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Are you wondering what to expect from a Candlelight Concert?
Here are answers to some FAQs to help you prepare...
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At the Gallagher Bluedorn, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience and benefit from the...
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Welcome back to the Gallagher Bluedorn! We are excited for the future spaces that will be taking shape this year...
Do you believe in magic? If so, skip the next paragraph!
Magicians make fictional magic look easy! Say...
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June 1: Ovation and Producer Levels
June 6: Director Level
June 9:...
On June 8, 2023, Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn and donors to its renovation and expansion project gathered...
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I can be the life of the party – But, I’m not the party. I get closer to people and build relationships by doing...
The family of longtime Cedar Falls resident, Friends board member, business leader and community...
We said there would need to be three more concerts to experience the entirety of Beethoven’s string quartets. And...
That's right, the Emmy award-winning children’s television series Bluey is being brought to life in “...
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Claire Seymour May 1, 2022 "Insightful and...
Since 2003, the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools have worked together as Kennedy Center Partners...
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1944 to 1988
Need Acknowledged in 1944
Funding for a new arts center was anticipated as WWII was ending,...
It’s happening more and more - customers like you, contacting the ticket office about the tickets they purchased...
When a child sees a storybook character leap to life on stage, their imagination runs wild. The deep, dark wood...
Vocalists of Royal Caliber
London’s The Kingdom Choir is most known for their breathtaking performance at the...
Huge fan of “America’s Got Talent?” Well, then surely you remember musician, actor, playwright, and author, Storm...
The Band
Classic Albums Live is a Canadian concert series where musicians play iconic albums...
The Gallagher Bluedorn is a known host for numerous events in the Cedar Valley. The...
CEDAR FALLS – NOVEMBER 3, 2022 — Due to an illness in the company, the November 6 performance of Ailey II at...
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has announced their Spring 2023 Artist Series line-up! This season...
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CEDAR FALLS – The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best...
Ailey II
Ailey II is renowned as some of the country’s best young, passionate dancers talent...
There’s something about revisiting your childhood with stories of the silly old bear on a constant hunt for...
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“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.”- The Guardian
“Hallelujah! An almighty revelation.”- The Daily...
Cedar Falls, Iowa - September 27, 2022 – The acclaimed, record-breaking run of Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New...
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(September 26, 2022 - Nashville, TN) Country music icon, Martina McBride, has announced upcoming dates for her...
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Diana Nollen September 21, 2022 "Paul Reiser bringing standup show...
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Meldoy Parker September 20, 2022 "Old school: Paul Reiser brings...
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Paul Reiser, one of Comedy Central’s top 100 comedians of all time, will hit the road for stand-up dates across...
The Gallagher Bluedorn thrives as an organization by paying attention, gathering data and using that data to make...
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TICKETS FOR HAIRSPRAY ON SALE NOW
CEDAR FALLS ENGAGEMENT AT GALLAGHER BLUEDORN
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14
PRINCIPAL...
There’s nothing like a nostalgic musical comedy, which is why this play is loved by many. The smash-hit musical...
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On-Sale Now! Experience Big, Bold, Fun at Gallagher Bluedorn This Fall
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts...
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Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, Fun
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center prepares...
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Melody Parker May 26, 2022...
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Diana Nollen May 26, 2022 "Soprano Renée Fleming performing in Cedar...
Summer is in the air, which means that Gallagher Bluedorn’s Block Party series is back!
What began last summer...
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Everything you love about Fleetwood Mac, shared in an immersive musical experience.
Formed in Atlanta, Georgia...
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – On March 6 at Jay Leno’s sold out show at Gallagher Bluedorn, the Friends of the...
Dreams do come true in the upcoming production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” It’s everything...
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Let’s face it, we’re all busy.
We’re stuck in routines and can easily forget it’s okay to have a little fun....
Music You Feel in Your Soul
How many Iowans can say that they’ve seen a star soprano live and in-person...
A Rock ‘N’ Roll Invasion
The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac: two of the most influential rock bands in history. With...
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The Gallagher Bluedorn, with support of Martha Kroese and other sponsors, will undertake a once in a lifetime...
It Takes A Village
With a cast, crew, and creative team of all local artists, this production...
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Melody Parker February 15, 2022A cappella Voctave to bring show to...
There’s truly nothing like an uplifting love story, which is why this genre of film has charmed audience members...
We believe that the best moments are shared with those you love, so we curated the perfect list of date...
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As we move into our winter and spring shows we once again endeavor to provide something for everyone. As our...
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, WCFSymphony, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and Waterloo Community...
GIVE THE GIFT OF AN EXPERIENCE THIS SEASON!
Monday, December 6 is FUNDAY at the Gallagher Bluedorn!...
