Subscription Series Shows
The Bell Tower Theater, your hometown theater, offers comedies and musicals year-round. Our shows feature talented local performers and most shows are being produced in Dubuque for the first time.
In addition to the shows you see below, the Bell Tower Theater also offers Family Events and Special Events.
Scroll down to see the remainder of our 2026 Season!
All of these shows below perform on the following schedule:
First Weekend
Friday at 7:30 pm (Early Bird Special)
Saturday at 7:30 pm (Early Bird Special)
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Second Weekend
Thursday at 7:30 pm (Girl’s Night Out–Free Wine Night.)
Friday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 7:30 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
Third Weekend
Thursday at 7:30 pm (Girl’s Night Out–Free Wine Night.)
Friday at 7:30 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm
Sunday at 2:00 pm
A Comedy by Phil Olson
August 14 to 30, 2026
Cheryl and Stan are both recently single and not having much luck in the dating world. When their best friends Lori and Dave convince them to try online dating (and then give them lots of terrible advice), they embark on a comical journey to find love or a “best offer.”
A Comedy adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
October 9 to 25, 2026
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you get this fall-down funny thriller. It’s 150 zany characters, an onstage plane crash and some good old-fashioned romance! All brought to gleeful life by four incredible actors. This Tony Award—winner will have you in stitches.
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A Comedy by Cricket Daniels
December 4 to 20, 2026
Lou has wrestled with a big ball of tangled Christmas lights for the last time! He and his wife are hopping on the Pineapple Express to Hawaii! Escaping the freezing cold, his nutty family, and most of all, the holidays is exactly what Lou plans to do. When a freak snowstorm leaves them stranded in the airport, will a couple of unexpected characters help restore Lou’s Christmas Spirit?
Season Subscriptions for 2026 are on sale now, and Season Subscribers are allowed to pick seats now. Individual tickets for this event go on sale on October 1, 2026.
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A Comedy By Emily Bohannon
February 12 to 28, 2027
Widow Bea, her divorced daughter Joan and her newly-single granddaughter Alex are finally able to spend more time together when Bea moves to a retirement home. Bea gets to live the city life she always dreamed of, but what will her family think when she starts spending time with the man next door? This delightful multi-generational comedy is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Only 2027 Season Ticket Holders are able to book seats at this time.
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Individual tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.
By Sandy Ruskin
April 16 to May 2, 2027
Mistaken identities, scandalous secrets and nonstop hilarity. When Sylvia and Beau escape to a cozy countryside cottage to start anew, unexpected guests—and outrageous revelations—turn their plans upside down. It’s a whirlwind of witty chaos and charming mischief with love (mostly) conquering all.
Only 2027 Season Ticket Holders are able to book seats at this time.
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Individual tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.
By Shelley Chester
August 13 to 29, 2027
Ah, retirement! The time we all look forward to – until it all goes to hell in a handbasket. When Ruth wakes up four days after her retirement party and can’t remember a thing, she embarks on a hysterical yet agonizing journey to reveal what happened during those four horrible days. Wickedly funny dialogue and uproarious antics make this show a must see!
Only 2027 Season Ticket Holders are able to book seats at this time.
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Individual tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.
By Jones Hope Wooten
October 8 to 24, 2027
The tiny town of Doublewide, Texas has grown to 17 mobile homes and a farmers’ market, and now they are becoming a tourist destination. Just when things are looking up –– the rug is pulled out from under them. This delightful show has a heap of hilarity with a whole lot of heart.
Only 2027 Season Ticket Holders are able to book seats at this time.
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Individual tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.
By William Missouri Downs
December 3 to 19, 2027
Loretta hasn’t been home since she left for college 2 years ago. Now her Harvard law student boyfriend insists they travel to Chicago to meet her blue-collar parents. What follows is a very funny holiday collision of manners, misunderstandings, bruised egos and, the one thing everyone needs to survive the holidays, forgiveness.
Only 2027 Season Ticket Holders are able to book seats at this time.
To Get More Information on Season Tickets, click here.
Individual tickets go on sale October 1, 2026.