DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 10.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The night of teen improv will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 10.
DM Playhouse to Present THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
The Des Moines Playhouse presents 'The Princess and the Pea,' Friday, Oct. 2. This story is the first in the 2015-16 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Oct. 2, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tickets are $6 per person, adults and children, and seating is reserved. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. Guests can purchase season tickets -- one ticket to each of the eight shows -- for just $42.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2015
The Des Moines Playhouse presents 'The Princess and the Pea,' Friday, Oct. 2. This story is the first in the 2015-16 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Oct. 2, at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tickets are $6 per person, adults and children, and seating is reserved. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. Guests can purchase season tickets -- one ticket to each of the eight shows -- for just $42.
CCPA Birthday Bash Set for 10/1
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will be celebrating its 4th birthday in style this year with a special concert by Smith Studio Jazz and several guest performers. The concert takes place Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 PM, and will be followed by an on-stage reception. Tickets are $25 each, and are available through the CCPA Box Office at 319-248-9370, and online at www.coralvillearts.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will be celebrating its 4th birthday in style this year with a special concert by Smith Studio Jazz and several guest performers. The concert takes place Thursday, October 1 at 7:30 PM, and will be followed by an on-stage reception. Tickets are $25 each, and are available through the CCPA Box Office at 319-248-9370, and online at www.coralvillearts.org.
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Presents COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2015
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will present a special performance of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company on Sunday, September 20 at 7:30 pm to benefit City Circle Acting Company of Coralville.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2015
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will present a special performance of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company on Sunday, September 20 at 7:30 pm to benefit City Circle Acting Company of Coralville.
DM Playhouse's INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Into the Woods,' tonight, Sept. 11, through Oct. 4, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Into the Woods' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Into the Woods,' tonight, Sept. 11, through Oct. 4, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Into the Woods' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
DM Playhouse's INTO THE WOODS to Open 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Into the Woods,' Sept. 11-Oct. 4, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Into the Woods' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Into the Woods,' Sept. 11-Oct. 4, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Into the Woods' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
DM Community Playhouse Performance Academy Presents SPAMALOT: YOUNG AT PART This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Performance Academy presents 'Spamalot: Young at Part,' July 31-Aug. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Performance Academy presents 'Spamalot: Young at Part,' July 31-Aug. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse Reveals 2015 Dionysos Award Winners!
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2015 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced six acting award winners.
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2015 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced six acting award winners.
RAPUNZEL Runs This Weekend at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2015
The Young Footliters will present Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale this weekend, July 24-26 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $11-$17 and are available online at www.coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the CCPA box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2015
The Young Footliters will present Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale this weekend, July 24-26 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $11-$17 and are available online at www.coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the CCPA box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).
DM Community Playhouse Performance Academy to Present SPAMALOT: YOUNG AT PART, 7/31-8/1
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Performance Academy presents 'Spamalot: Young at Part,' July 31-Aug. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Performance Academy presents 'Spamalot: Young at Part,' July 31-Aug. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261 and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' opens tonight, July 17, where it will run through Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' opens tonight, July 17, where it will run through Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
RAPUNZEL to Run 7/24-26 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2015
The Young Footliters will present Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale July 24-26 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $11-$17 and are available online at www.coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the CCPA box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2015
The Young Footliters will present Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale July 24-26 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $11-$17 and are available online at www.coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the CCPA box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).
DM Playhouse Announces 2015 Dionysos Award Nominees; Ceremony Set for 7/26
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015
Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2014-15 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors and backstage and front-of-house volunteers.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2015
Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2014-15 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors and backstage and front-of-house volunteers.
DM Playhouse Final Act Ensemble to Present RADIO DAYS OF SUMMER
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Final Act Ensemble presents 'Radio Days of Summer!,' an evening of radio shows, 7:00 PM, Monday, July 20. Tickets are $6 for all ages and available online at www.dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Final Act Ensemble presents 'Radio Days of Summer!,' an evening of radio shows, 7:00 PM, Monday, July 20. Tickets are $6 for all ages and available online at www.dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT Opens 7/17
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
BWW Seeks Editors in Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Des Moines, Iowa.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Des Moines, Iowa.
William Shatner Highlights Programming at Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Wizard World Des Moines Comic Con is the 12th of 26 events currently scheduled in the 2015 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD).
