'ART' is Yasmina Reza’s funny, sophisticated, and moving comedy about what we value—and whether it’s beautiful. Winner of the 1998 Tony for Best Play and the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Join the Young Footliters on a slightly different adventure, as Jim Hawkins, after having his worst day ever, dreams of a better life as a pirate. He meets pirates Billy Bones and Long John Silver, as well as beautiful mermaids, dancing crabs, and some very vocal parrots.

Date: March 13-14, 2020 (March 15 canceled)

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

Date: July 29-August 2, 2019

Since 1995, The Iowa City New Horizons Band has provided opportunities for "chronologically gifted" adults to learn to play a musical instrument and enjoy playing with others.

Grades 7-12

Lead by professional acting teachers and directors, The Audition Bootcamp prepares high school students to rock auditions for school shows and colleges. Monologues, performance skills, cold-reading techniques, song selection, and so much more! Perfect your auditions to get the part!

Corridor Broadway Bootcamp is proud to present Into the Woods JR in celebration of our 5th anniversary of bringing Broadway to the kids of the Corridor! Into the Woods JR features all of your favorite characters—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch—along with many more in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.

Grades K-2

Explore the magic of story with our youngest actors! These sessions introduce kids to great stories, far off lands, and interesting characters from the world of fairy tales. Campers will learn about teamwork, simple reading and story-telling, and some of the most interesting fables from around the world.

Grades 5-6

Through a wild array of theatre games, campers will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage. This fun and welcoming exploration of the world of acting offers opportunities for new and experienced actors to develop their skills.

Grades 4-5

Learn everything you need to know to join the theatre in this mini-camp! We’ll focus on skills such as speaking on stage, collaborating with others, creating characters, and playing scenes from a script. A great introduction to the stage in a welcoming environment!

Quadriplegics simply do not walk again.Yet Chris Norton, native Iowan and former Luther College defensive back, took ten nearly impossible steps. With his wife, Emily, supporting at his side, those unbelievable steps became the start of an extraordinary journey for them both. A journey of courage, faith and family.

Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm, and memorable score.

Date: June 28-30, 2019

Ages 7+

This camp gives boys and girls ages 7 to 13 the unique opportunity to work and perform with three professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a play – all in one week!

Grades 2-3

Inspired by stories and songs from the golden age of Broadway, our young campers explore the powers of their imagination through theatre games, music, and activities. They’ll be meeting beloved characters and traveling to far-off places as they explore the world of make-believe! This program develops confidence, concentration, and self-assurance.

The QC Theatre Workshop’s touring production of The Little Prince is a new play based on the beloved children’s book by Antione de Saint Exupéry. This family friendly production includes masks, puppets, and original music and explores what is truly important in life: "It is only with the heart that you can see clearly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."

An end-of-the-year theatrical extravaganza featuring Nolte Academy’s Voice, Acting and Musical Theatre students.

ArtsPower’s heart-warming musical, based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels, follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family she’s always wanted. Sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust Company.

Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM

A swashbuckling action/adventure musical, this is a tale of courage, betrayal, justice, intrigue, trust, honor and love. The show is packed with action, romance and comedy, moving ballads, hilarious dialogue, a macabre guillotine, daring rescues and a thrilling sword-fight.

Date: May 3-5 &10-12, 2019

K-2nd grade students from Kirkwood Elementary will perform in this music concert.

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Adapted from the Louisa May Alcott classic novel about four sisters who come of age just after the American Civil War, Adamo’s opera focuses on Jo March’s resistance to the passage of time. Powerfully theatrical and musically sophisticated, Little Women notably contains a wealth of memorable melodies and tuneful arias.

Date: April 12-14, 2019

"Ana has a finely honed technique and a remarkable stylistic sensitivity that allows her to communicate eloquently." --Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun

Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM

This singing festival brings together 5th and 6th grade students from across the school district.

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Students take the stage with singing, dancing, and comedy.

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Regina junior and high school band students will be joined by the Iowa City Flute Choir.

Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM

3rd-6th grade students from Kirkwood Elementary will perform in this music concert.

Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Follow that rabbit to a delightful, entertaining world of childhood fantasies. Alice journeys into a world of talking animals, comic royalty, and races where the contestants run in circles!

Date: March 8-11, 2019

Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid, based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, will be performed March 1-3, 2019 by the Regina High School Theatre Department. Come and enjoy one of Disney’s most popular animated shows and support some very talented local high school students.

Date: March 1-3, 2019

Catch this fast-paced variety show, which includes fabulous local talents together with Combined Efforts company members, in an evening of music, circus acts, comedy, and...dogs? Combined Efforts is Iowa’s only theatre company with a mission of purposeful inclusion: supporting gifted artists with disabilities. Performances celebrate artists and challenge perceptions.

