Cathryn Wake and Joel Waggoner Join Nancy Opel in Regional Theatre Premiere of THE SUFFRAGIST
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2021
Exciting talent continues to join the cast of The Suffragist. Broadway veterans Cathryn Wake and Joel Waggoner bring years of experience in music, each with impressive Broadway credits - Wake (Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812) and Waggoner (School of Rock; Be More Chill).
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2021
Exciting talent continues to join the cast of The Suffragist. Broadway veterans Cathryn Wake and Joel Waggoner bring years of experience in music, each with impressive Broadway credits - Wake (Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812) and Waggoner (School of Rock; Be More Chill).
SPELLING BEE to Open This Friday at City Circle Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company is back on stage for live performances June 25–27 with the wickedly funny musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Tickets are $14-$29.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company is back on stage for live performances June 25–27 with the wickedly funny musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Tickets are $14-$29.
Photo Flash: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in Concert from Tallgrass Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, 2021, Tallgrass Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County in concert.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, 2021, Tallgrass Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County in concert.
Outdoor Production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to be Presented by Tallgrass Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, 2021, Tallgrass Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County in concert.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, 2021, Tallgrass Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical The Bridges of Madison County in concert.
ON THE EXHALE Examines Gun Violence in America at Iowa Stage Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2021
When a senseless act of violence changes her life forever, a liberal college professor finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very weapon used to perpetrate the crime—and to the irresistible feeling of power that comes from holding life and death in her hands. Peering down the barrel of a uniquely American crisis, she begins to suspect that when it comes to gun violence, we're all part of the problem.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2021
When a senseless act of violence changes her life forever, a liberal college professor finds herself inexplicably drawn to the very weapon used to perpetrate the crime—and to the irresistible feeling of power that comes from holding life and death in her hands. Peering down the barrel of a uniquely American crisis, she begins to suspect that when it comes to gun violence, we're all part of the problem.
BWW Review: A LOVE OFFERING at Des Moines Playhouse And Pyramid Theatre Company
by DC Felton - June 12, 2021
On March 14, when I was sitting at Des Moines Playhouse watching their production of 'Singin' in the Rain,' I had no idea what was about to come. Iowa had just had its first case of Covid19 just a few short weeks prior. That evening an email came out that the production was being postponed. What came next was a nightmare, fifteen months without seeing a live show in a theatre. The Playhouse has been able to find a way to make live performances work this last year, but I needed to be comfortable going to the theatre.
by DC Felton - June 12, 2021
On March 14, when I was sitting at Des Moines Playhouse watching their production of 'Singin' in the Rain,' I had no idea what was about to come. Iowa had just had its first case of Covid19 just a few short weeks prior. That evening an email came out that the production was being postponed. What came next was a nightmare, fifteen months without seeing a live show in a theatre. The Playhouse has been able to find a way to make live performances work this last year, but I needed to be comfortable going to the theatre.
City Circle Returns To Live Performances With THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company is back on stage for live performances June 25–27 with the wickedly funny musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company is back on stage for live performances June 25–27 with the wickedly funny musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Orpheum Theatre Announces Broadway Lineup - CATS, WAITRESS, SOUTH PACIFIC, and More!
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The season lineup includes Cats, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Mannheim Steamroller, Disney Princess - The Concert, South Pacific, Waitress, and Riverdance. Subscriptions to the season are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The season lineup includes Cats, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Mannheim Steamroller, Disney Princess - The Concert, South Pacific, Waitress, and Riverdance. Subscriptions to the season are on sale now.
Des Moines Metro Opera Receives $1 Million Gift from Frank R. Brownell III
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) today announced a $1 million leadership gift commitment from long-time patron, opera lover, and friend Frank R. Brownell III to secure the future of one of the Company’s flagship programs – the Apprentice Artist Program for young singers.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) today announced a $1 million leadership gift commitment from long-time patron, opera lover, and friend Frank R. Brownell III to secure the future of one of the Company’s flagship programs – the Apprentice Artist Program for young singers.
Des Moines Metro Opera Receives $1 Million Gift From Frank R. Brownell III
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera today announced a $1 million leadership gift commitment from long-time patron, opera lover, and friend Frank R. Brownell III to secure the future of one of the Company's flagship programs – the Apprentice Artist Program for young singers.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2021
Des Moines Metro Opera today announced a $1 million leadership gift commitment from long-time patron, opera lover, and friend Frank R. Brownell III to secure the future of one of the Company's flagship programs – the Apprentice Artist Program for young singers.
A LOVE OFFERING Will Be Performed by Des Moines Playhouse in June
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
T’Wana Jepson has been bit before. And scratched. And kicked. And punched. And called every dirty word in the book. But so has her co-worker and work mama, Miss Georgia. It comes with the territory as a nurse’s aide caring for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
T’Wana Jepson has been bit before. And scratched. And kicked. And punched. And called every dirty word in the book. But so has her co-worker and work mama, Miss Georgia. It comes with the territory as a nurse’s aide caring for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Playhouse Announces Full Season of Live Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
The Des Moines Playhouse announced its 103rd year of live theatre via social media Monday, May 17, 2021. The 2021-22 Season includes some shows that were originally scheduled for the past 15 months and some new titles.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
The Des Moines Playhouse announced its 103rd year of live theatre via social media Monday, May 17, 2021. The 2021-22 Season includes some shows that were originally scheduled for the past 15 months and some new titles.
BWW Review: THE AGITATORS at Iowa Stage: An Amazing Production That Reminds Us How Important It Is To Keep On Fighting
by DC Felton - May 03, 2021
What is an agitator? The New Oxford American Dictionary describes an agitator as a person who urges others to protest or rebel. In today's heated political climate, we see agitators on both sides of the aisle, some agitating for good and others not. Iowa Stage's production of 'The Agitators' by Mat Smart takes a look at two agitators from our history and the struggles they both ensued. While this production was only available for a limited time, it left its audiences with a powerful and thought-provoking play. It left them thinking not only about the differences of the times these two agitators lived in but the similarities to the world we live in now.
by DC Felton - May 03, 2021
What is an agitator? The New Oxford American Dictionary describes an agitator as a person who urges others to protest or rebel. In today's heated political climate, we see agitators on both sides of the aisle, some agitating for good and others not. Iowa Stage's production of 'The Agitators' by Mat Smart takes a look at two agitators from our history and the struggles they both ensued. While this production was only available for a limited time, it left its audiences with a powerful and thought-provoking play. It left them thinking not only about the differences of the times these two agitators lived in but the similarities to the world we live in now.
DANCE INTO SPRING Will Tour Around Iowa This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa have come together to create Dance Into Spring, a state-crossing collaboration featuring outdoor performances in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine.
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa have come together to create Dance Into Spring, a state-crossing collaboration featuring outdoor performances in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine.
BWW Review: THE VELVETEEN RABBIT at Des Moines Playhouse: An Imaginative Journey That Will Feel Real For All Ages
by DC Felton - April 24, 2021
Children can tell some of the most creative stories. They aren't afraid to let whatever is in their imagination come to life. As we get older, we tend to let go of the imaginative stories we tell and focus more on the reality of what is currently going on in our lives. Des Moines playhouse opened their production of 'The Velveteen Rabbit, by Patrick Flynn, based on the book by Margery Williams, on April 16. Their imaginative telling taps into the power of a child's imagination and leaves audiences with a story that is both timely and heartwarming.
by DC Felton - April 24, 2021
Children can tell some of the most creative stories. They aren't afraid to let whatever is in their imagination come to life. As we get older, we tend to let go of the imaginative stories we tell and focus more on the reality of what is currently going on in our lives. Des Moines playhouse opened their production of 'The Velveteen Rabbit, by Patrick Flynn, based on the book by Margery Williams, on April 16. Their imaginative telling taps into the power of a child's imagination and leaves audiences with a story that is both timely and heartwarming.
Des Moines Playhouse Virtual Friday Funday Presents LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Join The Des Moines Playhouse online this spring for Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. The newest story is Little Red Riding Hood, available for viewing now.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
Join The Des Moines Playhouse online this spring for Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. The newest story is Little Red Riding Hood, available for viewing now.
