Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola
We all long for friendship, and they get us through some of the most challenging times in our lives.
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Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Des Moines Performing Arts
After announcing it as part of its 2019-2020 season, Des Moines Performing Arts is finally able to bring another of its pre- covid shows to the stage.
Review: BORROWED BEATS at Ankeny Community Theatre: A World Premiere Takes the Stage
WEvery so often, a partnership in theatre can produce some fantastic results.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Des Moines Playhouse
Everyone has a memory of the first musical they were in or saw.
Review: SWEAT at Iowa Stage: A Story that was going to be told in 2020, is just as timely two and a half years later.
Before the Pandemic, one of the shows I was looking forward to seeing was Iowa Stage's production of 'Sweat' by Lynn Nottage.
Review: Preview of Upcoming AMERICAN APOLLO Brings Des Moines Metro Opera Season to a Fine End
Des Moines Metro Opera recently brought its 50th Anniversary season to a close, and they saved a special treat for their audiences.
Review: A THOUSAND ACRES by Kristin Kuster and Mark Campbell Makes a Stunning World Premiere at Des Moines Metro Opera
When an organization reaches a milestone like 50 years, it can be easy to look back at everything that brought you to that milestone.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Des Moines Performing Arts
In March 2020, just a few weeks before 'My Fair Lady' was supposed to play at Des Moines Performing Arts, the Covid 19 pandemic hit Iowa, causing the Des Moines leg of the tour to be postponed.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Des Moines Metro Opera
Starting a theatre company is no easy feat, but for a theatre to be around for 50 years is something worth celebrating.
BWW Review: CALENDAR GIRLS at Des Moines Playhouse
What did our critic think of Calendar Girls at Des Monies Playhouse? The people in our lives have a significant impact on us, and sometimes we don’t know their impact on us until they are gone.
BWW Review: CRY IT OUT at Ankeny Community Theatre
What did our critic think of Cry it Out at Ankeny Community Theatre? Over the last few years of doing reviews, I've had the pleasure of seeing some true gems in our theatre community that are just outside of Des Moines.
BWW Review: HAMILTON at Des Moines Performing Arts
One of the great things about theatre is the stories it allows us to tell.
BWW Review: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Tallgrass Theatre Company
Some of the best moments are when a small decision significantly impacts our lives.
BWW Review: GIRL'S WEEKEND 2: THE BACHELORETTE PARTY at Iowa Stage
With theatre coming back, one of the most exciting parts is seeing new shows hit the stage that were developed entirely or in part during the pandemic.
BWW Review: PIPPI LONGSTOCKING at Kate Goldman Children's Theatre
Growing up, one of my favorite movies to rent from our local library was about a strong girl named Pippi Longstocking, which was short for Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Efraim's Daughter Longstocking.
BWW Review: AURA at Ankeny Community Theatre
Stories can be told in many ways.
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Des Moines Playhouse
On March 14, 2020, after only two performances, Des Moines Playhouse made the difficult decision to postpone their spring production of “Singin’ In the Rain.
BWW Review: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO THE NIGHT at Iowa Stage
As actors, designers, directors, we can't help but find a little of ourselves in the work we do.
BWW Review: HADESTOWN at Des Moines Performing Arts
Theatre is a form of storytelling.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola
Every so often, a show comes out that asks its audience to take a look at something they may feel uncomfortable discussing.
BWW Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Kate Goldman Children's Theatre
One of the great things about children's theatre is that it brings some of our favorite stories from growing up to life on the stage.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Des Moines Metro Opera
I love seeing in the arts when a company takes a classic work and reimagines it for a modern audience.
BWW Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Tallgrass Theatre Company
One of the best parts of seeing live theatre is sitting in a show and having it surprise you.
BWW Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Des Moines Playhouse
While we may have had a few snowstorms this winter that has left us stuck in our houses, imagine if you were stuck on a train during a snowstorm.
BWW Review: TOOTSIE at Des Moines Performing Arts
Broadway is back at Des Moines Performing Arts.
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/16-7/16) |
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Wicked - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center (9/02-9/20) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/14) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/17-7/17) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/21-7/21) |
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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 (7/03-7/03) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/25-7/25) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/23-7/23) |