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The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are thrilled to announce the second year of this unique...
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Join us in welcoming author, Peter H. Reynolds, to campus to celebrate the Iowa premiere of “...
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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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Blog Post
At the Gallagher Bluedorn, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience and benefit from the...
Gallagher building after construction
Welcome back to the Gallagher Bluedorn! We are excited for the future spaces that will be taking shape this year...
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Do you believe in magic? If so, skip the next paragraph! Magicians make fictional magic look easy! Say...
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Join Friends for early ticket purchasing! June 1: Ovation and Producer Levels June 6: Director Level June 9:...
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On June 8, 2023, Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn and donors to its renovation and expansion project gathered...
Bring on the fun video
I can be the life of the party – But, I’m not the party.  I get closer to people and build relationships by doing...
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The family of longtime Cedar Falls resident, Friends board member, business leader and community...
Beethoven sketch
We said there would need to be three more concerts to experience the entirety of Beethoven’s string quartets. And...
Bingo puppet
That's right, the Emmy award-winning children’s television series Bluey is being brought to life in “...
Elias String Quartet members in performance
Article originally posted to seenandheard-international.com/ Claire Seymour May 1, 2022 "Insightful and...
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Since 2003, the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools have worked together as Kennedy Center Partners...
Howard Jones Lecturing
1944 to 1988 Need Acknowledged in 1944 Funding for a new arts center was anticipated as WWII was ending,...
Guarantee Your Tickets
It’s happening more and more - customers like you, contacting the ticket office about the tickets they purchased...
Characters from the show together
When a child sees a storybook character leap to life on stage, their imagination runs wild.  The deep, dark wood...
Kingdom Choir Members
Vocalists of Royal Caliber  London’s The Kingdom Choir is most known for their breathtaking performance at the...
Storm Large holding a guitar
Huge fan of “America’s Got Talent?” Well, then surely you remember musician, actor, playwright, and author, Storm...
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  The Band Classic Albums Live is a Canadian concert series where musicians play iconic albums...
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The Gallagher Bluedorn is a known host for numerous events in the Cedar Valley. The...
Ailey II dancer
CEDAR FALLS – NOVEMBER 3, 2022 — Due to an illness in the company, the November 6 performance of Ailey II at...
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The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has announced their Spring 2023 Artist Series line-up! This season...
Text reads "The Best Musical of the century"
CEDAR FALLS – The National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best...
Ailey II dancers performing
Ailey II Ailey II is renowned as some of the country’s best young, passionate dancers talent...
Winnie The Pooh
  There’s something about revisiting your childhood with stories of the silly old bear on a constant hunt for...
Mary Magdalene holding her hands up on-stage
“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.”- The Guardian “Hallelujah! An almighty revelation.”- The Daily...
Winnie the Pooh
Cedar Falls, Iowa - September 27, 2022 – The acclaimed, record-breaking run of Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New...
Martina McBride
(September 26, 2022 - Nashville, TN) Country music icon, Martina McBride, has announced upcoming dates for her...
Mad About You
Article originally posted to thegazette.com/ Diana Nollen September 21, 2022 "Paul Reiser bringing standup show...
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Article originally posted to wcfcourier.com/ Meldoy Parker September 20, 2022 "Old school: Paul Reiser brings...
Paul reiser
Paul Reiser, one of Comedy Central’s top 100 comedians of all time, will hit the road for stand-up dates across...
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The Gallagher Bluedorn thrives as an organization by paying attention, gathering data and using that data to make...
Hairspray Broadway's tony award winning musical comedy is back with ghost face with blue wig
Press Release
TICKETS FOR HAIRSPRAY ON SALE NOW CEDAR FALLS ENGAGEMENT AT GALLAGHER BLUEDORN SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 PRINCIPAL...
Tracy lying in bed dancing while singing
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...
Jesus Christ Superstar
Gallagher Bluedorn Announces New Season of Big, Bold, Fun The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center prepares...
Block Party by Gallagher Bluedorn
Article originally posted to wcfcourier.com Melody Parker May 26, 2022...
Renee Fleming
Article originally posted to thegazette.com/ Diana Nollen May 26, 2022 "Soprano Renée Fleming performing in Cedar...
