Johan Strauss II's masterwork, which will be performed Jan. 16 and 18 by the Cedar Rapids Opera with Orchestra Iowa at the Paramount Theatre, is a breezy production that features mistaken identities, scandalous love interests, surprising chaos and unpredictable, amusing outcomes.
Articles Tagged: Paramount Theatre
Things To Do Dec. 22, 2025 1:51 pm19d ago
6 festive events from around Eastern Iowa
Things To Do Dec. 15, 2025 11:17 am26d ago
Five must-see performances in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City corridor
Arts & Entertainment Dec. 14, 2025 5:30 am27d ago
Orchestra Iowa's Tim Hankewich and company will deliver an array of holiday classics at the Paramount Dec. 20 and 21. Performances this year will feature Lynne Rothrock and Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra.
News Dec. 12, 2025 1:29 pm29d ago
Robert Thomas will oversee operations of several Cedar Rapids city-owned events venues, including Paramount Theatre and ImOn Ice Arena.
Things To Do Dec. 10, 2025 11:29 am31d ago
Holiday performances, light displays are good bets for winter entertainment in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
Arts & Entertainment Dec. 9, 2025 9:26 am32d ago
Amy Friedl's “Christmas at the Paramount,“ slated for Saturday, Dec. 13, mixes traditional and contemporary Christmas songs.
Orchestra Iowa
Arts & Entertainment Dec. 3, 2025 5:30 am38d ago
Orchestra Iowa, in partnership with Ballet Quad Cities, will present the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” Two performances will take place at the historic Paramount Theatre at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
Arts & Entertainment Dec. 3, 2025 10:04 am38d ago
Grammy-nominated artist Jim Brickman’s concerts are reminiscent of the holiday Christmas specials by such legends as Bing Crosby and Andy Williams.
Arts & Entertainment Dec. 1, 2025 10:17 am40d ago
The fifth annual event is a family friendly show comprised of eclectic entertainment. It's part musical/part comedy, but it's an all holiday concert, which often shines a spotlight on the iconic.
Arts & Entertainment Nov. 24, 2025 6:00 am47d ago
Guests can expect an array of covers of John Denver’s Christmas songs like "Christmas for Cowboys,“ "Aspenglow,” "Rocky Mountain Christmas“ and more at the Paramount Sunday, Dec. 7.
Arts & Entertainment Nov. 24, 2025 5:30 am47d ago
This festive show combines holiday music with circus talents from around the world. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is coming to the Paramount Theatre Nov. 30.
Arts & Entertainment Nov. 18, 2025 5:30 am53d ago
The country star will deliver holiday songs from his "It Must Be Christmas" acoustic tour at the Paramount Theatre.
News Oct. 31, 2025 1:10 pm71d ago
The building has structural issues associated with water damage, although it has been deemed safe for use.
Arts & Entertainment Oct. 14, 2025 11:44 am88d ago
The veteran humorist will detail what he’s witnessed around the country courtesy of his “Fingers the Pulse” segments, including a stop at the Paramount Theatre Friday, Oct. 17.

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