DM Playhouse to Host Creepy & Kooky Hollywood Halloween, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - September 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 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 Host Teen Night, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 11. 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 11. 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.
City Circle Acting Presents 2014 New Play Festival, Featuring CATCHIN' THE BABIES, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents the 2014 New Play Festival tonight, September 20 at 7pm. City Circle will also remount Sue Gilbert's one-woman play about pioneer midwife Annie MacFarlane on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm and Today, September 20 at 2pm. The Festival is sponsored by Cedar Rapids-based Heuer Publishing and celebrates emerging voices in theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents the 2014 New Play Festival tonight, September 20 at 7pm. City Circle will also remount Sue Gilbert's one-woman play about pioneer midwife Annie MacFarlane on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm and Today, September 20 at 2pm. The Festival is sponsored by Cedar Rapids-based Heuer Publishing and celebrates emerging voices in theater.
DM Playhouse to Host Singularity Sensational Sale, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding its Singularly Sensational Sale, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Saturday, 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding its Singularly Sensational Sale, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Saturday, 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 Hosts Teen Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Sept. 13. Second Saturday is an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, Sept. 13. Second Saturday is an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8.
City Circle Acting Company to Present 2014 New Play Festival, Featuring CATCHIN' THE BABIES, 9/20
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents the 2014 New Play Festival on Saturday, September 20 at 7pm. City Circle will also remount Sue Gilbert's one-woman play about pioneer midwife Annie MacFarlane on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm and Saturday, September 20 at 2pm. The Festival is sponsored by Cedar Rapids-based Heuer Publishing and celebrates emerging voices in theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville presents the 2014 New Play Festival on Saturday, September 20 at 7pm. City Circle will also remount Sue Gilbert's one-woman play about pioneer midwife Annie MacFarlane on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm and Saturday, September 20 at 2pm. The Festival is sponsored by Cedar Rapids-based Heuer Publishing and celebrates emerging voices in theater.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Night, 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Sept. 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.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Sept. 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 Stages SOUTH PACIFIC, Now thru 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' today, Sept. 5-28. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'South Pacific' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' today, Sept. 5-28. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'South Pacific' is sponsored by The Principal Financial Group.
Young Footliters to Present THE LION, THE WITCH, & THE WARDROBE, 9/12-14
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Young Footliters presents Joseph Robinette's adaptation of the C. S. Lewis novel The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe for 4 performances, September 12-14 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The production features 32 local children in 4th grade through 10th grades and is directed by Matt Falduto. Hills Bank is the supporting sponsor.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Young Footliters presents Joseph Robinette's adaptation of the C. S. Lewis novel The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe for 4 performances, September 12-14 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The production features 32 local children in 4th grade through 10th grades and is directed by Matt Falduto. Hills Bank is the supporting sponsor.
DANCING PROS: LIVE! Coming to Des Moines Civic Center in 2015; Tickets On Sale 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2014
The world's finest dancers will battle it out live when Dancing Pros: Live! comes to the Civic Center stage on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and the audience will choose the winner! Karina Smirnoff of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) serves as the head judge and Edyta Sliwinska of DWTS guest judges in this unforgettable live competition show hosted by Golden Globe® nominee and star of the hit TV show Growing Pains, Alan Thicke.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2014
The world's finest dancers will battle it out live when Dancing Pros: Live! comes to the Civic Center stage on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and the audience will choose the winner! Karina Smirnoff of Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) serves as the head judge and Edyta Sliwinska of DWTS guest judges in this unforgettable live competition show hosted by Golden Globe® nominee and star of the hit TV show Growing Pains, Alan Thicke.
Tickets to JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Tour at Des Moines Civic Center On Sale 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced that the new 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will take the Des Moines Civic Center stage from Tuesday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. This irresistible family musical is part of Des Moines Performing Arts' 2014-15 Willis Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced that the new 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will take the Des Moines Civic Center stage from Tuesday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. This irresistible family musical is part of Des Moines Performing Arts' 2014-15 Willis Broadway Series.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DM Playhouse's SOUTH PACIFIC
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' September 5-28. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' September 5-28. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Tickets to MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Civic Center On Sale 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Des Moines Performing Arts, have announced that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at the Des Moines Civic Center, Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is part of the 2014-2015 Willis Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Des Moines Performing Arts, have announced that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at the Des Moines Civic Center, Tuesday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is part of the 2014-2015 Willis Broadway Series.
BWW Reviews: Don't Cry for EVITA
by Brooke Bridenstine - August 25, 2014
When Evita premiered on Broadway in 1979, it sat in a similar position as it does now: in a medium known for lighter fare, it seeks to tell a fairly unusual tale. And yet, the original Broadway production won multiple Tony awards and its' popularity spurred a 2012 Broadway revival and a current national tour that recently played in Des Moines.
by Brooke Bridenstine - August 25, 2014
When Evita premiered on Broadway in 1979, it sat in a similar position as it does now: in a medium known for lighter fare, it seeks to tell a fairly unusual tale. And yet, the original Broadway production won multiple Tony awards and its' popularity spurred a 2012 Broadway revival and a current national tour that recently played in Des Moines.
CCPA Celebrates Third Birthday with Benefit Production of BYE BYE BIRDIE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its third birthday with a special benefit production of the Broadway hit Bye, Bye Birdie. The cast includes Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia as Kim, Howard Meadows as Conrad Birdie, Krista Neumann as Rose, and John Marshall as Albert.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its third birthday with a special benefit production of the Broadway hit Bye, Bye Birdie. The cast includes Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia as Kim, Howard Meadows as Conrad Birdie, Krista Neumann as Rose, and John Marshall as Albert.
DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series to Continue with RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Craig Wright's 'Recent Tragic Events,' at 7:00 PM, Monday, Sept. 8. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Craig Wright's 'Recent Tragic Events,' at 7:00 PM, Monday, Sept. 8. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
BWW Seeks Editors in Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Des Moines.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Des Moines.
DM Playhouse to Stage SOUTH PACIFIC, 9/5-28
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' Sept. 5-28.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the romantic musical, 'South Pacific,' Sept. 5-28.
CCPA to Celebrate Third Birthday with Benefit Production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, 8/22
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its third birthday with a special benefit production of the Broadway hit Bye, Bye Birdie. The cast includes Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia as Kim, Howard Meadows as Conrad Birdie, Krista Neumann as Rose, and John Marshall as Albert.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2014
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its third birthday with a special benefit production of the Broadway hit Bye, Bye Birdie. The cast includes Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia as Kim, Howard Meadows as Conrad Birdie, Krista Neumann as Rose, and John Marshall as Albert.
City Circle Presents HAIR at the CCPA This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Hair this weekend, August 1-3 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are August 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and August 2 and 3 at 2:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Hair this weekend, August 1-3 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are August 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and August 2 and 3 at 2:00 pm.
DM Playhouse Announces Dionysos Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2014 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 27. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2014 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 27. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.
City Circle to Present HAIR at the CCPA, 8/1-3
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Hair August 1-3 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are August 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and August 2 and 3 at 2:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical Hair August 1-3 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are August 1 and 2 at 7:30 pm and August 2 and 3 at 2:00 pm.
THE TRESTLE AT POPE LICK CREEK Set for DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series, 8/4
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Naomi Wallace's 'The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Aug. 4. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Naomi Wallace's 'The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Aug. 4. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Playhouse Final Act Ensemble to Present ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS, 1943 on 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Final Act Ensemble presents the radio play 'Entertaining the Troops, 1943,' 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, in the Mainstage auditorium. Tickets are $5 for all ages and available at the door or in advance at the Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Final Act Ensemble presents the radio play 'Entertaining the Troops, 1943,' 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, in the Mainstage auditorium. Tickets are $5 for all ages and available at the door or in advance at the Playhouse ticket office, 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse Awards Theatre Scholarship to Johnston High School Graduate
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has awarded the fourth annual Liska Miller Scholarship to Johnston High School graduate Katherine Crowley. The scholarship is given to a high school senior who has volunteered time either backstage or assisted in the education department.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has awarded the fourth annual Liska Miller Scholarship to Johnston High School graduate Katherine Crowley. The scholarship is given to a high school senior who has volunteered time either backstage or assisted in the education department.
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