Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Stories & News

Joel Waggoner’s journey from UNI School of Music to “Only Murders in the Building”

Joel Waggoner's career has taken him to Broadway and given him the chance to work alongside Meryl Streep. And it all started with UNI degree.

Announcing Charlie Berens "Good Old Fashioned Tour" live at the Gallagher-Bluedorn January 28, 2024

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center announces the addition of Charlie Berens “Good Old Fashioned Tour” to the 2023-24 Artist Series season.

From Russell Hall to the White House, armed with a trumpet

As a professional musician who got her start at UNI’s School of Music, Master Gunnery Sgt. Susan Rider uses her musical talents to hail the red, white and blue every day

Gallagher Bluedorn announces "Candlelight Concerts” inaugural performance, Friday, Oct. 27 at former Waterloo Masonic Temple

The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) is unveiling a new concert series that promises to enchant music and culture lovers in gorgeous settings illuminated by candlelight.

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band to perform in Cedar Falls on Midwest tour

For the first time in five years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to the Midwest on tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Saturday, October 14 at the Gallagher Bluedorn. 

“Arts Ignite” for Waterloo students with Gallagher Bluedorn partnership

K-12 students in the Waterloo Community School District experienced the arts with the professionals for two weeks as part of Arts Ignite.

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.

Free Gallagher Bluedorn Block Party series returns summer 2023

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

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 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.”