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DM Playhouse Opens THE GOLDEN GOOSE Today
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Golden Goose,' today, Nov. 21. 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, today, Nov. 21, 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 online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Present MARY POPPINS, 12/5-28
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the family holiday classic, 'Mary Poppins,' Dec. 5-28.
Voting Opens for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 17, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards!
DM Playhouse Stgaes THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, Now thru 11/29
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2014
The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' today, Nov. 14-29.
DINO-LIGHT Comes to Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Today
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will bring Lightwire Theater's production of DiNO-LIGHT to the Coralville today, November 11, with a public performance at 6:30pm and a special 12:30pm matinee for school groups.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Improv Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Nov. 8. 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 Present THE GOLDEN GOOSE, 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Golden Goose,' Friday, Nov. 21. 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, Nov. 21, 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 online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
DINO-LIGHT Coming to Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will bring Lightwire Theater's production of DiNO-LIGHT to the Coralville on Tuesday, November 11, with a public performance at 6:30pm and a special 12:30pm matinee for school groups.
Nominations EXTENDED for the 2014 Des Moines Awards - One More Week to Nominate!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 03, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards!
DM Playhouse's Reading Series to Present DETROIT, 11/3
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Lisa D'Amour's 'Detroit,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Nov. 3. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Playhouse Hosts Creepy & Kooky Hollywood Halloween Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
Tickets are now on sale for the creepiest and kookiest costume party in Des Moines, the Des Moines Community Playhouse's Hollywood Halloween. This year's theme is based on 'The Addams Family,' the final musical on the Playhouse's Mainstage this season. The mysterious and spooky fun includes dancing to Final Mix, a unique silent auction with one-of-a-kind Playhouse opportunities, a fortune teller, and even more kooky surprises.
DM Playhouse to Stage THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, 11/14-29
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' Nov. 14-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' is sponsored by Iowa Realty.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Improv Night, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 8. 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.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Presents America's Got Talent's DINO-LIGHT, 11/11
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to bring Lightwire Theater's production of DiNO-LIGHT to the Coralville on Tuesday, November 11, with a public performance at 6:30pm and a special 12:30pm matinee for school groups.
DM Playhouse Presents GIRLS' WEEKEND, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Girls' Weekend,' today, Oct. 17-Nov. 2.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Today, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Oct. 11. 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.
City Circle Presents XANADU at the CCPA, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the Broadway hit musical Xanadu for six performances today, October 10-19 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
DM Playhouse Presents THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANTS Today
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Grasshopper and the Ants,' today, Oct. 10.
Nominations Open for the 2014 Des Moines Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 09, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Regional Awards!
DM Playhouse Hosts Singularity Sensational Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding its Singularly Sensational Sale, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, today, Oct. 4. The costume sale, in the theatre's lobbies, features pieces from the past 20 years of Playhouse shows, vintage clothing, and fabric and notions. With Halloween right around the corner, this is a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind costumes.
DM Playhouse Receives Education Contribution
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse was among 130 non-profit organizations participating in the fifth consecutive Birdies for Charity campaign at the 2014 Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo, May 27-June 1. This year's tournament raised a record $1,367,749.00 for local children's charities. Friends of the Playhouse donated $20,347.49, which earned a $5086.87 match from Sammons Financial Group, Birdies for Charity sponsor. The total of $25,434.36 set a new Playhouse record.
DM Playhouse to Present GIRLS' WEEKEND, 10/17-11/2
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new comedy, 'Girls' Weekend,' Oct. 17-Nov. 2. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Girl's Weekend' is sponsored by Voya Financial. Supporting sponsor is Tassel Ridge Winery.
33 VARIATIONS Set for DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Moises Kaufman's '33 Variations,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Oct. 6. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
City Circle to Present XANADU at the CCPA, Begin. 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the Broadway hit musical Xanadu for six performances October 10-19 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
DM Playhouse to Present THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANTS, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Grasshopper and the Ants,' Friday, Oct. 10. This story is the first 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, Oct. 10, 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 online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261. Guests can purchase season tickets -- one ticket to each of the eight shows -- for just $42.

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