James Kolnik

On March 14, 2020, after only two performances, Des Moines Playhouse made the difficult decision to postpone their spring production of “Singin’ In the Rain.” At the time, they didn’t realize that COVID-19 would force them to cancel their show. I was fortunate enough to attend the second performance of their glorious production. Two years later, “Singin In The Rain” returned to the Playhouse stage on March 25, with many of the same cast and production team from two years before. So I was excited to be able to return to this glorious production on March 30 as they kicked off their second week of performances.

One of the hardest parts of the last year with Covid was watching theatre after theatre canceling or postponing their summer shows and season. One of those theatres was Urbandale Community Theatre (UCT), who had announced a big summer production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' Thankfully, they were able to postpone the production to this summer. If you've been looking for a production to come back to the theatre with, then this fun and joyous production is just the right shoe for you.

As we head out of the winter season and into spring, there is one thing we know is coming, rain. This last weekend Des Moines Playhouse opened their production of 'Singin' In The Rain.' As their production opened this weekend, there was a giant storm cloud in the distance called COVID-19 that caused the remaining performances of this production to be postponed. As I write this review, I hope it becomes a preview of an upcoming production.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents "A Chorus Line," Sept. 8-Oct. 1, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "A Chorus Line" is an enduring American classic which contains language and situations which may be offensive to some.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'A Chorus Line,' Sept. 8-Oct. 1, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'A Chorus Line' is an enduring American classic which contains language and situations which may be offensive to some.  

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'A Chorus Line,' Sept. 8-Oct. 1, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'A Chorus Line' is an enduring American classic which contains language and situations which may be offensive to some.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2014 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 27. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2014 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 27. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 75,000 hours annually as actors and backstage and front-of-house volunteers.

When Alice chases a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she suddenly finds herself in a magical place called 'Wonderland.' Check out the production photos from DM Playhouse below!

When Alice chases a White Rabbit with a pocket watch, she suddenly finds herself in a magical place called 'Wonderland.' Check out the production photos from DM Playhouse below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse's Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents 'Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.,' Nov. 8-Dec. 1. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

Celebrate the holidays with the Des Moines Community Playhouse and a journey to once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away with the family musical Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' Dec. 10-23. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at dmplayhouse.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Celebrate the holidays with the Des Moines Community Playhouse and a journey to once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away with the family musical Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' Dec. 10-23. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at dmplayhouse.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield.

Celebrate the holidays with the Des Moines Community Playhouse and a journey to once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away with the family musical Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' Dec. 10-23. Tickets may be purchased at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.; by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at dmplayhouse.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' is sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield.