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Civic Center to Feature Jim Gaffigan, 3/18
by Erik Smith - November 30, 2011
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform at the Civic Center of Great Des Moines on Sunday, March 18 at 7 pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Civic Center.
Civic Center's LIVE AT THE TEMPLE SERIES Events Go On Sale 12/5
by Kelsey Denette - November 28, 2011
Now in its third season, the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series kicked off Nov. 17 with a great live performance by the Ruth Moody Band. Other headliners in the series include Peter Yarrow, Karla Bonoff, and local favorites Max Wellman and Tonic Sol Fa.
Iowa City Native Kelly Pardekooper to Perform at the Englert Theatre 11/26
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2011
The Englert Theatre is set to present Iowa City native and singer/songwriter Kelly Pardekooper on Saturday, November 26 at 8pm.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Des Moines - 11/20
by BWW - November 20, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/20 for Des Moines
RAIN Comes To The Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2011
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 May 15-16, 2012 as part of the Willis Broadway Series.
MEMPHIS Comes To Des Moines 4/24/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 18, 2011
MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, and the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, opened to rave reviews and is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Tuesday, April 24 to Sunday, April 24 for eight performances only as part of the Willis Broadway Series.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents JUNIE B. JONES 11/18-12/11
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the comedy 'Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!,' Nov. 18-Dec. 11.
DM Playhouse Adds Dates To Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! 11/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 16, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!' at 1:00 PM, on Friday, Nov. 25.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Des Moines - 11/13
by BWW - November 13, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/13 for Des Moines
Family Friendly Event To Be Held At The Englert 11/13
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2011
The Englert Theatre is set to present a family friendly concert with Arthur Lee Land on Sunday, November 13 at 4pm.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Theatre Night, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 12. 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.
WICKED Flies Back Into Des Moines Next Week 11/9
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2011
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, performing from Wednesday, November 9 through Sunday, December 4 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
BLIND DATE Plays Civic Center’s Temple Theater 11/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 07, 2011
Come experience all the anticipation, excitement, and thrill of a first encounter in BLIND DATE - a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants fusion of clown, improvisation, theater and social experiment.
DM Playhouse Presents THE 39 STEPS, Closes 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse will present the comedy thriller, 'The 39 Steps,' Oct. 21-Nov. 6, 2011.
WHO-TV to Present Behind the Scenes Special for WICKED, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2011
This Sunday, November 6 at 12:30 p.m. WHO-TV will air a 30 minute behind-the-scenes special of WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, which flies back in to Des Moines November 9 through December 4. The special presentation reveals never-before-seen backstage footage and commentary from cast and creative team members, providing a detailed look at how the best-selling 1995 novel by author Gregory Maguire was brought to the Broadway stage and became the phenomenon it is today.
WHO-TV to Present Behind the Scenes Special for WICKED, 11/6
by Kelsey Denette - November 03, 2011
This Sunday, November 6 at 12:30 p.m. WHO-TV will air a 30 minute behind-the-scenes special of WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, which flies back in to Des Moines November 9 through December 4. The special presentation reveals never-before-seen backstage footage and commentary from cast and creative team members, providing a detailed look at how the best-selling 1995 novel by author Gregory Maguire was brought to the Broadway stage and became the phenomenon it is today.
The Englert and Nolte Academy of Dance Present The Nutcracker
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 03, 2011
The Englert Theatre and Nolte Academy of Dance will present The Nutcracker on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm and 7:30pm; and Sunday, December 4th at 2pm.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents JUNIE B. JONES 11/18-12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the comedy 'Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!,' Nov. 18-Dec. 11.
WICKED Flies Back Into Des Moines Next Week 11/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2011
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, performing from Wednesday, November 9 through Sunday, December 4 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
DM Playhouse Hosts Teen Theatre Night, 11/12
by Kelsey Denette - October 31, 2011
The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 12. 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.
Family Friendly Event To Be Held At The Englert 11/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 31, 2011
The Englert Theatre is set to present a family friendly concert with Arthur Lee Land on Sunday, November 13 at 4pm.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Des Moines - 10/30
by BWW - October 30, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/30 for Des Moines
Frankie Valli Comes to the Civic Center, Oct. 28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2011
The original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli will headline a one-night-only concert for his first-time-ever appearance at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. With his three-and-a-half-octave vocal range, over 100 million records sold and a multi-decade career, iconic Frankie Valli, along with his The Four Seasons, demonstrate why they are still the hottest ticket in town with a catalog of hits like: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Rag Doll,' 'Grease,' 'Dawn,' 'Let's Hang On,' 'Sherry,' 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)' and so many more.
Englert Theatre Announces First Batch of 2012 Events 2/3-3/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2011
The Englert Theatre has announced the first batch of shows for the Spring Season.
Tix Go On Sale For WEST SIDE STORY At Civic Center 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2011
The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Des Moines.

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