The Stage | Little Village

Combined Efforts Theatre yields some of the most creative, inclusive productions in the state of Iowa

In a place that prides itself on its variety of cultural offerings—especially when it comes to theatre—there is one company in Iowa City that stands out both...

Opening tonight: The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Les Mis

Two theatre productions kick off this evening, with The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Les Misérables opening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts and Theatre Cedar Rapids,...

The Stage: Riverside Theatre in the Park returns to its outdoor festival stage

Riverside Theatre in the Park (RTP) is making a triumphant return to its outdoor festival stage after last year’s flooding forced productions to move to West High ...

The Stage: A father’s death stirs up old hostilities in Arthur Miller’s The Price

In the aftermath of a parent’s death, one of the most daunting tasks for surviving children is dealing with the deceased’s earthly possessions...

Coming to a living room near you: Are You There, George?

During the talkback following the first public performance Are You There, George?, a one-woman play designed to be performed in living rooms, one audience member brought up the byg...

Take a ride: ‘Becky’s New Car’ opens this weekend

The name Steven Dietz may not come to mind when theatre-goers think of playwrights, but his plays are some of the most produced in America. In fact, according to the Theatre Commun...

Slaughter City opens Thursday at the UI Theatre Building

The theatre has provided a forum for exploring labor issues ever since the heyday of the "workers’ theatre" movement in the 1920s and ’30s. Many plays during this period were influ...

The Stage: Old Creamery’s ‘Private Lives’ opens Thursday

A man sets off on a honeymoon with his much younger bride. They settle into their hotel suite—and discover that they are sharing a wall with the man's ex-wife and her significantly...

The Stage: Dazzling debuts this month in theatre

The holidays are over, school is back in session and local theatres have seemingly decided to declare Jan. 24 as “Play Premiere Day.” Boot up your Google Calendars to make room in ...

The Stage: Enjoy classic favorites and unexpected gifts this month in theatre

December has the potential to be a quiet month for theatres: People leave town, and who would even want to venture into the cold when you can stay in, curled...

The Stage: Behind the scenes, stage managers perfect each performance

When a theatrical performance is done well, it appears effortless from the perspective of the audience. The actors’ voices carry at the right volume, scenery changes...

The Stage: Comedic plays to lighten the darkening days

This month, the stage offers a collection of amusing performances. Head to Theatre Cedar Rapids for two great plays: one that will get you in the holiday spirit and another that wi...

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