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Past Events 2020
The Great Young Footliters Reunion
Presented by—and for!—Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades K-12
School's out and the Young Footliters Family is getting together (virtually)! Join us to catch up with friends, play some cool games, and win prizes! Kids will have a chance to chat with castmates and kids in their age group in special breakout rooms. It's one Holiday party you won't want to miss!
Date: Monday, December 28, 2020 at 1:00 pm
A Christmas Cabaret: RE-BROADCAST!
Written & directed by Katie Colletta
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! When the quarantine blues cause Santa to consider canceling Christmas, it is up to the elves to restore his holiday spirit! Featuring talented performers from throughout the Corridor, this musical variety show will bring the holidays right to your screen in this internet broadcast.
Date: December 24-25, 2020
A Christmas Cabaret
Written & directed by Katie Colletta
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
When the quarantine blues cause Santa to consider canceling Christmas, it is up to the elves to restore his holiday spirit! Featuring talented performers from throughout the Corridor, this musical variety show will bring the holidays right to your screen in this internet broadcast.
This virtual performance is professionally filmed and streamed right into your home! Buy your tickets now, and watch the show at a time of your choice December 18, 19, and 20!
Date: December 18-20, 2020
Virtual Workshop: Improv Games!
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Grades 4-6
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage. This fun and welcoming exploration of the world of acting offers opportunities for new and experienced actors to develop their skills.
Date: November 16 & 23, 2020 6:00-7:30 pm
'ART'
by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
'ART' is Yasmina Reza's funny, sophisticated, and moving comedy about what we value—and whether it's beautiful. Winner of the 1998 Tony for Best Play and the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
This virtual performance is professionally filmed and streamed right into your home! Buy your tickets now, and watch the show at a time of your choice October 23, 24, or 25!
Date: October 23-25, 2020
SHENANIGANS: Animals in Charge!
A Drive-in Theatre Experience
Presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre
Back by popular demand! Enjoy an evening of drive-in theatre! The show opens with a parade-size Mother Earth as she introduces us to the zany antics of animals exploring venues that, under normal circumstances, humans dominate. But, as people around the world suspend their normal activities in the face of a world-wide pandemic, the animals take charge! The show transitions from large rod puppets in the early evening, to shadow puppets as the sun sets. From start to finish the puppets are accompanied by live music with original songs written just for this show.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm
at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Coralville
Songs for a New World - A Virtual Concert!
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
It's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having to make a choice... or take a stand... or turn around and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for a New World. The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade,The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and the choices that we make.
This virtual performance is professionally filmed and streamed right into your home! Click below to purchase tickets and learn more.
Date: October 2-3, 2020 at 7:30 pm
SHENANIGANS: Animals in Charge!
A Drive-in Theatre Experience
Presented by Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre
Enjoy an evening of drive-in theatre at the Coralville Aquatic Center! The show opens with a parade-size Mother Earth as she introduces us to the zany antics of animals exploring venues that, under normal circumstances, humans dominate. But, as people around the world suspend their normal activities in the face of a world-wide pandemic, the animals take charge! The show transitions from large rod puppets in the early evening, to shadow puppets as the sun sets. From start to finish the puppets are accompanied by live music with original songs written just for this show.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm
What We May Be - A Virtual World Premiere!
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
The eighth graders at North Star Junior High deal with all the normal junior high challenges – crushes, school projects and friendships – while living in a COVID-19 world that has made everything so much more difficult.
This play is written to be performed entirely over Zoom. Join this world premiere production by Iowa City playwright Matt Falduto! ***Due to the recent storm damage, this performance has been moved back one week from the original date***
NEW Dates: August 21-23, 2020
90 Ideas in 90 Minutes: A Free Online Webinar
Presented by Corridor Business Journal
It will just last 90 minutes, but attendees will walk away with the collective knowledge of nine of the Corridor's top executives. These leaders will share 10 of their best ideas and rules to live by that can be applied to any business.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 8:15 am (Online)
Songs to Make You Smile: A Virtual Cabaret ENCORE
Due to the success of our first virtual cabaret and an overwhelming of requests for another performance, we are proud to present this Virtual Encore! The times may be uncertain, but the power of the arts to inspire and uplift is constant. Join us as we come together - virtually - and celebrate our incredible local theatre community. Donations support four local theatres.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Songs to Make You Smile: A Virtual Cabaret
The times may be uncertain, but the power of the arts to inspire and uplift is constant. Join us as we come together - virtually - and celebrate some of our community's most talented artists as they share songs and skits to make you SMILE. Funds raised support five area theatres.
