Iowa Theater & Comedy Shows

Catch standout performances across Iowa this week: World Ballet Company appears at the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Oct. 8, Waitress plays the North Iowa Community Auditorium in Mason City on Oct. 8, and John Waters visits The Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Oct. 9. From classical ballet to Broadway favorites and offbeat public speaking, these shows offer something for every taste. Plan ahead to secure seats and enjoy Iowa’s vibrant live-theater scene.

Next week Iowa audiences can catch big-name comedy and theater, from Mike Epps in Bettendorf at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center to Brad Williams in Ames at Stephens Auditorium. Also in Ames the Broadway revival The Wiz plays Stephens Auditorium, and Dubuque hosts Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights at Five Flags Center.

Finding theater and comedy across Iowa is easy on Vivid Seats. Use the carousel or filters at the top of this page to browse by show, comedian, city, venue, or date. From touring productions to club sets, explore upcoming performances statewide with real-time ticket availability and seating options.

Yes, you can often find last-minute theater and comedy tickets in Iowa on Vivid Seats. Whether it’s a popular touring musical or a sold-out stand-up set, new listings appear in real time so you can secure verified tickets right up until showtime.

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