BWW Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - October 16, 2021
When the national tour of 'Anastasia' closed on March 1 at Des Moines Performing Arts, no one could have imagined it would be 19 months before another national tour of a Broadway show would hit the stage again at the Civic Center. 19 months. Who would have thought an intermission could last that long? On Tuesday, October 12, the stage was filled again with all the entrancing pieces that go into making a Broadway show when the national tour of 'The Band's Visit, which plays through October 17, 2021, opened.
by DC Felton - October 16, 2021
When the national tour of 'Anastasia' closed on March 1 at Des Moines Performing Arts, no one could have imagined it would be 19 months before another national tour of a Broadway show would hit the stage again at the Civic Center. 19 months. Who would have thought an intermission could last that long? On Tuesday, October 12, the stage was filled again with all the entrancing pieces that go into making a Broadway show when the national tour of 'The Band's Visit, which plays through October 17, 2021, opened.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: CABARET at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - September 20, 2021
If you've been sitting alone in your house this last year, it's time to head over to Des Moines Playhouse to hear the music play. On September 10, they opened up their first production since 2019, where they opened their full house for tickets. While you may think this would be a place to put a light and fun show to welcome back audiences, they've taken a risk and put up a colorful yet dark production of Kander and Ebb's 'Cabaret.' The risk pays off as it gives the audience a powerful show that reminds me of everything I love about theatre. A production that not only lets the audience feel but leaves them thinking as well.
by DC Felton - September 20, 2021
If you've been sitting alone in your house this last year, it's time to head over to Des Moines Playhouse to hear the music play. On September 10, they opened up their first production since 2019, where they opened their full house for tickets. While you may think this would be a place to put a light and fun show to welcome back audiences, they've taken a risk and put up a colorful yet dark production of Kander and Ebb's 'Cabaret.' The risk pays off as it gives the audience a powerful show that reminds me of everything I love about theatre. A production that not only lets the audience feel but leaves them thinking as well.
New Cloris Awards Categories Announced as Local Theatre Returns to Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
Raise the curtains and dim the lights: A new season of theater has started in greater Des Moines. A dozen local theater companies plan to stage more than 40 productions from now through the end of summer 2022, when the Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Awards will again honor talent onstage and behind the scenes.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2021
Raise the curtains and dim the lights: A new season of theater has started in greater Des Moines. A dozen local theater companies plan to stage more than 40 productions from now through the end of summer 2022, when the Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Awards will again honor talent onstage and behind the scenes.
Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Vaccination Policy
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Beginning September 25 and continuing for the foreseeable future, all guests planning to attend a performance inside a DMPA venue must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or the results of a negative COVID-19 test.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Beginning September 25 and continuing for the foreseeable future, all guests planning to attend a performance inside a DMPA venue must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or the results of a negative COVID-19 test.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
The Pyramid Theatre Company Postpones THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Pyramid Theatre Company's production of 'The Gospel at Colonus' has been delayed to next year due to COVID-19.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Pyramid Theatre Company's production of 'The Gospel at Colonus' has been delayed to next year due to COVID-19.
SQUONK - HAND TO HAND Comes to Des Moines This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Hand to Hand is propelled by 2 giant puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship, and music that blows the roof off. The Squonkers, dwarfed by the hands, climb a multi-tiered stage.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2021
Hand to Hand is propelled by 2 giant puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship, and music that blows the roof off. The Squonkers, dwarfed by the hands, climb a multi-tiered stage.
THE BAND'S VISIT Comes To Des Moines Civic Center This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
The winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Band's Visit comes to Des Moines Civic Center beginning October 12th!
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
The winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Band's Visit comes to Des Moines Civic Center beginning October 12th!
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BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola
by DC Felton - August 19, 2021
It's been over a year since Carousel has been over a year since Carousel Theatre of Indianola has been able to welcome an audience. While Covid may have put live performances on hold, Carousel has adjusted and tried new things during the pandemic. Last fall, they held a Cabaret of musical theatre favorites and had a jazzy evening of love songs around Valentine's Day. This summer, they filmed all five shows that were part of the Writers Project they held during the pandemic. Now they are ready to open their doors again with '[Title of Show].' The show opened on August 13th and was the perfect show to welcome the musical theatre lovers in all of us back to the theatre.
by DC Felton - August 19, 2021
It's been over a year since Carousel has been over a year since Carousel Theatre of Indianola has been able to welcome an audience. While Covid may have put live performances on hold, Carousel has adjusted and tried new things during the pandemic. Last fall, they held a Cabaret of musical theatre favorites and had a jazzy evening of love songs around Valentine's Day. This summer, they filmed all five shows that were part of the Writers Project they held during the pandemic. Now they are ready to open their doors again with '[Title of Show].' The show opened on August 13th and was the perfect show to welcome the musical theatre lovers in all of us back to the theatre.
