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The Lightning Thief at Des Moines Playhouse

Dates: 3/6/2026 - 3/22/2026

Theatre:

Des Moines Playhouse


831 42nd St
Des Moines,IA

Phone: 5152776261

Tickets: Tickets start at $20

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The Des Moines Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical March 6-22. Some heroes are made, and some are born of the gods. Percy Jackson just wants to be a normal kid. That wish is thrown out the window when he learns he's the son of Poseidon and is thrust into a quest to prevent a war between the gods. 

The show runs Fridays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 & 5:00 PM (There is an added show on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM).

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What shows are coming up next at Des Moines Playhouse?

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)
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)

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?

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)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (1/17/25-2/2/25)

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