BWW Review: THE AMEN CORNER at Pyramid Theatre Company
Redemption is on the mind in Pyramid Theatre Company's The Amen Corner, the classic James Baldwin show that completes Pyramid's summer season.
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BWW Review: GUYS & DOLLS at Urbandale Community Theatre
Although Urbandale Community Theatre's dedication to producing classic shows may be safer than putting on contemporary pieces, a classic must be done in a fresh way in order to convince the audience that the show must be seen.
BWW Review: MISSISSIPPI GODDAMN at Pyramid Theatre Company
In times of great distress, fear can make people do terrible things.
BWW Review: THE MUSIC MAN at The Des Moines Playhouse
This production of The Music Man will lift your spirits and remind you of a great staple of American musical theatre, even if it does need some modern rewrites.
BWW Review: Theatre Cedar Rapids Brings Life to Vinegar Tom
TCR Presents Vinegar Tom in an insanely entertaining manner, audience was kept on the edge of their seats!
BWW Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at The Des Moines Playhouse
It is a known fact that any cold heart can be warmed by a seven foot mute monster in tap shoes singing Irving Berlin's "Puttin' on the Ritz".
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY Entertains in Face of Controversy at The Des Moines Playhouse
Amidst months of controversy and questioning, Des Moines Playhouse's West Side Story succeeds to be one of the best and emotionally charged shows Des Moines has seen in a while.
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD Thrills at StageWest Theatre Company
Hand to God is good.
BWW Reviews: The Universality of MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
One of the central conflicts in My Name is Asher Lev, now playing at the Des Moines Social Club and presented by StageWest Theatre Company, is that of tradition versus passion.
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Marches 'Two by Two' into Des Moines
The missionaries of The Book of Mormon have been to Des Moines before and with the reception they received during their return engagement this past week, it seems that they can drop by and say "Hello!" anytime they want.
BWW Reviews: JOSEPH Falls Short of 'Amazing'
Joseph is once again traveling the country with his coat of many colors, so how does this reimagining of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat fare in the current musical landscape? The hardworking cast keeps the show lively and entertaining but the musical shows its age in structure and song
BWW Reviews: Don't Cry for EVITA
When Evita premiered on Broadway in 1979, it sat in a similar position as it does now: in a medium known for lighter fare, it seeks to tell a fairly unusual tale.
BWW Reviews: WE WILL ROCK YOU Fails to Impress
There is not a lot to say about We Will Rock You.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA! Still the Reigning Dancing Queen
54 million people can't be wrong.
BWW Reviews: ONCE Is Worth Seeing Twice
Once, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best musical, is one of the most nontraditional musicals to come along in quite some time.
BWW Reviews: Blue Men Invade Des Moines
The blue, bald headed men of the aptly named Blue Man Group invaded Des Moines last week and proved why they have been leaving their blue prints around the globe for nearly thirty years.
BWW Reviews: WICKED Casts Spell Over Des Moines
The musical that flew back to Des Moines last week needs no introduction.
BWW Reviews: Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Delights
Ballet is not a dance style often featured on a Broadway stage, but Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty may change that.
BWW Reviews: Des Moines Goes JERSEY
When Jersey Boys opened on Broadway in 2005 it won numerous Tony awards and was heaped with praise.
BWW Reviews: BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Should Be Your Next Stop
Des Moines Performing Arts' Temple Comedy Series has done an excellent job of showcasing small comedy and improv troupes this season.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Blasts Des Moines Audiences Back to the 80's
When Rock of Ages stopped in Des Moines for a limited engagement last week, the beat could be heard for blocks and audiences were on their feet before the last number was over.
BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is Worth Every Penny
Million Dollar Quartet is difficult to categorize.
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Converts Des Moines Audiences
The Book of Mormon, which opened Thursday at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, anchors the 2012-2013 Broadway series just as it is an anchor on the Great White Way itself.
BWW Reviews: Road Trip to Oz
What can I write about Wicked that hasn't already been written? The musical has been a hit since opening on Broadway in 2004 and now has productions around the globe and two touring productions in the United States.
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Legally Blonde Des Moines Playhouse (7/10-7/26) |
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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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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |
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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Tosca Blank Performing Arts Center (6/26-7/19) |
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Momentum Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center (10/17-10/17) |