Des Moines Playhouse Presents THE BOXCAR CHILDREN 2/26-3/14

The Des Moines Playhouse will stage 'The Boxcar Children' from Feb. 26-Mar. 14, 2010 . The production has been adapted for the stage by Barbara Field from the book by Gertrude Chandler Warner.

Finding themselves suddenly orphaned, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden band together and make a home for themselves in an abandoned railroad car.

Special Event: Lunch With the Director
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11:45 AM
Enjoy a family-friendly lunch at The Playhouse, catered by Le Jardin, with Playhouse director of education and youth programming, Kathy Pingel. You'll get to hear backstage stories, as well as meet cast members in person. Lunch tickets are $20 per adult and $16 per student. Purchase your lunch tickets by calling The Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.

Show Days & Times

7:00 PM Friday

1:00 PM Saturday

1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday (1:00 PM only, Sunday, Mar. 14)

Tickets

$15.00 Adults & Seniors

$12.00 Students

Ticket Office: 515-277-6261, toll-free 1-877-862-5621

Ticket Office Hours: Noon-6:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday, plus two hours prior to curtain time

Group Tickets

Groups of 15+

$12.00 Adults & Seniors

$10.00 Students

Bank clubs, tour operators, and schools receive complimentary tickets for escort(s) and driver.

Group reservations: 515-974-5358, toll-free 1-877-862-5621 ext. 211

Group Sales Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

School Matinees

Noon, Tuesday, Mar. 2

9:30 AM, Wednesday, Mar. 3

Groups of 15+: $7/person

Groups of less than 15: $10/student, $12/adult

School matinee reservations: 515-974-5365, toll-free 1-877-862-5621 ext. 230

Show Advisory

Ages 5 and up

For tickets and more information, visit http://www.dmplayhouse.com/

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