Riverside Theatre, Iowa City
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A theatre of passionate professionals helping to build an inclusive, world-class cultural arts hub in Iowa City.
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"Every book on display, colorful children’s chair and comically familiar signage speaks to the micro-utopian aspirations of progressive education — and to the fragility of that vision once conflict arises," writes K. Margaret Smith of Riverside's set for 'Eureka Day,' running through Nov. 9.
Review: Private school parents clash over uncomfortably familiar issues in 'Eureka Day' at Riverside Theatre - Little Village
Jonathan Spector’s 2025 Tony Award-winning Eureka Day, with its sharp humor and painfully familiar questions about privilege, progressivism and public health, has found a lively and incisive staging i...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Every book on display, colorful children’s chair and comically familiar signage speaks to the micro-utopian aspirations of progressive education — and to the fragility of that vision once conflict arises," writes K. Margaret Smith of Riverside's set for 'Eureka Day,' running through Nov. 9.
"Eureka Day" director Kathleen Johnson and actor Joshua Fryvecind sit down with KCCK's Dennis Green to have a "Culture Crawl" conversation
October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
"Eureka Day" director Kathleen Johnson and actor Joshua Fryvecind sit down with KCCK's Dennis Green to have a "Culture Crawl" conversation
“Audiences want a lot of different things. Some want to be entertained. Some want to escape. Some want a forum to look at this moment with a clear lens."
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Iowa theater companies aren't afraid to unsettle as they hold a mirror up to our times - Little Village
Let’s start this survey of Iowa’s local theater landscape with a bit of a dramatic flourish: The start of the COVID-19 pandemic was half a decade ago. Apologies if that […]
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September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Audiences want a lot of different things. Some want to be entertained. Some want to escape. Some want a forum to look at this moment with a clear lens."
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"There’s an ebb and flow that leads to a real alchemy of surprise."
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Riverside reconstructs an American classic during rehearsals for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Adapting a canonical work of theater is difficult for any company, let alone one tucked away in Iowa City’s bustling Pedestrian Mall, detached from the ample resources of Broadway. Yet Riverside Theat...
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September 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"There’s an ebb and flow that leads to a real alchemy of surprise."
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KCRG's "Everyday Iowa" previews the new Riverside production of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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Everyday Iowa- Riverside Theatre presents Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Cast members of Riverside Theatre’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf share insights on the American classic, on stage in Iowa City Sept. 12-28.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
KCRG's "Everyday Iowa" previews the new Riverside production of Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
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Tim Budd and Adam Knight join KCCK's Culture Crawl to chat about Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fWj...
Culture Crawl 1111 “Eddie Spaghetti”
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September 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Tim Budd and Adam Knight join KCCK's Culture Crawl to chat about Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fWj...
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University of Iowa alum Aaron Pang's solo show 'Falling: A Disabled Love Story' was developed at Riverside Theatre, where it debuted to local acclaim last month.
"And now I’m here in Edinburgh trying to take a big swing and see if it resonates with people," he told Little Village.
"And now I’m here in Edinburgh trying to take a big swing and see if it resonates with people," he told Little Village.
Aaron Pang isn't brave. But he's currently sharing stories from his sex life at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. - Little Village
Only a day removed from a red-eye journey from Iowa City to Edinburgh, Scotland, Aaron Pang, as he puts it, is a sleepy baby. Pang and crew did that thing you try to do when traveling; power-through a...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
University of Iowa alum Aaron Pang's solo show 'Falling: A Disabled Love Story' was developed at Riverside Theatre, where it debuted to local acclaim last month.
"And now I’m here in Edinburgh trying to take a big swing and see if it resonates with people," he told Little Village.
"And now I’m here in Edinburgh trying to take a big swing and see if it resonates with people," he told Little Village.
Introducing Riverside Theatre's 2025–26 Season: Bold Stories, Big Laughs, and Two World Premieres!
Now is also the perfect time to renew your Riverdog membership - or become a Riverdog for the first time!
Now is also the perfect time to renew your Riverdog membership - or become a Riverdog for the first time!
July 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Introducing Riverside Theatre's 2025–26 Season: Bold Stories, Big Laughs, and Two World Premieres!
Now is also the perfect time to renew your Riverdog membership - or become a Riverdog for the first time!
Now is also the perfect time to renew your Riverdog membership - or become a Riverdog for the first time!
"Romeo and Juliet" held its final performances in Lower City Park last weekend to packed houses.
