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BEATLES VS. STONES Tribute Show Comes To Coralville Stage

BEATLES VS. STONES Tribute Show Comes To Coralville Stage

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2022
These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down - a musical 'showdown' if you will - on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 pm at the Coralville Center.
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Returns For 11th Year

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival Returns For 11th Year

by BWW News Desk — April 17, 2022
As the famous backdrop of the Field of Dreams movie, Dubuque is also becoming known as the destination for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts from around the world.
BEATLES VS. STONES Tribute Show Comes to Coralville Stage

BEATLES VS. STONES Tribute Show Comes to Coralville Stage

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2022
The critically-acclaimed Beatles vs.
BWW Review: AURA at Ankeny Community Theatre

BWW Review: AURA at Ankeny Community Theatre

by DC Felton — April 4, 2022
Stories can be told in many ways.
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Des Moines Playhouse

BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Des Moines Playhouse

by DC Felton — April 2, 2022
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

BWW Review: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO THE NIGHT at Iowa Stage

by DC Felton — March 30, 2022
As actors, designers, directors, we can't help but find a little of ourselves in the work we do.
The Heartland Ballet to Present SLEEPING BEAUTY Streaming Live From The Grand Opera H

The Heartland Ballet to Present SLEEPING BEAUTY Streaming Live From The Grand Opera House

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2022
If you enjoy fairy tales, you don't want to miss The Heartland Ballet's Sleeping Beauty at the Grand Opera House April 2nd through 10th, 2022.
BWW Review: HADESTOWN at Des Moines Performing Arts

BWW Review: HADESTOWN at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — March 24, 2022
Theatre is a form of storytelling.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

by DC Felton — March 21, 2022
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

BWW Review: CHARLOTTE'S WEB at Kate Goldman Children's Theatre

by DC Felton — March 19, 2022
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.
Iowa Stage Theatre Company Presents A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Iowa Stage Theatre Company Presents A LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2022
Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, has announced its production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night opening 25 March, at the Stoner Theater of Des Moines Performing Arts.
Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme's Spring Tour Comes to Des Moines in May

Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme's Spring Tour Comes to Des Moines in May

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2022
Global drag icon and RuPaul's Drag Race star, BenDeLaCreme, will embark on her biggest solo tour yet as star and Lead Producer – April 13 through July 10, 2022 – with her critically acclaimed, narrative-cabaret, “BenDeLaCreme is.
Community Players of Greene County Presents CLUE THE MUSICAL Next Weekend

Community Players of Greene County Presents CLUE THE MUSICAL Next Weekend

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2022
The Community Players of Greene County will perform 'Clue the Musical', next weekend.
Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme's Spring Tour Comes to Des Moines

Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme's Spring Tour Comes to Des Moines

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2022
Global drag icon and RuPaul's Drag Race star, BenDeLaCreme, will embark on her biggest solo tour yet as star and Lead Producer – April 13 through July 10, 2022 – with her critically acclaimed, narrative-cabaret, “BenDeLaCreme is.
BWW Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Tallgrass Theatre Company

BWW Review: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Tallgrass Theatre Company

by DC Felton — February 14, 2022
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

BWW Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Des Moines Playhouse

by DC Felton — February 14, 2022
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

BWW Review: TOOTSIE at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — February 12, 2022
Broadway is back at Des Moines Performing Arts.
CAMELOT in Concert Comes to the CCPA This Month

CAMELOT in Concert Comes to the CCPA This Month

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2022
The legendary love story of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.
Photos: Tallgrass Theatre Company to Present THE REVOLUTIONISTS By Lauren Gunderson

Photos: Tallgrass Theatre Company to Present THE REVOLUTIONISTS By Lauren Gunderson

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2022
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.
The University of Iowa's Theatre Department Will Present CUPID TYRRANOUS

The University of Iowa's Theatre Department Will Present CUPID TYRRANOUS

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2022
Cupid Tyrannous is a Greek myth-style play about Cupid making a bet with Zeus in a mad attempt to find a mortal lover.
Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE Kicks Off Des Moines Metro Opera's 50th Season On March 5

Mozart's THE MAGIC FLUTE Kicks Off Des Moines Metro Opera's 50th Season On March 5

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2022
Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 50th Anniversary Season with a dazzling, technicolor production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's sublime fairytale, The Magic Flute, on March 5 and 6 at the Des Moines Civic Center.
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at Iowa Stage Theatre Company to Begin Performances Mar

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at Iowa Stage Theatre Company to Begin Performances March 25

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2022
Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, is shifting its production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night from 11 February to 25 March, due to the COVID surge central Iowa is experiencing.
SWEAT Comes to Iowa Stage Theatre Company in March

SWEAT Comes to Iowa Stage Theatre Company in March

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2022
Lynn Nottage’s masterpiece of blue collar America looks at the tensions of factory workers as they struggle with labor strife, racial tension, getting another gimlet and the boiling frustrations of trying to make a dollar out of fifty cents.
Iowa Stage Theatre Company Presents LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Next Month

Iowa Stage Theatre Company Presents LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Next Month

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2022
A play about addiction and the resulting dysfunction of the Tyrone family.

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