Cabaret Series: Open-Mic Nights at cfct

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026, 7:00-8:30PM

Ready for the spotlight? Join us on our newly-renovated Third Floor for a Cabaret Open-Mic on the first four Tuesdays in September. Each week will feature a new theme, where you can participate on stage as a performer, or sit back and enjoy the display of local talent!

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

Auditions for It's a wonderful life

September 14 or 17, 6:30PM

Join us on the 3rd Floor of the Oster Regent Theatre to audition for this beloved holiday classic, which tells the tale of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure are beset by family obligation and civic duty, and whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.

Puffs,  or seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic

October 2-11, 2026, TIMES VARY

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company with the Harry Potter books, films or play.



Mom's Unhinged Standup Comedy Show

October 22, 2026, 7:00-9:00PM

Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to you for a special performance. Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.

Hosted by Jené Suplee, featuring Julie Drake with headliner Stephanie McHugh. Adult themes and language – 18+

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

Young Frankenstein

October 23-25, 2026, TIMES VARY

The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapted this legendarily film into a hilarious stage musical – Young Frankenstein! at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is a side-splitting community collaboration. In partnership with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and Waterloo Community Playhouse, this production unites some of the Cedar Valley’s most talented artists.

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

Cedar River Film Festival 2026

October 30-November 1, 2026, TIMES VARY

The Cedar River Film Festival is an annual event hosted by the Cedar Falls Community Theatre at the Historic Oster Regent Theatre in Cedar Falls Iowa, showcasing films created in the American Heartland. 

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

Circus of bubbles: Live! On Tour

November 14, 2026, 7:00PM

Circus of Bubbles is a 60 minute high energy blast of bubbly fun that brings joy to those young and old. The performers delight and amaze with giant bubbles and circus feats from foot juggling to balancing a ladder on their chin. 

A show full of laughter, wonder, and unforgettable moments, perfect for kids, parents, and anyone young at heart! Come see the bubble magic live, before the bubbles pop!

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

iowa irish fest winter concert series: The byrne brothers

November 21, 2026, 7:00PM

The Byrne Brothers are a multi-award-winning family band from Donegal, Ireland. Now electrifying audiences across the USA with their Next Generation Irish Trad, Folk and Dance Music. They are known for their high-energy performances that combine traditional Irish music with modern influences, as well as world-class Irish dancing, infectious humor, and audience engagement.

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

It's a wonderful life

December 4-20, 2026, TIMES VARY

This beloved holiday classic tells the tale of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure are beset by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.



Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll New Years:

An 80's Holiday Spectacular

January 2, 2027, 7:00PM

From emotional holiday moments to crowd-on-your-feet rock anthems, Retro Rock & Roll New Years transports audiences through a nostalgic world of glowing cathedrals, epic rock energy, powerful singalongs, and unexpected surprises — culminating in Blue Violin’s internationally-acclaimed performance of The Devil Went Down to Georgia.

This special event is not a part of the regular CFCT Season.

The suffragette's murder

February 5-14, 2027, TIMES VARY

It's 1857. Tenants of the Mayhew Boarding House on the Lower East Side are an odd bunch, but their involvement in the suffrage movement connects them. As they prepare to host an important gathering, they receive an unexpected visit from a constable. One of the tenants has been murdered! Hilarious hijinks ensue amidst the backdrop of a murder mystery.



Little Shop Of HorroRs

March 26-April 11, 2027, TIMES VARY

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it... BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!