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Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

by BWW Staff — October 6, 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

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.
BWW Review: CABARET at Des Moines Playhouse

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.
New Cloris Awards Categories Announced as Local Theatre Returns to Des Moines

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.
Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Vaccination Policy

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.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Including Streaming, I

Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!

by BWW Awards — September 7, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included.
The Pyramid Theatre Company Postpones THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS

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.
SQUONK - HAND TO HAND Comes to Des Moines This Weekend

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 BAND'S VISIT Comes To Des Moines Civic Center This Fall

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!
BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

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.
Revival Theatre Company Will Present BRUCEMORCHESTRA XIV: An Evening of Rodgers and H

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.
BWW Review: POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL at Des Moines Playhouse

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.
JOSEPH HALL: ELVIS ROCK 'N REMEMBER Returns To The Coralville Center For The Performi

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.
BWW Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Urbandale Community Theat

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.
JOSEPH HALL: ELVIS ROCK 'N REMEMBER Returns to the Coralville Center for the Performi

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.
BWW Review: PLAZA SUITE at Des Moines Playhouse

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
BROADWAY AT THE IOWA Concert Runs This Weekend at the Iowa Theater

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
Iowa Stage Theatre Company Returns To In-Person Performances

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.
BWW Review: GODSPELL at Des Moines Playhouse: An Energetic Reimagining of a Classic S

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.
Urbandale Community Theatre Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Urbandale Community Theatre Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 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 Premier

BWW Previews: PLAY-WRITE PROJECT at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola: Five World Premiere Plays Debuting Over The Next Five Weeks

by DC Felton — July 8, 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.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Expanded Commission Of AMERICAN APOLLO

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.
Casting Announced For BRUCEMORCHESTRA XIV AN EVENING OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

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.
Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2021-22 Season Announced

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
Cathryn Wake and Joel Waggoner Join Nancy Opel in Regional Theatre Premiere of THE SU

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.

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