Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Des Moines Theater Newsroom — Page 5
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Two Iowa Students Named Triple Threats at IHSMTA Showcase
Wrigley Mancha and Peyton Haacke earned Triple Threat Awards at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, earning spots representing Iowa at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Revival Theatre Company
Revival Theatre Company revealed the cast for Fiddler on the Roof, with Tad Paulson as Tevye and Jacob Simon as Motel.
Review: CINDERELLA at Ballet Des Moines
What did our There is a magic that only happens when seeing a show live.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Hinterland Music Festival to Debut Permanent Outdoor Stage for 2026 Edition
Hinterland Music Festival is nearing completion of a permanent outdoor stage at its St.
THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour Adds 26 Cities to 2026-27 Route
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Des Moines Performing Arts Launches HY-VEE SUMMER ARTS SERIES With Free Park Performances
Des Moines Performing Arts announced the Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series, bringing free, family-friendly performances to parks across the metro, including circus, interactive theatre, and dance events.
SOMETHING WONDERFUL: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN AT THE MANSION Announced By Opera Saratoga
Opera Saratoga opens its 2026 season with concerts featuring the 2026 Festival Artists, accompanied by Opera Saratoga’s music staff, led by acclaimed pianist and coach Adam Nielsen, who joined the company in December 2025.
Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
MY ÁNTONIA World Premiere Cast Unveiled
Theater Latté Da has announced casting and ticket on-sale for the world premiere of MY ÁNTONIA.
Photos: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Opens Friday At City Circle Theatre Company
City Circle Theatre Company will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Come to City Circle Theatre Company in May
City Circle Theatre Company will stage THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Ailey II, Ballet Hispánico, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE anf More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.
TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, And KING ROGER Casting Revealed for Des Moines Metro Opera 2026 Festival Season
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced casting for its 2026 Festival Season featuring TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, and KING ROGER.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Will Come to Des Moines in May
An evening of participatory music-making is set to take over downtown Des Moines this spring as Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the internationally recognized collective Choir! Choir! Choir! to its stage.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
