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DM Playhouse, IRIS, Deaf Services Unlimited Partner for Fully-Accessible Performance of THE MIRACLE WORKER
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse, Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind and Print Handicapped (IRIS), and Deaf Services Unlimited (DSU) present live audio description, broadcast to the entire audience, and ASL interpretation at 'The Miracle Worker.' This special, fully-accessible performance is 4:00 PM, Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Playhouse. Tickets are $13, all ages, and may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Miracle Worker' is sponsored by Nationwide.
DM Playhouse to Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 2/6-22
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 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 THE MIRACLE WORKER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Miracle Worker,' tonight, Jan. 16-Feb. 1, in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Winners Announced - Nicole Miller, Tiffany Johnson, Aaron Smith & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 12, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Des Moines winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Marches 'Two by Two' into Des Moines
by Brooke Bridenstine - January 12, 2015
The missionaries of The Book of Mormon have been to Des Moines before and with the reception they received during their return engagement this past week, it seems that they can drop by and say "Hello!" anytime they want.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Improv Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Saturday, Jan. 10. 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 FRIDAY FUNDAY Series Continues with SNOW WHITE, 1/23
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Snow White,' Friday, Jan. 23. This story is part of the 2014-15 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Jan. 23, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Tickets are $6 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Present THE MIRACLE WORKER
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Miracle Worker,' Jan. 16-Feb. 1, in the Kate Goldman Children's Theatre. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 1/10
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Jan. 10. 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.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
DM Playhouse to Stage Reading of LOVE AND INFORMATION, 1/5
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Play Reading Series presents Caryl Churchill's 'Love and Information,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Jan. 5. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Playhouse to Offer Winter Break and Winter Classes
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
For young people who love theatre, the Des Moines Community Playhouse offers a winter break workshop and a five-week winter class session. For registration and more information, contact the Playhouse education department at 515-974-5365 or visit dmplayhouse.com.
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards - Travis Monroe Neese Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Improv Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, December 13.
DM Playhouse Opens THE GINGERBREAD MAN Today
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Gingerbread Man,' today, Dec. 12. This story is the latest in the 2014-15 season of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Today, Dec. 12, at 9:30 and 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.
CCPA's Holiday Offerings to Include A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD & Cabarets
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville and Hills Bank will present the Broadway hit musical A Year with Frog and Toad for six performances December 12-21 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Adapted from the beloved books by Arnold Lobel by Willie Reale and Robert Reale, this heartwarming musical tells the story of a year in the life of forest neighbors Frog and Toad and their many woodland friends.
DM Playhouse Presents MARY POPPINS, Now thru 12/28
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the family holiday classic, 'Mary Poppins,' tonight, Dec. 5-28.
Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards - Travis Monroe Neese Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
DM Playhouse to Present THE GINGERBREAD MAN, 12/12
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Gingerbread Man,' Friday, Dec. 12. 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, Dec. 12, at 9:30 and 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.
DM Playhouse to Host HOLIDAY ON THE AIR, 12/15
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Final Act Ensemble presents 'Holiday on the Air,' an evening of radio shows, 7:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $6 for all ages and available online at www.dmplayhouse.com and at the Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 12/13
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Dec. 13. 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 THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Stephen Adly Guirgis's 'The Motherf**ker with the Hat,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Dec. 1. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards Update 11/25 - Travis Monroe Neese Leads Best Actor!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 25, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.
BWW Reviews: JOSEPH Falls Short of 'Amazing'
by Brooke Bridenstine - November 24, 2014
Joseph is once again traveling the country with his coat of many colors, so how does this reimagining of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat fare in the current musical landscape? The hardworking cast keeps the show lively and entertaining but the musical shows its age in structure and song.

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University of Dubuque Heritage Center (5/12 - 5/12)
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Orpheum Theatre (2/24 - 2/24)
The Lightning Thief in Des Moines The Lightning Thief
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