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GO, DOG. GO! Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Month

GO, DOG. GO! Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Month

by BWW News Desk — December 23, 2022
Go, Dog.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Playhou

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards;  at Story Theater

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; at Story Theater Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Des Moines Playhouse

Review: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at Des Moines Playhouse

by DC Felton — December 11, 2022
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

Review: SHE LOVES ME at Ankeny Community Theatre

by DC Felton — December 9, 2022
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.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Pl

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
GO, DOG. GO! Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Year

GO, DOG. GO! Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Year

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2022
Big dogs and little dogs.
HANSEL AND GRETEL Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Month

HANSEL AND GRETEL Comes to Des Moines Playhouse Next Month

by BWW News Desk — November 28, 2022
Nibble, nibble like a mouse, who’s that nibbling on my house? Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, looking for a Christmas tree to decorate their tiny house, when they come upon a delicious confectionary candy cottage.
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — November 24, 2022
In 2012 a little musical that could started its trek to Broadway.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Story Theater Company's

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Story Theater Company's SHREK JR. Leads Best Musical

by BWW Staff — November 21, 2022
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

by BWW Awards — November 16, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Tallgrass Theatre Company

Review: MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY at Tallgrass Theatre Company

by DC Felton — November 15, 2022
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

Review: HARRIET THE SPY at Kate Goldman Children's Series at Des Moines Playhouse

by DC Felton — November 3, 2022
Things are not always as they appear.
Review: THE CROWN LIVE! at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: THE CROWN LIVE! at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — October 28, 2022
In just a few weeks, Netflix will have people streaming the newest season of 'The Crown.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — October 27, 2022
One of the things I've grown to appreciate about Des Moines Performing Arts is their willingness to bring revivals as part of the Willis Broadway Series.
City Circle Presents ELF THE MUSICAL This Holiday Season

City Circle Presents ELF THE MUSICAL This Holiday Season

by BWW News Desk — October 25, 2022
City Circle has announced the cast of its 2022 holiday show, Elf The Musical.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

by DC Felton — October 24, 2022
We all long for friendship, and they get us through some of the most challenging times in our lives.
Young Footliters Youth Theatre to Present RUDOLPH JR. This Month

Young Footliters Youth Theatre to Present RUDOLPH JR. This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2022
Young Footliters Youth Theatre presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, JR.
International Steinway Artist Jim McDonough Announces Holiday Concert Tour and Celebr

International Steinway Artist Jim McDonough Announces Holiday Concert Tour and Celebrates 20 Years in Show Business

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2022
An Iowa holiday staple is set to return later this year, following a pandemic-related hiatus since 2019, with a statewide concert series, “Christmas with Jim McDonough and His Orchestra: The 20th Anniversary Tour.
THE CROWN - LIVE! Comes to the Temple Theatre

THE CROWN - LIVE! Comes to the Temple Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2022
Two actors rediscover how Elizabeth Windsor became Queen Elizabeth II (and recreate the resplendent Netflix show) in 80 minutes of frenetic hat-passing, period accents and corgi impressions.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards Before October 31st

Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards Before October 31st

by BWW Awards — October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — October 8, 2022
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

Review: BORROWED BEATS at Ankeny Community Theatre: A World Premiere Takes the Stage

by DC Felton — October 6, 2022
WEvery so often, a partnership in theatre can produce some fantastic results.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 2023 Festival Season

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 2023 Festival Season

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2022
Des Moines Metro Opera's General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel, has announced the complete repertory for the company's 2023 Festival Season.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Des Moines Playhouse

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Des Moines Playhouse

by DC Felton — September 25, 2022
Everyone has a memory of the first musical they were in or saw.

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