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Wizard World Des Moines Comic Con is the 12th of 26 events currently scheduled in the 2015 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD).
Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards Name Two Students as Triple Threat Recipients
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2015
DES MOINES, Iowa - In a surprise announcement tonight during the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase at the Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines Performing Arts named two Triple Threat Award recipients. They are:
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2015
DES MOINES, Iowa - In a surprise announcement tonight during the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase at the Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines Performing Arts named two Triple Threat Award recipients. They are:
City Circle Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the CCPA
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2015
Remember The Addams Family? They were a creepy, kooky clan first brought to us in Charles Addams' comics for The New Yorker. This strange, dark, but somehow lovable family then became a television series, a Saturday-morning cartoon, several popular movies, a video game or two, and now they're back in a Broadway musical.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2015
Remember The Addams Family? They were a creepy, kooky clan first brought to us in Charles Addams' comics for The New Yorker. This strange, dark, but somehow lovable family then became a television series, a Saturday-morning cartoon, several popular movies, a video game or two, and now they're back in a Broadway musical.
DM Playhouse Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Now thru 6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'The Addams Family,' tonight, May 29-June 21.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'The Addams Family,' tonight, May 29-June 21.
DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series to Feature LOBSTER ALICE, 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
'Lobster Alice' follows Alice Horowitz, a coffee-bearing secretary who just wants life to be interesting. John Finch, an animator at work on Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland,' wants Alice. When the great and outrageous Salvador Dali arrives at the studio to work on a short animated film, life becomes curiouser and curiouser. Dali scandalizes the conservative Finch and Alice, the coffee-bearing secretary, becomes Alice, the girl in a rabbit hole, and Finch and Alice both experience the surreal vagaries of the human heart. 'Lobster Alice' is inspired by a true story about Dali's visit toe an animation studio.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015
'Lobster Alice' follows Alice Horowitz, a coffee-bearing secretary who just wants life to be interesting. John Finch, an animator at work on Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland,' wants Alice. When the great and outrageous Salvador Dali arrives at the studio to work on a short animated film, life becomes curiouser and curiouser. Dali scandalizes the conservative Finch and Alice, the coffee-bearing secretary, becomes Alice, the girl in a rabbit hole, and Finch and Alice both experience the surreal vagaries of the human heart. 'Lobster Alice' is inspired by a true story about Dali's visit toe an animation studio.
THE LION KING Tour Sells Out Des Moines Engagement
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out engagement in Des Moines, which concluded on Sunday, May 17 at the Des Moines Civic Center. The triumphant three-week return grossed over $4.1 million at the box office and entertained nearly 60,000 patrons during 24 performances.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015
Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out engagement in Des Moines, which concluded on Sunday, May 17 at the Des Moines Civic Center. The triumphant three-week return grossed over $4.1 million at the box office and entertained nearly 60,000 patrons during 24 performances.
DM Playhouse to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY, 5/29-6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Morticia (Dani Boal) and Gomez Addams (Edward Corpus) want to continue living amongst death, pain, and suffering, the way they always have. But when their eldest child, Wednesday (Marisa Spahn), the ultimate princess of darkness, falls in love with a sweet, smart young man, Lucas Beineke (Andrew Rubenbauer), everything makes a sudden change. As if her flourishing love weren't enough, Wednesday confides in her father, who must keep the secret from his beloved wife, Morticia, something he's never done before. This kooky musical proves how an entire family can change when a daughter falls in love.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2015
Morticia (Dani Boal) and Gomez Addams (Edward Corpus) want to continue living amongst death, pain, and suffering, the way they always have. But when their eldest child, Wednesday (Marisa Spahn), the ultimate princess of darkness, falls in love with a sweet, smart young man, Lucas Beineke (Andrew Rubenbauer), everything makes a sudden change. As if her flourishing love weren't enough, Wednesday confides in her father, who must keep the secret from his beloved wife, Morticia, something he's never done before. This kooky musical proves how an entire family can change when a daughter falls in love.
DM Playhouse Presents GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Today
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' today, May 15. This story is the last of the 2014-15 season of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Today, May 16, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $6 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' today, May 15. This story is the last of the 2014-15 season of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Today, May 16, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $6 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
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The Lightning Thief
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