DES MOINES METRO OPERA, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 North D, Indianola. DesMoinesMetroOpera.org. Tosca. This high-stakes romance features Puccini’s most memorable melodies and romantic orchestrations. Through July 19. Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck’s novel becomes a deeply moving opera of great beauty and power. Through July 18. King Roger. When an enigmatic Shepherd from the East arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, his presence disrupts the court’s established values and view of the world. Through July 17.
DES MOINES YOUNG ARTISTS’ THEATRE, Stoner Theater, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. DMPA.org. DMYAT.org. Rent: The School Edition. The award-winning modern take on La bohème. July 24–Aug. 2.
IOWA STAGE THEATRE CO., Shakespeare on the Lawn, Salisbury House & Gardens, Des Moines. SalisburyHouse.org. Measure for Measure. In the Bard’s fascinating sinister comedy, Angelo is appointed to rule over Venice while the Duke is away—and begins by enforcing archaic laws of the land. July 15–19.
RICH HERITAGE OF CEDAR RAPIDS Theatre Company, CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. RHCRTheatre.com. (319) 364-1580. Mean Girls Jr. This “fetch” musical from book writer Tina Fey is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. July 17–26.
THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS, 102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. TheatreCR.org. Dear Evan Hansen. When a tragic event thrusts a high school student into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he is given the chance to be somebody else. July 17–Aug. 16. Disney’s Finding Nemo. This 60-minute family music follows Marlin, an anxious clownfish in search of his son. Through July 26.
FAIRFIELD YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS (FYPA). FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. Tickets at Our.show/fypa-xanadujr. FYPA-Theatre.org. Facebook.com. Xanadu Jr. A neon‑bright, roller‑skating burst of joy that reimagines the 1980 cult classic for audiences of all ages. July 30–August 2.
GIVING TREE THEATER, 752 10th St., Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com. Emily F***ing Dickinson: America’s Favorite Recluse. This new solo musical written by and starring Shelley Cooper blends Dickinson’s real words with songs and a script sparked by her complicated mind. It’s intimate, a little depressing, a little manic—and somehow funny. July 31–Aug. 2.
CIRCA 21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE, Rock Island, IL. Circa21.com. The Wizard of Oz. Through Sept. 25.
CITY CIRCLE THEATRE CO, CCPA, 1301 5th St., Coralville. Coralville-Arts.org. Newsies. The street kids in this Disney film turned Tony-winning hit inspire everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. July 17–26.
DES MOINES PLAYHOUSE, Des Moines. DMPlayhouse.com. Legally Blonde: The Musical. She’s smarter than they think, stronger than they know, and ready to prove everyone wrong—in heels. July 10–26.
FILMS
CINEMA FAIRFIELD, Sondheim Theater, 200 N. Main, Fairfield. Concessions available. Check CinemaFairfield.com for features and showtimes!
FILMSCENE at the Chauncey, 404 E. College St., Iowa City. ICFilm-Scene.org. Filmscene screens art films, documentaries, educational movies, cult classics, late-night screenings, Pride series, Reel Representation series, Picture Show family series, and more.
List of Eastern/Central Iowa Theaters
ADLER THEATRE, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. (563) 326-8500.
BRUCEMORE MANSION, Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater, Cedar Rapids. Brucemore.org. (319) 362-7375.
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY THEATER, Oster Regent, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls. (319) 277-5283.
CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA, 425 2nd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. CROpera.org.
CIRCA ’21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE, Rock Island, IL. Circa21.com.
CITY CIRCLE THEATRE COMPANY, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. (319) 248-9370. CoralvilleArts.org.
CORALVILLE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, 1301 5th St., Coralville. (319) 248-9372. www.CoralvilleArts.org.
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS, 221 Walnut St., DesMoinesPerformingArts.org.
DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. DesMoinesPerformingArts.org.
DES MOINES METRO OPERA, Blank Performing Arts Center, 513 North D St., Indianola. DesMoinesMetroOpera.org.
DES MOINES YOUNG ARTISTS THEATRE, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines. (515) 218-8016.
DES MOINES PLAYHOUSE, 831 42nd St., Des Moines. DMPlayhouse.com.
DREAMWELL THEATRE, Public Space One, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Dreamwell.com.
FAIRFIELD AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE (FACT), Fairfield. Facebook.com.
FAIRFIELD YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS (FYPA). FACC, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. Tickets at FairfieldFACC.com. FYPA-Theatre.org. Facebook.com.
FILMSCENE at the Chauncey, 404 E. College St., Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
GIVING TREE THEATER, 752 10th St., Marion. GivingTreeTheater.com.
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE, The James Theater, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. IowaCityCommunityTheatre.org.
IOWA STAGE THEATER COMPANY, Salisbury House & Gardens, Shakespeare on the Lawn, Des Moines. SalisburyHouse.org.
THE JAMES THEATER, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, TheJamesIC.com. (310) 570-7342.
MIRRORBOX THEATRE, CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. MirrorboxTheatre.com.
MOUNT VERNON-LISBON COMMUNITY THEATRE, Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, Mount Vernon. MVLCT.com.
PYRAMID THEATRE, Stoner Theatre, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines Civic Center. PyramidTheatre.org.
QUAD CITY MUSIC GUILD, Prospect Park Auditorium, Moline, IL. (309) 762-6610.
REVIVAL THEATRE COMPANY. CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. RevivalTheatreCompany.com.
RIVERSIDE THEATRE, 119 E. College St., Iowa City. RiversideTheatre.org.
TALLGRASS THEATRE COMPANY, 2019 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. TallgrassTheatre.org.
THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS, 102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. TheatreCR.org.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA THEATRE, Theatre Building, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Theatre.uiowa.edu.
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY THEATER, 2227 250th St., Washington. (319) 653-5175. WCTheater.com.
WATERLOO COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE, 224 Commercial St., Waterloo. (319) 235-0367.
WILLOW CREEK THEATRE COMPANY, 327 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City. Facebook.com.