The Goatsinger Show will play Saturday, January 27, at 7:30 pm at the Coggon Opera House. A playful and thoughtful show in the vaudeville tradition, it mixes music, sketches, and monologues, and closes with a full-house singalong. The Goatsinger Show has been a staple in the area for the past seven years, showcasing writers, songwriters, […]
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but undercover reporters are hot on their trail. Their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that […]
BLUEGRASS NIGHT at the Opera has a new date! Returning from their 2016 performance at the Coggon Opera House are Banjoy featuring outstanding banjo player Bob Black with his wife Kristie, Paul Roberts, and Mark Wilson. The Great Bluegrass Herons (Jane and Mark Wilson and Paul and Julia Roberts) and Straightback Chair (Stephen Hanson, Ursula […]
The Coggon Opera House invites you to the 16th Annual Marion Big Band Christmas Concert
Come celebrate all things Irish with Blame Not the Bard. This group is on a mission to bring the stories of Ireland alive...and to have fun doing it. Described as "Iowa Raised, Ireland Rooted,” Blame Not the Bard is a high-energy show determined to get your feet moving and hands clapping. Armed with Irish song, […]
The Coggon Opera House welcomes award winning tribute artist Jesse Aron to our stage on Sunday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m. His show, Roy and Friends is a magical tribute to some of the most legendary voices in Rock & Rock history. Seating is by general admission only. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at […]
It's another great night of BLUEGRASS MUSIC at the Opera House! This year’s evening of bluegrass music features Banjoy with Bob & Kristie Black, Straightback Chair, and the Great Bluegrass Herons. Banjoy headlines the show with Bob Black playing a wicked banjo. Banjoy performs everything from classic bluegrass and gospel songs to originals and lively […]
It’s the 17th Annual Marion Big Band Sounds of the Season Concert and the Coggon Opera House’s holiday gift to the community! The afternoon will be a combination of Sounds of the Season “Big Band Style” and traditional big band tunes. Admission is free, but donations to support the Coggon Opera House are welcome. Doors open […]
It’s time to celebrate all things Irish with Blame Not the Bard. This group is on a mission to bring alive the songs and stories of Ireland. Expertly blending their historical knowledge with fiery instrumentals and musical prowess, Blame Not the Bard’s high-energy show will get your hands clapping and feet tapping through an afternoon of down-to-earth […]