Crazy for You at Des Moines Playhouse
Dates: 4/17/2026 - 5/3/2026
📍 Theatre: Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd St
Des Moines, IA
Phone: 5152776261
Tickets: Tickets start at $25
The Des Moines Playhouse presents Crazy for You April 17-May 3. City-slicker Bobby Child travels to Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theatre. When he falls for the theatre owner's spirited daughter, Polly, Bobby vows to win her favor by saving the theatre with the grandest show the town has ever seen!
The show runs Wednesday–Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 PM (There is no 2:00 PM show on Saturday, April 18).
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Crazy for You
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Best Musical | Winner |
News About Crazy for You at Des Moines Playhouse
Previews: JANUARY THEATRE PREVIEW at Des Moines
December 27, 2025 Another year has closed, and theatre in Des Moines is getting ready to kick off the new year with several shows currently in rehearsals.About the Theatre
Des Moines Playhouse Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Des Moines Playhouse?
Come From Away (09/11/26-10/04/26)
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)
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?
What shows have played recently at Des Moines Playhouse?
Noises Off (06/05/26-06/21/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (05/08/26-05/24/26)
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)
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse (12/05/25-12/27/25)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (11/07/25-11/29/25)
Final Act Ensemble: Fright Night (10/21/25-10/21/25)
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |