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Matilda the Musical JR.
6/2 - 6/11/2023
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR. , a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr
6/2 - 6/15/2023
El Dorado Middle School
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr
6/2 - 6/15/2023
El Dorado Middle School
Disney's Frozen Jr
6/15 - 6/16/2023
For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the
In The Upper Room
6/9 - 6/18/2023
Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat
6/9 - 6/18/2023
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his
Native Gardens
6/2 - 6/18/2023
Pablo and Tania, an expecting couple, purchase a house next door to longtime community residents, Virginia and Frank. A disagreement over a long-standing fenceline soon
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong
6/9 - 6/18/2023
A play within a play, a group of accident-prone thespians “take the stage” to perform a classic murder mystery, and everything that can go wrong…does!
Curtains
6/22 - 6/25/2023
Disney's Frozen Jr
6/23 - 6/25/2023
For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the
Disney's Frozen Jr
6/23 - 6/25/2023
For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the
Disney's High School Musical Jr.
6/16 - 6/25/2023
Learning Stage: book: David Simpatico; lyrics: Greg Cham, Ray Cham, Andy Dodd, Matthew Gerrard, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston, David N. Lawrence, Bryan Louiselle, Robbie Nevil,
Godspell-2012 Revised Version
6/15 - 6/25/2023
Godspell book by John-Michael Tebelak music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz conceived & originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak based on The Gospel According to St.
Monty Python's Spamalot
6/15 - 6/25/2023
Follow the legendary King Arthur as he and his knights of the round table venture out on a quest to find the Holy Grail.
Young Frankenstein (west End Version)
6/15 - 6/25/2023
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
Kinky Boots
6/22 - 7/2/2023
dwb (driving while black)
7/8 - 7/21/2023
Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel's dwb (driving while black) tackles what it means to be a parent of a Black child who starts driving. In
Annie Jr
7/21 - 7/22/2023
It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role
Bluebeard's Castle
7/1 - 7/22/2023
The mysterious Duke Bluebeard welcomes his new bride Judith into his ominous castle, where rumors have been swirling concerning one question: what happened to his
The Falling and the Rising
7/20 - 7/22/2023
The Falling and the Rising is a story of family, service, and sacrifice inside a period of great uncertainty. This operatic odyssey chronicles the imagined
The Love for Three Oranges
7/8 - 7/22/2023
This zesty love story is a fairytale about a sweet young prince, cursed by a sour witch and forced to voyage into distant lands in search
Carmen
6/30 - 7/23/2023
A rebel with a cause, the free-spirited Carmen lives boldly in her fiery pursuit of freedom. “Born free, she will die free,” Carmen sings, but
Forever Plaid
7/14 - 7/23/2023
The heavenly male quartet returns for their final chance to reach musical glory. Including songs “Love is a Many Splendored Thing”, “Moments to Remember”, and
Into The Woods
7/14 - 7/23/2023
Grand Opera House
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by DC Felton - June 07, 2023
Dear Broadwayworld Reader. This week is going to be a good week. That is because 'Dear Evan Hansen' is back in Des Moines through June 11. In 2019, Des Moines Performing Arts brought the first national tour of 'Dear Evan Hansen' early in its run. So it's fitting that it is returning to Des Moines th...
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In 1957 after a 91-performance Off-Broadway run, a Broadway transfer was planned for Alice Childress' 'Trouble in Mind.' The transfer was halted when Childress refused to soften the themes of racism in the play. Had it premiered, it would have been the first play by an African American female. That ...
by DC Felton - April 03, 2023
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by DC Felton - March 26, 2023
Everybody say yeah! It's that time of year when multiple productions start opening after spending the colder winter months inside. For the spring, Des Moines Playhouse has opened its production of "Kinky Boots." While the musical is fun and had the audience on their feet at the end, the show's messa...
by DC Felton - March 16, 2023
In March 0f 2020, Des Moines Performing Arts announced it was bringing the musical '1776' as part of its 2020/2021 Broadway Series. At the time, the production was billed as a pre-Broadway run. What we didn't know at the time was that it would be almost three years before the show was finally able t...
by DC Felton - March 16, 2023
What did our critic think of RUHave you heard what's going on in Indianola? Not only has Carousel announced their new season, more on that at the end of this review, but they opened their latest production to a sold-out audience on March 10. The show that had a sold-out opening night is Neil Simon's...
by DC Felton - March 03, 2023
Our words are powerful; they can tear people down and quickly build people up. This is a lesson that kids of all ages, at times, need to be reminded of. This last weekend, Des Moines Playhouse opened 'The Hundred Dresses' as part of the Kate Goldman Children's Series. This production envelops the en...
by DC Felton - February 11, 2023
In 2017, a show opened in London. Over the next few years, its popularity would grow, leading to a small US tour before getting ready to open on Broadway. The show was already building hype, but days before it opened, Covid 19 caused its opening to be delayed, producing even more buzz for the show. ...
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