The Wizard Of Oz
July 16th - 19th, 2009
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic MGM Musical! See Dorothy and her friends come to life on stage in this special presentation feautring a combination of professional actors from Old Creamery Theatre and community actors. Don't miss this must-see musical extravaganza of the summer!Read More...
Rent: School Edition
August 7 - 9, 2009
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and seen across the country and around the world, RENT is truly a phenomenon. In this specially-constructed version for Secondary School Students, the themes of love, identity, compassion, and the consequences of choices come to thrilling, moving life on stage.Read More...
Colin Hay
Friday, August 14th at 8:00 PM
First landing on American shores as the frontman of the pop sensation Men at Work, Hay was responsible for a series of massive hits that defined 80's pop music, such as "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now?". Since then, his solo work has landed him a spot on the Garden State soundtrack ("Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You") and TV shows such as Scrubs. Performing w/his band.Read More...
The Heather Masse Band
Saturday, August 22nd at 8:00 PM
A regular guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Heather is also well-known for her work with the folk trio, The Wailin' Jennys. She has been busy recording and performing with her solo band: a blend of soulful, jazz-inspired folk songs. Opening act TBA.Read More...
The Robert Cray Band
Tuesday, August 25th at 8:00 PM
For more than 30 years, Grammy-winning musician Robert Cray has inspired critics & fans with his soulful vocals and instrumental artistry. Missed him at the Englert in 2008? Here's your chance. Saw him? Experience again the unmistakable fire and energy that burns onstage during any Robert Cray show.Read More...
Landlocked Film Festival
August 27 - 30, 2009
The third annual Landlocked Film Festival brings a slate of new independent films – narrative, documentary and animation – to Iowa City, along with numerous very special guests, the Iowa premiere of 16 to Life, and a program of top-notch Danish films. The quickest way to keep on top of the latest developments, as the festival program evolves and as official selections and VIPs are announced, is by visiting the Landlocked website: http://www.landlockedfilmfestival.orgRead More...
Riders In The Sky
Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM
For 30 years, Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing "Comedy & Western" music. While remaining true to the integrity of the music, they have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own wacky humor and way-out Western wit, encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"Read More...
Dave Mason
Thursday, September 17th at 8 PM
Dave Mason's 37-year career has encompassed producing, performing and songwriting - not to mention being one of rock's best guitar players, having played with everyone from the Stones, to McCartney, to Fleetwood Mac, to Hendrix. Dave is also a founding member of the group Traffic, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and released a solo album in 2008.Read More...
Tim Bedore
Friday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM
This all-new show is a set of Tim's biting but clean stand-up comedy followed by his hilarious power point presentation, AN INCONVENIENT HORROR – THE ANIMAL CONSPIRACY. In addition to his weekly feature on The Bob and Tom Show, Tim has appeared on Comedy Central, Fox Comic Strip Live, A&E, and HBO, and has provided commentary for NPR’s Marketplace.Read More...
Leon Redbone
Wednesday, October 7th at 8:00 PM
The iconic white fedora, jacket and sunglasses return to the Englert for the first time since his jam-packed 2005 show. Over the course of his 30+ year, 15+ album career, Redbone has continued his love affair with tunes from the turn-of-the-century, flapper-era radio ditties, Depression-spawned ragtime and World War II folk-jazz.Read More...
The Avett Brothers
Tuesday, October 20th at 8:00 PM
The songs are honest: just chords with real voices singing real melodies. But, the heart and the energy with which they are sung, is really why people are talking, and why so many sing along. With a new album out in August, the Avett Brothers bring their intense and intimate live show to Iowa City for one night only. With special guest Nicole Atkins.Read More...
Robin & Linda Williams
Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00 PM
For more than a quarter of a century they have delighted audiences large and small with a blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that truly merits the title of “American music.” They have appeared on The Grand Ole Opry, “Austin City Limits,” American “Mountain Stage,” “Music City Tonight,” and have enjoyed the rejuvenation of The Hopeful Gospel Quartet on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”Read More...
Keller Williams
Friday, October 23rd at 8:00 PM
He’s been called a “one-man band.” A “solo cult-hero.” “Music’s mad-scientist.” All of which are clever labels for what seems to be an essential truth: On stage, Keller Williams works alone. For over 100 shows a year, Williams - by himself - layers sound atop sound until the stage swirls with a full-blown composition.Read More...
Champions Of The Dance
Friday, November 6th at 8:00 PM
Thrill to a spectacular evening of World Professional Ballroom Dance Champions as featured in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars," BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing” and the latest syndicated release of "The American Ballroom Challenge." Enjoy watching these "CHAMPIONS OF THE DANCE" sway across the stage to the rhythm of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Charleston, Quickstep and more, with impeccable technique and showmanship!Read More...
The Rainbow Fish
Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 PM
With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? ArtsPower National Touring Theater has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical for kids in grades K-2 about the value of sharing true friendship with others. Sponsored by Hills Bank & Trust.Read More...
Paula Poundstone (Nov 2009)
Saturday, November 14th at 8:00 PM
Paula returns to the Englert! The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants”.Read More...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Holiday Show
Thursday, December 10th at 8:00 PM
After first gaining mainstream popularity with their breakthrough performance in Swingers, these masters of swing have gone on to become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today - including performances on Dancing With The Stars. This year they deliver their Christmas gifts early, reworking yuletide classics like “Blue Christmas,” “Jingle Bells” and “We Three Kings” into rollicking Big Band extravanganzas, and throwing in a few new songs of their own.Read More...
