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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Des Moines Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Des Moines Awards; NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! THE MUSICAL!, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Des Moines Playhouse & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! THE MUSICAL!, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Des Moines Playhouse & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards December 5th Standings; NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! THE MUSICAL! Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; SHE KILLS MONSTERS Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! THE MUSICAL! Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BWW Review: CALENDAR GIRLS at Des Moines Playhouse


What did our critic think of Calendar Girls at Des Monies Playhouse? The people in our lives have a significant impact on us, and sometimes we don’t know their impact on us until they are gone. How we reflect on them can sometimes lead us to do extraordinary things. “Calendar Girls,” which opened on June 3 at Des Moines Playhouse, asks us to reflect on how we remember the people in our lives and what we do to commemorate their memory.

BWW Review: PLAZA SUITE at Des Moines Playhouse


If hotels rooms could tell stories, what stories might they tell? Would they be stories of love or heartbreak, or something completely different? If you've ever thought of those questions, or are looking for a fun, entertaining night of theatre, then Des Moines Playhouse's production of 'Plaza Suite' is the right show for you. On Friday, July 16, the show opened to a packed tent as part of the Playhouse's summer Tent series. And from the audience's reactions, this was just the comedy they needed this summer.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at DM Playhouse


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, 'You Can't Take It With You,' June 3-19, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'You Can't Take It With You' is sponsored by Edward Jones.

DM Playhouse to Present YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 6/3-19


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, 'You Can't Take It With You,' June 3-19, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'You Can't Take It With You' is sponsored by Edward Jones.

Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Opens BECKY'S NEW CAR Tonight, 10/19


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' tonight, Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's BECKY'S NEW CAR


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!

DM Playhouse Presents BECKY'S NEW CAR, 10/19-11/4


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Becky's New Car' is co-sponsored by West Bank.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9/10-10/3


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning musical comedy, 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' Friday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Oct. 3. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9/10-10/3


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning musical comedy, 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' Friday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Oct. 3. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents DROWSY CHAPERONE, 9/10-10/3


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning musical comedy, 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' Friday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Oct. 3. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' is sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

The Des Moines Playhouse Ends Run of CURTAINS 5/2


The Des Moines Playhouse end its production of the Tony nominated, musical comedy mystery, 'Curtains,' May 2.

The Des Moines Playhouse Presents CURTAINS 4/9-5/2


The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the Tony nominated, musical comedy mystery, 'Curtains,' Apr. 9-May 2. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.

Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Presents CURTAINS 4/9-5/2


The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the Tony nominated, musical comedy mystery, 'Curtains,' Apr. 9-May 2. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.

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