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Photo Flash: First Look at GARTH FAGAN DANCE, Performing at the Civic Center, 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(01/04/2013) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents GARTH FAGAN DANCE, part of the dance series, February 9, 2013 at the Civic Center Main Hall. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(01/04/2013) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents GARTH FAGAN DANCE, part of the dance series, February 9, 2013 at the Civic Center Main Hall. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS AT PLUM CREEK
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(10/26/2012) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents 'Little House Christmas at Plum Creek,' Nov. 9-Dec. 2. Get a first look at the cast onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(10/26/2012) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents 'Little House Christmas at Plum Creek,' Nov. 9-Dec. 2. Get a first look at the cast onstage below!
BWW First Look: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks and More in JEKYLL & HYDE on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(10/23/2012) - JEKYLL & HYDE, the international musical sensation will return to Broadway in Spring 2013 following a 25-week National Tour. The tour launched at San Diego's Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on October 2, and stars Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis in the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
by Nicole Rosky - Broadway
(10/23/2012) - JEKYLL & HYDE, the international musical sensation will return to Broadway in Spring 2013 following a 25-week National Tour. The tour launched at San Diego's Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on October 2, and stars Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis in the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox as Lucy. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's BECKY'S NEW CAR
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(10/05/2012) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(10/05/2012) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Becky's New Car,' Oct. 19-Nov. 4. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!
Photo Flash: New Cast Joins WEST SIDE STORY National Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - Appleton, WI
(10/28/2011) - WEST SIDE STORY is currently touring the country, and now stars Ross Lekites as Tony, Evy Ortiz as Maria, Michelle Aravena as Anita, Drew Foster as Riff and German Santiago as Bernardo. Also featured are Mike Boland as Schrank, Stephen DeRosa as Glad Hand, Jon Drake as Action, Wally Dunn as Krupke, Alexandra Frohlinger as Anybodys, Jay Garcia as Chino, Casey Garvin as Diesel, Nathan Keen as Big Deal, Harris Milgrim as Snowboy, John O'Creagh as Doc, Christopher Rice as Baby John, Clay Thomson as A-rab, along with Karolina Blonski, Alicia Charles, Lauryn Ciardullo, Dean Andre De Luna, Lori Ann Ferreri, Ryan Ghysels, Tim Hausmann, Nicole Hellman, Laura Irion, Thayne Jasperson, Gizel Jimenez, Eric Anthony Johnson, Patrick Ortiz, Kristen Paulicelli, Christie Portera, Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva, Alexandra Blake Redelico, Michael Scirrotto, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Dani Spieler, Jessica Swesey, Kathryn Lin Terza and Kirstin Tucker.
by Nicole Rosky - Appleton, WI
(10/28/2011) - WEST SIDE STORY is currently touring the country, and now stars Ross Lekites as Tony, Evy Ortiz as Maria, Michelle Aravena as Anita, Drew Foster as Riff and German Santiago as Bernardo. Also featured are Mike Boland as Schrank, Stephen DeRosa as Glad Hand, Jon Drake as Action, Wally Dunn as Krupke, Alexandra Frohlinger as Anybodys, Jay Garcia as Chino, Casey Garvin as Diesel, Nathan Keen as Big Deal, Harris Milgrim as Snowboy, John O'Creagh as Doc, Christopher Rice as Baby John, Clay Thomson as A-rab, along with Karolina Blonski, Alicia Charles, Lauryn Ciardullo, Dean Andre De Luna, Lori Ann Ferreri, Ryan Ghysels, Tim Hausmann, Nicole Hellman, Laura Irion, Thayne Jasperson, Gizel Jimenez, Eric Anthony Johnson, Patrick Ortiz, Kristen Paulicelli, Christie Portera, Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva, Alexandra Blake Redelico, Michael Scirrotto, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Dani Spieler, Jessica Swesey, Kathryn Lin Terza and Kirstin Tucker.
Photo Flash: Memphis Lives in Them - First Look at MEMPHIS on Tour!
by Jessica Lewis - Atlanta
(10/28/2011) - The national touring production of MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, kicked off on October 16, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre in - where else - Memphis, TN, where it played through October 23. The company is now in Houston, where is plays through the weekend, and will next head to Tulsa from November 1 through November 6). Production shots have just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
by Jessica Lewis - Atlanta
(10/28/2011) - The national touring production of MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, kicked off on October 16, 2011 at the Orpheum Theatre in - where else - Memphis, TN, where it played through October 23. The company is now in Houston, where is plays through the weekend, and will next head to Tulsa from November 1 through November 6). Production shots have just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Christopher Sieber, George Hamilton in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Baltimore
(10/17/2011) - La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and Christopher Sieber, just kicked off its national tour at Des Moines' Civic Center last week. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, this flashy comedy made Tony Awards history as the first show ever to win the Tony Award three times for best production. Check out photos from the production below!
by Nicole Rosky - Baltimore
(10/17/2011) - La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and Christopher Sieber, just kicked off its national tour at Des Moines' Civic Center last week. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, this flashy comedy made Tony Awards history as the first show ever to win the Tony Award three times for best production. Check out photos from the production below!
