123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Paramount Theatre History
The Paramount Theatre is a 1,690 seat historic theater located in downtown Cedar Rapids and owned by the City of Cedar Rapids. The Theatre’s mission is provide the citizens of Cedar Rapids and the residents of eastern Iowa with the broadest possible range of top quality cultural, educational and entertainment events.
Shows at the Paramount Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 2/3/2026 - 2/3/2026 Mrs. Doubtfire (2025)
Click Here to Buy Tickets12/17/2025 - 12/17/2025 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
Click Here to Buy Tickets4/22/2025 - 4/22/2025 The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024) 3/26/2024 - 3/26/2024 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/10/2024 - 2/10/2024 Jesus Christ Superstar (Non-Equity) (2023) 11/6/2023 - 11/6/2023 Pretty Woman (Non-Equity) (2023) 5/9/2023 - 5/9/2023 Annie (Non-Equity) (2022) 2/26/2023 - 2/26/2023 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Equity) (2023) 1/26/2023 - 1/26/2023 On Your Feet (Non-Equity) (2022) 11/22/2019 - 11/22/2019 Jersey Boys (2015) 11/3/2018 - 11/3/2018 Chicago (2017) 2/21/2018 - 2/21/2018 The Sound of Music (2015) 11/3/2017 - 11/3/2017 Dirty Dancing (2014) 5/16/2017 - 5/16/2017 Rent (Non Eq) (2016) 3/7/2016 - 3/7/2016 A Night With Janis Joplin (2016) 2/14/2016 - 2/14/2016 Ragtime (2015) 1/22/2014 - 1/22/2014 Shatner's World: We Just Live in It (2014)
News
COPLEY COMEDY SERIES Brings Chicago Stand-Ups To Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Paramount Theatre's Copley Comedy Series announced its lineup of Chicago-based stand-up comedians performing at Aurora's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre, with all previous shows having sold out.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Paramount Theatre's Copley Comedy Series announced its lineup of Chicago-based stand-up comedians performing at Aurora's intimate 165-seat Copley Theatre, with all previous shows having sold out.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season. The tour of the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy will tech and launch at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season. The tour of the Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy will tech and launch at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut.
Fred Armisen Will Bring COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Fred Armisen, an 11-season SNL veteran currently starring in the Broadway play ALL IN, will bring his tour COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to Paramount Theatre in Denver.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Fred Armisen, an 11-season SNL veteran currently starring in the Broadway play ALL IN, will bring his tour COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to Paramount Theatre in Denver.
George Lopez Will Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour to Paramount Theatre in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
George Lopez, star of NBC's Lopez vs Lopez and the Warner Bros. film Blue Beetle, will perform live at Paramount Theatre in Denver as part of his ongoing national comedy tour.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
George Lopez, star of NBC's Lopez vs Lopez and the Warner Bros. film Blue Beetle, will perform live at Paramount Theatre in Denver as part of his ongoing national comedy tour.
Broadway in Seattle Generated $42.6M Economic Impact, New Data Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group and the Broadway League released economic impact data showing Touring Broadway generated $42.6 million in spending in Seattle, with $18.1 million tied to audience spending at local businesses.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group and the Broadway League released economic impact data showing Touring Broadway generated $42.6 million in spending in Seattle, with $18.1 million tied to audience spending at local businesses.
Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC At Paramount Theatre Character Portraits Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre returns with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Performances of Paramount’s 2025–26 Broadway Series finale are April 29–June 14, 2026. Check out photos of the newly released character portraits below.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Will Present New North American Tour in Seattle
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment announced full casting for the new North American Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre, led by Isaiah Bailey in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment announced full casting for the new North American Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre, led by Isaiah Bailey in the title role.
ALOK Will Come to the Paramount Theatre in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
ALOK, the internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, and actor known for the Netflix special BIOLOGY! and a Sundance docu-short executive produced by Jodie Foster, will perform at Denver's Paramount Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
ALOK, the internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, and actor known for the Netflix special BIOLOGY! and a Sundance docu-short executive produced by Jodie Foster, will perform at Denver's Paramount Theatre.