Revival Theatre Company Will Present BRUCEMORCHESTRA XIV: An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2021
Revival Theatre Company has announced its five local performers appearing Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Orchestra Iowa's 'Brucemorchestra XIV: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein' performed on the front lawn of the historic Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2021
Revival Theatre Company has announced its five local performers appearing Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Orchestra Iowa's 'Brucemorchestra XIV: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein' performed on the front lawn of the historic Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids.
BWW Review: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - July 30, 2021
In college while studying theatre, I was introduced to a new world, the world of children's theatre. While many shows in that world are based on well-known stories, once and a while you would see a play that tackled a topic that might be difficult to talk about, and present it on stage in a kid friendly way. When I heard 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical' was going to be performed at Des Moines Playhouse, I was very intrigued. From what I could see, this show wasn't based on a well-known book like many of the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre's shows. So I was intrigued as to what topic might be presented in this play.
by DC Felton - July 30, 2021
In college while studying theatre, I was introduced to a new world, the world of children's theatre. While many shows in that world are based on well-known stories, once and a while you would see a play that tackled a topic that might be difficult to talk about, and present it on stage in a kid friendly way. When I heard 'Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical' was going to be performed at Des Moines Playhouse, I was very intrigued. From what I could see, this show wasn't based on a well-known book like many of the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre's shows. So I was intrigued as to what topic might be presented in this play.
JOSEPH HALL: ELVIS ROCK 'N REMEMBER Returns To The Coralville Center For The Performing Arts, August 7
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
After multiple postponements due to the pandemic, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will welcome back Joseph Hall and his “Elvis Rock 'N Remember” tribute Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
After multiple postponements due to the pandemic, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will welcome back Joseph Hall and his “Elvis Rock 'N Remember” tribute Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.
BWW Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Urbandale Community Theatre
by DC Felton - July 26, 2021
One of the hardest parts of the last year with Covid was watching theatre after theatre canceling or postponing their summer shows and season. One of those theatres was Urbandale Community Theatre (UCT), who had announced a big summer production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' Thankfully, they were able to postpone the production to this summer. If you've been looking for a production to come back to the theatre with, then this fun and joyous production is just the right shoe for you.
by DC Felton - July 26, 2021
One of the hardest parts of the last year with Covid was watching theatre after theatre canceling or postponing their summer shows and season. One of those theatres was Urbandale Community Theatre (UCT), who had announced a big summer production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' Thankfully, they were able to postpone the production to this summer. If you've been looking for a production to come back to the theatre with, then this fun and joyous production is just the right shoe for you.
JOSEPH HALL: ELVIS ROCK 'N REMEMBER Returns to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, August 7
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
After multiple postponements due to the pandemic, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome back Joseph Hall and his “Elvis Rock 'N Remember” tribute Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
After multiple postponements due to the pandemic, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome back Joseph Hall and his “Elvis Rock 'N Remember” tribute Saturday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.
BWW Review: PLAZA SUITE at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - July 20, 2021
If hotels rooms could tell stories, what stories might they tell? Would they be stories of love or heartbreak, or something completely different? If you've ever thought of those questions, or are looking for a fun, entertaining night of theatre, then Des Moines Playhouse's production of 'Plaza Suite' is the right show for you. On Friday, July 16, the show opened to a packed tent as part of the Playhouse's summer Tent series. And from the audience's reactions, this was just the comedy they needed this summer.
by DC Felton - July 20, 2021
If hotels rooms could tell stories, what stories might they tell? Would they be stories of love or heartbreak, or something completely different? If you've ever thought of those questions, or are looking for a fun, entertaining night of theatre, then Des Moines Playhouse's production of 'Plaza Suite' is the right show for you. On Friday, July 16, the show opened to a packed tent as part of the Playhouse's summer Tent series. And from the audience's reactions, this was just the comedy they needed this summer.
BROADWAY AT THE IOWA Concert Runs This Weekend at the Iowa Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
Soprano Amy Justman (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), mezzo soprano Satomi Hofmann (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), tenor Colin Anderson (CAROUSEL, THE BOOK OF MORMON), and bass baritone David Michael Garry (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) will perform favorite Broadway tunes (and more) from the vaudeville stage of Winterset's historic theater!
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
Soprano Amy Justman (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), mezzo soprano Satomi Hofmann (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA), tenor Colin Anderson (CAROUSEL, THE BOOK OF MORMON), and bass baritone David Michael Garry (CAROUSEL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) will perform favorite Broadway tunes (and more) from the vaudeville stage of Winterset's historic theater!
