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Best Shows This Fall

in Cedar Falls

The Nutcracker at Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

The Music Man at Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall

The Music Man

One of the most beloved musicals in American theater repertoire, The Music Man is marching into town this season! When a fancy-footed conman instrument salesman into a small town, he is determined to fleece the naive community by pretending to teach the local children to play in a marching band! But as the conman is drawn deeper into his con, he falls for the local librarian and undergoes a change of heart. Will he be able to pull off his plan, or will the rhythm of the town set him straight?

Gabriel Iglesias at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Gabriel Iglesias

A now iconic stand-up known for his bold Hawaiian print shirts and larger-than-life personality, Iglesias' comedic style combines his talent for storytelling with voicing characters and brilliantly realistic sound effects. Throw into the mix his cross-cultural and clean-spoken style of comedy, and you have a rare gem who has far-reaching appeal for family audiences too. This is one guy who's guaranteed to have the whole family crying with laughter!

Paula Poundstone at Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall

Paula Poundstone

Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. She returns this year with her smart humor and spontaneous wit for an evening of legendary comic material. Her ability to interact with her audience members has been hailed for years, something most comedians fail to do - but there's no slowing Poundstone down as she continues to rip riotous laughter for all who witness her talent. Make sure you don't miss this iconic comedian when she comes to your town.

Casting Crowns at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian rock band that was started in 1999 as part of a youth group, but the band's popularity has now extended far beyond the reaches of their hometown! Catch them live once more this year as they bring all their fantastic hits to you.

Indigo Girls at Catherine Cassidy Gallagher Great Hall

Indigo Girls

The Indigo Girls have steadfastly forged their own path through the music world for over two decades, and they don't show any sign of slowing down just yet. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have now released 16 albums of breezy and lyrically adroit folk-rock, first emerging in the late 1980s alongside fellow Georgians R.E.M.

Judas Priest at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Judas Priest

Judas Priest is heading out on an extra special tour in 2024 to celebrate their new album 'Invisible Shield', the first in six years! Recently celebrating their 50th anniversary, this tour will see the five-piece perform some of their greatest hits as well as new material. Judas Priest will be joined by fellow heavy-metal-ers Sabaton; you won't want to miss it!