DM Playhouse Presents RENT, 7/13-8/5
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning Broadway musical, 'Rent,' July 13-Aug. 5. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning Broadway musical, 'Rent,' July 13-Aug. 5. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
July Theater Will Let You Beat the Heat
by Brooke Bridenstine - July 03, 2012
July in Des Moines is gearing up to be one of the hottest in several years, so what better way to beat the heat than to catch a show.
by Brooke Bridenstine - July 03, 2012
July in Des Moines is gearing up to be one of the hottest in several years, so what better way to beat the heat than to catch a show.
Rover Dramawerks to Present LOVE IN E FLAT, 7/12-28
by Kelsey Denette - July 01, 2012
Rover Dramawerks will present the comedy Love in E Flat by Norman Krasna at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano. Performances are July 12-28, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - July 01, 2012
Rover Dramawerks will present the comedy Love in E Flat by Norman Krasna at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano. Performances are July 12-28, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m.
BWW Reviews: Idina Menzel Belts WICKED, RENT and More in Des Moines
by Brooke Bridenstine - June 24, 2012
Broadway powerhouse and Tony-winner Idina Menzel brought her Barefoot at the Symphony tour to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday.
by Brooke Bridenstine - June 24, 2012
Broadway powerhouse and Tony-winner Idina Menzel brought her Barefoot at the Symphony tour to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday.
Englert to Host Englert Speakeasy: An Evening of Whiskey Tasting, 6/22
by Kelsey Denette - June 15, 2012
The Englert Theatre will present the inaugural Englert Speakeasy: An Evening of Whiskey Tasting on Friday, June 22 from 9-11pm.
by Kelsey Denette - June 15, 2012
The Englert Theatre will present the inaugural Englert Speakeasy: An Evening of Whiskey Tasting on Friday, June 22 from 9-11pm.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias,' tonight, June 8 to June 24. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias,' tonight, June 8 to June 24. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents PINKALICIOUS, 6/7-9 & 16
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'Pinkalicious,' June 7-9 and June 16. Performances are at the Playhouse at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, and 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 9, and Saturday, June 16. The show is approximately 60 minutes in length. Admission is $8 per person, adults and children. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'Pinkalicious,' June 7-9 and June 16. Performances are at the Playhouse at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, and 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 9, and Saturday, June 16. The show is approximately 60 minutes in length. Admission is $8 per person, adults and children. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
BILLY ELLIOT, Idina Menzel & More Head to Des Moines in June
by Brooke Bridenstine - June 04, 2012
With the start of summer comes the promise of sunny days, but since June is only the first of many warm months to come, there is no excuse not to duck into a theater for a few hours to catch a fabulous show.
by Brooke Bridenstine - June 04, 2012
With the start of summer comes the promise of sunny days, but since June is only the first of many warm months to come, there is no excuse not to duck into a theater for a few hours to catch a fabulous show.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents PINKALICIOUS, 6/7-9 & 16
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'Pinkalicious,' June 7-9 and June 16. Performances are at the Playhouse at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, and 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 9, and Saturday, June 16. The show is approximately 60 minutes in length. Admission is $8 per person, adults and children. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new musical, 'Pinkalicious,' June 7-9 and June 16. Performances are at the Playhouse at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Thursday, June 7, and Friday, June 8, and 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Saturday, June 9, and Saturday, June 16. The show is approximately 60 minutes in length. Admission is $8 per person, adults and children. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, 6/8-24
by Max Schwager - May 30, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias,' June 8-24. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
by Max Schwager - May 30, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Moonlight and Magnolias,' June 8-24. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
Polly Frost Brings One-Person Show to Englert Theatre Tonight, 5/19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012
The Englert Theatre presents Polly Frost tonight, May 19 at 8pm. Frost performs her one-person show "How to Survive Your Adult Relationship with Your Family."
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012
The Englert Theatre presents Polly Frost tonight, May 19 at 8pm. Frost performs her one-person show "How to Survive Your Adult Relationship with Your Family."
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS Friday Funday, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Brementown Musicians,' tonight, May 18. This story is part of the 2011-12 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, tonight, May 18, at 9:30 and 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Brementown Musicians,' tonight, May 18. This story is part of the 2011-12 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, tonight, May 18, at 9:30 and 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length.
RAIN Comes To The Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines Tonight, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012
Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES returns to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for only two shows tonight, May 15 and tomorrow, May 16, 2012 as part of the Willis Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2012
Direct from their phenomenally successful Broadway engagement, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES returns to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for only two shows tonight, May 15 and tomorrow, May 16, 2012 as part of the Willis Broadway Series.
