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Production is what we create and where we create it; a single reading of a new play, a 2-week run of a mainstage production, or our artistic home, since 1935 – the Theatre Building.

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Visit our Virtual Lobby to learn more about current and past productions' cast, creative team, crew, director's and dramaturg's notes, designer renderings, and more! 

Performing Arts Calendar

Visit the Performing Arts at Iowa calendar to view all upcoming performing arts events happening across our vibrant and creative campus.

Upcoming Department of Theatre Arts events

Ten-Minute Play Festival

Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
By Undergraduate PlaywrightsThe University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the 29th annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. Join us for the premiere of our undergraduate playwrights' new works!The Ten-Minute Play Festival features ten-minute productions that are written, acted, designed, and run by undergraduate students. Support these students in a night that will have something for everyone.TicketsTickets for the Ten-Minute Play Festival are available in the Theatre Building...

Love Pentagon

Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By MK ShultzTickets:Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.
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Head Over Heels

Friday, March 6, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...
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Head Over Heels

Saturday, March 7, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...
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Head Over Heels

Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...
Head Over Heels promotional image

Head Over Heels

Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...
Head Over Heels promotional image

Head Over Heels

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...

The Paths

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Kylen PhillipsTickets:Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.
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Head Over Heels

Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Songs by The Go-Go'sBased on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip SidneyConceived and Original Book by Jeff WhittyAdapted by James MagruderDirected and Choreographed by Michael C. FloresHead Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite...

The Paths

Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
By Kylen PhillipsTickets:Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.