With the variety of offerings in Eastern Iowa, you won’t have to go far to find something for date night, the whole family or just a quiet evening for one. This seems particularly true in September. Shows continuing their runs include
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Eastern Iowa sees an explosion of local theatre this weekend
Once upon a time, in a land much like ours, summer was a down time for the theatre community. You’d have an outdoor Shakespeare production, perhaps, but by and large, companies drew down the curtain for a few months, especially at community and amateur theatres. Those times are gone, and this weekend is a phenomenal […]
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City Circle’s ‘1776’ filled with excellent performances; could be streamlined
1776 Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — through May 8 City Circle’s 1776 opened to a mostly full house last night, rife with families, sponsors and excitement. The story of the conception of the United States is well-known, and this musical tells that tale of grumpy, sweaty delegates caught between independence and servitude, and […]
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Interview: Director Elizabeth Tracey on City Circle’s upcoming musical, ‘1776’
City Circle presents: 1776 Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — opens Friday, Apr. 29 City Circle Acting Company’s production of 1776 opens Friday, Apr. 29 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. They couldn’t have chosen a better moment. The world is agog with Founding Fathers fever, with the new musical Hamilton having […]
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Notions of Community: Recent growth expands opportunities for theatre in Eastern Iowa
Between professional theatres in the Amanas and Iowa City, and community theatres as widespread as Mount Vernon-Lisbon and Washington, there has…
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City Circle cabaret features a ‘nice and naughty’ take on the holidays
Laugh away the highs and lows of the holidays at City Circle Acting Company’s Sugar & Spice: A Nice & Naughty Holiday Cabaret on Dec. 13 and 20 at the…
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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, respectively. The Mystery of Edwin Drood Coralville Center for the Performing Arts — June 20-22 ($12-$27) Have you ever wished that the concept of “choose your […]
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‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ debuts Friday at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Women have an intense relationship with their wardrobes. An article of clothing can present the wearer’s psychology, politics, culture and phase of life. In Love…
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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…
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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…