Murder Mystery Event Will Be Presented as Part of LAMB Arts Regional Theatre's Fundraising Week
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
As part of its fundraising week, LAMB Arts Regional Theatre will present THE MYSTERIOUS 1922 MURDER AT THE SIOUX CITY AUDITORIUM.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
As part of its fundraising week, LAMB Arts Regional Theatre will present THE MYSTERIOUS 1922 MURDER AT THE SIOUX CITY AUDITORIUM.
BWW Review: SOME ENCHANTED EVENING:THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - April 13, 2021
When Des Moines Playhouse closed their production of 'Singin' in the Rain' last year, no one could have imagined what would follow. A year without a musical performance on the stage. This meant that the big productions they had planned for Summer, Fall, and Winter had to be canceled. That changed on Friday, April 9, when they opened their spring production of 'Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.'
by DC Felton - April 13, 2021
When Des Moines Playhouse closed their production of 'Singin' in the Rain' last year, no one could have imagined what would follow. A year without a musical performance on the stage. This meant that the big productions they had planned for Summer, Fall, and Winter had to be canceled. That changed on Friday, April 9, when they opened their spring production of 'Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein.'
University of Iowa Theatre Department Will Steam ASCEND Next Week
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
The University of Iowa Theatre Department will present a livestream performance of Ascend on April 21, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
The University of Iowa Theatre Department will present a livestream performance of Ascend on April 21, 2021.
Donors Help Orchestra Iowa Replace Music Destroyed in Derecho Damage
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2021
Multiple donors stepped up to purchase the music for Swan Lake for Orchestra Iowa, the final of the 153 musical scores needed after they were destroyed in the 2020 derecho.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2021
Multiple donors stepped up to purchase the music for Swan Lake for Orchestra Iowa, the final of the 153 musical scores needed after they were destroyed in the 2020 derecho.
The Des Moines Playhouse Announces Summer Tent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Playhouse announced a summer Tent Theatre series tonight, Apr. 9, 2021, before the opening of Some Enchanted Evening. Three shows – Godspell, Plaza Suite, and Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical – will be performed in an event pavilion in the theatre's east parking lot in July and August 2021.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Playhouse announced a summer Tent Theatre series tonight, Apr. 9, 2021, before the opening of Some Enchanted Evening. Three shows – Godspell, Plaza Suite, and Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical – will be performed in an event pavilion in the theatre's east parking lot in July and August 2021.
A LOVE OFFERING A Co-Production Between Des Moines Playhouse & Pyramid Theatre Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company present A Love Offering by Jonathan Norton, June 4-20, 2021. Tickets may be purchased online at and by phone at 515.277.6261. An opening night livestream and video-on-demand dates will also be offered
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2021
The Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company present A Love Offering by Jonathan Norton, June 4-20, 2021. Tickets may be purchased online at and by phone at 515.277.6261. An opening night livestream and video-on-demand dates will also be offered
Benjamin Rivera Returns to Muscatine High School to Choreograph THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2021
Muscatine High School Drama will present The Spongebob Musical, running April 22, 23 & 24, 2021. Broadway's Benjamin Rivera, an alum of MHS, has returned to his hometown to choreograph the production.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2021
Muscatine High School Drama will present The Spongebob Musical, running April 22, 23 & 24, 2021. Broadway's Benjamin Rivera, an alum of MHS, has returned to his hometown to choreograph the production.
Tickets Now Available For THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE at Coralville Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Tickets are now available! Young Footliters Youth Theatre will present the digital broadcast of “The Show Must Go Online” May 21–23. Tickets are $12-$17. For tickets and more information, visit www.CoralvilleArts.org or call the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 319-248-9370.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Tickets are now available! Young Footliters Youth Theatre will present the digital broadcast of “The Show Must Go Online” May 21–23. Tickets are $12-$17. For tickets and more information, visit www.CoralvilleArts.org or call the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 319-248-9370.
City Circle Presents ACTING OUT WHILE STAYING IN
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company will present “Acting Out While Staying In: An Evening of Virtual Comedy,” streaming on demand April 9–11, 2021. Tickets are $12–$17. For tickets and more information, visit www.CoralvilleArts.org or call the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 319-248-9370.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
City Circle Theatre Company will present “Acting Out While Staying In: An Evening of Virtual Comedy,” streaming on demand April 9–11, 2021. Tickets are $12–$17. For tickets and more information, visit www.CoralvilleArts.org or call the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 319-248-9370.
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