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See photos from Riverside Theatre's "Romeo & Juliet" for Shakespeare in the Park
Riverside Theatre wrapped up their 2025 Shakespeare in the Park performances last weekend. See our favorite photos from "Romeo & Juliet" on Saturday, June 28.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
"Romeo and Juliet" held its final performances in Lower City Park last weekend to packed houses.
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"It’s quintessential Shakespeare in the park, with no microphones but well-projected dialogue, excellent Elizabethan dancing, swashbuckling rapier battles and a couple you can’t help but root for," writes reviewer Emma McClatchey.
Review: Riverside serves 'Romeo & Juliet' straight up for their 40th Free Summer Shakespeare show - Little Village
The mini Globe Theatre in Iowa City's Lower City Park reopened grander than ever on Friday, July 13 for the premiere of Riverside's 40th Free Shakespeare show and 25th season on the festival stage.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"It’s quintessential Shakespeare in the park, with no microphones but well-projected dialogue, excellent Elizabethan dancing, swashbuckling rapier battles and a couple you can’t help but root for," writes reviewer Emma McClatchey.
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If you've never seen 'Romeo and Juliet' without the trappings of a modern adaptation, Riverside Theatre's current production (continuing Thursday evening in Iowa City's Lower City Park) is the perfect opportunity. littlevillagemag.com/review-river...
June 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
If you've never seen 'Romeo and Juliet' without the trappings of a modern adaptation, Riverside Theatre's current production (continuing Thursday evening in Iowa City's Lower City Park) is the perfect opportunity. littlevillagemag.com/review-river...
ON SALE NOW: Riverside Theatre’s Annual Saturday on the Stage Gala - June 7th, 2025! Gather and enjoy food, drinks, silent & live auctions...and the highlight of the evening: the eagerly awaited announcement of our 25/26 season! Get your table/tickets today! www.riversidetheatre.org/gala2025
April 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ON SALE NOW: Riverside Theatre’s Annual Saturday on the Stage Gala - June 7th, 2025! Gather and enjoy food, drinks, silent & live auctions...and the highlight of the evening: the eagerly awaited announcement of our 25/26 season! Get your table/tickets today! www.riversidetheatre.org/gala2025
Look what just landed in mailboxes 💌
This hilarious and razor-sharp showdown between an eager fact-checker and a defiant essayist is not to be missed! Performances run April 18 – May 4. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org/lifespanofafact or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099.
This hilarious and razor-sharp showdown between an eager fact-checker and a defiant essayist is not to be missed! Performances run April 18 – May 4. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org/lifespanofafact or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099.
April 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Look what just landed in mailboxes 💌
This hilarious and razor-sharp showdown between an eager fact-checker and a defiant essayist is not to be missed! Performances run April 18 – May 4. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org/lifespanofafact or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099.
This hilarious and razor-sharp showdown between an eager fact-checker and a defiant essayist is not to be missed! Performances run April 18 – May 4. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org/lifespanofafact or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099.
Riverside is SPRINGING into action with these two awesome Improv classes starting March 24th!
☀️Laughs Before Lunch mid-day
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🍻Yes, And…Sips & Scene Work that evening!
Learn more and sign up today at riversidetheatre.org/improv or by calling the box office at 319-259-7099.
☀️Laughs Before Lunch mid-day
&
🍻Yes, And…Sips & Scene Work that evening!
Learn more and sign up today at riversidetheatre.org/improv or by calling the box office at 319-259-7099.
February 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Riverside is SPRINGING into action with these two awesome Improv classes starting March 24th!
☀️Laughs Before Lunch mid-day
&
🍻Yes, And…Sips & Scene Work that evening!
Learn more and sign up today at riversidetheatre.org/improv or by calling the box office at 319-259-7099.
☀️Laughs Before Lunch mid-day
&
🍻Yes, And…Sips & Scene Work that evening!
Learn more and sign up today at riversidetheatre.org/improv or by calling the box office at 319-259-7099.
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Despite its classical inspiration, 'The Cure at Troy' is not a sword-and-sandals epic, but an intimate study of the conflict between doing one’s job and doing what’s right, the consequences of betrayal, and the cost of healing.
Catch the final shows Feb. 6-9 at @riversidetheatre.bsky.social.
Catch the final shows Feb. 6-9 at @riversidetheatre.bsky.social.
