Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Stories & News

Eight individuals break ground on GBPAC renovation and expansion with shovels

Gallagher Bluedorn breaks ground on renovation and expansion project

Thursday afternoon, Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn and donors to its renovation project gathered outside the facility to celebrate a groundbreaking.
Crowd watches band perform at GBPAC Block Parties

Free Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party series returns this summer

Get ready for another summer of Block Parties, brought to the Cedar Valley by the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
THE BOOK OF MORMON

THE BOOK OF MORMON announces rush ticket policy

THE BOOK OF MORMON is pleased to announce a rush ticket policy in Cedar Falls, IA playing at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center April 21-23, 2023.
The Book of Mormon

The Gallagher Bluedorn announces accessible performance of “THE BOOK OF MORMON”

The Gallagher Bluedorn is excited to announce the addition of audio description service and American Sign Language interpretation for an upcoming performance of “THE BOOK OF MORMON.” 
New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are offering a first-of-its-kind, week-long opportunity for middle and high school students in the Cedar Valley who have an interest in technical theater. The Science and Engineering in Technical Theater (SETT) Camp will introduce youth to technical theater through lighting, audio engineering, set construction, costuming and more - all while amplifying STEM concepts.
Steve Carignan holding award

Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center’s Steve Carignan recognized for contributions to the arts

UNI's Steve Carignan is one of several individuals being recognized for contributions to the arts in Iowa by the Iowa Arts Council.
Ahmad Madlock

Gallagher Bluedorn pre-show a full circle moment for student Ahmad Madlock

Elementary education major Ahmad Madlock will perform a special gospel set in the Gallagher Bluedorn on Feb. 28 before The Kingdom Choir's show.
Teacher leads students in dance

Homegrown Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Schools partnership heads to the national stage

Representatives from the Gallagher Bluedorn and Waterloo Community Schools head to D.C. to present their collaborative efforts in the Cedar Valley.
Ailey II dancing

AILEY II Nov. 6 performance canceled

The Ailey II performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on Nov. 6 has been canceled.  
Documentary film “Gary Kelley - The Film” premiering this month at Gallagher Bluedorn

Documentary film “Gary Kelley” premiering this month at Gallagher Bluedorn

Documentary film “Gary Kelley - The Film” premiering this month at Gallagher BluedornRenowned illustrator and Cedar Falls artist Gary Kelley will be profiled in a world premiere film at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.