Englert Box Office Closed for Labor Day
The Englert Theatre box office will be closed on Monday September 6 for Labor Day. Tickets are available on-line 24 hours/day.Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
American Filmmakers Series
Presented by MC GinsbergAll movies begin at 8PM and are FREE
This fall the Englert unveils a new film series. The American Filmmakers Series will feature the work of some our country’s greatest filmmakers, ranging from the gritty urban Americana of Martin Scorsese to the abstract reflections of Maya Deren. The fall series will focus on six directors: Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Peter Bogdonavich, Maya Deren, Kenneth Anger, and John Cassavettes. We hope to continue the series into the spring and feature an even wider, more diverse group of filmmakers. All films begin at 8PM and admission is FREE. The films will be projected on the Englert’s HD projector. The video source will be DVD. Look at our schedule to see which films are being shown on which dates.
Intimate at the Englert Series
Downtown Iowa City’s grandest performing arts venue has also just become one of its smallest, most intimate rooms. This fall, the Englert introduces a new series called Intimate at the Englert. These intimate events (approx. 75-100 audience members) will feature both the audience and the performers onstage together: the connection between artist and audience will be direct and electrifying. Audience members enjoy entering the theatre though the alley entrance, and then take the stage for events that are sometimes seated or standing-room only, depending on the performance.The cozy atmosphere of this series allows for performances by the exciting new talent being developed in Iowa City everyday: musicians, writers, actors, and more. There will also be events with national touring artists looking for a chance to be up close and personal with their audience.
Tickets will typically range from $5-$10. Check our schedule for specific performance times.
Intimate At The Englert Series: Equilateral
Friday, September 3, 2010 at 6:00pm
Local jazz-horn combo playing original compositions with a strong be-bop and ‘60s jazz influenceRead More...
The Water Coolers
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 7:00pm
Conceived by one of the creators of the long-running New York hit “Tony n' Tina's Wedding,” The Water Coolers celebrate – and skewer – work, life, and balancing the two. From pretending you understand what the IT guy is saying ("The IT Cowboy") to fending off aggressive salesparents ("Who Will Buy This Crap For My Kid's School") to the inflated inner dialogue of the cute guy in the office (“Male Office Hottie”) The Water Coolers reveal the underpinnings of workplace life in hilarious and insightful songs and sketches performed by Broadway veterans. Sponsored by Toyota-Scion of Iowa City.Read More...
Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00pm
Justin Roberts is truly one of the "all-stars" of the indie family music scene. He logs thousands of miles on the road each year, leading some to call him the hardest working man in children's show business. With numerous national awards and recognition and a devoted fan base, Justin and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents.Read More...
American Filmmakers Series: Martin Scorsese
Monday - Wednesday, September 13-15, 2010 at 8:00pm
Three nights of Martin Scorsese including: The Departed, After Hours, and The Last Temptation of ChristRead More...
Leslie & The LY's -- Iowa Women's Music Fest Kick-Off!
Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at 8:00pm
The Englert joins forces with the Iowa Women's Music Festival to kick-off this year's event with an awesome show featuring Leslie & the LY's, Bitch, and Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Sleeps!Read More...
Sound Of Southern Breeze - A Tribute To Jon B. Higgins
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:00pm
"Sound of Southern Breeze - A tribute to Jon B Higgins" A Carnatic Instrumental EnsembleRead More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Singer & The Song
Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9:00pm
Graduate students at the University of Iowa’s School of Music collaborate with local musicians to present short compositions ranging from the avant-garde to ambient to electronic-pop. Each installment of I Hear IC has a conceptual theme.Read More...
Michelle Shocked
Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 8:00pm
In a 23-year career that has seen critical acclaim at every juncture, she famously escaped major-label indentured servitude in 1996, subverting the artist-label relationship that helped lead to the current trend toward artistic self-containment. She has made good use of her independence, releasing more critically-acclaimed albums on her Mighty Sound label. Her 2009 album, Soul of My Soul, was the latest of these. In 2010, her efforts are focused on Roadworks, an ongoing, 5-year touring project which curates songs that are audience favorites while developing new, unreleased material.Read More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Alley Cabaret
Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:00pm
Iowa City’s famed late-night cabaret series returns for another season of wildly creative theatricsRead More...
Drive-By Truckers
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:00pm
Flaunting a mix of Southern pride, erudite lyrics, and a muscled three-guitar attack, Drive-By Truckers has become one of the most well-respected alternative country-rock acts.Read More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Salsa Vibe
Friday, October 1, 2010 at 7:00pm
Intense Salsa grooves from seasoned veteransRead More...
American Filmmaker Series: Woody Allen
Monday & Tuesday, October 4 & 5, 2010 at 8:00pm
Two nights of Woody Allen films including: Annie Hall and Manhattan.Read More...
An Evening With Joan Baez
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8:00pm
One of the most important voices in folk music history, Joan Baez remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable - marching on the front line of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr., inspiring Vaclav Havel in his fight for a Czech Republic, singing on the first Amnesty International tour and just recently, standing alongside Nelson Mandela when the world celebrated his 90th birthday in London's Hyde Park.Read More...
Guitar Masters: Eric Johnson, Andy McKee, Peppino D'Agostino
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 8:00pm
Guitar Masters is an interactive acoustic guitar summit featuring the talents of three of the world’s top selling and best known guitar virtuosos. Following each guitarist’s individual performance, showcasing their unique and innovative approach to six and twelve string guitar, the three will join each other on stage as they combine their talents into one unforgettable musical expression.Read More...
Jason Reeves
Friday, October 8, 2010 at 8:00pm
Self-taught on the guitar, Reeves began his own musical adventure as a teenager, when he discovered the works of folk legends Bob Dylan and James Taylor.Transformed, Reeves spent the next few years honing his own writing skills before dropping out of college and moving West to California to pursue his music full time.Read More...
