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BWW Review: MOM'S GIFT at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Beautifully Wrapped Evening of

BWW Review: MOM'S GIFT at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Beautifully Wrapped Evening of Entertainment

by DC Felton — September 30, 2019
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if one of your family members that have passed on could come back and talk with you? What would they say? Ankeny Community Theatres production of a?oeMom's Gift,a?? which opened this weekend, asked the audience that very questions.
DM Playhouse Opens Family Season With Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY

DM Playhouse Opens Family Season With Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2019
The Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Freaky Friday hits the stage Oct.
BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Iowa Stage: Opening a New Season with a Slam!

BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Iowa Stage: Opening a New Season with a Slam!

by DC Felton — September 29, 2019
In 1879, a door slam was heard around the world when Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' concluded for the first time.
BWW Review: LOST GIRL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: A Journey of Growing Up

BWW Review: LOST GIRL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: A Journey of Growing Up

by DC Felton — September 22, 2019
Growing up can be hard.
DM Playhouse Presents its 2019 Dionysos Awards

DM Playhouse Presents its 2019 Dionysos Awards

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2019
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2019 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, Sept.
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Des Moines Playhouse: A Killer

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Des Moines Playhouse: A Killer Evening of Theatre

by DC Felton — September 12, 2019
Imagine finding out you have been living poor your whole life, only to find out you are part of the wealthiest family in your area.
City Circle To Present Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS

City Circle To Present Lucas Hnath's THE CHRISTIANS

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2019
City Circle Theatre Company of Coralville will present The Christians by award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath on September 20a?"22 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Opens 101st Season At Des Moines Community Pla

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Opens 101st Season At Des Moines Community Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2019
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Sept.
DM Playhouse Announces Auditions for FREAKY FRIDAY

DM Playhouse Announces Auditions for FREAKY FRIDAY

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2019
Auditions for the Disney musical Freaky Friday will be held at the Des Moines Playhouse at 6:30 P.
DM Playhouse Holds Youth Auditions For CELEBRATION OF THE CENTURY

DM Playhouse Holds Youth Auditions For CELEBRATION OF THE CENTURY

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2019
Auditions for the Des Moines Community Playhouse's Celebration of the Century will be held at 6:30 P.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Fun Trip Back In

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Fun Trip Back In Time

by DC Felton — August 5, 2019
While Ankeny Community Theatre (ACT) may be closing their 2018-2019 season, they are also opening the 2019-2020 Des Moines Theatre season.
BWW Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: There is Nothing Awkwa

BWW Review: 13 THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Young Artist Theatre: There is Nothing Awkward Abut This Amazing Production

by DC Felton — July 29, 2019
Becoming a teenager is a moment kids look up to.
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola: A Jewel in

BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola: A Jewel in the Middle of Indianola's Busiest.

by DC Felton — July 27, 2019
What a week it has been for the city of Indianola.
City Circle Announces Auditions For ANNIE August 23-24

City Circle Announces Auditions For ANNIE August 23-24

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2019
City Circle Theatre Company of Coralville will hold auditions for Annie on Friday, August 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, August 24 from 9 am to 5 pm.
BWW Review: PRIVATE PASSAGE at Kingsman Row Entertainment in Association with Iowa St

BWW Review: PRIVATE PASSAGE at Kingsman Row Entertainment in Association with Iowa Stage

by DC Felton — July 25, 2019
One of the great things theatre can do is start a conversation on topics that may not be the most comfortable to talk about.
BWW Review: ANNIE at Urbandale Community Theatre:  This Production Will Leave You 'Fu

BWW Review: ANNIE at Urbandale Community Theatre: This Production Will Leave You 'Fully Dressed' With A Smile

by DC Felton — July 20, 2019
Everyone can remember the first time they saw Annie.
BWW Review: NEWSIES at Des Moines Playhouse: A New Generation is Giving Audiences Som

BWW Review: NEWSIES at Des Moines Playhouse: A New Generation is Giving Audiences Something to Believe in.

by DC Felton — July 14, 2019
A new generation is taking over the Des Moines Playhouse! I'm not talking about a new artistic director, or the close of their 100th season.
DM Playhouse Presents Disney's NEWSIES

DM Playhouse Presents Disney's NEWSIES

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2019
The Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Newsies hits the stage July 12-Aug.
BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Des Moines Performing Arts, An Evening of The

BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Des Moines Performing Arts, An Evening of Theatre That Goes Right!

by DC Felton — June 26, 2019
If you are coming to read a review of The Cornley University Drama Society production for The Murder at Haversham Manor,' this is the wrong review.
DM Playhouse Holds Auditions for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

DM Playhouse Holds Auditions for A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

by BWW News Desk — June 18, 2019
Auditions for the hit Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will be held at the Playhouse at 6:30 P.
BWW Review: MACBETH at Iowa Stage: The Joy of Seeing Shakespeare Performed Outside

BWW Review: MACBETH at Iowa Stage: The Joy of Seeing Shakespeare Performed Outside

by DC Felton — June 15, 2019
Having Shakespeare done outside is something that is not new to Des Moines and the surrounding area.
City Circle Theatre Co Welcomes Talent From 10 Area Schools for Disney's NEWSIES

City Circle Theatre Co Welcomes Talent From 10 Area Schools for Disney's NEWSIES

by BWW News Desk — June 11, 2019
City Circle Theatre Company of Coralville is collaborating with Nolte Academy to produce Disney's NEWSIES on June 14-16 and 21-22 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
BWW Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Diary That We Must

BWW Review: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Ankeny Community Theatre: A Diary That We Must Never Forget

by DC Felton — June 10, 2019
As we remember the 75th anniversary of D-day, it is important to remember why D-Day was so important.
BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED at Pyramid Theatre: An Evening of Reflection

BWW Review: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED at Pyramid Theatre: An Evening of Reflection

by DC Felton — June 9, 2019
Have you ever taken the time to look back at the people who have influenced your life? What has those influences taught us? They teach us what to do and what not to do.
BWW Review: STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE: IN CONCERT at Des Moines Symphony: A Galaxy Far, F

BWW Review: STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE: IN CONCERT at Des Moines Symphony: A Galaxy Far, Far Away comes to Iowa!

by DC Felton — June 8, 2019
Over the last few years, the Des Moines Symphony has done an amazing job of starting and growing a pops series.

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