Block Party by Gallagher Bluedorn
Summer is in the air, which means that Gallagher Bluedorn’s Block Party series is back! What began last summer...
Rumours A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Everything you love about Fleetwood Mac, shared in an immersive musical experience. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia...
Robert Frederick announce gift on stage
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – On March 6 at Jay Leno’s sold out show at Gallagher Bluedorn, the Friends of the...
The actor Joseph sings as he's surrounded by youth choir members.
Dreams do come true in the upcoming production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” It’s everything...
Top 4 Benefits of Live Experiences
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....
Renee Fleming
  Music You Feel in Your Soul How many Iowans can say that they’ve seen a star soprano live and in-person...
Relive your Classic Rock Favorites
A Rock ‘N’ Roll Invasion The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac: two of the most influential rock bands in history. With...
Elias String Quartet members walking on a street
The Gallagher Bluedorn, with support of Martha Kroese and other sponsors, will undertake a once in a lifetime...
Joseph and the Amazing Techniclor Dreamcoat
It Takes A Village With a cast, crew, and creative team of all local artists, this production...
Voctave
Article originally posted to wcfcourier.com Melody Parker February 15, 2022A cappella Voctave to bring show to...
An Officer and A Gentleman
There’s truly nothing like an uplifting love story, which is why this genre of film has charmed audience members...
Elias String Quartet members walking on a street
We believe that the best moments are shared with those you love, so we curated the perfect list of date...
Steve Carignan wearing a rust colored sweater with a purple and white background.
As we move into our winter and spring shows we once again endeavor to provide something for everyone. As our...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, WCFSymphony, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and Waterloo Community...
Monday Funday 50% off select shows 12/6 only with Santa holding a gift
GIVE THE GIFT OF AN EXPERIENCE THIS SEASON! Monday, December 6 is FUNDAY at the Gallagher Bluedorn!...
Beautiful the Carole King Musical
Carole King: A name that brings up warm memories for many across the world, and for some, a name that is new....
Drumline Live players on stage
The future is fun at the Gallagher Bluedorn, and their spring season is on sale to the public now!  The season...
Ardy and Jim Rydell stand next to eachother and smile.
Jim and Ardy Rydell have always believed in being strong advocates for Gallagher Bluedorn, always encouraging...
Blue Man Group playing a drum with paint splatters
Almost two years ago, COVID started spiking in the United States and theaters all over America shut down to keep...
The empty Gallagher BLuedorn stage
"When shows were being shut down last year it was depressing! And, unfortunately, it happened at just the time...
Charlotte's Web Virtual Residency
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Charlotte's Web. ...
Charlotte's Web Virtual Residency
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Charlotte's Web. ...
Bob Lefsetz smiling indoors.
Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter...
Terri and Steve in dress clothes standing and smiling in front of their home
Terri and Steve Jackson have been an important part of the Gallagher Bluedorn for many years. It all began at the...
Voices from Ellis Island Virtual Residency Post-Performance
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Voices from Ellis Island....
Voices from Ellis Island Virtual Residency Pre-Performance
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Voices from Ellis Island....
A headshot of Camie Gunderson wearing a blue striped shirt and brown glasses.
"I love attending any live performance. Fifteen minutes into a show and I am already in awe by everyone’s true...
Carl wears a seaform green shirt and smiles standing in the empty lobby hall.
"There's nothing more fulfilling than ushering a Kaleidoscope show and seeing young children walk into the lobby...
Actors playing school children on stage with cardboard cutouts of children's book illustrations.
UNI NEWS SERVICES - We’ve come to understand that some of the most powerful learning experiences for our children...
Black and white image of the open hall with white text that reads Local Legends Live from Gallagher Bluedorn
What started as a way to find the light in the middle of a pandemic has since turned into a lasting concert...
Kelli stands in the crowded lobby of the Gallagher Bluedorn
"We’re so used to seeing patrons, volunteers and students with smiles on their faces, happy and enjoying shows....
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
Anna Baughman, originally from Denison, Iowa, graduated from UNI in 2018 with a degree in leisure youth and human...
Four pairs of eyes of students featured in the blog.
The events of 2020 shook many of us to our core.   A deadly pandemic, repeated instances of racial injustice, a...,
Actors dressed as barn animals pose in a barn scene.
