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Dubuque, IA 52001



Blackberry Smoke Extends 'Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour' Through 2026


by Josh Sharpe - November 19, 2025

American rock band Blackberry Smoke will continue their extensive “Rattle, Ramble & Roll Tour” through next year with newly confirmed stops at Maryville’s The Shed, Bristol’s Hard Rock Live, Dallas’ Majestic Theatre, and more....

Hedgerow Theatre Will Open 2025–26 Season With Marie Jones’ FLY ME TO THE MOON


by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2025

Hedgerow Theatre Company will launch its 2025–26 season with Fly Me to the Moon by Northern Irish playwright Marie Jones. Directed by Emma Gibson and starring Barrymore Award winners Marcia Saunders and Susan McKey....

Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team For FOLLIES


by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2025

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13-20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast....

Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast And Creative Team For FOLLIES


by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2025

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13–20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. ...

Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast And Creative Team For FOLLIES


by A.A. Cristi - August 12, 2025

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13–20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. ...

Lesley Garrett Debuts With Northern Ireland Opera in FOLLIES


by Stephi Wild - June 05, 2025

Lesley Garrett CBE is the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast this Autumn....

Cast Set For FOLLIES at the Northern Ireland Opera


by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!...

Previews: FEARLESS at OperaDelaware


by Greer Firestone - May 02, 2025

As a non-recovering musical theater addict, Aisle Say has always stood in wonderment as to how iconic composers can write lyrics as well: cue Sondheim, Berlin and Porter....

Previews: FEARLESS at OperaDelaware


by Greer Firestone - May 02, 2025

As a non-recovering musical theater addict, Aisle Say has always stood in wonderment as to how iconic composers can write lyrics as well: cue Sondheim, Berlin and Porter....

Laurie Berkner's Greatest Hits Show for Families Comes to Wilmington Grand Opera House In May


by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2025

Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will bring her “Greatest Hits” solo concert to Delaware Valley families at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 at The Grand Opera House, 818 N. King Street, Wilmington, Delaware....

Past Shows

Into the Woods
Into the Woods
7/14 - 7/23/2023


James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyones favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece and a rare modern classic. ...

Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat


One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his ...

Don Quixote
Don Quixote
3/25 - 4/2/2023


Miguel Cervantes masterpiece was first performed as a ballet in 1869. Filled with humor and gorgeous dancing, the Heartland Ballet will bring this classic to ...

Little Women
Little Women
2/24 - 3/5/2023


Louisa May Alcotts classic novel of the March sisters is beloved by generations of readers. In this stage adaptation, aspiring writer Jo March and her ...

The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet
12/10 - 12/18/2022


Whirling Snowflakes and waltzing Flowers frame this beloved holiday classic. Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker battle the dreadful Mouse King in a nightmare that becomes ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


Adapted from the best-selling young adult book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. In ...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
9/16 - 9/25/2022


Take part in the adventure and embrace the endless possibilities of imagination in this action-packed coming-of-age prequel to Peter Pan. The five-time Tony-winning Broadway hit ...

Easel Wars
Easel Wars
4/14


This is not another stodgy fundraising dinner, golf outing, or silent auction. This is a knock-down drag-out competition, testing the artists ability to maintain focus ...

The Heartland Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty


The classic Sleeping Beauty, with music by Tchaikovsky will be produced by Heartland Ballet, the pre-professional wing of Dubuque City Youth Ballet. For the dances ...

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Crazy for You in Des Moines Crazy for You
Des Moines Playhouse (4/17 - 5/3)
The Mousetrap in Des Moines The Mousetrap
Des Moines Playhouse (2/6 - 3/1)
Noises Off in Des Moines Noises Off
Des Moines Playhouse (6/5 - 6/21)
Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical in Des Moines Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre (5/8 - 5/28)
Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre in Des Moines Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre (2/24 - 2/24)
The Lightning Thief in Des Moines The Lightning Thief
Des Moines Playhouse (3/6 - 3/22)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse in Des Moines Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Playhouse (12/5 - 12/27)
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