Theaters Near Me in Calamus
Adler Theatre
136 East 3rd Street, Davenport, IA
About Us:
The beauty of the original Radio-Keith-Orpheum’s Art Deco style was reflected in its gold leaf ceiling, crystal light fixtures and black ebony, walnut and marble detail. Much of that original movie theatre style remains and continues to recall the rich history of the Adler Theatre.
- 1926 The RKO chain needs bigger theatre In Davenport.
- 1931 The RKO Orpheum Theatre-Mississippi Hotel complex opens at a cost of $2 million. The theatre is Iowa’s largest movie house.
- 1973 The Orpheum’s large size and the growth of multiplex movie theatres contribute to the closing of the RKO as a regular movie house. Sporadic use for road shows and rock concerts continue.
- 1981 The Davenport Chamber of Commerce buys the RKO and donates it to the non-profit RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Inc.
- 1986 After a major fundraiser of $4.25 million, the RKO Orpheum is restored to its Art Deco glory and renamed the Adler Theatre.
- 2006 Substantial behind-the-scenes improvements are completed, including an increase in critical stage and storage space, improvements in sound, lighting, rigging, dressing rooms, elevators and HVAC.
- TODAY The beautifully restored theatre continues to present a diverse line-up of live, theatrical productions featuring celebrity headliners, first-rate Broadway shows, comedians and more.
Starlighters II Theatre
200 East Main Street, Anamosa, IA
Starlighters II Theatre came into the world in the spring of 1974 in Monticello, Iowa as the brainchild of high school student Ron Ketelsen. Ron's desire to have more opportunities for individuals to participate in theatre in the community of Monticello led him to his decision to try to start a community theatre. Such a move would expand theatre in Monticello beyond the walls of the high school auditorium.
Ron's first move was to enlist the support of Bob Furino, a senior at Upper Iowa University, who was student teaching at Shannon Elementary in Monticello. At the time, Ron was also working at Shannon school as a teacher's assistant, a program developed to give a taste of teaching to high school students interested in pursuing a career in education. Having written a musical theatre production and radio theatre presentations that had been performed at the university, Bob found himself immediately interested in Ketelsen's plan, and the two shared ideas on how to make the theatre idea become a reality.
The move turned out to be a fortuitous one, as the combined membership made for a strong and progressive new group. During the six years to follow, under the strong and imaginative leadership of Hoffman and Smith, Starlighters II staged twenty-six productions beginning with "The Sound Of Music," the theatre's first musical. It was the first show to be presented in both Anamosa and Monticello. The production weekend for "The Sound of Music" proved to be a monumental undertaking, never duplicated by the theatre since then. The show was staged at the Monticello High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights. The set was struck after the Saturday night performance. Sunday morning the set was transported to the Anamosa Junior High School auditorium and reconstructed. A full-scale dress rehearsal was performed Sunday afternoon, and the production was staged Sunday and Monday night, with the set being struck and returned to storage after the Monday night show.
Starlighters II reached another milestone on February 15, 1979. On that date, the troupe achieved non-profit status under section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Code of Law. This was culmination of a long quest to attain the level of a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation. Starlighters II, Inc. was born!
From 1978 to 1983 Starlighters II moved ahead at a frantic pace, producing an average of nearly five shows a year. Towards the end of this period of expansion, however, the theatre suffered a tragic loss with the sudden death of Emil Prull. Some time before that, Ron Ketelsen had been lured out of Iowa by a job opportunity, and the other founder, Bob Furino, had seen his involvement severely curtailed by the expansion of his job commitments helping to build a fast-growing computer program at Monticello's elementary schools. In 1983 the Board of Directors also suffered the loss of its visionary leaders of the last half-decade, Tom Hoffman and Ron Smith, whose occupational promotions took them out of the area.
Grand Opera House
135 West 8th Street, Dubuque, IA
Mission Statement:
To preserve and enhance The Grand Opera House as a venue for community theater performance, dance, music
and film, to contribute to the economy and inspire the Tri-State Area through support of the arts.
Vision Statement:
The Grand Opera House is:
- A regional venue for excellent community and professional theater; concerts; film and educational programs.
- A catalyst for community events, festivals, and cultural gatherings.
- A cultural and economic anchor that continues to attract new energy, resources, and artistic possibilities for the tri-state area.
- A theater designed to sustain its operations long-term and year-round while growing its audience and creativity
Riverside Theatre
213 North Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA
Mission:
Riverside Theatre is a professional theatre that connects artists and audiences through intimate, engaging productions from the classics to new works, and provides an artistic home for regional theatre professionals.
About Us:
Riverside Theatre was founded by Ron Clark, Jody Hovland and Bruce Wheaton in 1981. Our 2010-11 Gilbert Street season marked 30 years of presenting live theatre in Iowa City. 2011 marked the 12th season of the Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival.As a professional theatre company, we are affiliated with Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
We employ actors from all over the country and provide housing, salary and transportation to visiting actors and directors during their employment at Riverside.
