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Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, Now thru 8/4
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Legally Blonde The Musical,' tonight, July 12-Aug. 4. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St..
Theatrical Fireworks in Des Moines This July
by Brooke Bridenstine - July 02, 2013
What has thus far been a relatively quiet summer on the stage heats up this month thanks to a national tour and a local take on a Broadway hit.
DM Playhouse Presents SPEAKING TONGUES Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues tonight, July 1, at 7:00 PM with Andrew Bovell's 'Speaking in Tongues.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
Des Moines Community Playhouse to Present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, 7/12-8/4
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Legally Blonde The Musical,' July 12-Aug. 4. 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 to Present SPEAKING TONGUES Reading, 7/1
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, July 1, at 7:00 PM with Andrew Bovell's 'Speaking in Tongues.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
Broadway League Honors Des Moines Performing Arts Board Member E.J. Giovannetti
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) board member E.J. Giovannetti is a recipient of the Broadway League's 2013 Star of Touring Broadway Award. Jeff Chelesvig, DMPA's President and CEO, presented the award to Giovannetti on behalf of the Broadway League during DMPA's annual board meeting on Thursday, June 20.
Photo Flash: Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Honor 'Triple Threat' Performers
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2013
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced the first-ever Triple Threat Award recipients for the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA). Announced in a surprise reveal during the inaugural Awards Showcase at the Civic Center on Monday, June 3, they are: Bridget Johnston - Waukee High School and Kellen Schrimper - Waukee High School. Scroll down for photos from the event!
DM Playhouse Stages CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Reading Tonight
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues tonight, June 3, at 7:00 PM with Annie Baker's 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
Tricia Park, SHREK, Dan Knight and More Set for Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, June 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts stage will feature a variety of events in June 2013, giving members of the community many opportunities to participate in performances and enjoy cultural offerings. Highlights include a free performance by violinist Tricia Park and pianist Conor Hanick on June 4; a production of Shrek: The Musical featuring more than 60 local teens; and Steinway artist Dan Knight's Iowa Farewell Concert.
DM Playhouse to Stage CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Reading, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues on Monday, June 3, at 7:00 PM with Annie Baker's 'Circle Mirror Transformation.' The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
BOOK OF MORMON, LES MISERABLES Featured in Civic Center's 2012-2013 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is scheduled to bring some of Broadway's most acclaimed and loved shows to Iowan audiences during their 2012-2013 season. Shows included in the standard season package include the national tours of LES MISERABLES, WAR HORSE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JEKYLL & HYDE, and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Also featured during the season are BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ROCK OF AGES, and JERSEY BOYS.
Dr. Harry Yates & Joanne Cash Yates Inducted into Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013
'It is with a great deal of pride, and certainly affection, that we announce the second and third inductees into America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame for 2013.' Bob Everhart is the president of the National Traditional Country Music Assn., and has been since 1976. 'We received our 501(c)3 status in 1982 and have been working hard keeping traditional and classic country music alive.' Everhart said. 'Part of that 'genre' of early country music has certainly been Gospel music. It is a stalwart here in the upper Midwest, especially in our rural areas, but it seems to be somewhat diluted in large urban areas. Perhaps that is why we have selected two incredibly deserving individuals for Hall of Fame honors this year.'
DM Playhouse Friday Funday Features STONE SOUP Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Stone Soup,' today, May 17. This story is part of the 2012-13 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Today, May 17, 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.
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds SEUSSICAL Performance, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'Seussical TYA' at 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 18. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances through May 19 can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.
DM Playhouse Presents LEND ME A TENOR, Beginning 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents Ken Ludwig's comedy 'Lend Me a Tenor,' May 24-June 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.
BWW Reviews: BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Should Be Your Next Stop
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 06, 2013
Des Moines Performing Arts' Temple Comedy Series has done an excellent job of showcasing small comedy and improv troupes this season. Wrapping up the series right now is the improv musical comedy Broadway's Nest Hit Musical running now through May 12th.
Find Music and Laughter in Des Moines Theaters This May
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 04, 2013
May is not quite the busy month that April was, but there are some fun events to look forward to in Des Moines this month.
DM Playhouse Friday Funday Features STONE SOUP, 5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Stone Soup,' Friday, May 17. This story is part of the 2012-13 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, May 17, 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.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Blasts Des Moines Audiences Back to the 80's
by Brooke Bridenstine - April 29, 2013
When Rock of Ages stopped in Des Moines for a limited engagement last week, the beat could be heard for blocks and audiences were on their feet before the last number was over.
CCPA Access Fund Offers Subsidized Rental Rates for Non-Profits
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is offering subsidized rental rates for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations with annual budgets below $100,000 through the CCPA Access Fund.
DM Playhouse Opens SEUSSICAL Today
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the musical 'Seussical TYA,' today, Apr. 26-May 19. Tickets may be purchased at online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Seussical TYA' is sponsored by ITAGroup.
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents GIRLS' WEEKEND Reading, 5/13
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents the new farce, 'Girls' Weekend,' 7:00 PM, Monday, May 13. 'Girls' Weekend' is by local playwright Karen Schaeffer. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Playhouse Opens SEUSSICAL, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the musical 'Seussical TYA,' Apr. 26-May 19. Tickets may be purchased at online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Seussical TYA' is sponsored by ITAGroup.
Des Moines Onstage Children's Theater Presents 13 THE MUSICAL, Beginning 5/17
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
Des Moines Onstage Children's Theater will present "13? - The Broadway musical, in conjunction with Des Moines Social Club, 18 middle and high school youth from several Des Moines Metro Schools, as well as 12 students and faculty from Drake University's Musical Theater Department.
Look for Busy Theaters in Des Moines This April - ROCK OF AGES, DISTRACTED and More!
by Brooke Bridenstine - April 02, 2013
Des Moines audiences are getting spoiled with several productions again this month. After a busy March, April follows suit with a national tour and numerous local productions throughout the month.

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Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse in Des Moines Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Playhouse (12/5 - 12/27)
Crazy for You in Des Moines Crazy for You
Des Moines Playhouse (4/17 - 5/3)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show in Des Moines Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show
Des Moines Playhouse (2/10 - 2/10)
Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical in Des Moines Walnut Street Theatre''s 1776 The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre (5/8 - 5/28)
Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre in Des Moines Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre (2/24 - 2/24)
The Mousetrap in Des Moines The Mousetrap
Des Moines Playhouse (2/6 - 3/1)
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