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DM Playhouse to Present SISTER ACT, 4/1-24

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The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, "Sister Act," Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

"Sister Act" is the musical comedy smash that has audiences jumping to their feet!

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier (Alexandra St. James-Gray) witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior (Jennifer Phelps). Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang members give chase only to find themselves up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, "Sister Act" will leave Playhouse audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, "Sister Act" is reason to rejoice!

The Playhouse cast is directed by Judy Hart, with musical direction by Anna Lackaff and choreography by Alison Shafer. The cast includes Tricia Arvanis, Edward M. Barker, Douglas Cochrane, Jennie Coletta, Jill Curry, Jason Ehlenfeldt, Kate FItzgerald, Bart Galvin, Charissa L. Hamel, Melissa Kellar, Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, Donovan McCamey, Rachel Elizabeth Meyer, Mithcell Nieland, Therese Riordan, Tyler Robinson, Farica L. Robertson, Christopher Rozenboom, Gary Scherer, and Tony Tandeski.

The Playhouse 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.

For more information about the Playhouse and "Sister Act," contact the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

"Sister Act" Performances: Apr. 1-24, 2016.

7:30 PM Wednesday-Saturday

2:00 PM Sunday

"Sister Act" Tickets

Ticket prices start at $25

To purchase tickets:

dmplayhouse.com

515-277-6261

Des Moines Community Playhouse Ticket Office, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
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2. Tony Gayle - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
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3. Kai Harada - Ragtime
7.1% of votes

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