Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Jeff Kinney’s much loved character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Ages: Playhouse family theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.
Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse (12/5/25-12/27/25)
Red Riding Hood (1/9/26-1/25/26)
The Mousetrap (2/6/26-3/1/26)
Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show (2/10/26-2/10/26)
The Lightning Thief (3/6/26-3/22/26)
Crazy for You (4/17/26-5/3/26)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical (5/8/26-5/24/26)
Noises Off (6/5/26-6/21/26)
Legally Blonde (7/10/26-7/26/26)
Finding Nemo Jr (8/13/26-8/16/26)
Des Moines Playhouse is at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (11/7/25-11/29/25)
Final Act Ensemble: Fright Night (10/21/25-10/21/25)
Bright Star (9/19/25-10/5/25)
Penguin Project HONK JR (8/14/25-8/17/25)
Waitress (7/11/25-7/27/25)
Alice in Wonderland (5/2/25-5/18/25)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical (3/28/25-4/13/25)
Jesus Christ Superstar (3/7/25-3/23/25)
Men on Boats (2/7/25-3/2/25)
Final Act Ensemble Holiday Show (12/17/24-12/17/24)
Videos
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Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre (2/24 - 2/24) | |
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Noises Off
Des Moines Playhouse (6/5 - 6/21) | |
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Finding Nemo Jr
Des Moines Playhouse (8/13 - 8/16) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Paramount Theatre (12/17 - 12/17) | |
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The Lightning Thief
Des Moines Playhouse (3/6 - 3/22) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Des Moines, IA)
Hoyt Sherman Place (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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The Mousetrap
Des Moines Playhouse (2/6 - 3/1) | |
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