Date: Monday, February 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit.

Date: February 15-17, 2019

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Sponsored by University of Iowa Community Credit Union.

Date: December 7-9 & 14-16, 2018

Christmas is just around the corner, and Shirley the Partridge is a bit nervous because it's her very first time carrying out the ancient family tradition.

Date: December 7-8, 2018

Decorate your own holiday cookies, create some Christmas crafts, and then have your photo taken with Santa Claus at this festive event! 

Due to his busy toy-making schedule, Santa is unable to join us this year. We hope to see you next year!

Date: December 1, 2018

Celebrate the season with traditional and original music from Joe and the Encore Singers & Orchestra, with special guests the Newman Singers! A fabulous event with special guest appearances to start your season on an up-note! Come early for the pre-concert wine and cheese gathering -- stay late for the post-show party!

Date: December 1, 2018

Gorgeous music and delightful reinvention abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon of musical theatre masterpieces. For tickets, call 1-800-HANCHER.

Date: November 9-11, 2018

On Halloween night, when three modern-day kids decide to trick-or-treat at the old “Crane House,” they are magically transported right into the middle of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, Katie Van Tassel, and – of course – the Headless Horseman. Sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust.

Date: October 19-21, 2018

Ed Kottick and Josh Sazon present an evening of music and stories you simply won't want to miss! With soloists Rinde Eckert, Alexandra Schiano, and Mary Denmead, the CCPA orchestra takes the stage to share some of the most iconic showtunes of our time.

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7:30 PM

This event is a part of the Orchestra Iowa Masterworks Series. For ticketing information, contact the Orchestra Iowa Box Office at 319.366.8203.

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:30 PM

As one of the foremost palliative-care physicians in the country, Dr. Byock argues that how we die is among the biggest national crises facing us today.  

Date: Monday, October 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM

This presentation by renowned physician and author Ira Byock, MD, FAAHPM, is part of the UNESCO City of Literature Iowa City Book Festival and is free and open to the public.

Date: Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM

One of the world’s top saxophonists, Iowa native Dick Oatts, returns to Iowa for a headline performance to support jazz education.

Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM

The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Nick Hilscher is the orchestra’s present musical director. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 26 at Noon.

Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM

This is a live music program that pays tribute to the works of 30+ Bollywood music directors. The program is a scripted show interspersed with movie clips and narration. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM

This free multimedia presentation will consider how aging is treated in popular culture, especially cinema. UI faculty members Teresa Mangum and Corey Creekmur, two of the UI’s most engaging instructors, will look at how images of aging in popular films may impact our views about the aging process and aging-related stereotypes.

Date: Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play.

Date: September 28-30, 2018

This event is a part of the Orchestra Iowa Showcase Chamber Series. For ticketing information, contact the Orchestra Iowa Box Office at 319.366.8203.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Live Through This is a collection of portraits and true stories of suicide attempt survivors across the United States. This Suicide Prevention Month, join The Crisis Center for an artist talk by Dese’Rae L. Stage, creator of the project.

Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Kazoo is the story of Wren, a 13 year old girl, living a pretty normal life. But then everything goes wrong, and with the help of a mysterious and funny stranger, Wren embarks on a journey to find her kazoo.

Date: September 7-9, 2018

Based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed entertainers Violet and Daisy Hilton, Side Show is a remarkable musical about acceptance, love, and embracing one’s uniqueness.

Date: August 17-19, 2018

As part of Open Doors Dance Festival, students will perform choreography by renowned dancers and artists from across the country.

Date: Friday, August 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Corridor Broadway Bootcamp invites you to tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation of the world’s most celebrated movie musical.

Date: July 18-19, 2018

Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail!  All of your favorite characters are ere in this stage adaptation of the Disney musical, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie.

Date: June 29-July 1, 2018

City Circle’s annual teen show is a Jukebox musical by playwright Bob Carlton based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the 1956 science fiction film “Forbidden Planet”. It has been billed as Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece.

Date: June 15-17, 2018

The Quire of Eastern Iowa invites you to join us at a very special storytelling event.  We will be performing commissioned works from local musicians, Cincinnati musician and composer Steve Milloy, as well as musical reworkings of poetry by acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer Maya Angelou. Free admission; free will donations accepted.

Every 20 minutes a woman will take the stage... Women who have persevered under pressure, overcame big obstacles, achieved a measure of success... Be INSPIRED, be ENCOURAGED, be RENEWED. Reception starts at 5:00 PM.