Rene Vaca Adds Second Show at Paramount Theatre Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Comedy Works Entertainment announced a second show for the RENE VACA 2026 TOUR at Paramount Theatre in Denver after the first performance sold out. VIP Meet and Greet packages are available.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Comedy Works Entertainment announced a second show for the RENE VACA 2026 TOUR at Paramount Theatre in Denver after the first performance sold out. VIP Meet and Greet packages are available.
MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT Reveals U.S. Dates for 2026 Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
My Hero Academia in Concert, the live music experience, will embark on a U.S. tour, following a 10-city European debut this fall. Take a look at the new stops here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
My Hero Academia in Concert, the live music experience, will embark on a U.S. tour, following a 10-city European debut this fall. Take a look at the new stops here.
The Black Keys, The Head and the Heart, Cake, and More Set For Concerts at The Farm Summer Series at Remlinger Farms
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) has announced the 2026 lineup for Concerts at The Farm, the annual summer concert series at its outdoor venue at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Wash.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) has announced the 2026 lineup for Concerts at The Farm, the annual summer concert series at its outdoor venue at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Wash.
Third Eye Blind And Six One Five Collective Added To Riveredge Park Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
RiverEdge Park in Aurora has added concerts by Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collective to its 2026 summer season. The performances will take place in July and August as part of an expanded lineup following venue renovations.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
RiverEdge Park in Aurora has added concerts by Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collective to its 2026 summer season. The performances will take place in July and August as part of an expanded lineup following venue renovations.
Five For Fighting Recruiting Broadway Musicians for String Quartet Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026
Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will bring his Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour back out on the road this September and October, featuring several Broadway musicians.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026
Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) will bring his Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour back out on the road this September and October, featuring several Broadway musicians.
Matteo Lane & Bob The Drag Queen Will Come to the Paramount Theatre in Denver
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Comedy Works Entertainment will present MATTEO LANE & BOB THE DRAG QUEEN at Paramount Theatre in Denver. Lane is currently on his third international tour, while Bob The Drag Queen recently starred on Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Comedy Works Entertainment will present MATTEO LANE & BOB THE DRAG QUEEN at Paramount Theatre in Denver. Lane is currently on his third international tour, while Bob The Drag Queen recently starred on Broadway in MOULIN ROUGE.
SNL Star Leslie Jones To Bring I’M HOT TOUR To Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Leslie Jones will bring her I’M HOT TOUR to Denver, Colorado. The newly announced date will take place at Paramount Theatre. Tickets will be available through presale and general on-sale options.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
Leslie Jones will bring her I’M HOT TOUR to Denver, Colorado. The newly announced date will take place at Paramount Theatre. Tickets will be available through presale and general on-sale options.
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at The Paramount Theatre
by Shelley Dean - Apr 10, 2026
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables. With sweeping, unforgettable melodies and a story that has resonated across generations, the 2026 National Tour delivers a theatrical experience that leaves audiences deeply impacted. The Paramount Theatre is fortunate to host one of its stops, and this production is not to be missed.
by Shelley Dean - Apr 10, 2026
Few shows carry the legacy and emotional weight of Les Misérables. With sweeping, unforgettable melodies and a story that has resonated across generations, the 2026 National Tour delivers a theatrical experience that leaves audiences deeply impacted. The Paramount Theatre is fortunate to host one of its stops, and this production is not to be missed.
Shattered Globe Theatre Adds 3 New Ensemble Members and 5 Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
Chicago's Shattered Globe Theatre announced three new Ensemble Members—Ellie Fey, Kotryna Hilko and Jeff Rodriguez—along with five new Artistic Associates, as the company celebrates its 35th year.
Jenna Russell Joins West End Premiere of SINATRA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell joins the full cast of SINATRA THE MUSICAL, set to begin performances June 3, 2026 at London's Aldwych Theatre, featuring over 20 Sinatra hits.
Tom Papa Will Tape New Netflix Special During GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR in Denver
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Tom Papa will tape a new Netflix stand-up special in Denver during his Grateful Bread Tour. The performances will take place at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets go on sale this week.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Tom Papa will tape a new Netflix stand-up special in Denver during his Grateful Bread Tour. The performances will take place at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets go on sale this week.
BWW Q&A: Trent Stork of SOUTH PACIFIC at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2026
Paramount Theatre is pulling out all the stops for its upcoming production of South Pacific, the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic that sweeps audiences from the warm sea breezes of a tropical paradise to the tense backdrop of World War II.
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