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DM Playhouse Hosts Stage Management Workshop Today
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
Ever wondered how a live theatre show comes together each night? Or maybe you know that stage managers possess the steady hand and calm voice once a production opens and you'd like to learn more. The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding a free workshop in stage management, 1:30-4:00 PM, today, Mar. 14. The workshop is open to the public. Reservations can be made by contacting Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse marketing and public relations director, at 515-974-5358.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Improv Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Mar. 14. Second Today is an alternative Today night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse to Host Stage Management Workshop, 3/14
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
Ever wondered how a live theatre show comes together each night? Or maybe you know that stage managers possess the steady hand and calm voice once a production opens and you'd like to learn more. The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding a free workshop in stage management, 1:30-4:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 14. The workshop is open to the public. Reservations can be made by contacting Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse marketing and public relations director, at 515-974-5358.
DM Playhouse Presents FIN M'COUL Today
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fin M'Coul,' today, Mar. 6.
DM Playhouse Adds THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD Performance
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood' on Saturday, Mar. 14, at 4:00 PM. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances, through Mar. 15, can be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.
BWW Previews: A Different Kind of March Madness in Des Moines
by Brooke Bridenstine - March 01, 2015
March Madness not your cup of tea? Didn't get a ticket to the big game? Luckily for you, there are several great plays to see in Des Moines this month. And scoring a ticket to these great shows will be easier than nabbing that game ticket but will no doubt prove just as rewarding.
DM Playhouse Stages THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD, Now thru 3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the comedy, 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,' today, Feb. 27-Mar. 15.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 3/14
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 14. Second Saturday is an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse's 2015-16 Season to Include INTO THE WOODS, SPAMALOT & More
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has the most willy-nilly, tall-taled, edge of your seat, habit-forming, explosive season ever. The theatre's 97th season includes four musicals, plus dramas, comedies, and family shows. Playhouse season tickets go on sale Mar. 17 online at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse ticket office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.
Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2015
Adolescent Anarchy, partnering with Des Moines Young Artists Theatre, is proud to announce casting for their upcoming production of the Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL, showing May 1-10 at the Viking Theatre at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.
ELVIS Returns to the CCPA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2015
'America's Got Talent' finalist Joseph Hall is absolutely thrilled to bring his unforgettable Elvis Rock 'N' Remember tribute show back to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts tonight, February 21 at 7:30pm.
DM Playhouse to Present FIN M'COUL, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fin M'Coul,' Friday, Mar. 6. This story is the latest in the 2014-15 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Mar. 6, 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 by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
ELVIS Returns to the CCPA, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
'America's Got Talent" finalist Joseph Hall is absolutely thrilled to bring his unforgettable Elvis Rock 'N' Remember tribute show back to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 21 at 7:30pm.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Improv Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Feb. 14. Second Today is an alternative Today night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse Presents THE MITTEN Today
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Mitten,' today, Feb. 13. This story is the latest in the 2014-15 Friday Funday season, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, today, Feb. 13, 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 strongly encouraged and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Present THE SOMEWHAT TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD, 2/27-3/15
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the comedy, 'The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,' Feb. 27-Mar. 15. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD EARNS HER WHISTLE Plays CCPA Today
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2015
Believing that anything is possible, believing that magic can be found anywhere, and above all believing in oneself are all lessons to be found in ArtsPower National Touring Theatre's new musical version of the beloved children's classic The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle. The Little Blue Engine, against all odds, finds a way to conquer her fears and demonstrate the extraordinary strength of 'I think I can!' This original production is being presented at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts today, February 6.
DM Playhouse Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Now thru 2/22
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the classic drama, 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' tonight, Feb. 6-22.
CCPA to Present AN EVENING OF FARCES, 2/13-15
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2015
City Circle Acting Company of will present a double-bill of British comedies February 13-15 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The program consists of Tom Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound and Peter Shaffer's Black Comedy. Performances of An Evening of Farces are Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 15 at 2pm.
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD EARNS HER WHISTLE to Play CCPA, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
Believing that anything is possible, believing that magic can be found anywhere, and above all believing in oneself are all lessons to be found in ArtsPower National Touring Theatre's new musical version of the beloved children's classic The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle. The Little Blue Engine, against all odds, finds a way to conquer her fears and demonstrate the extraordinary strength of "I think I can!" This original production is being presented at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, February 6. There is a school performance at 10am and a public performance (tickets $7) at 12:30pm. For ticket information, call 319.248.9370 or visit coralvillearts.org.
DM Playhouse to Present THE MITTEN, 2/13
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Mitten,' Friday, Feb. 13. This story is the latest in the 2014-15 Friday Funday season, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Feb. 13, 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 strongly encouraged and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 14. Second Saturday is an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series to Present BOOM, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Play Reading Series presents Peter Sinn Nachtrieb's 'boom,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Feb. 2. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the classic drama, 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' Feb. 6-22. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is sponsored by the INS Family of Companies: Iowa Network Services, Alliance Technologies, Alliance Connect, Merit Resources, Caleris Inc.
DM Playhouse's FRIDAY FUNDAY Series Continues with SNOW WHITE Today
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Snow White,' today, Jan. 23.

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