Iowa City Community Theatre presents “Superior Donuts,” a play written by Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Tracy Letts, and the inspiration for the CBS comedy of the same name. Arthur Przybyszewski, a former 60s radical, must adjust to his new, energetic assistant who wants to update Arthur’s rundown donut shop. Director Barry Schreier says the play is …
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre celebrates its 20th season in 2018, and presents Puccini’s “Turandot,” January 19 and 21. Set in China, it’s the story of the princess Turandot, who requires potential suitors to answer three riddles, with death the punishment for failure. Calgary, Alberta native Chloe Olivia Moore sings the role of Liù, who director …
Mary Zeran is a third-generation artist who paints colorful abstacts on the same material Disney animation cels use. She has an exhibit up at Gilded Pear Gallery through January 26. Visit with Mary and hear more about her art at a free Artist Talk on January 11. Gilded Pear Gallery owner Suzy McGrane-Hop also gives …
Kayt Conrad, of the University of Iowa Division of Performing Arts, is outgoing president of ICCA, the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance. She says the recent facelift to www.culturalcorridor.org makes it an even better destination when looking for fun things to do, and encourages you to visit the site to take advantage of a wealth of …
Tim Hankewich from Orchestra Iowa spends all year creating a unique and fun Holiday show, that combines tradition with the unexpected. This year’s “Holiday Spectacular” is no exception. It includes a visit from the jolly elf himself, legendary jazz pianist Eddie Piccard. Plus the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, Discovery Chorus, Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale, Espressivo Strings… …
Combined Efforts Theatre of Iowa City presents “Shell-Shocked,” a drama with a loose connection to the holidays, as it is set around Christmastime in 1917. Set in France in World War I, the play illuminates the issue of the condition of men who were near explosions of shells, and whether their subsequent mental health was …
Charlotte Scheckel of Anamosa directs the holiday show at Starlighters II Theatre, “Christmas Dreams.” It’s a heartwarming family story set during the Depression. This is the final weekend! The show closes on December 10. Tickets and information at www.starlighters.org.
“Lungs” is a two person play that tackles a subject every couple faces: whether to have a baby. Sean Lewis directs the show at Riverside Theatre, and says he and his cast were forced to think creatively because the play restricts the use of sets, props, and miming. But having to use different tools makes …
