Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Get ready to turn back time as the Tony-winning The Cher Show hits the stage this year featuring Kara Chandler! With the iconic songstress having given her blessing, this brand new mega-musical charts Cher's rise to superstardom. Full to the brim with all our favorite Cher hits, and Bob Mackie's Tony-winning costumes, this glitzy musical will make you fall in love with our rhinestone-wearing, leather-loving queen all over again!

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Orchestra Iowa Pops have a festive treat which all the family will enjoy! Conducted by Tim Hankewich and also featuring a special guest appearance from the Iowa Womens' Jazz Orchestra, head down to the Paramount Theatre to hear a selection of Christmas classics old and new, singalong carols and more!

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.