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Des Moines Community Playhouse to Host 99th Season Announcement Party

By: Feb. 10, 2017


The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most rootin-tootin', fan-crazed, dreamy, jazzy, gut-wrenching season ever. The theatre's 99th season includes four musicals, plus drama, comedy, and family shows. Be part of the excitement as the titles are revealed at the 2017-18 Season Announcement Party, 5:30-6:30 PM, Monday, Feb. 20.

The festivities begin at 5:30 PM with a social hour featuring light hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and live music from Francine Griffith. The official announcement of the season line-up by Playhouse executive director, John Viars, takes place at 6:15 PM. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 17 online at www.dmplayhouse.com.

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.

Playhouse season tickets go on sale Mar. 15 online at dmplayhouse.com and at The Playhouse ticket office.

Regional Awards
Des Moines Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1. SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL (Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre)
23.4% of votes
2. WAITRESS (Des Moines Playhouse)
18.1% of votes
3. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Des Moines Community Playhouse)
16.3% of votes

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