The James Theater

Name: The James Theater
Address: 213 N Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52245, US
Telephone: +13196002936

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The James is a dynamic and accessible performance and event space in Iowa City.

08/27/2026

Get your tickets now for As You Like It - Presented Crooked Path Theater At The James

Tickets at thejamesic.com - Link in bio

Crooked Path Theatre presents Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, As You Like It. Join us for pastoral hijinks, mistaken identities, and romance in the Forest of Arden.

Step into the Forest of Arden, where love, laughter, and mistaken identities collide. Shakespeare’s beloved comedy follows Rosalind as she escapes the constraints of court life and discovers freedom, romance, and a new way of seeing the world. Full of wit, music, mischief, and memorable characters, As You Like It is a joyful celebration of love, identity, and finding where you truly belong.

The James Theater | 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
August 28-30 & September 4-6 | 7:30pm Fri-Sat / 2pm Sun
$25 General Admission | $15 Student

05/19/2026

Tomorrow night at The James Theater, support Abortion Access with live performances by Lipstick Homicide and Younger.

Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Iowa Abortion Access Fund-a-thon 2026. We hope to see you there!

7pm doors
$15 Suggested Donation
213 N Gilbert St

05/12/2026

Dickie: Sun Centauri tickets are on sale, May 22nd at The James Theater! Check out the link in our bio to reserve yours!

Dick Prall a/k/a Dickie, is a master of what a recent interviewer called “self-deprecating indie rock.” For almost a decade, the Iowa artist has been best known as Dickie, the loving nickname his late mother bestowed on him before she passed away in 2013.

Dickie’s newest release, the Headful of Hiss EP, is a gleaming testament to his ever-strengthening gifts as a songwriter, spanning lush folk, irresistibly catchy pop, yearning alternative, windswept heartland rock, and the timeless sensibility of ’60s classics.

Friday, May 22, 2026
Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm
Advance Tickets $15 student | $20 GA
Day of Show $15 student | $25 GA

04/28/2026

Start your May off strong and come see Carol Montag this Friday!🎤🎶 The first 15 people to use code “carolmayday” will receive half off tickets, so click the link in our bio to get yours today🎟️‼️

04/23/2026

Tired? Broke? Disillusioned? We have some hope! We’re offering $10 tickets to a sweet and salty comedy about making the most of it.😇
*Thursday show only*

04/14/2026

No plans Thursday? We got you! Come see Reunion Redux, a string trio, at The James! 🎻🎶Get your tickets through the link in our bio⭐️

03/27/2026

The Nadas Duo at The James Theater
The Nadas Duo returns to The James Theater Saturday, March 28! After selling out our blackbox in November, the duet makes their reapperance to Iowa City, promising another evening of community about live music.

We are now offering a VIP experience for the evening as well!
For a $75 VIP ticket, you are granted access to The James Theater an hour earlier than general admission, offering the chance to meet and chat with Mike and Jason. Additionally, the duo will play a short and private acoustic set before doors open to the public, an experience you will not want to miss! Select VIP option at checkout for this one time experience!

Saturday, March 28, 2026
VIP Doors 6pm
GA Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm
Tickets $25 GA | $15 Student | $75 VIP
213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA

03/26/2026

Red Cedar Chamber Music’s Directors and core ensemble, violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian, present a duo program featuring works by Stamitz, Kodály, Kimber, and Owen.

After three years of duo programs featuring brand new compositions inspired by folk music from around the world, the core ensemble brings you this program of old and new favorites. Two of the four works on the program are by living composers, both former composers-in-residence. The program opener, Red Cedar Express by Michael Kimber, was the very first commission and world premiere by Miera Kim and Carey Bostian after becoming directors in 2016. Red Cedar’s first composer in residence, Jerry Owen, has createdLove Notes, a new setting of Nota: The Lovers from his 2003 composition, Gypsy Inspirations for flute, viola, and guitar. We look forward to bringing a new-to-our-audience work in Duo Concertant by Anton Stamitz and will also return to Zoltán Kodály’s Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7.

Friday, March 27, 2026
The James Theater
213 N Gilbert st, Iowa City, IA
6:30 Doors | 7pm Show
$15 Student / $30 General Admission

12/09/2025

Holiday greetings! Check out this special winter season offer from The James and Crooked Path Theater!

This week only: Bundle The Madrigal Dinner with Chris-mas Carol by Crooked Path Theater next weekend! $100 will get you a ticket to shows on both weekends, this is a $120 value offered at a discounted rate.

Tickets are available at thejamesic.com, select the cabaret bundle option at checkout and then email [email protected] with your desired showtime for The Christmas Cabaret to secure your seats. We look forward to sharing this holiday season with you!!

Enjoy a five-course, locally sourced feast curated by Chef Dan Knowles and entertainment from Nolte’s adult Madrigal Singers (the noble court) featuring a variety of talented Iowa City singers, dancers from the Nolte Academy, a select choir from Iowa City Youth Choir and instrumental music played by professional musicians Carey Bostian, Miera Kim and Jay Broeker. This immersive, two-hour dinner theatre experience includes wassail and soft drinks while beer and wine will be available for purchase. Come hungry and plan to leave full of delicious food and cheer!

Grab seats to this must-be-at event with three seatings at The James Theater December 12-14 at 6:30pm Friday and Saturday, and 5:30pm Sunday!

MENU:
Seeded sourdough with compound butter
Harvest slaw with dried fruit, almonds and honey vinaigrette
Smoked Pancetta-Wrapped Turkey roulade with butternut frittata
Braised beef tri-tip with sauce hasarde & roasted roots
Date pudding with pear butterscotch flambé

12/05/2025

Join us for a Caribbean-flavored celebration of the holiday season with Des Moines’ premier steel band, Tropical Steel. Performing their “sweet island sounds” around Iowa since 1997, this orchestra of talented multi-instrumentalists has been featured at numerous festivals and events across the country.

Bringing their signature Caribbean and Latin vibes, Tropical Steel will warm up the holidays with unique versions of traditional Christmas carols, favorite holiday tunes from various cultures, and songs of celebration and peace. Expect a family-friendly, joyous explosion of sound and color that will leave you astounded and full of holiday cheer as only the steel pan can. Don’t be surprised if the limbo pole makes an appearance and your family gets invited down to check out the instruments!

The James Theater
213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA
Friday, December 5, 2025
7pm Doors | 7:30pm Show
$8 Students | $18 General Admission

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213 N Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA
52245

Telephone

+13196002936

Website

http://www.thejamesic.com/

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