New Events Announced
The Englert is excited to announce the following events:July 24: Todd Snider & Hayes Carll
August 22: Mickey Hart Band
September 5: Little Feat
September 14: Four Bitchin' Babes
September 21: Loudon Wainwright & Dar Williams
October 22: Live at Birdland
Tickets go on sale for the general public Friday, May 18 at noon. Friends of the Englert may purchase advance NOW (passcode required). Click here for details on how to become a Friend!
Crazy Horse - Film Screening
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 8:00pm
An inside look into Paris' Crazy Horse cabaret - the most famous nude dance show in the world. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman explores one of the most mythic and colorful places dedicated to women, the Crazy Horse – a legendary Parisian cabaret club, founded in 1951 by Alain Bernardin. Over the years it has become the Parisian nightlife ‘must’ for visitors, ranking alongside the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Wiseman’s impeccable eye finds the Crazy Horse a uniquely French showcase, with an emphasis on elegance, perfectionism and a grueling schedule (2 shows a night and 3 on Saturdays, 7 days a week). The film shows us the rehearsals for and the unveiling of the brand new show – Désir – created by the renowned French choreographer Phillippe Decoufle.Presented by FilmScene and The Englert Theatre. Sponsored by Deluxe Cakes and Pastries.
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Polly Frost
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8:00pm
No matter how well you’ve come to terms with your childhood, your adult relationship with your family can pose surprising challenges! With that in mind, acclaimed New York city humor writer Polly Frost wrote her one person show “How to Survive Your Adult Relationship with Your Family." Frost's hilarious and heartfelt show combines storytelling, anecdotes and humorous tips for surviving the emotional curveballs we all get thrown as our families change and grow in unpredictable ways.Sponsored by Hands Jewelers, with additional support from Little Village.
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The Sound Of Music
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Benefit
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 12:30pm
The hills are alive with the sound of singing siblings and nuns! In Rodgers and Hammerstein's greatest collaboration, a feisty postulant named Maria (Julie Andrews) is sent to care for the unruly, motherless Von Trapp children. She soon tames them -- and finds herself falling for their stern father (Christopher Plummer). Oscar-winning director Robert Wise used stunning Austrian locations to transform the stage musical into a cinema classic.A benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Daniel And The Lion
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 8:00pm
Hailing from the secluded town of Baraboo, WI, the members of Daniel and the Lion, a nationally touring folk-rock duo, write in tandem. Daniel Pingrey and Jimmie Linville bring music and lyrics together to create warm, honest songs. They tour relentlessly, playing over 200 shows a year, and have shared a stage with bands such as OK Go, Good Old War, BoDeans, Marc Broussard, Big Head Todd, and Meiko. Their new record "Death Head" will be released in May 2012, and a full band will be supporting the duo on their release tour.Sponsored by Hands Jewelers, with additional support from Little Village.
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 8:00pm
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have risen like a phoenix out of the ashes of war and inflamed the passions of fans across the globe with their uplifting songs of hope, faith and joy. The band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact. From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands.Co-Presented with the Iowa City Yacht Club.
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This American Life
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 7:00pm
WBEZ Chicago's hit radio show This American Life comes to select movie screens nationwide this May. Host Ira Glass and popular contributors present stories, plus things you could never do on the radio - including dance, animation, video and more. Captured live May 10 and broadcast from the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the event will feature stories by David Rakoff and Glynn Washington, a new short film by Mike Birbiglia, music by OK Go, comedy by Tig Notaro, and special surprise guests.Read More...
The Robert Cray Band
Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 8:00pm
As a five-time Grammy award winning, singer/songwriting guitar legend, it would be hard to overstate Robert Cray’s impact on rock, rhythm & blues. He is considered “one of the greatest guitarists of his generation” (Music Critic, Steve Matteo) and since his 1980 album debut Who’s Been Talkin, Cray has been inviting audiences along on his epic musical journey – breaking through the pop ceiling with his gate crashing/blues-edged trademark sound, distinct playing style and daring innovations.Read More...