Photo Flash: Christopher Sieber, George Hamilton, et al. at LA CAGE AUX FOLLES National Tour Opening!
by Nicole Rosky - Baltimore
(10/13/2011) - La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and Christopher Sieber, just kicked off its national tour at Des Moines' Civic Center. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, this flashy comedy made Tony Awards history as the first show ever to win the Tony Award three times for best production.
by Nicole Rosky - Baltimore
(10/13/2011) - La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and Christopher Sieber, just kicked off its national tour at Des Moines' Civic Center. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, this flashy comedy made Tony Awards history as the first show ever to win the Tony Award three times for best production.
BroadwayWorld Writers & Staff Congratulate Diamond/Rosen Nuptials
by Robert Diamond - Albuquerque
(08/29/2011) - On Saturday August 27, 2011, BroadwayWorld.com's CEO/Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond, in the midst of Hurricane Irene married actress Jennifer Hallie Rosen after a 17 month engagement. The two were introduced by a friend of Rosen's, who wasn't able to make the wedding, as a result of the weather and warnings throughout all the boroughs. The BroadwayWorld.com News Desk stayed feverish all weekend while the couple said 'I Do', as news was coming fast about theatre cancellations, schedule changes and travel advisories in addition to all things that were happening in other parts of the country and the world, not affected by the Northeast's local weather.
by Robert Diamond - Albuquerque
(08/29/2011) - On Saturday August 27, 2011, BroadwayWorld.com's CEO/Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond, in the midst of Hurricane Irene married actress Jennifer Hallie Rosen after a 17 month engagement. The two were introduced by a friend of Rosen's, who wasn't able to make the wedding, as a result of the weather and warnings throughout all the boroughs. The BroadwayWorld.com News Desk stayed feverish all weekend while the couple said 'I Do', as news was coming fast about theatre cancellations, schedule changes and travel advisories in addition to all things that were happening in other parts of the country and the world, not affected by the Northeast's local weather.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with DM Community Playhouse's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(08/04/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse will be the first theatre in the country to present 'Hairspray Jr.,' Aug. 5-6. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 515-277-6261 and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(08/04/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse will be the first theatre in the country to present 'Hairspray Jr.,' Aug. 5-6. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 515-277-6261 and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
Photo Flash: DM Playhouse's HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(07/06/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Hairspray,' July 15-Aug. 7, 2011. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Hairspray' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(07/06/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Hairspray,' July 15-Aug. 7, 2011. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Hairspray' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.
Photo Flash: Des Moines Community Playhouse's MISS NELSON IS MISSING
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(04/22/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents, 'Miss Nelson is Missing!,' May 6-22, 2011. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com; by phone at 515-277-6261 ; and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Miss Nelson is Missing!' is sponsored by friends of Lynn M. Graves, honoring her service as Playhouse president.
by Nicole Rosky - Des Moines
(04/22/2011) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents, 'Miss Nelson is Missing!,' May 6-22, 2011. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com; by phone at 515-277-6261 ; and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Miss Nelson is Missing!' is sponsored by friends of Lynn M. Graves, honoring her service as Playhouse president.
Photo Flash: Ashley Brown in Concert at The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
by Kelsey Denette - BroadwayToo
(04/15/2011) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines welcomed Broadway's very own ‘Mary Poppins' Ashley Brown in An Evening with Ashley Brown to a very enthusiastic crowd at the Civic Center's Temple Theater last night for a one-night-only cabaret performance on Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - BroadwayToo
(04/15/2011) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines welcomed Broadway's very own ‘Mary Poppins' Ashley Brown in An Evening with Ashley Brown to a very enthusiastic crowd at the Civic Center's Temple Theater last night for a one-night-only cabaret performance on Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Presents DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/28/2010) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the comedy 'Don't Dress For Dinner,' June 11-27. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/28/2010) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the comedy 'Don't Dress For Dinner,' June 11-27. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Photo Flash: SOUTH PACIFIC Tour Lands in Des Moines
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/20/2010) - The Lincoln Center Theater's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific opened to a packed house at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, May 18 for a one week run.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/20/2010) - The Lincoln Center Theater's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific opened to a packed house at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, May 18 for a one week run.
