Des Moines Playhouse Presents THE GREAT GATSBY

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new play, "F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby," Jan. 27-Feb. 12, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby" is sponsored by Edward Jones.

What would you do for true love? Jay Gatsby (Matthew Phillip Smith), a self-made millionaire, takes Long Island newcomer Nick Carraway (Benjamin Sheridan) under his wing and into his decadent world of obsession, greed, and danger. Gatsby hopes to reunite with Nick's cousin, Daisy Buchanan (Emma Kay Banner), his true love from a lifetime ago. The glamour of the Jazz Age comes to life in this new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.

The Playhouse cast is directed by John Viars. The cast includes Greg Blumhagen, Mason Ferguson, Kate Fitzgerald, Kristin Gredys, Shelby Jensen, Alexandria Porter, Dakota Rachuy, Jason Rainwater, and Gabriel Tejeda-Benitez.

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 "F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby," contact The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

"F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby " Performances: Jan. 27-Feb. 12, 2017
7:30 PM Wednesday-Saturday
2:00 PM Sunday

"F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby " 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

Need more Des Moines Theatre News in your life? Sign up for all the news on the Spring season, discounts & more...