Do you love to cook? Are you a culinary connoisseur? Or maybe you just like to watch other people cook. Whatever it may be, if you're a fan of food, you'll be excited to learn that a popular culinary competition series is headed to Iowa.

VenuWorks announced in a press release that MasterChef LIVE! is making a stop in Cedar Rapids. The family-friendly tour will feature some of your favorite contestants from MasterChef and MasterChef Junior doing head-to-head cooking demonstrations,  fun (sometimes messy) challenges, and discussing behind-the-scenes television moments. Families who attend will get to not only watch, they'll get to participate.

With the addition of MASTERCHEF contestants cooking alongside our junior chefs, the culinary chemistry is irresistible, and they can’t wait to share more tips, recipes and behind-the-scenes stories with theatre audiences live on stage across the country this Fall.-Stephen Cook, President of TCG Entertainment and Producer of MarsterChef Live!

When and Where is MasterChef LIVE in Cedar Rapids?

MasterChef LIVE! will be at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, November 21. Just in time for you to pick up some tips before that big Thanksgiving dinner.

How Can I Get Tickets to MasterChef LIVE! in Cedar Rapids?

Tickets for MasterChef LIVE! in Cedar Rapids start and $28 and can be purchased at MasterChefLiveTour.com, CREventsLive.com or the Paramount Theatre ticket office. VIP packages will be available as well and include a "premium seat, cast meet-and-greet, Q&A sessions, a signed show poster, photos and more!" The VIP packages will be limited. 

 This smells like a recipe for a good time. Bon Appetit! 

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