Review: DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Over the years, since Des Moines Performing Arts started bringing productions to the Temple Theatre, there have been a few staple productions.
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Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
One of the great things about the Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway series is that it not only introduces us to new productions in their season, but there are also a few shows you can purchase as an add-on that have stood the test of time.
Review: COMPANY at Des Moines Performing Arts
When Des Moines Performing Arts announces its new season, there is always a show or two I can't help but get excited about.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Des Moines Performing Arts
After a cold start to the year, the fever to be able to vacation is already starting to set in.
Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts
It’s been almost 40 years since the last time “The Wiz” was on Broadway, and the show is currently starting to “Ease on Down the Road” and going on a pre-Broadway national tour.
Review: BEETLEJUICE at Des Moines Performing Arts
All you gotta do is say his name three times, and he will appear on the Civic Center stage.
Review: DEAR EVEN HANSEN at Des Moines Performing Arts
Dear Broadwayworld Reader.
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
What did our Some artists are remembered for being one-hit wonders, while others are known for producing hit after hit.
Review: A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Iowa Stage
Every once and a while, when a new season is announced, I find a show in the lineup that I can help but anticipate seeing.
Review: Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND At Iowa Stage
In 1957 after a 91-performance Off-Broadway run, a Broadway transfer was planned for Alice Childress' 'Trouble in Mind.
Review: THE LION KING at Des Moines Performing Arts
September 14, 2021, is a day I will never forget.
Review: KINKY BOOTS at Des Moines Playhouse
Everybody say yeah! It's that time of year when multiple productions start opening after spending the colder winter months inside.
Review: 1776 at Des Moines Performing Arts
In March 0f 2020, Des Moines Performing Arts announced it was bringing the musical '1776' as part of its 2020/2021 Broadway Series.
Review: RUMORS at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola
What did our critic think of RUHave you heard what's going on in Indianola? Not only has Carousel announced their new season, more on that at the end of this review, but they opened their latest production to a sold-out audience on March 10.
Review: THE HUNDRED DRESSES at Kate Goldman Children's Theatre
Our words are powerful; they can tear people down and quickly build people up.
Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
In 2017, a show opened in London.
Review: AUGUST WILSONS'S THE PIANO LESSON at Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company
In 2019 I attended my first two Pyramid Theatre shows.
Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION at Des Moines Performing Arts
Everyone has a playlist.
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Des Moines Playhouse
One of everyone's favorite stories is coming to the stage at the Des Moines Playhouse to remind us that 'Impossible things are happening every day.
Review: SHE LOVES ME at Ankeny Community Theatre
What did our critic think ofIn 2006, I was introduced to a charming musical when I had the opportunity to be in a production at the college I attended.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Des Moines Performing Arts
In 2012 a little musical that could started its trek to Broadway.
Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Tallgrass Theatre Company
As the holiday season gets closer, theatres start bringing some of our favorite stories to the stage.
Review: HARRIET THE SPY at Kate Goldman Children's Series at Des Moines Playhouse
Things are not always as they appear.
Review: THE CROWN LIVE! at Des Moines Performing Arts
In just a few weeks, Netflix will have people streaming the newest season of 'The Crown.
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/02-7/02) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/21-7/21) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/15-7/15) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/03) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/20-7/20) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/22-7/22) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/23-7/23) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/16-7/16) |