Date: Thurday, May 31, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Voice and acting students from Nolte Academy will perform a spring recital. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, May 10.

Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Date: Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM

The Festival culminates in this concert featuring collaborative performances from local musicians, poets and choreographers and special guest artists—Nimbus Dance Works from New Jersey!

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM

If you plan to attend any other master classes or the 7 PM dance concert, you can purchase a $27 Festival Package that includes classes AND the concert!  Call the Box Office for details.

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM

If you plan to attend any other master classes or the 7 PM dance concert, you can purchase a $27 Festival Package that includes classes AND the concert!  Call the Box Office for details.

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Space is limited to 25 participants. If you plan to attend any other master classes or the 7 PM dance concert, you can purchase a $27 Festival Package that includes classes AND the concert!  Call the Box Office for details.

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10:30 AM

This free program traces the musical journey of a legendary Indian (Bollywood) music composer.

Date: Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM

3rd and 4th grade students from Van Allen Elementary will perform in their annual Spring Concert.

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM (Grade 3) and 7:15 (Grade 4)

Welcome in the spring with a wonderful concert by the Iowa City Girls Choir. It's great music for the whole family! Suggested donation: $5 per family.

Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6:30 PM

This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.

Date: April 27-29, May 4-6, 2018

Songbird Laura Ellis brings back the days of the silver screen sensations with a show celebrating Hollywood’s iconic leading ladies — and the songs that made us fall in love with them.

Date: Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 PM

Professional touring artist Laura Ellis invites local high school and college students to a special FREE workshop on making a life as a performer. From New York auditions to career planning, Laura helps students understand the wonderful world of professional artists.

Date: Friday, April 20 at 6:00 PM

Students in grades 3-6 will perform songs from Broadway musicals.

Date: Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 PM

Students in grades K-2 will perform songs from Broadway musicals.

Date: Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM

Students in grades K-2 will perform.

Date: Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 PM

A simple bet puts love to the test. Will two young couples betray their respective mates? Possibly his most beautiful outpouring of music, Mozart’s tale is timeless and universal.

Date: April 13-15, 2018

A delightful opera performed in English that centers on "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro," the scheming barber on a quest to win Rosina. Disguises and false identities abound as men vie for the hand of the beautiful Rosina in one of the funniest operas ever composed! 

Date: Monday, March 26, 2018

Join all of our childhood friends - Christopher Robin, Kanga, Roo, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Owl, and of course - the Bear of Very Little Brain himself, Pooh - and follow their adventures.

Date: March 23-25, 2018

Join us for this documentary about a small-town Iowa collector who discovers the show reels of the man who brought moving pictures to the Heartland. As a special treat, after the screening Zahs will narrate some silent films from the Brinton Collection followed by a question and answer session with Zahs and the film makers.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM

The women of Vitality and The Va Va Voom! will be performing along with special guests from Iowa to give you a unique, one of a kind, classic burlesque experience. 

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00 PM

The ICCSD KidSing Festival is a new endeavor that will bring 5th and 6th grade students from across the district to participate in a singing festival. Students who express interest will gather for a day of singing and community building, culminating in a concert.

Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Borrowing from the Arthurian legends, Camelot is Lerner and Loewe’s fantastical masterpiece which triumphed on Broadway in a legendary original production that lead to a film version, and numerous revivals in New York, London and across the globe.

Students from Regina High School will present the musical The Sound of Music.

Date: March 2-4, 2018

A simple trip to the museum leads to an Ice Age adventure for young Cornelia and Willy, her toy woolly mammoth. This delightful production features tabletop marionettes, rod puppets, and shadow puppets. 

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM

The students of Wickham Elementary take the stage performing many different acts. Singing, dancing, comedy -- we've got it all!

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

LEAP! is Combined Efforts' annual variety show, now in its third year.  This year, circus performers, singers, dancers, musicians, actors, and performance artists will take a LEAP! and share their talents.

Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Chess involves a politically driven, Cold War-era chess tournament between two men—an American grandmaster and a Soviet grandmaster—and their fight over a woman.

Date: February 9-11, 2018

Featuring the works of Mozart, Bartok, and Brahms.

Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music with Emmy Award winning arrangements and multi-million selling compositions.

Date: Friday, January 26. 2018 at 7:30 PM

Students and families are invited to enjoy this operatic outreach production of the much-loved Hans Christian Andersen children’s story of the ridiculed duckling that grows into a beautiful swan. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Welcome in the festive season with a wonderful concert by the Iowa City Girls Choir. It's great music for the whole family! Suggested donation at the door: $5 per family.

Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

Date: December 8-17, 2017

Back for another helping of froth, frivolity, sophisticated wit, and a tiny bit of naughty spice, the Holiday Cabaret is just the escape we need for the holiday season!  Come join hosts Chris Okiishi and Ryan Shellady and our cast and musicians for an evening of songs and comedy bits featuring some of the area's most talented performers in a show with something for everyone.

Date: December 15 & 16, 2017

A fabulous event with special guest appearances to start your season on an up-note!  Come early for the pre-concert wine and cheese gathering -- stay late for the post-show party!

Sing along with Handel's beloved oratorio! Conductor Ed Kottick brings together an orchestra, professional soloists, and local choirs to fill the Center for a joyful holiday celebration.

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Tickets will become available for reservation Tuesday, November 7 at Noon.

Date: December 1-2, 2017

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of food, fun, festive performances, and holiday decor. Your ticket includes sweet and savory hors d'oeuvres, features performances by City Circle and Young Footliters, dancing to the sounds of the Rod Pierson Not So Big Band, and more!

Decorate your own holiday cookie and have your photo taken with Santa Claus amidst fanciful trees and wreaths at Brown Deer Golf Club.

This annual event features area high school jazz bands and the Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center's Silver Swing Band. 

Date: Monday, November 20, 2017

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. This performance includes a presentation of the one-act play What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas?

Date: November 17-19, 2017

With additional music by Ginastera, Romero, and Mozart, featuring pinaist Miko Kominami.

Date: Friday, November 10, 2017

This opera is directed by Bill Theisen and conducted by William LaRue Jones.

A grownup’s prequel to Peter Pan, Peter and The Starcatcher is the innovative and imaginative musical play based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.

Date: September 22-24, 2017

This is a fast paced evening of entertaining 10 minute plays created by local authors or authors with strong Iowa ties. All plays will be receiving their debut performance at this Festival.

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Charlie Liu, guest performer on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Oprah Winfrey Show and one of the world's top junior pianists, will perform a wide selection of touching, exciting, and challenging classical pieces from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Marcello, Schubert and Tchaikovsky.

We asked our youth about the current state of affairs in our community, in our country.  They wrote about it.  They danced it.  They are performing it. Seats are limited to this intimate show where both audience and performer are on the stage.

Date: August 25-26, 2017

Open Doors has served as a stepping stone for serious dance students looking to make the jump into pre-professional or professional programs all over the country.

Founded by choreographer Yin Yue in 2012, Yin Yue Dance Company is a New York City based contemporary dance ensemble composed of freelance dance artists, who collaborate with Yin in creating and performing choreographer works on national and international performance platforms.

Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7:30 PM

"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!

Date: July 26-27, 2017

Join Open Doors Dance Festival for an exciting evening with Emily Schoen as she guides the audience through her choreography process through the use of lecture, demonstration, and audience participation.

Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Since 1995, The Iowa City New Horizons Band has provided opportunities for “chronologically gifted” adults to learn to play a musical instrument and enjoy playing with others. Today’s concert is the band’s 188th performance.

Date: Monday, July 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Same Planet Performance Project is a contemporary-based repertory company out of Chicago. SPPP strives to present choreography that can support a humanistic voice while remaining in the physical world where dance is the primary ingredient: using the full moving body for expression.

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM

High School actors will work with professional performers and directors to develop skills in effective auditioning. Whether you’re ready to audition for college programs, or are hoping to land a part in the next school play, this workshop will give you the techniques and confidence to perform at your best.

Date: July 5-7, 2017 from 2-5 PM

Learn everything you need to know to join the theatre! We’ll focus on skills such as speaking on stage, collaborating with others, creating characters, and playing scenes from a script. A great introduction to the stage in a welcoming environment.

Date: June 26-30, 2017 from 9 AM to 12 PM

City Circle Acting Company and Young Footliters Youth Theatre invite volunteers, donors, and patrons to a special celebration of the 2016-2017 season, and a sneak peak of the great season to come!

Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM

Discover the joy of working with puppets and explore new cultures and exotic places with our favorite fox, Fergus. Campers will make puppets from all across the globe while learning skills in reading, creativity, and performance.

My Fair Lady: in concert is a minimally-staged performance of the beloved Lerner and Loewe musical, featuring a twenty-nine piece orchestra and a bevy of local talent. 

Leap toward spring, leap into life, and leap for joy at Combined Efforts’ second annual spectacular variety show. Enjoy a memorable evening of music, song, dance, comedy sketches, an art show -- even a sword fight! – as several favorite local performers join the creativity of the Combined Efforts Theatre Company, Men’s Choir, Dance Company, Writers’ Group, and Expressive Visual Artists. Fun for one and all!