Photo Flash: Sutton Foster At The Civic Center In Des Moines
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/19/2010) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines welcomed Tony Award® winning actress and singer Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster to a sold out crowd at the Civic Center's Temple Theater last week for one a night only cabaret performance on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(05/19/2010) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines welcomed Tony Award® winning actress and singer Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster to a sold out crowd at the Civic Center's Temple Theater last week for one a night only cabaret performance on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Presents CURTAINS 4/9-5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(03/31/2010) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the Tony nominated, musical comedy mystery, 'Curtains,' Apr. 9-May 2. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(03/31/2010) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with the Tony nominated, musical comedy mystery, 'Curtains,' Apr. 9-May 2. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Presents THE BOXCAR CHILDREN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(02/12/2010) - The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 15th season with 'The Boxcar Children,' Feb. 26-Mar. 14.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(02/12/2010) - The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 15th season with 'The Boxcar Children,' Feb. 26-Mar. 14.
Photo Flash: Production Photos from Des Moines Playhouse's Production of BEYOND THE RAINBOW
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(01/19/2010) - 'Beyond the Rainbow' is Judy Garland's life story. The show features 25 of her biggest hits. Central Iowa favorite Preshia Paulding plays Judy Garland in her Carnegie Hall concert. KtMarie Scarcello portrays Judy Garland from her youth, to her Hollywood years. 'Beyond the Rainbow' is a co-production of The Des Moines Playhouse and StageWest.
by BWW News Desk - Des Moines
(01/19/2010) - 'Beyond the Rainbow' is Judy Garland's life story. The show features 25 of her biggest hits. Central Iowa favorite Preshia Paulding plays Judy Garland in her Carnegie Hall concert. KtMarie Scarcello portrays Judy Garland from her youth, to her Hollywood years. 'Beyond the Rainbow' is a co-production of The Des Moines Playhouse and StageWest.
Photo Flash: Hobo Junction Presents HORRIBLE
by Blair Ingenthron - Des Moines
(12/14/2009) - Opening at the Des Moines Social Club for an exclusive one night engagement January 9th, HORRIBLE, the latest comedy by the group that brought you BAD GUYS IN SUITS, is a romantically dark comedy about love, death, cannibalism...and flowers.
by Blair Ingenthron - Des Moines
(12/14/2009) - Opening at the Des Moines Social Club for an exclusive one night engagement January 9th, HORRIBLE, the latest comedy by the group that brought you BAD GUYS IN SUITS, is a romantically dark comedy about love, death, cannibalism...and flowers.
Photo Flash: ANNIE at the Des Moines Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Des Moines
(11/30/2009) - This holiday season, The Des Moines Playhouse presents the blockbuster Broadway musical and family favorite 'Annie,' with performances from Dec. 11-27.
by Blair Ingenthron - Des Moines
(11/30/2009) - This holiday season, The Des Moines Playhouse presents the blockbuster Broadway musical and family favorite 'Annie,' with performances from Dec. 11-27.
Photo Flash: Aaron Sorkin's THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION
by Aimee Savoth - Des Moines
(10/26/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with an Iowa and U.S. community theatre premiere of Aaron Sorkin's 'The Farnsworth Invention,' Nov. 6-22. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by Aimee Savoth - Des Moines
(10/26/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse continues its 91st season with an Iowa and U.S. community theatre premiere of Aaron Sorkin's 'The Farnsworth Invention,' Nov. 6-22. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Photo Flash: RAMONA QUIMBY At Des Moines Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(09/28/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse opens its 15th season in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre with 'Ramona Quimby,' Oct. 9-Nov. 1. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(09/28/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse opens its 15th season in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre with 'Ramona Quimby,' Oct. 9-Nov. 1. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261 and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Photo Flash: ALL SHOOK UP Hits The DM Playhouse 9/11-10/4
by Reynard Loki - Des Moines
(08/31/2009) - All Shook Up hits the DM Playhouse from Sept. 11-Oct. 4, 2009.
by Reynard Loki - Des Moines
(08/31/2009) - All Shook Up hits the DM Playhouse from Sept. 11-Oct. 4, 2009.
Photo Flash: Des Moines Playhouse Presents High School Musical 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(07/08/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(07/08/2009) - The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
Photo Flash: BAD GUYS IN SUITS Runs 1 Night Only 6/20 At Des Moines Social Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(06/17/2009) - Four mobsters of Depression era 1930s are having their absolute worst night of their lives in Hobo Junction Company's latest incarnation of 'Bad Guys In Suits.' This one-hour musical comedy is replete with original song and dance numbers, witty banter and larger-than-life characters that epitomized screwball entertainment of that time.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Des Moines
(06/17/2009) - Four mobsters of Depression era 1930s are having their absolute worst night of their lives in Hobo Junction Company's latest incarnation of 'Bad Guys In Suits.' This one-hour musical comedy is replete with original song and dance numbers, witty banter and larger-than-life characters that epitomized screwball entertainment of that time.
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