Songs by The Go-Go's
Based on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Directed and Choreographed by Michael C. Flores
Head Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite artist. Elizabethan language collides with 1980s punk and new wave in a story where a royal prophecy threatens the king's crown, thrusting the kingdom into a transformative journey. Daring, joyful, and brash, Head Over Heels is a raucous anthem that offers a window into a more hopeful, more liberated future.
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Head Over Heels contains themes and imagery exploring gender identity and self-expression. Performances includes moments of sexual innuendo, intimacy with same sex partners, and violence as well as depictions of rigid social structures being challenged and transformed.
Please be advised this production also contains theatrical haze, fog, and strobe lights.
Adult - $20
UI Student - $5
College Student (not UI) - $10
Senior - $15
Youth 17 & younger - $10
Additional ticket fees may apply; total ticket price listed on ticketing page
All theaters are accessible and are equipped with hearing augmentation systems.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Department of Theatre Arts in advance at (319) 335-2700 or at [email protected].
- Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne out of respect for smell-sensitive patrons.
- Photographing, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of this production is prohibited.
- Parking: University Parking Lot 55 is free for patrons after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend. Click the button below to view a detailed, interactive map.
- Entrances: The main entrance to the Theatre Building is located on the east side of the building near the river and is accessible to persons with disabilities.