Review: Riverside ensures you'll never see the 'The Illiad' the same way again with 'The Cure at Troy,' a tale of snakes and scruples - Little Village
Iowa City's Riverside Theatre is entering the final week of performances for their run of The Cure at Troy, a play featuring a lesser-known character detailed in Homer's Iliad.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Despite its classical inspiration, 'The Cure at Troy' is not a sword-and-sandals epic, but an intimate study of the conflict between doing one’s job and doing what’s right, the consequences of betrayal, and the cost of healing.
Catch the final shows Feb. 6-9 at @riversidetheatre.bsky.social.
Catch the final shows Feb. 6-9 at @riversidetheatre.bsky.social.
“What is that American saying: Good fences make good friends?…Good neighbors. Good fences make good neighbors.”
Last night the cast and creative team gathered for the first rehearsal of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías. Get your tickets at Www.riversidetheatre.org/gardens
Last night the cast and creative team gathered for the first rehearsal of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías. Get your tickets at Www.riversidetheatre.org/gardens
February 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“What is that American saying: Good fences make good friends?…Good neighbors. Good fences make good neighbors.”
Last night the cast and creative team gathered for the first rehearsal of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías. Get your tickets at Www.riversidetheatre.org/gardens
Last night the cast and creative team gathered for the first rehearsal of Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías. Get your tickets at Www.riversidetheatre.org/gardens
“There’s a whole economy of kindness possible in the world; befriend a friend and the chance of it’s increased and multiplied.”
There is still one more weekend to see The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney at Riverside. Visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy to get your tickets!
There is still one more weekend to see The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney at Riverside. Visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy to get your tickets!
February 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“There’s a whole economy of kindness possible in the world; befriend a friend and the chance of it’s increased and multiplied.”
There is still one more weekend to see The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney at Riverside. Visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy to get your tickets!
There is still one more weekend to see The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney at Riverside. Visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy to get your tickets!
Join us for a talkback following the show today! All Riverside talkbacks are free and open to the public - feel free to join us even if you are not attending today’s performance!
Still need to see the show? Get tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099
Still need to see the show? Get tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099
February 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Join us for a talkback following the show today! All Riverside talkbacks are free and open to the public - feel free to join us even if you are not attending today’s performance!
Still need to see the show? Get tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099
Still need to see the show? Get tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or by calling our box office at 319-259-7099
📬 Check out what just hit mailboxes! 📬
Join us on the island of Lemnos for a show unlike any before seen at Riverside Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
Join us on the island of Lemnos for a show unlike any before seen at Riverside Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
January 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📬 Check out what just hit mailboxes! 📬
Join us on the island of Lemnos for a show unlike any before seen at Riverside Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
Join us on the island of Lemnos for a show unlike any before seen at Riverside Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
Interview with Adam Knight & Score by Sound Designer Dakota Parobek
Interview with Adam Knight & Score by Sound Designer Dakota Parobek
January 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Tickets are on sale now for The Cure at Troy by Seamus Heaney - visit www.riversidetheatre.org/troy or call our box office at 319-259-7099 to get yours today!
Interview with Adam Knight & Score by Sound Designer Dakota Parobek
Interview with Adam Knight & Score by Sound Designer Dakota Parobek
Each year, Diana Nollen and The Gazette publishes a top ten list of arts in the Corridor. We are honored to have Riverside Theatre's productions make the list TWICE. Congratulations to the teams of "The Mountaintop" and "Scalia/Ginsburg"!
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Looking back at the best of the Corridor’s entertainment scene in 2024
Theater, music, art, dance and spooky music top a world of creativity
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January 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Each year, Diana Nollen and The Gazette publishes a top ten list of arts in the Corridor. We are honored to have Riverside Theatre's productions make the list TWICE. Congratulations to the teams of "The Mountaintop" and "Scalia/Ginsburg"!
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A great city deserves serious theatre: theatre that sparks discourse, builds community, delights, inspires, breaks down barriers, and explores the complexities of the human spirit. Please consider supporting our mission at riversidetheatre.org/donate/
December 16, 2024 at 5:11 PM
A great city deserves serious theatre: theatre that sparks discourse, builds community, delights, inspires, breaks down barriers, and explores the complexities of the human spirit. Please consider supporting our mission at riversidetheatre.org/donate/
The team of "It's a Wonderful Life" visits the KCRG studio for a preview of the holiday classic, which opens Nov. 29th.
Everyday Iowa - Riverside Theatre presents It's a Wonderful Life: A live Radio Play
YouTube video by KCRG-TV9: Your Trusted Local News Source
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November 29, 2024 at 10:29 PM
The team of "It's a Wonderful Life" visits the KCRG studio for a preview of the holiday classic, which opens Nov. 29th.