Photo Flash: DM Playhouse Presents CURTAINS 4/9-5/2

"Curtains" unfurls backstage at the Boston tryout of a new, Broadway-bound musical. The show's biggest problem? Its leading lady. When the star mysteriously drops dead taking her curtain call, Lt. Frank Cioffi is called to the scene. The star-struck Cioffi soon finds himself in the middle of egos, eccentricities, and an unexpected romance. Will he be able to save the show and solve the case?

"Curtains" was the last musical from Kander and Ebb, the musical team behind "Cabaret," "Chicago," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," and many more. The show received 2007 Tony Award Nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. It won the 2007 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and was nominated for Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music. Variety called it "an insanely funny evening."

The "Curtains" cast of 21 features Robert Ford as Cioffi, and Megan Helmers, Anita Holland, Charlie Reese, Jim Benda, Sue Tell, Mark Morrison, and Carol Palmer. The show is directed by John Viars, with musical direction by Jeremy Randall, and choreography by Alison Shafer.

The Playhouse is Iowa's oldest and largest producing theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For more information about The Playhouse and "Curtains" contact The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

"Curtains" Performances: Apr. 9-May 2, 2009
7:30 PM Wednesday/Thursday
8:00 PM Friday/Saturday
2:00 PM Sunday

"Curtains" Tickets
Available through The Playhouse box office, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 503132;
by phone at 515-277-6261; and online at www.dmplayhouse.com.
$35 Adult Section A / $20 Adult Section B
$32 Senior (62+) Section A / $20 Senior Section B
$20 Student
$50 All Ages for Dinner With the Director, Apr. 23; price includes meal and show

Group reservations for groups of 20 or more should be made by calling 515-255-3741 ext. 211 or toll-free 1-877-862-5621 ext. 211.