Iowa Theater & Comedy Shows

This week in Iowa, catch the classic musical Grease at the Krapek Family Fine Arts Center in Osage for a rollicking, family-friendly stage production. For big-top excitement, The Great Pages Circus performs at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa with acrobatics and circus thrills. Both shows offer lively, locally staged entertainment across northern Iowa.

Catch comedian Jen Kober at The Ingersoll in Des Moines or enjoy a night of laughs with Bad Momz of Comedy at Five Flags Center in Dubuque. For rootsy storytelling see Appalachian Road Show at Five Flags Center, or bring the family to Grease at Krapek Family Fine Arts Center in Osage and the Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus at Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines.

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.

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