The Mainstage Live in Iowa City

Thursday February 26

Mainstage

Venue: The Englert Theatre

221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30pm Stories Begin

Add to Calendar 02/26/2026 7:30 PM 02/26/2026 10:00 PM America/Chicago The Moth Stories - The Mainstage Live in Iowa City

This Spring,  The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage back to Iowa City. 

For ONE night, 5 seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.

Does it even exist anymore? FOR WHO? What happens when the dream rubs up against reality? What happens when it’s dashed or deferred? And what happens when the dream comes true?

Come together, sit shoulder to shoulder, and listen to people sharing hilarious, moving, illuminating, astounding stories of their very own American Dreams.

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storytellers among established and emerging writers, performers and artists and to encourage storytelling among communities whose stories often go unheard.

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This Spring,  The Moth, is bringing its Mainstage back to Iowa City. 

For ONE night, 5 seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream.

Does it even exist anymore? FOR WHO? What happens when the dream rubs up against reality? What happens when it’s dashed or deferred? And what happens when the dream comes true?

Come together, sit shoulder to shoulder, and listen to people sharing hilarious, moving, illuminating, astounding stories of their very own American Dreams.

The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storytellers among established and emerging writers, performers and artists and to encourage storytelling among communities whose stories often go unheard.

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