DM Playhouse Holds 16th Annual Hollywood Halloween Costume Party

Tickets are now on sale for the 16th annual Hollywood Halloween on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. This "50s Night at the Drive-In" themed costume party begins at 6:30 PM in The Big Room at Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way. Tickets are $125 per person or $75 each for young adults ages 21-35 and include complimentary food, wine, beer, and live music. Proceeds from the event benefit educational programs conducted by the Playhouse, impacting more than 7,000 children each year. Tickets are available for purchase online at dmplayhouse.com or by phone at 515-277-6261.

Hollywood Halloween has long been a highlight of the fall social calendar. This year's party features music by Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50s. An incredible silent and live auction includes an Iowa Wild game-day experience, a Mercedes-Benz for a weekend, and a private tour of the Blank Park Zoo. The evening also includes a costume contest.

Hollywood Halloween is the Playhouse's largest annual fundraiser and is known as Des Moines' premier costume party. At this year's event, guests will enjoy the sights, scenes, and costumes of the 1950s as they rock 'n' roll the night away.

The Playhouse, now in its 100th season, is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the US. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.