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The Des Moines Playhouse Announces 'Second Saturday' Entertainment For Young People, Begins 9/12
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6 - 12. The new season of Second Saturday kicks off at 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Sept. 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.
Des Moines Playhouse Holds 'The Farnsworth Invention' Auditions Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2009
Auditions for 'The Farnsworth Invention' will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, Sept. 20. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast.
The Des Moines Playhouse Presents THE ANTS AND THE GRASSHOPPER As Part Of 'Friday Funday' 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 04, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse presents 'The Ants and the Grasshopper,' Friday, Sept. 18. This story is part of the 2009-10 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at The Playhouse, Friday, Sept. 18, at 9:30 and 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM.
The Des Moines Playhouse Announces 'Second Saturday' Entertainment For Young People, Begins 9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 04, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6 - 12. The new season of Second Saturday kicks off at 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Sept. 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.
Photo Flash: ALL SHOOK UP Hits The DM Playhouse 9/11-10/4
by Reynard Loki - August 31, 2009
All Shook Up hits the DM Playhouse from Sept. 11-Oct. 4, 2009.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Comes To The Des Moines Playhouse 7/17-8/9
by Charlie Piane - August 09, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
The Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines Announces 2009-10 Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 27, 2009
Today the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts center, announced its upcoming 2009-2010 Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series. New orders for the five-show package of comedies may be placed beginning Friday July 31, 2009 with the purchase of a Willis Broadway Series season ticket package. Temple Theater Series package prices start at just $142
Des Moines Playhouse Holds Auditions For ALL SHOOK UP 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009
Auditions for 'All Shook Up' will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 19. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Comes To The Des Moines Playhouse 7/17-8/9
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
Photo Flash: Des Moines Playhouse Presents High School Musical 2
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 08, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
Des Moines Playhouse Holds Auditions For ALL SHOOK UP 7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 02, 2009
Auditions for 'All Shook Up' will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 19. All auditions are open to the public; no one is pre-cast. Those auditioning must bring a prepared solo; an accompanist will be provided.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE THUNDERBOLT KID Sets New Attendance Record For Des Moines Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 02, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse has a new attendance champion: 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid' is the number one non-musical in the theatre's 90-year history. Over the course of the show's three week June run, 6551 people visited the theatre, for a total attendance of 99.5% of capacity.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Comes To The Des Moines Playhouse 7/17-8/9
by Reynard Loki - June 23, 2009
The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, 'Disney's High School Musical 2,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Disney's High School Musical 2' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa.
Anthony Bourdain To Appear At Civic Center of Greater Des Moines 11/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 22, 2009
Anthony Bourdain, the internationally acclaimed chef, author, and host of Travel Channel's 'No Reservations,' has been dubbed 'the bad boy of cuisine' for his rock star looks and blunt observations about the world of restaurants, chefs and cooking. He will be appearing at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m.
WICKED Des Moines Tickets Go On Sale 6/20, Plays 9/23-10/18
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2009
Tickets to WICKED, a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ('My So Called Life,' 'Once And Again' and 'thirtysomething') based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, will go on sale Saturday, June 20, 2009. WICKED will play in Des Moines Wednesday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009
Photo Flash: BAD GUYS IN SUITS Runs 1 Night Only 6/20 At Des Moines Social Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2009
Four mobsters of Depression era 1930s are having their absolute worst night of their lives in Hobo Junction Company's latest incarnation of 'Bad Guys In Suits.' This one-hour musical comedy is replete with original song and dance numbers, witty banter and larger-than-life characters that epitomized screwball entertainment of that time.
Rodney Carrington Returns To Civic Center Of Des Moines 9/17
by Ali Leskowitz - June 16, 2009
Multi-talented comedian, actor and writer RODNEY CARRINGTON returns to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines stage for one night only on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at 7 p.m.
WICKED Des Moines Tickets Go On Sale 6/20, Plays 9/23-10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 12, 2009
Tickets to WICKED, a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ('My So Called Life,' 'Once And Again' and 'thirtysomething') based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, will go on sale Saturday, June 20, 2009. WICKED will play in Des Moines Wednesday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009
MAMMA MIA! Returns To The Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines 6/10-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 09, 2009
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Civic Center in June 2009. Performances begin on Wednesday, June 10 and run through Sunday, June 14 at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.

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