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DM Playhouse to Present PINKALICIOUS, 4/25-5/18
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the musical, 'Pinkalicious,' Apr. 25-May 18. 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 Hosts SLEEPING BEAUTY Friday Funday
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Sleeping Beauty,' today, Apr. 11. This story is part of Today Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Today, Apr. 11, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $5 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse Adds Fifth Additional Performance of LES MISERABLES, 4/8
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2014
Due to continued high ticket demand, the Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a fifth additional performance of 'Les Miserables.' The newly added performance is 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Apr. 8. Tickets for this and all other scheduled performances, through Apr. 13, can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opens this Friday
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar April 4-13 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are April 4,5,11,12 at 7:30 pm and April 6 and 13 at 2:00 pm.
Des Moines Offers Fantastic Shows in April
by Brooke Bridenstine - April 01, 2014
Though spring officially began in March, April feels like the true beginning of a new season. The sun is shining, the weather is warming and April makes up for a slower March with shows of every variety.
DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series Continues with BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading presents Rajiv Joseph's 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,' at 7:00 PM, Monday, Apr. 7. The reading will be held in the Mainstage lobby. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Night, 4/12
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
The Des Moines Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The next Second Saturday is set for Apr. 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse to Host SLEEPING BEAUTY Friday Funday, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Sleeping Beauty,' Friday, Apr. 11. This story is part of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Apr. 11, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $5 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse Adds Additional LES MISERABLES Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2014
Due to high ticket demand, the Des Moines Community Playhouse has now added three performances of 'Les Miserables.' The added performances are 1:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 29; 1:00 PM, Saturday, Apr. 5; and 1:00 PM, Saturday, Apr. 12. There are also a limited number of tickets available for the 9:30 AM, Tuesday, Apr. 1, performance. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances, through Apr. 13, can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.
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by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar April 4-13 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are April 4,5,11,12 at 7:30 pm and April 6 and 13 at 2:00 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'LES MISERABLES,' tonight, Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Revolution and romance. Good and evil. 'LES MISERABLES' is an epic struggle between two idealistic men, set against a backdrop of political unrest. Scroll down for some exclusive photos of the cast in action!
DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES Adds 3/29 Performance
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2014
Due to high ticket demand, the Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'Les Miserables' before the show has even opened. The added performance is 1:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 29. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances, through Apr. 13, starting at $23, can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at515-277-6261.
City Circle Acting Company Announces 2014-2015 Season, Including INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2014
City Circle Acting Company of Coralville announces its 2014-2015 season, featuring exhilarating musicals, exciting family-friendly fare, and farcical comedy. All performances will be held at City Circle's home theater, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, located at 1301 5th Street in Coralville.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'LES MISERABLES,' Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Revolution and romance. Good and evil. 'LES MISERABLES' is an epic struggle between two idealistic men, set against a backdrop of political unrest. Scroll down for some exclusive photos of the cast in action!
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Night Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2014
The Des Moines Playhouse is the home for Second Today, an alternative Today night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The next Second Today is set for tonight, Mar. 8. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse to Present LES MISERABLES, 3/21-4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'Les Miserables,' Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse Presents CAPS FOR SALE Today
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Caps for Sale,' today, Mar. 7. This story is the latest in the 2013-14 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Mar. 7, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. A
Classics Abound in Des Moines This March
by Brooke Bridenstine - March 02, 2014
Classic books are making a comeback - on stage, that is. From family plays based on books by E.B. White and Judy Blume to an epic musical based on a work by Victor Hugo, all kinds of books are coming to life on stage this month.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of DM Playhouse's TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,' today, Feb. 28-Mar. 16. Scroll down for some photos of the cast!
DM Playhouse to Host Teen Night, 3/8
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014
The Des Moines Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The next Second Saturday is set for Mar. 8. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.
DM Playhouse to Present CAPS FOR SALE, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Caps for Sale,' Friday, Mar. 7. This story is the latest in the 2013-14 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Mar. 7, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $5 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse Adds TALES OF A FOURTH GRADE NOTHING Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added two performances of 'Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing' at 4:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 8, and 4:00 PM, Saturday, Mar. 15. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances, through Mar. 16, can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse to Offer Spring Break Workshops Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding spring break workshops Mar. 14 and 17-21 for grades 3-8 and Mar. 17-21 for grades 1-2. Students in grades 1-2 will explore A Whole New World, while those in grades 3-8 will rehearse and present 'Disney's Aladdin KIDS,' as part of the theatre's Performance Academy.
BWW Reviews: Blue Men Invade Des Moines
by Brooke Bridenstine - February 23, 2014
The blue, bald headed men of the aptly named Blue Man Group invaded Des Moines last week and proved why they have been leaving their blue prints around the globe for nearly thirty years. Time after time - and with decibels to spare - Blue Man Group brought audiences to their feet.
THE GREAT GOD PAN Set for DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, Mar. 3, at 7:00 PM with Amy Herzog's 'The Great God Pan.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

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