed to all previous ticket holders.

November 16, 2021
America's greatest jazz orchestra returns after two years away! It's the CCPA's favorite evening of music, with all your favorite hits! Nick Hilscher and his world-class ensemble will swing the night away!

November 12–14, 2021
Presented by the University of Iowa Opera Theatre Program
Three Decembers is a modern masterpiece that explores the truth, lies, and ultimately the hopes of a trio of characters over three decades.

November 7, 2021
Join us for this donor appreciation event! Providing beds, furniture, and other items to households in need wouldn’t be possible without our donors, who give time, items, and funds!

October 12, 2021
Tonic Sol-fa stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions. Tickets go on sale September 1 at Noon.

October 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM
This Masterworks presentation includes Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and Symphony No. 5.

October 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Join us for a Musical Memorial featuring performances by the many musicians that Lee Nguyen fostered and developed, championed and supported.

October 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM
This Chamber Series presentation includes pieces by Shuttleworth, Barber, Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn.

October 1, 2021
Presented by Iowa Matrix
The I AM AWARE Series presents a professional development conference, presenting engaging conversations and skills for all who address domestic violence.

September 30, 2021
Presented by Iowa Matrix
Nationally and internationally the gains that abused women made over a twenty-year period are being systematically taken away. This private event will be held at the Coralville Library.

September 28, 2021
This short meeting and presentation will share the work of the Coralville Arts Commission and the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, and highlight areas of focus for the upcoming season. See more details

September 24–26, 2021
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Oscar Wilde’s madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements and lovers entanglements takes on a new, delightful twist transported to early 1970s London!

September 10–12, 2021
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Young Wiggins picks the wrong pocket and ends up in the hands of the great detective Sherlock Holmes! A children's performance to delight audiences of all ages.

August 22, 2021
Join City Circle Theatre Company and Young Footliters Youth Theatre as we celebrate the year past, thank our outstanding volunteers, and look ahead to the 2021–2022 season.

August 16–20, 2021 9:00–Noon
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers entering grades 5–6 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.

August 13–15, 2021
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life in this musical extravaganza!

August 9–13, 2021 9:00–11:00 AM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
These sessions introduce kids entering K–1 to great stories, far off lands, and interesting characters from the world of Dr. Seuss!

August 9, 2021 7:00 PM
Experience history through the eyes of the smart, compassionate, and visionary woman Lou Henry Hoover in this one-woman show performed by Jane Fellows.

August 7, 2021 7:00 PM
This show celebrates the roots of Elvis in a fast-paced concert that makes it difficult for you to stay in your seat!

August 2–6, 2021 9 AM–Noon
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Students entering grades 4–5 will focus on skills such as speaking on stage, collaborating with others, creating characters, and playing scenes from a script.

July 26, 2021 7:00 PM
Iowa City New Horizons Band, conducted by Tyler Strickland, will perform for their families, friends, and music lovers.

July 19–23, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!

July 12–16, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!

July 12–14, 2021 10 AM–Noon
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers entering grades 4–12 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.

July 5–9, 2021 10 AM–Noon
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Lead by professional acting teachers and directors, this workshop prepares students entering grades 7–12 to rock auditions for school shows and colleges. Registration and more info

July 5–9, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!

June 28–July 2, 2021 9 AM–1:00 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
This camp gives students ages 7–14 the opportunity to work with three professional actors while they rehearse and present a play—all in one week!

June 25–27, 2021
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Wildly funny, this fast-paced romp has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor.

June 18, 2021 6:30 PM
The beloved Grimm's fairy tale jumps into the 21st century in this new show by Eulenspiegel Puppets! Join us for a free outdoor musical adventure at Hilltop Shelter in ST Morrison Park.

June 14–18, 2021 9 AM–Noon
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Inspired by stories and songs from the golden age of Broadway, campers entering grades 2–3 explore and create through theatre games, music, and activities. Registration and more info

June 5–6, 2021
Nancy Cree Keyboard Learning Centers present their Spring 2021 Recitals. You must have a promo code from the studio to reserve seats for these socially-distanced performances.

May 29–30, 2021
Debut Dance presents their Spring 2021 Recitals. You must have a promo code from the studio to reserve seats for these socially-distanced performances.

May 21–23, 2021
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
The pandemic might have caused live theatre to go on hiatus, but when a group of theatre kids put their creative heads together, they decide the show must go online!

May 3, 10, & 17, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers in grades 4–6 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.

April 30–May 2, 2021
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Back by popular demand! Laugh with us from the safety and comfort of your own home as we present three short plays by local artists!

April 28, 2021 8:15 AM
Presented by The Corridor Business Journal
Nine of the Corridor’s top executives will share 10 of their best ideas and rules to live by that can be applied to any business in this free virtual presentation.

April 5, 12, & 19, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage.

April 9–11, 2021
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Laugh with us from the safety and comfort of your own home as we present three short plays by local artists!

February 13–14, 2021
You must have a promotion code to reserve seats for these private recitals featuring students from Debut Dance.

January 11, 18, & 25, 2021 6:00–7:30 PM
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
This camp for students in grades 4–12 will focus on monologues, performance skills, cold-reading techniques, song selection, and so much more!