Riverside Theatre has gone through many changes since founders Ron Clark and Jody Hovland staged its inaugural production in the early ‘80s…
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Dreamwell brings ‘Death of a Salesman’ to the local stage
Dreamwell is concluding its season of “The Grand Delusion” with quite possibly the best play to embody this theme. Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is widely considered the best American play of the 20th century. Traveling salesman Willy Loman clings to the hope that his children will achieve greatness one day, but son Biff grows disillusioned with his father’s version of the American Dream…
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Opening this Friday: ‘Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them’
Written in 2007, Christopher Durang’s Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them explores the War on Terror and America’s obsession with…
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‘Underground New Play Festival’ brings new talent and vision to the Iowa Stage
This year marks Theatre Cedar Rapids’ (TCR) fifth year hosting its Underground New Play Festival — quite an achievement considering the festival’s humble…
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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…
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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…
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The Stage: Man of la Mancha opens this Friday
In their production of Man of La Mancha, the Iowa City Community Theatre will turn the Johnson County Fairgrounds into 16th-century Spain for this musical adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote. Since it first appeared on Broadway in 1965, this tale of a knightly dreamer has captured the hearts of the world. It originally ran for 2,328 performances, has had four Broadw
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The Stage: Private Lives offers glimpse beyond normal
For the last five years, Old Creamery has held its studio productions in a tiny black theatre made from the remnants of a band room in Amana Elementary School, leftover from when the middle school wing moved to a new building. As I settled into my seat to watch The Old Creamery Theatre’s Studio Stage […]
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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 younger groom.
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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 your schedule for these productions. The Whipping Man Dreamwell Theatre It’s April 1865. A Jewish Confederate soldier returns home after the end of […]
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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…