Iowa Stage Theatre Company Returns To In-Person Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2021
Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, announces a return to live performances in the fall of 2021.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2021
Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, announces a return to live performances in the fall of 2021.
BWW Review: GODSPELL at Des Moines Playhouse: An Energetic Reimagining of a Classic Show!
by DC Felton - July 14, 2021
Des Moines Playhouse has found itself adapting to the current climate throughout the pandemic and is continuing to produce live theatre. Last summer, they offered a drive-in theatre. Throughout the year, they have provided live indoor productions to smaller houses and streams of their shows. This summer, they are adapting once again by taking a step back in time. Taking a cue from the traveling tent shows the during the first part of the 20th century, the Playhouse is presenting a summer tent series. The tent series opened up on July 9 with a production of John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz Godspell.
by DC Felton - July 14, 2021
Des Moines Playhouse has found itself adapting to the current climate throughout the pandemic and is continuing to produce live theatre. Last summer, they offered a drive-in theatre. Throughout the year, they have provided live indoor productions to smaller houses and streams of their shows. This summer, they are adapting once again by taking a step back in time. Taking a cue from the traveling tent shows the during the first part of the 20th century, the Playhouse is presenting a summer tent series. The tent series opened up on July 9 with a production of John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz Godspell.
Urbandale Community Theatre Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
After more than a year of the stage lights being dark, live, traditional theatre is returning to the stage with Urbandale Community Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat running July 23rd through August 1st.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
After more than a year of the stage lights being dark, live, traditional theatre is returning to the stage with Urbandale Community Theatre's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat running July 23rd through August 1st.
BWW Previews: PLAY-WRITE PROJECT at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola: Five World Premiere Plays Debuting Over The Next Five Weeks
by DC Felton - July 08, 2021
In March of 2020, when other theatres were having to make decisions to shutter their productions due to the pandemic, Carousel Theatre was hoping to finish the second weekend of their run of 'Eurydice.' Fortunately, they were able to complete the run before rules about gatherings started to change. As it became clear that theatres wouldn't be opening up soon, they began brainstorming ideas of how they could still produce projects, even if they didn't have a live in-person audience. So far, the public has seen two virtual cabarets, but Carousel was also running a unique program for them throughout the pandemic. That program was Carousel Theatre's Play-write project.
by DC Felton - July 08, 2021
In March of 2020, when other theatres were having to make decisions to shutter their productions due to the pandemic, Carousel Theatre was hoping to finish the second weekend of their run of 'Eurydice.' Fortunately, they were able to complete the run before rules about gatherings started to change. As it became clear that theatres wouldn't be opening up soon, they began brainstorming ideas of how they could still produce projects, even if they didn't have a live in-person audience. So far, the public has seen two virtual cabarets, but Carousel was also running a unique program for them throughout the pandemic. That program was Carousel Theatre's Play-write project.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Expanded Commission Of AMERICAN APOLLO
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera announced today the commission of an expanded version of an American opera entitled American Apollo, with music by Damien Geter and libretto by Lila Palmer. The organization will partner with Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Art Center to mount the original twenty-minute version of the opera, originally commissioned by Washington National Opera, as part of its 50th Anniversary Season in 2022 and will present the world-premiere of the full-length version of American Apollo during the 2024 Festival Season.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera announced today the commission of an expanded version of an American opera entitled American Apollo, with music by Damien Geter and libretto by Lila Palmer. The organization will partner with Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Art Center to mount the original twenty-minute version of the opera, originally commissioned by Washington National Opera, as part of its 50th Anniversary Season in 2022 and will present the world-premiere of the full-length version of American Apollo during the 2024 Festival Season.
Casting Announced For BRUCEMORCHESTRA XIV AN EVENING OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
Revival Theatre Company has announced the performers appearing Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Orchestra Iowa's 'Brucemorchestra XIV: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein' performed on the front lawn of the historic Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
Revival Theatre Company has announced the performers appearing Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Orchestra Iowa's 'Brucemorchestra XIV: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein' performed on the front lawn of the historic Brucemore mansion in Cedar Rapids.
Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2021-22 Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
The season features the Tony® Award and Pulitzer Prize®-winning musical RENT, the concert style theatrical event The Simon & Garfunkel Story, the newly staged production of the Tony® Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof, the record-breaking musical spectacular CATS, and the Tony® and Grammy® Award winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
The season features the Tony® Award and Pulitzer Prize®-winning musical RENT, the concert style theatrical event The Simon & Garfunkel Story, the newly staged production of the Tony® Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof, the record-breaking musical spectacular CATS, and the Tony® and Grammy® Award winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show
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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Des Moines, IA)
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Red Riding Hood
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Noises Off
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