Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - August 30, 2024
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
by DC Felton - August 30, 2024
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
Tickets For IRISH NIGHT At Coralville Center On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Tickets for IRISH NIGHT at Coralville Arts Center go on sale today at noon.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2024
Tickets for IRISH NIGHT at Coralville Arts Center go on sale today at noon.
Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in October
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2024
Disney's My Son Pinocchio, JR. comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in October. Performances run October 18-20, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2024
Disney's My Son Pinocchio, JR. comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in October. Performances run October 18-20, 2024.
Young Footliters Youth Theatre Debuts A New Program For Young Audiences: Footliters Imagination Studio!
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Footliters Imagination Studio is launching in Coralville, offering creative arts programs for children and teens.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Footliters Imagination Studio is launching in Coralville, offering creative arts programs for children and teens.
THE MUSIC OF MANCINI Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Celebrate the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini on the 100-year anniversary of his birth! This spectacular tribute takes you on a musical journey, starting from Mancini's early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies of classics like 'Peter Gunn,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' and 'Charade.'
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2024
Celebrate the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini on the 100-year anniversary of his birth! This spectacular tribute takes you on a musical journey, starting from Mancini's early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies of classics like 'Peter Gunn,' 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' and 'Charade.'
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2024
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Performances run December 6-15.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2024
Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Performances run December 6-15.
Photos: City Circle Theatre Company Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company is presenting a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company is presenting a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024. See photos from the production.
Schauer Arts Center to Present Ballets with a Twist's COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2024
Experience a unique blend of ballet and cocktail culture with Ballets with a Twist's signature production, COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW, at Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2024
Experience a unique blend of ballet and cocktail culture with Ballets with a Twist's signature production, COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW, at Schauer Arts Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to City Circle Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2024
Catch Me If You Can is coming to City Circle Theatre Company this month. Performances run July 19-28, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2024
Catch Me If You Can is coming to City Circle Theatre Company this month. Performances run July 19-28, 2024.
Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR. Comes to Young Footliters Youth Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2024
Disney's My Son Pinocchio, Jr. will come to Young Footliters Youth Theatre this October. Performances will run October 18-20, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2024
Disney's My Son Pinocchio, Jr. will come to Young Footliters Youth Theatre this October. Performances will run October 18-20, 2024.
THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION to be Presented at Young Footliters Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2024
Experience the timeless classic THE WIZARD OF OZ at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2024
Experience the timeless classic THE WIZARD OF OZ at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in July
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present a high-flying musical comedy based on an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can, at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts July 19–21 & 26–28, 2024.
AMERICAN APOLLO Comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in July
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
American Apollo comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in July. Performances run July 13-19.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2024
American Apollo comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in July. Performances run July 13-19.
PICNIC & PUCCINI Comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in June
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2024
Join the Indianola Chapter of the Opera Guild for a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at live theater!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2024
Join the Indianola Chapter of the Opera Guild for a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at live theater!
Liverpool Legends to Present THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE in Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2024
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2024
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - May 02, 2024
What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there. This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season. 'MJ: The Musical' opened to a packed house on Tuesday night. From the moment the show started, the buzz continued growing, and there was an immediate standing ovation at the end of the show. What was the buzz about? think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts?
by DC Felton - May 02, 2024
What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there. This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season. 'MJ: The Musical' opened to a packed house on Tuesday night. From the moment the show started, the buzz continued growing, and there was an immediate standing ovation at the end of the show. What was the buzz about? think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts?
Photos: Inside the World Premiere of CAMERA at The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival 2024
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2024
The world premiere of 'Camera,' directed by Jay Silverman starring Beau Bridges, Jessica Parker Kennedy, and Miguel Gabriel at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival on April 26, 2024 at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque Iowa. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2024
The world premiere of 'Camera,' directed by Jay Silverman starring Beau Bridges, Jessica Parker Kennedy, and Miguel Gabriel at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival on April 26, 2024 at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque Iowa. Check out photos here!
AMERICAN APOLLO Premieres at Des Moines Metro Opera in July
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2024
On Saturday, July 13, Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) adds a new work to the operatic repertory with the world premiere of American Apollo, a new opera by composer Damien Geter and librettist Lila Palmer.
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2024
On Saturday, July 13, Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) adds a new work to the operatic repertory with the world premiere of American Apollo, a new opera by composer Damien Geter and librettist Lila Palmer.
SPRING AWAKENING Comes to the City Circle Theatre Company in May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
City Circle Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING This May
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts May 3–5 & 10–12, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
City Circle Theatre Company will present the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts May 3–5 & 10–12, 2024.
SHUCKED, PARADE, and More Set For Des Moines Performing Arts' 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2024
The lineup has been announced for the 2024-25 Willis Broadway Series in Des Moines! The season will include six highly anticipated first-run national Broadway tours, plus the return of some beloved crowd favorites. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2024
The lineup has been announced for the 2024-25 Willis Broadway Series in Des Moines! The season will include six highly anticipated first-run national Broadway tours, plus the return of some beloved crowd favorites. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Justin Austin Returns to Des Moines This April
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 4pm, Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will return to Des Moines to present an intimate Artist Recital with pianist Allen Perriello at Plymouth Church.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024
On Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 4pm, Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will return to Des Moines to present an intimate Artist Recital with pianist Allen Perriello at Plymouth Church.
ACCENT Comes to The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in April
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2024
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will present international a Capella sensation ACCENT Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 PM.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2024
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will present international a Capella sensation ACCENT Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 PM.
PILOBOLUS - RE:CREATION Comes to Des Moines Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
PILOBOLUS - RE:CREATION will be performed on March 27, 2024 at Des Moines Civic Center.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2024
PILOBOLUS - RE:CREATION will be performed on March 27, 2024 at Des Moines Civic Center.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - March 15, 2024
Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an iconic performance. That may be why it took nearly 60 years for the show to be revived on Broadway. Now, just short of 60 years, the revival's national tour is making a stop in Des Moines as part of the Willis Broadway Series. Judging from the audience response, there is a new iconic name that people will consider when thinking of 'Funny Girl.'
by DC Felton - March 15, 2024
Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an iconic performance. That may be why it took nearly 60 years for the show to be revived on Broadway. Now, just short of 60 years, the revival's national tour is making a stop in Des Moines as part of the Willis Broadway Series. Judging from the audience response, there is a new iconic name that people will consider when thinking of 'Funny Girl.'
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