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Linda Eder, Elena Shaddow, Kevin Worley and More to Take Part in IOWA CONCERT OF HOPE
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
A special 'virtual concert' is planned to raise funds to benefit those affected by the August derecho storm that devastated areas of East Central Iowa. The Iowa Concert of Hope will air and stream on Thursday, October 1st at 7pm,
VIDEO: Martha Ellen Tye Playhouse Faces Long Road to Recovery After Damage Inflicted by August Derecho
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
WOI-DT has reported that the Martha Ellen Tye Playhouse, home to the Marshalltown Community Theatre is dealing with extensive damage after being hit with the August 2020 Midwest derecho, and faces a long road to recovery. 
DM Playhouse Announces Fall Shows
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse is welcoming audiences back into the theatre for two shows this fall, Weekend Comedy, Oct. 9-Nov. 8, 2020, and I and You, Oct. 16-Nov. 15, 2020. Weekend Comedy and I and You will be presented in repertory, alternating shows by the week.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra Will Host Virtual Soirée: Moonlight Sonata
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2020
Due to the global pandemic, the Quad City Symphony Orchestraa??s (QCSO) annual Signature Soirée fundraising event has moved online for 2020.  
Orchestra Iowa Cancels Fall 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Orchestra Iowa Board of Directors voted at its September 8, 2020 meeting to cancel all Orchestra Iowa and Opus Concert Café performances through December 31, 2020, as part of the ongoing effort to slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Riverside Theatre's BUYER AND CELLAR Goes Virtual
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Riverside Theatre's production of Buyer and Cellar will be presented online only due to the health crisis.
BWW Previews: COCKTAILS AND CABARET at Iowa Stage
by DC Felton - September 09, 2020
What a year 2020 has been for the theatre community. At this time of year, we are usually celebrating the previous season and anxiously awaiting the first productions of a new season. Like so many theatre companies, Iowa Stage started the year of 2020 off strong with the debut of Robert John Forda??s latest musical a?oeAdore Us! Line.a?? As they were getting ready to start performances of a?oeThe Cake,a?? by Bekah Brunstetter, Iowa Stage found themselves having to postpone the show. What no one realized at the time, was the time it would take to be able to perform live again. Now Iowa Stage is looking at how to start providing theatrical opportunities to the community.
Playhouse Streams Popular Live Theatre Drive-in Shows
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse safely presented four shows in its Live Theatre Drive-In this summer. Staged in the theatre's parking lot with audiences watching from their cars or lawn chairs and listening via FM radio, the shows were a hit with audiences. Starting Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 a?" what was scheduled to be opening night of The Playhouse's 102nd season a?" The Playhouse will stream two of the drive-in shows, Rounding Third and The Roommate online via Broadway On Demand.
Iowa Stage Theatre Launches Virtual Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, is announcing the online reading of a new play by Resident Artist Company member Kerry Skram. Skram has adapted Jane Austen's Persuasion and set it in the era of Downton Abbey.
Des Moines Playhouse Announces Auditions for I AND YOU and WEEKEND COMEDY
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2020
Auditions for two fall 2020 shows at The Des Moines Playhouse, I and You and Weekend Comedy, will be held virtually with an audition video submission deadline of 6:00 PM, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Sioux City Community Theatre Hosts Mini Youth Camp
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
Sioux City Community Theatre held a mini youth camp for students age 4-19, after a few months without any in person programming
Charles Theatre Will Close Once More Until 'Things Turn Around'
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
The Charles Theatre will re-close its doors for the time being.
Des Moines Playhouse Drive-in Adds Performance of THE ROOMMATE
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse has added a performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: The Roommate, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7:00 PM. Shows are free a?" donations are accepted a?" but reservations are requested due to limited availability. Reservations for all performances are available online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
Charles Theatre Cuts Back Schedule Due to 'Disappointing Attendance'
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
The Charles Theatre in Iowa has announced that it will be cutting back its schedule, to just weekend performances, due to 'disappointing attendance' this weekend.
Orpheum Theatre Reschedules THREE DOG NIGHT Concert For 2021
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Legendary music icons, THREE DOG NIGHT, scheduled at the Orpheum Theatre for October 3, 2020 has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Charles Theatre Reopens This Weekend With Safety Guidelines in Place
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2020
The Charles Theatre is officially reopening this weekend for the first time since March 12.
Photo Flash: The Des Moines Playhouse Gears Up for THE ROOMMATE And MISS ELECTRICITY
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse is keeping theatre LIVE in Des Moines with a unique new initiative: Live Theatre Drive-in.
Iowa Teen Presents HEMOPHILIA: THE ZOOMSICAL to Raise Awareness for Disorder
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
An Iowa teen has spent the last three months in virtual rehearsals for Hemophilia: The Zoomsical, as featured in The Gazette.
Englert Theatre Renovations Will Cause Street Closures in Iowa City July 27
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
The Englert Theatre's renovations will cause street closures in Iowa City today.
Des Moines Performing Arts Center Reschedules Willis Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
As the Des Moines Performing Arts Center continues to keep its doors shut during the current global health crisis, they have made the decision to reschedule their upcoming Willis Broadway series, according to the Des Moines Register.
Des Moines Playhouse Adds Performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: ROUNDING THIRD
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse has added a performance of Live Theatre Drive-In: Rounding Third, on Tuesday, July 14, at 7:00 PM. Shows are free - donations are accepted - but reservations are requested due to limited availability. Reservations are available online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds Family Workshops and Additional Drive-In Spaces
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added family workshops following each performance of Miss Electricity. In response to demand, the theatre has also added parking spots and standby to every performance of Rounding Third, Miss Electricity, and The Roommate.
DM Playhouse Adds Youth Show To Live Theatre Drive-In Series
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse is keeping theatre LIVE in Des Moines with a unique new initiative: Live Theatre Drive-in.
Iowa PBS Will Broadcast Des Moines Metro Opera Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2020
In lieu of an in-person festival, Des Moines Metro Opera is teaming up with Iowa PBS to share online and televised presentations of recent productions.
BWW Review: LOVE LETTERS at Des Moines Playhouse: A Welcome Journey
by DC Felton - June 12, 2020
Recently, the term intermission has taken on a new meaning in the theatre community.  While we usually use it as a term to signify a break in a show, we have recently modified it to a break in theatre productions due to COVID19. While we may not be able to gather as a theatre community to sit in a theatre for a show, some theatres are getting creative in how they present shows this summer.  One of them is Des Moines Playhouse.  I attended a dress rehearsal of their socially distanced production of 'Love Letters,' which opens on June 12.

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Orpheum Theatre Sioux City (4/27 - 4/27)
Crazy for You in Des Moines Crazy for You
Des Moines Playhouse (4/17 - 5/3)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse in Des Moines Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Playhouse (12/5 - 12/27)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show in Des Moines Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show
Des Moines Playhouse (2/10 - 2/10)
Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical in Des Moines Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre (5/8 - 5/28)
Walnut Street Theatre''s Edward Albee''s A Delicate Balance in Des Moines Walnut Street Theatre''s Edward Albee''s A Delicate Balance
Walnut Street Theatre (2/27 - 2/27)
Red Riding Hood in Des Moines Red Riding Hood
Des Moines Playhouse (1/9 - 1/25)
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