123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
SEATING CAPACITY: 1690
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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
Porchlight Music Theatre To Present CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY: BRITISH INVASION At House Of Blues Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced tickets are now on sale for CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY: BRITISH INVASION, the company’s annual fundraising concert.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced tickets are now on sale for CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY: BRITISH INVASION, the company’s annual fundraising concert.
IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour Set to Entertain at Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Comedy duo IMOMSOHARD will bring their Flashback Tour to Paramount Theatre, offering an evening of humor and relatability for parents and adults.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
Comedy duo IMOMSOHARD will bring their Flashback Tour to Paramount Theatre, offering an evening of humor and relatability for parents and adults.
Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.
Paramount’s Copley Comedy Series Unveils Spring Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2026
Paramount Theatre’s Copley Comedy Series continues through May 2 at the Copley Theatre in Aurora, Illinois, featuring Chicago comedians including Jeanie Doogan, Dwayne Kennedy, Vince Maranto, and Brian Hicks.
What You Need to Know About SAFRONIA at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago is presenting the world premiere of safronia, a landmark musical composition commissioned from Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, the interdisciplinary artist avery r. young.
FOREVER K-POP National Tour to Kick Off in Bloomington and Visit Over 30 Cities
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
The national tour schedule has been revealed for Forever K-Pop - A Celebration Concert, a brand-new concert experience set to burst onto stages at over 30 locations this spring.
HVSO Will Present THE BEST OF BROADWAY Starring Alli Mauzey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Broadway is coming to the Hudson Valley! Vocalist Alli Mauzey, known for her roles in Wicked and Hello Dolly!, joins the HVSO to present The Best of Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026
Broadway is coming to the Hudson Valley! Vocalist Alli Mauzey, known for her roles in Wicked and Hello Dolly!, joins the HVSO to present The Best of Broadway.
A.J. Croce Adds Additional 'Croce Plays Croce Tour' Dates for This Fall
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is taking his Croce Plays Croce Tour across the country, with 19 additional North American dates added for this fall following the first leg of the tour.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce is taking his Croce Plays Croce Tour across the country, with 19 additional North American dates added for this fall following the first leg of the tour.
Ora Jones, Issy van Randwyck and More to Star in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at CST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an endlessly entertaining new take of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Merry Wives of Windsor, an endlessly entertaining new take of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy.
Greg Warren Brings The Impulse Comedy Tour To Select Cities In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Outback Presents has announced that comedian Greg Warren will launch The Impulse Comedy Tour in 2026, with the headlining run beginning April 10 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Outback Presents has announced that comedian Greg Warren will launch The Impulse Comedy Tour in 2026, with the headlining run beginning April 10 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To Seattle For Three Performances At The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present new works and repertory favorites at the Paramount Theatre in March 2026 as part of STG's Performing Arts Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present new works and repertory favorites at the Paramount Theatre in March 2026 as part of STG's Performing Arts Series.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 19, 2026- ALL OUT Welcomes Starry New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: First Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Video highlights have been released from the Chicago regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The Tony Award-winning musical runs February 4 through March 22 and is directed by Jessica Fisch. The cast includes Cody Combs, Megan McGinnis, and Isabel Kaegi.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
Video highlights have been released from the Chicago regional premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The Tony Award-winning musical runs February 4 through March 22 and is directed by Jessica Fisch. The cast includes Cody Combs, Megan McGinnis, and Isabel Kaegi.
Video: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Paramount Theatre is now presenting the Chicago-area premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson. Get a first look at the production in this all-new video.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Paramount Theatre is now presenting the Chicago-area premiere of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson. Get a first look at the production in this all-new video.
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
by Tina St. Angelo - Feb 17, 2026
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Paramount Theatre Aurora IL?
Michael Carbonaro to Bring WONDERBOY to Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is coming to Paramount Theatre. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available which include a premium seat and a post-show meet and greet. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is coming to Paramount Theatre. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available which include a premium seat and a post-show meet and greet. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased now.
Photos: First Look at Paramount's Chicago Regional Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Check out production photos from the Chicago Regional Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen at Downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, running through March 22, 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 14, 2026
Check out production photos from the Chicago Regional Premiere of Dear Evan Hansen at Downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, running through March 22, 2026.
R&B Duo Floetry Return to Touring in 2026 with 'Say Yes The Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—have set their 2026 Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, marking their first national run together since 2016.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—have set their 2026 Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, marking their first national run together since 2016.
Buddy Guy Launches 'Buddy Guy 90 Tour' After Recent Grammy Win
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
At nearly 90 years old, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy will embark on the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.
Maria Bamford Comes to the Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Comedian Maria Bamford will perform at Paramount Theatre, offering an evening of unique humor and insights.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
Comedian Maria Bamford will perform at Paramount Theatre, offering an evening of unique humor and insights.
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