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Event Series Iowa Director’s Festival

Iowa Director’s Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

Theatre Building David Thayer Theatre 200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Iowa Director's Festival This year's Iowa Director's Festival includes four shows presented over two weeks, all directed by MFA directing candidates. Performance Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 6 – Far Away and Dutchman Friday, Feb. 7 – Tom & Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens...

$10 – $20
Featured Featured Event Series Second City: Mo’ Funny, Less Problems

Second City: Mo’ Funny, Less Problems

Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, IOWA CITY, IA, United States

Mo’ Funny, Less Problems The Second City Touring Company’s “Mo’ Funny, Less Problems” promises an uproarious celebration of comedy genius through two acts of scripted scenes, musical comedy and their legendary improvisation. The iconic Chicago theater makes America laugh at pop culture, headlines, scandals and trends. The Second City’s 65-year influence on comedy is rich...

$25 – $55
Event Series Dreamwell Theatre presents: Design for Living, by Noël Coward

Dreamwell Theatre presents: Design for Living, by Noël Coward

The ArtiFactory 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Design for Living By Noël Coward Directed by Will Asmus February 14, 15, 21 & 22 Performances will be held at The Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City) Synopsis: “The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There...

$10 – $15
Event Series Grown Backwards

Grown Backwards

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

Grown Backwards Written and Directed By James Gulden Location: Alan MacVey Theatre, Theatre Building Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 8 p.m. EFFECT: 1976, The world is forever changed, and a scientist named Emmett's life is turned backwards. CAUSE: 1972, Emmett's family life is on the verge of collapse. He then discovers...

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From Bawdy, With Love!! <3

The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha wrote you a love letter--in the form of an incredible Valentine's Day show experience! From Bawdy, With Love is a valentine addressed to you, featuring the very best of Midwest burlesque and variety entertainment. Headlined by the internationally acclaimed performance artist Po'Chop and the founder of Body Confidence for Queens Mocha...

$30 – $50
Event Series Iowa Director’s Festival

Iowa Director’s Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

Theatre Building David Thayer Theatre 200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 Iowa Director's Festival This year's Iowa Director's Festival includes four shows presented over two weeks, all directed by MFA directing candidates. Performance Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 6 – Far Away and Dutchman Friday, Feb. 7 – Tom & Eliza and And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens...

$10 – $20
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X Marks The Arts Presents: Free Week

Downtown Iowa City 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

A Winter Arts & Culture Festival Shake off the winter blues and immerse yourself in a week of arts and culture with Free Week, presented by X Marks the Arts and sponsored by Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Downtown District. Taking place at various venues throughout the Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment...

A Year with Frog & Toad

Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, IOWA CITY, IA, United States

This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that...

Event Series Ten-Minute Play Festival

Ten-Minute Play Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights This year's festival is featured in Iowa City's Free Week Winter Arts & Culture Festival. Presented by X Marks the Arts, Free Week showcases a celebration of music, theater, film, literature, visual arts, and more. February 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m. February 23 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre...

Event Series Crooked Path Theatre Presents: Pride & Prejudice

Crooked Path Theatre Presents: Pride & Prejudice

The James Theater 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Pride and Prejudice, presented by Crooked Path Theater   Contemporary playwright Kate Hamill leds her considerable skill to bring this beloved novel to the stage.  Featuring an All-Star Cast, this is the perfect way to while away the waning winter nights with a fresh breath of Spring.  Join us as Crooked Path Theater presents, Pride...

$10 – $25
Event Series Dreamwell Theatre presents: Design for Living, by Noël Coward

Dreamwell Theatre presents: Design for Living, by Noël Coward

The ArtiFactory 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Design for Living By Noël Coward Directed by Will Asmus February 14, 15, 21 & 22 Performances will be held at The Artifactory (120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City) Synopsis: “The actual facts are so simple. I love you. You love me. You love Otto. I love Otto. Otto loves you. Otto loves me. There...

$10 – $15
Event Series Ten-Minute Play Festival

Ten-Minute Play Festival

University of Iowa Theatre Building 200 North Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA, United States

Ten-Minute Play Festival by Undergraduate Playwrights This year's festival is featured in Iowa City's Free Week Winter Arts & Culture Festival. Presented by X Marks the Arts, Free Week showcases a celebration of music, theater, film, literature, visual arts, and more. February 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m. February 23 at 2:00 p.m. Alan MacVey Theatre Theatre...