Class Act Productions Inc (CAP Theatre)
201 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA 50009
Theaters & Performing Arts Venues in Iowa
Iowa hosts 41 theaters & performing arts venues suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
ACTORS Inc.
120 Abraham Dr, Ames, IA 50014
Ankeny Community Theatre
1932 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Double Threat Studios
882 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Players Workshop Inc
1431 Grove St, Burlington, IA 52601
Cedar Falls Community Theatre
103 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Strayer-Wood Theatre
257 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Palatial venue on the National Register of Historic Places for concerts, ballet, musicals & more.
Clinton Area Showboat Theater
303 Riverview Dr, Clinton, IA 52732
Musicals & children's shows performed seasonally on a showboat overlooking the Mississippi River.
Davenport Junior Theatre
1002 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806
QC Theatre Workshop
1730 Wilkes Ave, Davenport, IA 52804
Performing Arts Center
1000 N Harrison St, Davenport, IA 52803
Nighswander Theatre - Davenport Junior Theatre
Annie Wittenmyer Historial District, Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
The Village Theatre
2113 E 11th St, Davenport, IA 52803
Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
3200 Grand Ave building 3380, Des Moines, IA 50312
Tallgrass Theatre Co
2019 Grand Ave Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Iowa Stage Theatre Company
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Community Playhouse
831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
This contemporary local theater presents musicals, classic plays & a children's theater series.
Stoner Theater
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Performing-arts center hosting theater shows as well as comedy & improv in an intimate setting.
Sylvan Theater / Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater
Des Moines, IA 50312
Des Moines Performing Arts
221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Bell Tower Theater
2728 Asbury Rd # 242, Dubuque, IA 52001
Space Place Theater
20 Davenport St, Iowa City, IA 52242
FilmScene at The Chauncey
404 E College St #100, Iowa City, IA 52240
Riverside Theatre
119 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
This nonprofit 118-seat black box theater stages shows all year, ranging from classics to new works.
Willow Creek Theatre Company
327 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Department of Theatre Arts
200 N Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Iowa City Community Theatre
820 Pepperwood Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio 13
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Lively LGBTQ dance club with DJs & drag shows, plus karaoke & comedy nights.
Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center
7111 NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322
Giving Tree Theater
752 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
The Palms 10
3611 Palms Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
Longtime, family-owned movie theater chain screening first-run films & offering concessions.
Brown Bruce E
701 Orange St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Penn Centre Theatre
216 2nd Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Longtime, family-owned movie theater chain screening first-run films & offering concessions.
Sioux City Community Theatre
1401 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51109
LAMB Theatre
1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
ACX Promenade Cinema
924 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
AMC Southern Hills 12
4400 Sergeant Rd, Sioux City, IA 51106
Vista 3
712 Lake Ave N, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Longtime, family-owned movie theater chain screening first-run films & offering concessions.
Staplin Performing Arts Center
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Theatrical Shop
145 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Year-round store since 1968 with costumes, novelties, makeup & wigs, plus lighting & stage supplies.
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Where are Iowa's theaters & performing arts venues?
Most Iowa theaters & performing arts venues are concentrated in Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, with additional options across 19 cities total.
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