The Perfect Pig
Saturday, June 2, 2012
The Iowa City Community String Orchestra is excited to once again present free, family concerts at The Englert Theatre. The thirty-minute concerts will include two works which combine words, music, and art. Composer Philip Wharton has once again teamed up with author Janet Burroway in presenting the new children’s book, The Perfect Pig. In addition, Wharton has orchestrated Heinrich Biber’s Sonata Representativa, and Burroway has created verses which will foster student-created art inspired by the words and music. Local students’ artwork will be projected behind the orchestra while the Biber is being performed and the author reads her verses.Read More...
Lake Street Dive
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 8:00pm
Classic soul and R&B, jazz, and British invasion form the backdrop for the quirky and irreverent brand of pop for which Lake Street Dive has become known. Combine this with the unstoppable joy of their live shows and near viral collection of Youtube videos, and you get the sum of the Lake Street Dive equation: pure pop music fun. Knock- your-socks-off vocals and virtuosic instrumentals top it all off. Incorporating the unlikely elements of upright bass and jazz-inflected trumpet along with more traditional rock staples, drum set and electric guitar, Lake Street Dive are equally at home in a jazz club, a dive bar or a festival stage.Presented by Hands Jewelers, with additional support from Little Village.
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Music IC
Saturday June 16, 2012 at 7:30pm
MusicIC is the second in an annual series of festivals that focus on music for small ensembles inspired by works of literature, both prose and poetry. This theme is articulated in the festival's subtitle—Where Music and Literature Meet. The literary sources for the music will be read or projected during the concerts as well as being available in the festival playbill and on the MusicIC website.Read More...
The Tempest
Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7:00pm
The Englert is excited to present the theatrical release of The Tempest, starring Academy-Award Winner Christopher Plummer. The captured live in high-definition stage play was filmed live over two days with eight cameras at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival (Canada). Presented by M.C. Ginsberg.Read More...
One Man, Two Guvnors
National Theatre Live
Friday, June 29, 2012 at 7:00pm
Richard Bean's award-winning play is a glorious celebration of comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. Presented by M.C. Ginsberg.Read More...
Marc Cohn
Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 8:00pm
As a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Marc Cohn combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. He's a natural storyteller, balancing the exuberant with the poignant, and able to distill universal truth out of his often romantic, drawn-from-life tales.Read More...
Frankenstein
National Theatre Live
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:00pm
Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) returned to the theatre to direct this visionary production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Presented by M.C. Ginsberg.Read More...
Todd Snider & Hayes Carll
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 8:00pm
Todd Snider and Hayes Carll share the bill for a special night of music at the Englert. Fans of rock 'n' roll, folk, country and Americana music have long been held in Todd Snider's sway. Fiery rock, twangy country, pensive folk, and even a touch of gospel is prevalent throughout Hayes Carll's music.Read More...
Mickey Hart Band
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 8:00pm
Mickey Hart is best known for his nearly three decades as an integral part of an extraordinary expedition into the soul and spirit of music, disguised as the rock and roll band the Grateful Dead. As half of the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey and Bill Kreutzmann transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Their extended polyrhythmic excursions were highlights of Grateful Dead shows, introducing the band's audience to an ever-growing arsenal of percussion instruments from around the world. Exposure to these exotic sounds fueled Mickey's desire to learn about the various cultures that produced them.Co-presented with the Iowa City Yacht Club.
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Little Feat
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 8:00pm
Little Feat is very possibly the last-man-standing example of what used to be the norm in American music, a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. Feat took California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie and more, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.Read More...
Four Bitchin' Babes
Friday, September 14, 2012 at 8:00pm
The Four Bitchin' Babes are an original "Babes Brand" of musical theater with a 20+ year career on-stage and in-studio, releasing multiple recordings and a full length DVD. These four, multi-talented gal pals, each a brilliant writer-musician-comedianne, share the stage filling it with luxurious harmonies and sophisticated (never blue) stand-up comedy, creating an amazing evening of raucous delight.Read More...
Loudon Wainwright & Dar Williams
Friday, September 21, 2012 at 8:00pm
Celebrated musicians Loudon Wainwright and Dar Williams return to The Englert Theatre for an unforgettable night of music.Read More...
Live At Birdland
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 7:00pm
Live at Birdland features The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe in a setting designed to recreate the ambience and experience of a night at Birdland. This dynamic new ensemble, straight from the jazz mecca of NYC, provides an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st-century jazz orchestra.Sponsored by KCCK.
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