BWW Reviews: Improvised Shakespeare Company Amuses Des Moines Audiences
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 12, 2012
The experience of a performance by the Improvised Shakespeare Company is difficult to describe because it is much less about the story than it is about watching the troupe come up with it on the fly.
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 12, 2012
The experience of a performance by the Improvised Shakespeare Company is difficult to describe because it is much less about the story than it is about watching the troupe come up with it on the fly.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Theatre Night Tonight, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The final Second Saturday of the school year will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, May 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The final Second Saturday of the school year will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, tonight, May 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Announces THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS Friday Funday for May 18
by James T Harding - May 10, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Brementown Musicians,' Friday, May 18. This story is part of the 2011-12 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, May 18, at 9:30 and 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length.
by James T Harding - May 10, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'The Brementown Musicians,' Friday, May 18. This story is part of the 2011-12 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, May 18, at 9:30 and 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT to Season for March 1-17, 2013
by James T Harding - May 10, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has announced an additional title for the upcoming, 2012-13 season: 'The Kid Who Ran for President,' Mar. 1-17, 2013. This Kate Goldman Children's Theatre show will join previously announced 'A Little House Christmas,' Nov. 9-Dec. 2, 2012; 'The Monster Under the Bed,' Jan. 11-27, 2013; and 'Seussical,' Apr. 26-May 19, 2013.
by James T Harding - May 10, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has announced an additional title for the upcoming, 2012-13 season: 'The Kid Who Ran for President,' Mar. 1-17, 2013. This Kate Goldman Children's Theatre show will join previously announced 'A Little House Christmas,' Nov. 9-Dec. 2, 2012; 'The Monster Under the Bed,' Jan. 11-27, 2013; and 'Seussical,' Apr. 26-May 19, 2013.
DM Community Playhouse Reading Series Presents COMPLETENESS Tonight, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features 'Completeness' by Itamar Moses tonight, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features 'Completeness' by Itamar Moses tonight, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
DM Community Playhouse Reading Series Presents COMPLETENESS, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features 'Completeness' by Itamar Moses on Monday, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features 'Completeness' by Itamar Moses on Monday, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, Now thru 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,' today, May 4 through May 20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley' is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,' today, May 4 through May 20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley' is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Theatre Night, 5/12
by Kelsey Denette - May 03, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The final Second Saturday of the school year will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, May 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
by Kelsey Denette - May 03, 2012
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The final Second Saturday of the school year will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, May 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
Much to See in Des Moines this May
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 02, 2012
May offers another month of excellent entertainment opportunities at multiple venues in the Des Moines area.
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 02, 2012
May offers another month of excellent entertainment opportunities at multiple venues in the Des Moines area.
FilmScene and The Englert Theatre Present CRAZY HORSE, 5/18
by Kelsey Denette - May 01, 2012
The newest documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman will be screened at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at The Englert Theatre. Presented by FilmScene and the Englert, the screening will be the Iowa premiere of 'Crazy Horse.' Before the film, Iowa City's own Les Dames du Burlesque will perform an opening-act routine inspired by the film.
by Kelsey Denette - May 01, 2012
The newest documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman will be screened at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at The Englert Theatre. Presented by FilmScene and the Englert, the screening will be the Iowa premiere of 'Crazy Horse.' Before the film, Iowa City's own Les Dames du Burlesque will perform an opening-act routine inspired by the film.
BWW Reviews: MEMPHIS Brings the Birth of Rock 'N' Roll to Des Moines
by Brooke Bridenstine - April 30, 2012
The birth of rock 'n' roll would seem to be too broad a topic to be covered in the short span of a Broadway musical, but Memphis has found a way to successfully tell one aspect of that story with a compelling plot and memorable music.
by Brooke Bridenstine - April 30, 2012
The birth of rock 'n' roll would seem to be too broad a topic to be covered in the short span of a Broadway musical, but Memphis has found a way to successfully tell one aspect of that story with a compelling plot and memorable music.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents RAVE ON!, 4/27-28
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2012
Back by popular demand, the thrilling Billy McGuigan brings his high-energy, rock 'n' roll show 'Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience,' to the Des Moines Community Playhouse for two shows only, Apr. 27-28. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2012
Back by popular demand, the thrilling Billy McGuigan brings his high-energy, rock 'n' roll show 'Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience,' to the Des Moines Community Playhouse for two shows only, Apr. 27-28. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.
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