Ready to get back to fun? We sure are!  ...
Steve Carignan wearing a rust colored sweater with a purple and white background.
The human brain loves binary thinking. The stove is hot or it is cold. You are a republican or...
Child clapping in the Great Hall
The last school year is one that no one could have predicted, that’s for sure. We’ve all adjusted and adapted in...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
In addition to putting on shows, the Gallagher Bluedorn team has a huge impact on student development, teaching...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
James Dewit, a 2014 UNI graduate, joined the Gallagher Bluedorn backstage team on an internship for his music...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
Even as early as elementary school, Jake Barnwell, a 2018 UNI graduate, knew that arts and theatre production...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
The longer a student is gone from college, the more they appreciate the experiences that helped kick start their...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
What makes something good? What makes something great? For Brittany Conrad, that’s the question at the heart of...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
From working backstage at the Gallagher Bluedorn, to managing stages around the country – UNI grad Beth Hicks is...
A Space to Shine - Student Success Stories
For Ashley Snyder, a 2015 UNI graduate, there’s nothing quite like seeing an event come to life. Lucky for her,...
The Wait is Over
It’s been over a year since we’ve had the privilege of entertaining a house full of patrons – and we’ve missed it...
Party on the Mezz
Bring friends and family to Gallagher Bluedorn’s LIVE and In-Person Local Legends shows with Party on the Mezz....
Christina Farrell
Join the fun! Wednesday, April 28  •  5:00pm CST   Join Kaleidoscope Storyteller Christina Farrell, Wolf Trap...
A Kids Play About Racism
Gallagher Bluedorn is proud to provide resources for educators that bring arts in to the classroom and help...
Little Red Hen Actress
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Enjoy this familiar folktale with your students, children, or grandchildren!  Thanks to our generous financial...
Executive Director Steve
We're excited to bring LIVE & IN PERSON shows back to the Gallagher Bluedorn! BUT, in order to do this and...
Movin Out
As the story goes, Michael Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel to star in the Broadway musical Movin' Out...
Hillbenders
More safe, socially distanced entertainment is coming to the Gallagher Bluedorn. In addition to Comedy Night with...
Classroom watching Virtual Series
Written by Melody Parker Original story published at wcfcourier.com CEDAR FALLS — The Gallagher Bluedorn...
Cassie reads Little Red Hen
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help...
Joel Waggoner Pigeon
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...
Jabari Dreams Interview with Kelly
New to the Kaleidoscope Series, Chicago-based playwright Nabmi Kelley has developed a play that brings the civil...
Abraham Lincoln
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Although he was born to a poor family in Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln studied and became a lawyer, a congressman,...
Akwi
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Scientist Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things...
I Aint Gonna Paint with Cassie Naaktgeboren
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...
Steve's Mid-Winter Update
Executive Director Steve Carignan provides a mid-winter update about Gallagher Bluedorn during COVID-19 times. He...
Block Party
Article originally posted to...
Harriet Tubman Virtual Residency
Episode Focus Questions: How do theatre artists tell stories that capture our attention? Where...
Harriet Tubman Virtual Residency
Video Length: 15 minutes Episode Focus Questions: How do symbols help us tell...
Harriet Tubman Virtual Residency
Join Christina Farrell in this virtual residency accompanying the performance of Harriet Tubman and the...
I Got The Rhythm - Cassie Naaktgeboren
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...
A House For Hermit Crab - Christina Farrell
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...
Froggy Builds a Treehouse - Akwi Nji
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...
Punk Farm - Cassie Naaktgeboren
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...
The Pout Pout Fish
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really...
The Pigeon Needs a Bath
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!...
I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a PIe
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...
Jim Mudd
The renovation of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has received a $200,000 gift from Cecelia and Jim...
Bark, George
Kaleidoscope Story Time Series
"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a...
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Joel Waggoner
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...
Party on the Mezz
Nearly every Thursday evening Gallagher Bluedorn is hosting Local Legends, a live streaming concert series from...
Local Legends
CEDAR FALLS – Christopher’s Very Happy Band performs for the opening show on the “Local Legends” series,...
Thank You Gallagher Family Foundation $1 Million Gift
The University of Northern Iowa’s Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center has received a $1 million gift from...