American Filmmakers Series: Peter Bogdanovich
Monday & Tuesday, October 11 & 12, 2010 at 8:00pm
Two nights of Peter Bogdanovich including: The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon.Read More...
The Wailin' Jennys
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 7:00pm
Three extraordinary voices, two founding singer-songwriters, one singular vision: The Wailin' Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents five years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada's mid-western heartland.Read More...
American Filmmakers Series: Maya Deren
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 8:00pm
Deren’s filmmaking broke boundaries ahead of its time; her work was demanding artwork, in stark contrast to the bombast of Hollywood films of the ‘40s and ‘50sRead More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Joe Pug
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 8:00pm
Rising star Joe Pug wowed the folk scene with his first release Nation of Heat and has since toured the country relentlessly playing with luminaries like Levon Helm and Justin Townes EarleRead More...
Max Weinberg Big Band
Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8:00pm
Entering what F. Scott Fitzgerald might term the third act of an already celebrated career, Max Weinberg presents the Max Weinberg Big Band. Building upon his seventeen years as the leader of what Tom Shales, famed TV critic of the Washington Post called, “the best band in late night Television,” the Max Weinberg Big Band is a bold, swinging fifteen piece aggregation that continues the traditions established by Max’s musical heroes—among whom, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Doc Severinsen, and Maynard Ferguson lead the pack.Read More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi, And Wi-Fi
Monday, October 25, 2010 at 9:00pm
Graduate students at the University of Iowa’s School of Music collaborate with local musicians to present short compositions ranging from the avant-garde to ambient to electronic-pop. Each installment of I Hear IC has a conceptual theme.Read More...
The Weepies
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 8:00pm
Since they met in a Cambridge folk club 9 years ago, The Weepies have progressed from an indie duo playing house concerts, to ranks on the Billboard Charts. Though they now have sales in the hundreds of thousands, the Weepies have kept a surprisingly low profile; they haven't toured at all since 2006.Read More...
Carl Palmer:
An Evening Of Emerson, Lake, & Palmer Music
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8:00pm
The rhythmic backbone of Progressive Rock's first supergroup, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Carl has been hailed as one of the world's greatest drummers, thrilling rock fans worldwide with his dazzling speed and technical virtuosity.Read More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Rajiv Satyal
Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 10:00pm
Presented by the University of Iowa Campus Activities Board: Up and coming stand-up comedian Rajiv Satyal has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Kevin Nealon, and Tim AllenRead More...
Kate Nash
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 8:00pm
Born and raised in London, Nash started playing music as a kid, but her creative interests didn’t stop there. She studied theater at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Nash was contemplating a future as an actor when, after a freak fall down a flight of stairs, she found herself temporarily housebound with a broken leg. To ease her boredom during recovery, the singer’s mom bought her an electric guitar and songwriting became her obsession.Read More...
American Filmmakers Series: Kenneth Anger
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 8:00pm
Anger’s short films are engrossing, surreal, and deeply affecting personal works; he is a master of the formRead More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: Christopher The Conquered
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 9:00pm
Des Moines indie-rockers known for their Elton John grandiosity continue making a bid for the best glam-pop band out of Iowa.Read More...
Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett (of Little Feat)
Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 8pm
Having joined forces to form an acoustic duet that will blow you away, these two guitarists are performing songs from their Little Feat catalog. They first played together on the album Dixie Chicken some twenty-five years ago and since then have played together or individually on numerous recording sessions for Little Feat and countless others including Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Dionne Farris, and the Wallflowers to name a few.Read More...
Chase Garrett's Piano Stomp
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00pm
Chase Garrett's 1st Annual Blues and Boogie Woogie Piano Stomp features four of the most demanded leaders in blues and boogie woogie piano from around the world today! Prepare to be blown away as Ricky Nye, Chase Garrett, Bob Seeley and Lluis Coloma hit the stage to bring you the best blues and boogie woogie show in Iowa City.Read More...
Pauly Shore
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 8pm
An entertainment career was virtually pre-ordained for Paul Montgomery Shore. At age 4, he sat on the lap of The King himself in the company of his father, comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis during the early '70s. Around the same time, Pauly's mother, Mitzi, and father opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, giving their son the rare opportunity to hang out and be inspired by such rising talents as Robin Williams, David Letterman and the late Sam Kinison, who became his mentor. At 17, Pauly began writing and performing his own material, creating the persona of "The Weasel," a character that quickly appealed to young audiences.Read More...
American Filmmakers Series: John Cassavettes
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 8:00pm
John Cassavettes' Shadows’ improvisational stance positions it as both a stunning impression of the American Beat Era as well as a poignant look at race relations in the 1950’s.Read More...
Wolf Parade
Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 8:00pm
Much-adored indie rock band formed in Montreal in 2003: their first show was an opening slot for Arcade Fire! From there they took off with their critically lauded debut Apologies to the Queen Mary, produced by Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock.Read More...
Paula Cole
Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole comes to Iowa City to promote her first new release in years, Ithaca, which “represents that inner fortitude and the journey I’ve been on.”Read More...
Intimate At The Englert Series: The Lab Coat Collab.
Monday, December 13, 2010 at 9:00pm
Graduate students at the University of Iowa’s School of Music collaborate with local musicians to present new compositions that range from avant-garde to ambient to electronic-pop. Each installment of I Hear IC has a conceptual theme.Read More...
Roger McGuinn (of The Byrds)
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 8:00pm
Jim McGuinn, later known as Roger, was already a veteran of the New York and Los Angeles music scene when he co-founded the group that would become the Byrds with Gene Clark and David Crosby in 1964.Read More...