Date: Friday, April 3, 2020
Treasure Island
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Sponsored by the Iowa City Fencing Center
Join the Young Footliters on a slightly different adventure, as Jim Hawkins, after having his worst day ever, dreams of a better life as a pirate. He meets pirates Billy Bones and Long John Silver, as well as beautiful mermaids, dancing crabs, and some very vocal parrots.
Date: March 13-14, 2020 (March 15 canceled)
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks IV: Rebellious Russians
With Quad Cities Ballet
Ballet Quad Cities will join Orchestra Iowa on stage for a new interpretation of Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks Concerto in the March Masterworks Rebellious Russians concert. Other rebellious composers on the program include Alexander Borodin and Dmitri Shostakovich. Tickets are available via the Orchestra Iowa Box Office: 319-366-8203.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm
An R-Rated Magic Show
Side-splitting comedy and mind-blowing magic are brought into the spotlight as comedy magician Grant Freeman brings his unique, raunchy show full of surprises to Coralville!
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 8:00 pm
Chinese New Year Concert 2020
Presented by the Iowa City Area Chinese Association
Performing arts professionals and amateurs from the local Chinese community will be showcasing their culture, musical talents, dance, and more!
Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm
The Wizard of Oz
Presented by Regina High School Theatre Department
This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations.
Date: February 21-23, 2020
Evita: In Concert
Presented by City Circle Theatre Company
Sponsored by Luxe Interiors
Evita is the passionate, exhilarating story of Eva Peron who used her charisma and charms to rise from her penniless origins to political power as the first lady of Argentina.
Date: February 14-16, 2020
All in a Day Play Festival
Presented by Dreamwell Theatre, City Circle Theatre Company, and Iowa City Community Theatre
Six writers, six directors, and 30 actors will come together to create six original 10-minute plays in just 24 hours.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Please note: This event was originally scheduled for January 18.
FREE MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical, musical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land. Starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, and Lionel Jeffries.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Orchestra Iowa Masterworks III: Beethoven 250
The much acclaimed and award-winning Bulgarian violinist Bella Hristova, joins Orchestra Iowa in a January Masterworks Beethoven 250 concert with a spell-binding performance of the masterwork Sibelius Violin Concerto. Tickets are available via the Orchestra Iowa Box Office: 319.366.8203.
Date: Friday, January 31, 2020 at 7:30 pm
The Big Election
Presented by Eulenspiegel Puppets
Who will win the big election for Leader of the Beasts? Will it be Benny P. (for Progress) Beaver or Terry E. (for Environment) Turtle? This entertaining show will activate kids' interest in our election process, and includes a mock election with paper ballots during the show.
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:30 pm
LEAP! 2020
Presented by Combined Efforts
A fantastic ninety minute variety show, celebrating the unique, hilarious, and talented diverse community of Iowa City.
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Young Footliters: Winter Workshop 2
Presented by Young Footliters Youth Theatre
Through a wild array of theatre games, campers age 6-12 will learn how to improvise, develop characters, and tell a compelling story on stage during this 5-day workshop.
Date: January 20-24, 2020 at 6:00-8:00 pm
Free Movie: King in the Wilderness
Presented by the Coralville Public Library and the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for a free public screening of the critically acclaimed documentary King in the Wilderness, which examines the last three years of Dr. King's life and his continuing belief in nonviolent political action.
Date: Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Shuttleworth Chamber Series: Metallic Frost
Presented by Orchestra Iowa Chamber Players
Melt away the chill of winter with the Chamber Players of Orchestra Iowa in a Metallic Frost concert comprised of music for piano and winds. Tickets are available via the Orchestra Iowa Box Office: 319.366.8203.
Date: Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:30 pm