The Gallagher-Bluedorn will produce an evening of remembrance to pay tribute to the lives lost on this day and to facilitate the grieving process through the performing arts. This concert will include projected visual imagery and involves numerous collaborators. Featured selections include Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Mozart's Requiem…

With the words, wit and insight of one of America's greatest authors, Hal Holbrook brings his show to Cedar Falls for the third time in his four and a half decades of portraying Mark Twain. Drawing on more than 14 hours of memorized Twain material, Holbrook crafts his performance in…

"Abundant energy. Technical sovereignty. A near-heavenly experience." These are just a few of the glowing words that music critics have used to praise performances by the Takacs Quartet.   Their performance at the Gallagher-Bluedorn will feature music from Beethoven, Sessions and Dohnanyi, and an appearance by American pianist Garrick Ohlsson.…

Winner of nine Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize, Rodgers and Hammerstein's glorious tale of wartime romance on an island paradise is considered by many to be one of the best musicals ever written. A Broadway classic rich in humor and eloquent in song, it features an unforgettable score of…

The beating of the human heart is a rhythm shared by all of humanity. Ballet National du Senegal is the premier dance company in the world touring traditional music and dances of West Africa. This group has performed around the globe since its beginnings in the 1960s. May contain partial…

They're back for more election-year mayhem! Budget cuts...politicians...can you get any funnier than that? More than ever we need to laugh, and Capitol Steps, a musical political satire troupe, will have you doubled over laughing as they poke fun at politics.   Join us for the pre-show political convention in…

With pure a cappella vocals spanning repertoire from 16th-century madrigals to top 40 hits, the six Englishmen of the king'singers have become one of the world's most sought-after vocal ensembles.   Pianist Emanuel Ax enjoys an international career that brings him acclaim in equal measure for his concert, chamber and…

Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and jazz amidst the Gallery of Trees.   Presented as part of Sartori Hospital Auxiliary's Festival of Trees.   Order tickets for Jingle Bell Jam under Special Events on the ticket application Friday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m.  

Bring the joy of the holiday season to you and yours with this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. The performance features traditional English carols, elegant 19th-century costumes, lively dancing, magical sets and show-stopping special effects. Visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, the miserly Ebenezer…

Father, husband, son; Bill Cosby's thoughts and observations on human nature and families will have you rolling the aisle. Join us for his encore performance at the Gallagher-Bluedorn. Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 & 7:30 p.m.    

Back by popular demand after one of the quickest sell-outs in Gallagher-Bluedorn history! Named after a jig, this cherished group of ladies combines authentic Irish music and song, lively Celtic dancing and the traditional sound of flutes, strings and accordion to produce a rollicking evening of good cheer for the…

Lord of the Dance is a Celtic dance spectacular featuring a cast of more than 40 internationally acclaimed dancers, choreographed by the king of Celtic dance, Michael Flatley, who reinvented the dance form. It is a simple story, spectacularly told. A tale of good vs. evil and the quest for…

Spirit of the Century These 2002 Grammy award-winners have been pilgrims on the gospel highway for nearly 60 years. The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring audiences to their feet with the fervor of old-time "jubilee-style" gospel singing. Their foot-stomping, hand-clapping versions of old favorites and rare gems send the…

Winner of three 1999 Tony Awards including "Best Musical," the Broadway dance phenomenon Fosse celebrates the signature style and work of the legendary choreographer and director Bob Fosse. Featuring dance retrospectives from such musicals as Sweet Charity, Damn Yankees, The Pajama Game, Chicago and more, plus rarely seen performances from…

The best party band in the world! Buckwheat Zydeco's powerful live shows are legendary for the fun and abandon they inspire. This accordion-powered Creole dance music, known as zydeco, performed by Louisiana's number one ambassador is a musical adventure guaranteed to spice up your night. The dance floor will be…

Creating incredible human sculptures with dance---weightless, mind-boggling acts of dexterity that twist dance, gymnastics and performance art into a deliciously ambiguous and unmistakable style---Pilobolus' works are both serious and humorous, and always technically remarkable. May contain partial nudity.   "As zany as the Marx Brothers, as clever as Houdini..." Newsweek…

This playful Andrew Lloyd Weber musical, with lyrics based on poems by T.S. Elliot, is the longest-running show in Broadway history. With the stage set to look like a junk yard and amazing costumes, you'll be transformed to the strange world of the "Jellicle Cats." Friday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.…

Puccini's classic, world-renowned opera, set in Japan, on the eve of the 20th century. With arias that make strong men weep, this opera tells the story of a young geisha who marries a dashing American naval officer. What begins as forbidden love becomes a profound spiritual bond for Butterfly -…

With its pulse-pounding Latin rhythms, this is the original Dirty Dancing. Sultry and sexy, the tango is literally the dance of love. Tickets to this show make the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Sunday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.

Gold medal winner at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Kern is the first woman to receive the Cliburn gold medal since 1969. This 26-year-old has performed in some of the world's most prestigious venues, including the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, La Scala in Milan and the Kennedy…

CMA Entertainer of the Year and eight-time Grammy-Award winner, blends traditional elements of bluegrass, gospel, honky-tonk, and western swing with contemporary songs. Dance to the tunes of Ricky Skaggs, the performer Chet Atkins credited with "single-handedly" saving country music.   Join us for the pre-show party in the lobby, beginning…