Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre

06/18/2026

🎭 Meet the Cast & Crew of Annie! 🎭

We’re excited to introduce the talented performers stepping into the unforgettable roles of Annie—from the hopeful orphans of Miss Hannigan’s orphanage to Daddy Warbucks, Grace, Rooster, Lily, and the ensemble members who bring each scene to life through song and dance.

Alongside them is the dedicated team of directors, designers, and crew members working behind the scenes to shape every scene, song, and moment onstage.

Together, this incredible company is bringing the heart, humor, and hope of Annie to the Hope Martin Theatre.

Join us July 10–19 and see their hard work come to life onstage!

📍 Hope Martin Theatre
📅 July 10–19
👉 www.wlooplayhouse.org

06/14/2026

☀️ There’s Still Room in Our Upcoming Summer Camps! 🎭

Some of our summer classes kick off this week, and there’s still time to join the fun—but don’t wait too long!

Whether your young performer is ready to build confidence, explore their creativity, learn new skills, or simply have a great time onstage, our summer classes offer something exciting for everyone.

Sign up before it’s too late!

🎟 TO REGISTER GO TO: https://www.wcpbhct.org/classes

A few spots are still available, so now is the time to sign up!

06/13/2026

⏰ Tomorrow is your last chance! ⏰

Songs That Brought Us Home comes to the Hope Martin Theatre tomorrow at 2:00 PM for a special one-time performance featuring Travis & Abby Turpin.

From "For Good" and "Bring Him Home" to country favorites, classic standards, and more, this unique afternoon of music and storytelling has something for everyone!

📅 This Sunday, June 14
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Hope Martin Theatre
🎟 Tickets: www.wlooplayhouse.org⁠�

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06/13/2026

🎶 ONE DAY ONLY! 🎶

This Sunday, Travis & Abby Turpin take the stage for a special musical event.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with beloved standards, Broadway favorites, country classics, and the stories behind the songs that brought them home.

📅 This Sunday, June 14
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Hope Martin Theatre
🎟 Tickets: www.wlooplayhouse.org⁠�

One afternoon. One stage. One unforgettable performance.

06/10/2026

Mark your calendars, and come audition for America's Prize-Winning Musical, 1776, our latest community collaboration with the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. 🇺🇸

It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence, if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. 📜

Auditions will be at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, bringing together performers from across our community.

🗓 Sunday, July 26 at 2pm and Monday, July 27 at 6pm
📍 Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
📋 Find character information, audition details, and everything you need to know at https://gbpac.com/event/1776.

Come lend your voice to the story that helped shape a nation! 🇺🇸

06/09/2026

🔎 Think you can catch a killer?

The Mousetrap* drops you into a remote countryside hideaway where a group of strangers has gathered—only to discover that a murderer is among them.

Secrets surface. Alibis crumble. Suspicion shifts from one guest to the next as the mystery twists toward a shocking final reveal.

Clever, chilling, and irresistibly fun, Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit will keep you guessing until the very last moment.

Can you solve the mystery before the truth is revealed?

*The Mousetrap will be produced in the memory of Ken Wymore.

🗓 April 2–11
📍 Hope Martin Theatre
🎟 www.wcpbhct.org/tickets

$20 Adults | $10 Children
🎓 $15 Student Rush available at the door

06/09/2026

🎶 This Weekend! 🎶

On Sunday, June 14, Travis and Abby Turpin take the stage for Songs That Brought Us Home—a one-night-only evening filled with music, memories, family stories, and songs that have stayed with us through the years.

Enjoy this special video preview, then join us next Sunday for the full experience!

Travis Turpin sings She's got a way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wyeWFgd8s

📍 Hope Martin Theatre
🗓 Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM
🎟 $20 Adults | $15 Kids

Get your tickets: www.wcpbhct.org

Travis Turpin sings she's got a way on the Celebrity Summit, Jan 29...

06/05/2026

Next weekend, let the music bring you home. 🎶

Join Travis and Abby Turpin for Songs That Brought Us Home, a one-night-only special event filled with music, memories, storytelling, and songs that shaped their lives.

From musical theatre favorites like “For Good” to country classics, old standards, big band sounds, and heartfelt family stories, this is an evening made for anyone who knows the power of a song.

📍 Hope Martin Theatre
🗓 Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: www.wcpbhct.org

Come spend the afternoon with us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6E2UaB9oI4

Travis and Abby Turpin performed a show at the Gallagher-Bluedorn P...

06/04/2026

⚾🎶 The ballpark will have a little extra Broadway spirit this weekend!

The cast of Annie will sing the National Anthem at the Waterloo Bucks game this Saturday, June 6!

Come cheer them on, enjoy the game, and celebrate this special WCP/BHCT appearance at the ballpark.

Get your tickets and join us this weekend!

📍Waterloo Riverfront Stadium
📆 June 6, 6:35pm
🎟 https://tickets-center.com/tickets/1568715

05/31/2026

🎶 Two weeks away! 🎶

Enjoy a sneak peek of Travis and Abby Turpin performing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” — just one of the memorable songs you’ll hear during "Songs that Brought Us Home."

This special event blends music, storytelling, and family connection, with a setlist that moves through old standards, country favorites, musical theatre moments, and songs audiences know and love.

Along with “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” audiences can look forward to selections like “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Over the Rainbow,” “For Good,” and “Sweet Caroline.”

From Broadway to Johnny Cash, classic crooners to sing-along favorites, this one-night-only event offers a little something for everyone — all woven together with stories, heart, and the kind of music that brings us home.

📍 Hope Martin Theatre | Waterloo, IA
🗓 Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets*: www.wcpbhct.org

$20 Adults | $15

*Flex tickets cannot be used for Special Events

Come enjoy the songs, the stories, and the memories that bring us home.

Places! Everyone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLd6d_bSx2E

It was fun to join Travis on stage during his show on the Grand Pri...