Dane Van Brocklin News

Carrie White doesn't fit in. At school, the popular students torture her; at home, her religiously fanatical mother terrorizes her. But Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it. Based on the best selling novel, Carrie the Musical spins an epic tale of torment and revenge.

Elton John's score enlivens Playhouse's BILLY ELLIOT.

The 47th season for Playhouse on the Square begins with the regional premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical! Set in a northern English town amidst the turbulent 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspiring tale of one boy's journey as he exchanges his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Featuring music by Elton John, The New York Times declares that Billy Elliot the Musical 'isn't a dance show; it's about why people need dance.'

The 47th season for Playhouse on the Square begins with the regional premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical! Set in a northern English town amidst the turbulent 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspiring tale of one boy's journey as he exchanges his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Featuring music by Elton John, The New York Times declares that Billy Elliot the Musical 'isn't a dance show; it's about why people need dance.'

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the music of Johnny Cash in 'Ring of Fire,' Mar. 30 through tonight, Apr. 22, 2012. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Ring of Fire' is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the music of Johnny Cash in 'Ring of Fire,' Mar. 30-Apr. 22, 2012. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Ring of Fire' is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the music of Johnny Cash in 'Ring of Fire,' Mar. 30-Apr. 22, 2012. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Ring of Fire' is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the music of Johnny Cash in 'Ring of Fire,' Mar. 30-Apr. 22, 2012. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Ring of Fire' is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.