Englert Theatre
221 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA
The mission of the Englert Theatre is to own, maintain and operate the Englert Theatre as a community arts center and performance space, enhancing the vitality of Iowa City's historic down town by preserving its last historic theater.
The Englert Theatre will provide diverse programming, educational opportunities and exposure to the performing and visual arts. Our focus is on highlighting the talents of local performers, artists and ensembles as well as hosting regional, national and international touring performances.
Paramount Theatre
123 Third Avenue SouthEast, Cedar Rapids, IA
About Us:
The Paramount Theatre is a 1,690 seat historic theater located in downtown Cedar Rapids and owned by the City of Cedar Rapids. The Theatre's mission is provide the citizens of Cedar Rapids and the residents of eastern Iowa with the broadest possible range of top quality cultural, educational and entertainment events.
Through appointment by the Mayor, members of the Five Seasons Facilities Commission oversee the operations of the Paramount Theatre along with the U.S. Cellular Center and Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. The Commission is responsible for determining and recommending to the City Council effective means of management for all three buildings as well as oversight and approval of the annual operating and capital budget for the venues. The Commission consists of members with special skills, knowledge, and/or interest in various subjects to assist in the management of the venues. Please click on the Administration tab for a list of current members.
VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids, L.L.C., was first hired by the City of Cedar Rapids in June of 1999 to provide professional management services for the Paramount Theatre. VenuWorks has a successful history of booking local, regional and national entertainment events at the Paramount Theatre. As a national organization, VenuWorks provides comprehensive management and consulting services for arenas, theaters and convention centers throughout North America. Committed and innovative facility operators, VenuWorks provides customized management services in areas of administration, food and beverage, programming, marketing and sales, and operations to over 40 venues. For more information, please view www.venuworks.com.
VenuWorks and Orchestra Iowa, the Paramount Theatre's primary tenant, have created a joint operating agreement. Through this agreement the organizations will work together in the programming, marketing, sales and operation of the Paramount Theatre.
Theatre Cedar Rapids
102 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Mission Statement :
The Mission of TCR is to provide quality theatre, maximizing community participation and education in theatre arts, to Cedar Rapids and the surrounding region.
Castle Theatre
112 East Main, Manchester, IA
Old Creamery Theatre
39 38th Avenue, Amana, IA
About Us:
The Old Creamery Theatre Company is proud to be the oldest professional theatre company in the state of Iowa. Read about our history. Since 1983, The Company has operated in agreement with the Actors' Equity Association, which gives the theatre access to a vast pool of professional actors throughout the United States. 30 Years of Laughter!
The Old Creamery performs seasonally on the Main Stage and the Depot Studio Theatre. This theatre space, located outside the historic village of Amana, is just ten minutes north of Interstate 80, thirty minutes southwest of Cedar Rapids, and 30 minutes northwest of Iowa City. Built in 1988, the facility houses a 300-seat auditorium known for its spacious and comfortable seating.
During a season that begins in the spring and runs through December, many Old Creamery patrons take advantage of the quaint shops and traditional German-style restaurants of The Amana Colonies before coming to the theatre for an evening of great entertainment.
Waterloo Community Playhouse And Black Hawk Children's Theatre
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA
History
Waterloo Community Playhouse is proud to have served the entire Cedar Valley and beyond for over 90 years. We were organized in 1916 by the Waterloo Drama League for the purpose of producing amateur theater. You don't have to be a member to volunteer. Any person of any background can and has been a volunteer of our organization. Over 800 people volunteer each year for eleven productions. Approximately 30,000 patrons see our productions each year. Almost one-half million children have seen our shows since 1982. These successes might be attributed to the fact that we are something for everyone. Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children's Theater is your neighbor.....we are your community.
Cedar Falls Community Theatre
103 Main Street, Cedar Falls, IA
History:
As the railroad spread through the nation to Cedar Falls, Iowa, community people were anxious to be part of the traveling theatre audience. Building a theatrical performance hall had been a dream for years, of both Frank Cotton and the local community. In 1910, the dream became a reality when the Cotton Theatre opened its doors. The theatre changed its name in 1918 to the Regent Theatre. Owner and manager, Merle Blair, promoted movies through a variety of innovative ideas. Many residents remember the days of bicycles, nylons and various prizes being given away on the Regent stage. Gene Blair managed the theatre for many years and in 1991 the Blair Family and the Beck Trust gifted the building to the Cedar Falls Community Theatre. The CFCT board, and community as a whole, raised and spent $1.2 million to restore the building. In June of 1994 the name was changed to the Oster Regent Theatre.
Mason City Community Theatre
215 South Delaware Avenue, Mason City, IA
Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA
The Playhouse's mission is to partner with volunteers to create and deliver extraordinary theatre and education programs for communities in central Iowa through high-quality entertainment with special emphasis on issues of social significance; programs which allow for the development of individual self-expression and self-esteem; and programs which identify and encourage individuals to pursue professional theatre development.