Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center Stories & News

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. 

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” coming to Gallagher Bluedorn

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” coming to Gallagher Bluedorn

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” coming to Gallagher BluedornThe acclaimed, record-breaking run of “Disney's Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation,” created and directed by Jonathan Rockefeller, is coming to the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Oct. 18.

Orchestrating Change -- film viewing free and open to the public on October 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Coming soon: A free public viewing of the ‘Orchestrating Change’

The University of Northern Iowa is hosting a viewing of the inspirational film, “Orchestrating Change.”
“Mad About You” and “Stranger Things” star Paul Reisner to perform at Gallagher Bluedorn Sept. 24

“Mad About You” and “Stranger Things” star Paul Reiser to perform at Gallagher Bluedorn Sept. 24

“Mad About You” and “Stranger Things’” Paul Reiser to perform at Gallagher Bluedorn Sept. 24Paul Reiser, one of Comedy Central’s top 100 comedians of all time, will hit the road for stand-up dates across the U.S., including a show at the Gallagher Bluedorn.

The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presents Jon Meacham

The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presents Jon Meacham

The Joy Cole Corning Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series presents Jon Meacham

Jon Meacham 
“Finding Hope Through the Lessons of Yesterday”

Monday, September 19, 7 p.m.
Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center