CIRCA 21 DINNER PLAYHOUSE, Rock Island, IL. Circa21.com. Fiddler on the Roof. One of the greatest works of musical theater. Through June 27. Tales of Custard the Dragon. Children’s show. Through June 20.
FAIRFIELD AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 N. Main St., FairfieldACC.com. Too Old for the Chorus, But Not Too Old to Be a Star. This hilarious musical revue about the aggravations of being way over the hill celebrates second careers, second chances, and being appreciated for exactly who you are—all while getting a senior discount. June 12–14.
AMERICAN GOTHIC PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL. Temple of Creative Arts & Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. AmericanGothicFest.org. The Odd Couple. Neil Simon’s laugh-out-loud look at the fine art of learning to live with someone who drives you crazy. June 12–21. Grease. Summer romance meets the realities of high school life—to the beat of unforgettable songs. June 25–28.
RIVERSIDE THEATRE: FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK. Festival Stage, Lower City Park, 200 Park Rd., Iowa City. RiversideTheatre.org. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This summery fantasy is a professional-level Shakespeare production presented to the community free of charge. June 12–28.
THEATRE CEDAR RAPIDS, 102 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Theatre-CR.org. Noises Off. “The funniest farce ever written” is a fast-paced peek backstage during a disastrous theater production. Through June 14.
YOUNG FOOTLITERS, CCPA, 1301 5th St., Coralville. Coralville-Arts.org. The Music Man Jr. All-youth production of a classic. June 26–28.
IOWA STAGE THEATRE CO., Stoner Theater, Des Moines. DesMoinesPerformingArts.org. I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire. Samantha Hurley’s laugh-out-loud dark comedy steeped in Y2K nostalgia explodes our obsessions and para-social relationships. Featuring Alyson O’Hara. Through June 14.
REVIVAL THEATRE COMPANY, CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. RevivalTheatreCompany.com. Fiddler on the Roof. Featuring glorious songs “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” this classic musical of joy, revolution, and community is an exuberant celebration of love and life. June 12–21.
MT VERNON COMMUNITY THEATRE, Uptown Theatre, Mount Vernon. MVLCT.com. The Laramie Project. A powerful documentary-style play that explores the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard. June 5–13.
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE, Artifactory, 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City. IowaCityCommunityTheatre.org. Proof. Following the death of her mathematician father, Catherine is drawn into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness—or genius—will she inherit? Winner of Pulitzer Prize for Drama. June 5–14.
Washington Community Theatre, 2227 250th St., Washington. WCTheater.com. Meet Me in St. Louis. On the cusp of the 1904 World’s Fair, love conquers all in this musical comedy about four sisters’ education in the ways of the world. June 19–28.
Des Moines Playhouse & blackbox theatre, Des Moines. DMPlayhouse.com. Noises Off. In this backstage comedy, everyone gets caught in the act. Through June 21. About Time Theatre Company Presents Gutenberg! The Musical. Aspiring playwrights Bud and Doug perform their ridiculously inaccurate musical about the inventor of the printing press. June 19–28.
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. June 26–July 19. Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck’s novel becomes a deeply moving opera of great beauty and power. June 27–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. July 4–17.
CROOKED PATH THEATER & NORTHERN IA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, UNI Department of Theatre, Cedar Falls. As You Like It. Shakespeare’s timely comedy, directed by Patrick Du Laney. June 11–21.
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.