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Bright Star at Des Moines Playhouse
Dates: 9/19/2025 - 10/5/2025
📍 Theatre: Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 5152776261
Tickets: Tickets start at $29
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The Des Moines Playhouse presents Bright Star September 19-October 5. Inspired by a true story, Billy Cane, who recently returned to the North Carolina from the front lines of World War II, dreams of becoming a writer. He meets editor Alice Murphy, who gives him hope by paying him for one of his stories. However, the most compelling story of Billy’s life brings him and Alice together in unexpected ways. With music by comedian / writer / actor / musician Steve Martin and Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians, this new Broadway musical tells a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope. This show is a part of the Des Moines Playhouse’s Signature Series.
The show runs Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM (with an additional show at 2:00 PM on Sat. Oct. 4)
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Bright Star
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Musical | Nominated |
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What shows are coming up next at Des Moines Playhouse?
Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It (11/07/26-11/29/26)
Annie (12/04/26-12/27/26)
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (01/08/27-01/24/27)
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical (03/05/27-03/14/27)
Les Misérables (04/09/27-05/02/27)
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors (05/07/27-05/23/27)
Amadeus (06/20/27-06/20/27)
Mean Girls (07/09/27-07/25/27)
Annie (12/04/26-12/27/26)
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (01/08/27-01/24/27)
The Lifespan of a Fact (02/05/27-02/28/27)
Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical (03/05/27-03/14/27)
Les Misérables (04/09/27-05/02/27)
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors (05/07/27-05/23/27)
Amadeus (06/20/27-06/20/27)
Mean Girls (07/09/27-07/25/27)
Where is Des Moines Playhouse located?
Des Moines Playhouse is at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA.
What shows have played recently at Des Moines Playhouse?
Come From Away (09/11/26-10/04/26)
Finding Nemo Jr (08/13/26-08/16/26)
Legally Blonde (07/10/26-07/26/26)
Noises Off (06/05/26-06/21/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (05/08/26-05/24/26)
Crazy for You (04/17/26-05/03/26)
The Lightning Thief (03/06/26-03/22/26)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show (02/10/26-02/10/26)
The Mousetrap (02/06/26-03/01/26)
Red Riding Hood (01/09/26-01/25/26)
Finding Nemo Jr (08/13/26-08/16/26)
Legally Blonde (07/10/26-07/26/26)
Noises Off (06/05/26-06/21/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (05/08/26-05/24/26)
Crazy for You (04/17/26-05/03/26)
The Lightning Thief (03/06/26-03/22/26)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show (02/10/26-02/10/26)
The Mousetrap (02/06/26-03/01/26)
Red Riding Hood (01/09/26-01/25/26)
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