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Live Theatre Concerts Symphony Opera Comedy
Live Theatre
Theatre Cedar Rapids
102 Third Street SE
theatrecr.org
"Rent"
Jul 30-31
7:30 pm Friday & Saturday
Young artists living in New York in the late 1980s deal with art, relationships, making a living, and AIDS. Based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme, Rent won four Tonys in 1996 including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize. Featuring songs like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Boheme” and “Without You,” Rent comes to Theatre Cedar Rapids having just finished a 12‑year‑long run on Broadway. Don’t miss this classic rock musical.
"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee "
Sep 10-Oct 2
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
2:30 pm Sunday
A hilarious tale chronicling the experience of six outsiders who are vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. From a Tony Award‑winning creative team, this hit musical will make you fall in love with its quirky yet charming cast of outsiders who learn that winning isn’t everything, and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.
"Six Charactars In Search Of An Author"
Oct 15-30
7:30 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
2:30 pm Sunday
This play follows the drama of six fictional, but living and breathing characters, who force their way in on the rehearsal of a theater company and demand that their suffering be played on the stage. Regarded as one of the most influential plays of the 20th century, this version is adapted and directed by longtime TCR volunteer Jason Alberty.
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Starlighters II Theatre
136 East Main St, Anamosa 319-462-4793
starlighters.org
My Way: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra
Jul 30-31 Aug 1, 6, 7, 8 Fri-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM
This new music showcase, conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson, features dozens of songs recorded by "Old Blue Eyes," and is currently playing to packed houses throughout the country. This highly acclaimed show recalls the essence of Sinatra through the fabulous music he sang and brought alive for generations of audiences. It celebrates the mystique and legend of the man, through the music he loved best. This tribute to Frank Sinatra, “the first modern pop superstar,” enchants the audience with an elegant evening of such Sinatra standards as "All the Way," "Fly Me to The Moon," "I Only Have Eyes For You," "It Was A Very Good Year," "The Lady Is A Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," "New York, New York," "Strangers In The Night," "Love And Marriage," and of course, "My Way." A bright, breezy tribute to one of the greatest vocalists of all time.
Nuts
Oct 15-17, 22-24 Fri-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM
A Broadway hit by Tom Topor, Nuts proudly takes its place among the best courtroom dramas such as Witness for the Prosecution and The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. Set in a courtroom in New York's Bellevue Hospital, the story follows a high-priced call girl, Claudia Faith Draper, jailed for killing a violent client. The State’s team, including a court appointed psychiatrist and an aggressive prosecutor, maintain that she is unfit to stand trial. As testimony from witnesses, including doctors, experts, and her own parents is presented, her inner self and her childhood are put under the microscope.
Claudia attempts to prove that she isn't "nuts," and should be allowed to stand legally sane at trial for manslaughter.
Scrooge The Musical
Dec 3-5, 10-12 Fri-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM
Scrooge: The Musical is a delightful musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, A Christmas Carol. Like the musical, Oliver!, Scrooge brings to life the world of mid-19th century London. In this era of widespread poverty, one of the only things that most could look forward to was the celebration of Christmas. Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold and insensitive merchant banker and moneylender, has no use for Christmas and merriment. Money is his only love. However, he has an awakening of the heart and soul after intriguing visits from three spirits on Christmas Eve. With help from the spirits and newly discovered friends, Scrooge finally makes a Merry Christmas.
Be a part of this Dickensian celebration, and enjoy the enchanting music and book by Leslie Bricusse!
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village
www.cedar-rapids.org/ushers
Old Fashioned Radio Show
Aug 13-14 & 20-21 at Ushers Ferry
Step back in time to the days of live radio theatre. Experience the fun and thrills of a live ensemble complete wtih sound effects. There will be comedy, drama, and suspense in this wonderful evening of theatre. Get a group of friends or family together, grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds before the show. Pop and popcorn will be for sale before the performance.
Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child
A Comedy of Errors
Sep 9-11 & 16-18 at Ushers Ferry
A troubled merchant, two sets of identical twins separated at birth and other comedic confusion and adventure promise to make for a great evening of "Theater in the Park" at the Ushers Ferry Gazebo.
A Change In The Wind
Dec 2-4 & Dec 9-11 at Ambroz Recreation Center
A prairie romance set in turn of the century Iowa. A delightful comedy/drama appropriate for all ages.
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Coe College Dept of Theatre Arts
Dows Theatre 1220 1st Ave NE
public.coe.edu
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Playtime Poppy
playtimepoppy.org
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Kirkwood Theatre
6301 Kirkwood Blvd 398-4956
Kirkwood.edu
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Coe College
Sinclair Auditorium
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Xavier High School Children's Theatre
6300 42nd Street NE
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Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School Little Theatre
1243 20th St SW
jefferson
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LaSalle Middle School
Xavier High School 6300 42nd St NE
Kennedy High School
Kennedy High School Main Theatre
kennedyactivities.com/theatre
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McKinley Middle School
620 10th St SE
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Wilson Middle School
2301 J St SE
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SPT Theatre Company
Cedar Rapids Museum Of Art, 319-361-5297
spttheatre.org
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US Cellular Center
uscellularcenter.com
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Mt Mercy College
McAuley Theatre 133 Elmhurst Dr NE 363-8213
mtmercy.edu
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Cornell College
Kimmel Theatre
cornellcollege.edu
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Pin Point Theatre
pinpoints.org
Kimmel Theatre, Cornell College Mt Vernon 895-4293
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Brucemore
2160 Linden Dr SE 362-7375
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Mt Vernon/Lisbon Community Theatre
1st Street Building in Mount Vernon (221 1st Street E), Mt Vernon
mvlct.com
"Fantasticks"
Jul 22 7:30 PM
Mount Vernon Lisbon Community Theatre Celebrates our 30th anniversary
with the much-loved musical The Fantasticks (now celebrating its 50th anniversary)
Mount Vernon First Street Building (old middle school with new seats!)