Carole King: A name that brings up warm memories for many across the world, and for some, a name that is new....
The future is fun at the Gallagher Bluedorn, and their spring season is on sale to the public now!
The season...
Jim and Ardy Rydell have always believed in being strong advocates for Gallagher Bluedorn, always encouraging...
Almost two years ago, COVID started spiking in the United States and theaters all over America shut down to keep...
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"When shows were being shut down last year it was depressing! And, unfortunately, it happened at just the time...
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Charlotte's Web.
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Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Charlotte's Web.
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Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter...
Terri and Steve Jackson have been an important part of the Gallagher Bluedorn for many years. It all began at the...
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Voices from Ellis Island....
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Voices from Ellis Island....
"I love attending any live performance. Fifteen minutes into a show and I am already in awe by everyone’s true...
"There's nothing more fulfilling than ushering a Kaleidoscope show and seeing young children walk into the lobby...
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UNI NEWS SERVICES - We’ve come to understand that some of the most powerful learning experiences for our children...
What started as a way to find the light in the middle of a pandemic has since turned into a lasting concert...
"We’re so used to seeing patrons, volunteers and students with smiles on their faces, happy and enjoying shows....
Anna Baughman, originally from Denison, Iowa, graduated from UNI in 2018 with a degree in leisure youth and human...
The events of 2020 shook many of us to our core.
A deadly pandemic, repeated instances of racial injustice, a...,
Ready to get back to fun? We sure are!
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The human brain loves binary thinking. The stove is hot or it is cold. You are a republican or...
The last school year is one that no one could have predicted, that’s for sure. We’ve all adjusted and adapted in...
In addition to putting on shows, the Gallagher Bluedorn team has a huge impact on student development, teaching...
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James Dewit, a 2014 UNI graduate, joined the Gallagher Bluedorn backstage team on an internship for his music...
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Even as early as elementary school, Jake Barnwell, a 2018 UNI graduate, knew that arts and theatre production...
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The longer a student is gone from college, the more they appreciate the experiences that helped kick start their...
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What makes something good? What makes something great? For Brittany Conrad, that’s the question at the heart of...
From working backstage at the Gallagher Bluedorn, to managing stages around the country – UNI grad Beth Hicks is...
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For Ashley Snyder, a 2015 UNI graduate, there’s nothing quite like seeing an event come to life.
Lucky for her,...
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It’s been over a year since we’ve had the privilege of entertaining a house full of patrons – and we’ve missed it...
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Bring friends and family to Gallagher Bluedorn’s LIVE and In-Person Local Legends shows with Party on the Mezz....
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Join the fun!
Wednesday, April 28 • 5:00pm CST
Join Kaleidoscope Storyteller Christina Farrell, Wolf Trap...
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Gallagher Bluedorn is proud to provide resources for educators that bring arts in to the classroom and help...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Enjoy this familiar folktale with your students, children, or grandchildren! Thanks to our generous financial...
We're excited to bring LIVE & IN PERSON shows back to the Gallagher Bluedorn!
BUT, in order to do this and...
As the story goes, Michael Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway musical Movin' Out...
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More safe, socially distanced entertainment is coming to the Gallagher Bluedorn. In addition to Comedy Night with...
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CEDAR FALLS — The Gallagher Bluedorn...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! The pigeon will try everything to stay awake...
New to the Kaleidoscope Series, Chicago-based playwright Nabmi Kelley has developed a play that brings the civil...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Although he was born to a poor family in Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln studied and became a lawyer, a congressman,...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Scientist Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
A dab of blue here, a splash of red there, a goopy smear of green . . . everywhere. To the tune of "It Ain't...
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Executive Director Steve Carignan provides a mid-winter update about Gallagher Bluedorn during COVID-19 times. He...
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Episode Focus Questions: How do theatre artists tell stories that capture our attention? Where...
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Episode Focus Questions: How do symbols help us tell...
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Harriet Tubman and the...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Hermit Crab has outgrown his first shell, and, as hermit crabs do, he must look for a new house. Nervous and a...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Froggy and his friends are building a treehouse-with a lot of help from Dad. Their plans don't include Frogilina...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
After a long day of work, Farmer Joe goes home to bed. Meanwhile, back at the barn...Cow sets up her drums. Pig...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month!...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the...
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The renovation of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has received a $200,000 gift from Cecelia and Jim...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a...
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
The bus driver is leaving for a little while and has one simple request: Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! It...
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Nearly every Thursday evening Gallagher Bluedorn is hosting Local Legends, a live streaming concert series from...
CEDAR FALLS – Christopher’s Very Happy Band performs for the opening show on the “Local Legends” series,...
The University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has received a $1 million gift from...