Iowa Western Musical Theater Department

08/31/2026

Sponge Bob the Musical AND Holiday Extravaganza!

November 12, 13, 14 at 7 PM and November 14 at 2 PM
General Admission $15
Students/Children/Faculty Free with ID
Tickets at artscenter.iwcc.edu

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic show featuring your favorite bubbly yellow sponge and all his hilarious friends! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his company must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up.

With an incredible score by a dizzying array of pop royalty including Sara Bareilles, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Panic at the Disco and David Bowie, The SpongeBob Musical is nonstop toe-tapping fun for the whole family. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Holiday Extravaganza Preshow!
The festive fun begins with a Holiday Extravaganza Pre-Show starting at 6:00 PM, where you can enjoy delicious cookies and hot chocolate, a special visit from SANTA, and engaging holiday activities for the kids.

08/28/2026

08/21/2026

Theater Lab!

08/20/2026

Save the Date! Tickets on Sale Soon!

06/17/2026

You don't have to be a musical theater major to get theater scholarships and to be in our MUSICALS!!

💸 Great Scholarships Available!
🎤 You don’t even have to be a major to qualify—just participate!
✨ And you don’t have to be a major to have major fun!
Whether you want to build a career in the arts or just want to sing, dance, and perform with a supportive, high-energy community—we’ve got a place for you.

If you DO want to be a theater major, you can earn a 2-year Associate of Applied Arts degree in Musical Theater—and take your passion from stage dreams to stage reality!

📍 Located in Council Bluffs

More info at www.iwcc.edu/admissions/

Or email [email protected]


Iowa Western

04/23/2026

Come see the show!

Tickets at artscenter.iwcc.edu

04/19/2026

✨ Join us for a “Corner of the Sky!” ✨

Iowa Western Community College is proud to present its production of PIPPIN! Follow the journey of a young prince on a quest for true happiness and fulfillment in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece. 🎭

When:
Thursday, April 23 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, April 24 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 @ 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Saturday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM

Tickets: 🎟 General Admission: $15

04/13/2026

All hands were on deck tonight to load in the set for our upcoming production, Pippin!
✨ **Join us for a “Corner of the Sky!”** ✨
Iowa Western Community College is proud to present its production of **PIPPIN**! Follow the journey of a young prince on a quest for true happiness and fulfillment in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece. 🎭
# # # **Performance Schedule**
* **Thursday, April 23** @ 7:00 PM
* **Friday, April 24** @ 7:00 PM
* **Saturday, April 25** @ 2:00 PM (Matinee)
* **Saturday, April 25** @ 7:00 PM
# # **Ticket Information**
* 🎟 **General Admission:** $15
* 🎓 **Students:** **FREE!**
> That’s right—free admission for IWCC students **and** students of any age from any school!
>
Don’t miss this spectacular performance filled with incredible music, dance, and magic. Come out and support our hardworking cast and crew!
🔗 **Grab your tickets here:** artscenter.iwcc.edu

04/08/2026

🌟 Love Musical Theater? Make It Official with Us! 🎭🎶
At Iowa Western in Council Bluffs, you can earn a 2-year Associate of Applied Arts degree in Musical Theater—and take your passion from stage dreams to stage reality!
💸 Great Scholarships Available!
🎤 You don’t even have to be a major to qualify—just participate!
✨ And you don’t have to be a major to have major fun!
Whether you want to build a career in the arts or just want to sing, dance, and perform with a supportive, high-energy community—we’ve got a place for you.
📍 Located in Council Bluffs
More info at www.iwcc.edu/admissions/
Or email [email protected]

Iowa Western