Advance tickets available at Shepley Pharmacy in Mt Vernon and at the Lisbon Library
$12 Adults/ $10 Students & Seniors/ $8 Children 10 & under
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CSPS/Legion Arts
legionarts.org
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US Cellular Center
uscellularcenter.com
Make A Difference Tour
Oct 27 World Vision and AEG Live announce the “Make A Difference Tour 2010” featuring New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado and some of the top names in the Christian music industry—GRAMMY® award-winning recording artists TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and Third Day. Inspired by the themes of Lucado’s forthcoming book, Outlive Your Life
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Armstrong Centre
Armstrong Centre Food Gallery 210 Third Avenue SE
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Cornell College
King Chapel 600 1st St SW, Mt Vernon
cornellcollege.edu
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Red Cedar Chamber Music
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Chorale Midwest
First Presbyterian Church 310 5th Street SE
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ARA Gallery
Ara Gallery & Interiors 4850 Armar Dr SE
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Lisbon Heritage Hall
101 E Main Street, Lisbon
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Harmony Hawks
Theatre Cedar Rapids 4444 1st Ave NE
harmonyhawks.org
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Orchestra Iowa
orchestraiowa.org
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Eastern Iowa Brass Band
Mt Vernon District Auditorium
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Five Seasons Chamber Music
fiveseasonschambermusic.org
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Marion Square Park
7th Ave & 10th St
Marion Big Band "Swingin' At Sunset Concerts"
Jul 22, 29 7 PM
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Marion Square Park (7th Ave. & 10th St.) and enjoy a night of classic 30's & 40's Big Band hits!
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Cedar Rapids Museum Of Art
410 3rd Ave Se
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Cedar Rapids Municipal Band
crmuniband.org
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Jefferson High School |
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Ellis Park* |
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| June 16 7:30 PM |
Noelridge Park* |
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| June 20 7:30 PM |
Bever Park* |
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| June 23 7:30 PM |
Ushers Ferry Historical Village* |
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| June 27 7:30 PM |
Ellis Park* |
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| June 30 7:30 PM |
Green Square Park* |
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| July 4 8 PM |
Freedom Festival
North of the Cedar Rapids Police Station* |
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| July 7 7:30 PM |
Sokol Park
Czech Village |
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| July 11 7:30 PM |
Bever Park |
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| July 14 7:30 PM |
Cedar Hills Community Church
Cedar Hills/Stoney Point |
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| July 18 7:30 PM |
Ellis Park |
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| July 21 7:30 PM |
Noelridge Park |
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| July 25 7:30 PM |
Bever Park |
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| July 28 7:30 PM |
Jefferson High School |
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| August 1 7:30 PM |
Ellis Park |
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| August 4 7:30 PM |
Bowman Woods School/Park |
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| August 8 7:30 PM |
Bever Park |
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Coe College
1220 1st Ave NE, Sinclair Auditorium
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Linn-Mar
3111 N 1t St Marion
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McKinley Middle School
620 10th Street SE
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Xavier High School
6300 42nd St NE
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Prairie High School
401 76th Ave SE
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Washington High School
2205 Forrest Dr SE, Auditorium
calendar
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Regis Middle School
735 Prairie Dr NE
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Kennedy High School
Kennedy High School
calendar
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Jefferson High School
1243 20th Ave SW 558-1992
calendar
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Kirkwood College Music Concerts
Ballantyne Auditorium
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Mt Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE Stello Performance Hall
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Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale
crchorale.org
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Campbell Steele Gallery
1064 7th Ave, Marion
campbellsteele.com
Music In The M.U.D. (Marion Uptown District)
Each Saturday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Make plans to stop in for a glass of wine on your way to dinner ... We'll have a cash bar at our wine bar, featuring a wonderful selection of wines by the glass and by the bottle, as well as an assortment of great beers.
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CSPS/Legion Arts
legionarts.org
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Cedar Rapids Symphony
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Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
cr-opera.org
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Cornell's Lyric Theatre
King Chapel 600 First St SW Mt Vernon
cornell.edu
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Comics In Action
Bohemian Cafe & Pub 95 16th Ave SW
comicsinaction.com
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Bustin Dustin
myspace.com/bustindustincomedian
A combination of Chris Farley, Red Bull and Barney The Dinosaur, makes up Bustin Dustin. A physical comedian who has brought his own brand of insanity to the unsuspecting. Four years in the making, Bustin Dustin is only an amateur, but with his passion and desire to follow his dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian, many are fooled to thinking he’s a corporate comic as well as a professional night club comic.
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Penguins Comedy Club
The Clarion 525 33rd Ave SW Cedar Rapids (exit off of I-380 and go 3 blocks West
penquinscomedyclub.com
Open Mic
Jul 29
John Bush
Jul 30-31
Pauly Shore
Aug 5
Midnight Swinger
Aug 13-14
Dwight York
Aug 20-21
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