Upcoming Events

A lady holding on to poster in colorful bo tie and suspenders. Text reads Pauls Poundstone

Sep 20 / 7:00 PM

Paula Poundstone

Gallagher Bluedorn

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend since her series of comedy specials on HBO in the late 1980s...

Sep 23 - 30
/ 3:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Jack spins the tale of trading the family cow for three magic beans. We watch the giant beanstalk grow and let our imaginations soar as our hero climbs through the clouds to meet an ill-tempered...

An ensemble of a diverse group of people dressed in black holding instruments. Text reads Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Oct 11 / 7:00 PM

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. The Chamber Ensemble...

An animated person dressed in a marching band costume marching holding a travel bag with money falling out. Text reads The Music Man

Oct 25 - Oct 26 - Oct 27 / 7:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM

The Music Man

Gallagher Bluedorn

On the heels of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat's success, we bring you another vibrant local collaboration – The Music Man! Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical...

A man holding a guitar and woman smile with a colorful background

Nov 1 / 10:00 AM

Andrés can’t find his friend Juana, and our only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas! Travel with song and dance through a lesson in geography that incorporates an introduction to a...

Two people dressed in black look at the camera with necklaces on.

Nov 1 / 7:00 PM

Indigo Girls

Gallagher Bluedorn

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most...

The face of a woman with spiked gold hair. Text reads Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Nov 9 - Nov 10 - Nov 10 / 7:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM

There is only one. Her voice is undeniable. Her fire is unstoppable. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke...

A man in science lab coat with his experiments in the background

Nov 11 - Nov 12 - Nov 11 - Nov 12 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 12:30 PM, 10:00 AM

Are you ready for some hair-raising science, toe-tapping music and mind-blowing media? Join Mister C for an amazing day of learning in the lab as he explores all things air! This fun and...

A group of ballet dancers in blue dresses dancing below a bridge

Nov 22 - Nov 23 - Nov 24 / 7:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM

The Nutcracker

Gallagher Bluedorn

This tale of adventure, fantasy and dance is a family Christmas classic! More than 100 dancers from across Northeast Iowa perform alongside the professional dancers of the Minnesota Ballet...

Green and white text reads: A Bel Canto Christmas Songs of the Season

Dec 14 / 2:00 PM

A Bel Canto Christmas

Gallagher Bluedorn

This delightful community performance returns to the Gallagher Bluedorn stage with a selection of beloved holiday songs performed by Bel Canto Cedar Valley, the Jesse Cosby Community Collective...

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Dec 20 - Dec 20 / 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Mannheim Steamroller

Gallagher Bluedorn

The holiday tradition continues! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years. Featuring 15 musicians playing more than 20...

A man sitting down on a stool holding a guitar and a man with a brown hat running

Jan 21 - Jan 21 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

Finding North

Kaleidoscope Series

In a one-man performance accompanied by blues guitar, follow the powerful true story of John P. Parker, a former enslaved man who dedicated his life to helping enslaved people escape through the...

A puppet bunny and a smaller puppet bunny in the living room of a house

Jan 31 - Jan 31 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

With endearing rabbit characters, soothing rhythms of bunny banter, and dreamlike imagery, watch the classic bedtime tales of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny come to life through whimsical...

Animated people on a cruise boat dancing. Text reads: Menopause The Musical 2 Cruisin Through The Change

Feb 1 / 2:00 PM

Menopause the Musical 2

Gallagher Bluedorn

The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Cruising Through ‘The Change’ is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot...

A group in a circus standing on top of each other creating a pyramid

Feb 2 / 2:00 PM

Grand Shanghai Circus

Gallagher Bluedorn

The astonishing athletes of Grand Shanghai Circus defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. These fearless performers bring...

A girl in a red and blue costume doing a flip with dancers in the background

Feb 3 / 10:00 AM

The astonishing athletes of Grand Shanghai Circus defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. These fearless performers bring...

Feb 3 - 10
/ 3:00 PM to 2:45 PM

Share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage as Harriet and her friend, Sarah Bradford, narrate her adventurous life in this...

A group of people in band uniforms playing instruments

Feb 16 / 7:00 PM

Drumline LIVE

Gallagher Bluedorn

DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, this stage...

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Feb 18 / 10:00 AM

Drumline LIVE (SOLD OUT)

Kaleidoscope Series

Riveting rhythms, bold beats, and creative choreography! This synchronized musical showcase merges music with learning in an exploration of the history of the show-style marching band tradition...

An excited group banding on big drums

Mar 2 / 7:00 PM

YAMATO is a Japanese Taiko drumming group bringing joy to the world through their energetic percussive performances. Members of the group have trained their bodies to the limit to produce their...

A group beating drums looking into the distance

Mar 3 / 10:00 AM

YAMATO (SOLD OUT)

Kaleidoscope Series

YAMATO is a Japanese Taiko drumming group bringing joy to the world through their energetic percussive performances. With over 40 Taiko drums of a variety of size and character, the YAMATO...

Text reads Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! With a blue pigeon puppet

Mar 6 - Mar 6 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

It’s not easy being the Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something.

A body with arm in cast with writing saying #youwillbefound. Text reads: Dear Evan Hansen

Mar 8 - Mar 9 - Mar 9 / 7:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 7:00 PM

Dear Evan Hansen

Gallagher Bluedorn

Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both...

A group of students wearing backpacks dancing

Mar 11 - Mar 11 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

Look Both Ways

Kaleidoscope Series

10 blocks. 10 unique tales. There’s something for everyone across these 10 vignettes about identity, compassion, fear, and friendship – as told through puppetry, dance, music, projections,...

A hand holding a rose. Text reads: HADESTOWN

Apr 4 - Apr 5 - Apr 5 / 7:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Hadestown

Gallagher Bluedorn

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Intertwining two mythic...

Three people outside one holding a guitar looking to the stars singing

Apr 8 - Apr 8 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

Underneath a Magical Moon

Kaleidoscope Series

A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible seems possible. Even everyday...

A man holding a microphone singing with guitar

Apr 10 / 7:00 PM

Rocky Peter

Gallagher Bluedorn

CLUB SHOW - Rocky Peter’s life story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. From facing abandonment and the hardships of child slavery in Nigeria to teaching himself music amidst...

A group performing on stage with colorful lights. Text reads: Evil Woman The American ELO

Apr 12 / 7:00 PM

Evil Woman: The American ELO

Gallagher Bluedorn

A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO! Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians, as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop...

Teacher pointing at students wearing bright colors in a bright blue classroom

Apr 15 - Apr 15 / 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM

Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her...

May 12 - 19
/ 3:00 PM to 2:45 PM

A proud town mouse visits his humble family member in the country, who off ers him a meal of simple food. He enjoys it, but invites the country mouse back to the city for a taste of “the fine life...