BWW Review: STUART LITTLE at Des Moines Playhouse: Its time to Imagine Again
by DC Felton - Mar 1, 2021
Over the last year, there have been things we've all missed. I especially miss taking my friend's now seven-year-old daughter to see a children's show. Through the Playhouse's Friday Funday program, she was introduced to theatre, so I was excited to take her to a production at Kate Goldman's Children's Theatre. The first one we attended was 'Ella Enchanted,' which was a magical evening. So I was excited to see that the Playhouse was bringing back the Kate Goldman Children's series this winter, with their first show 'Stuart Little, by Joseph Robinette, based on the book by E.B. White, opening this last Friday.
DM Playhouse Presents THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning drama The Diary of Anne Frank, Jan. 24-Feb. 9, 2020. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse Announces 2018 Dionysos Awards Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018
The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2018 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, Oct. 14. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners. The evening with a number from Billy Elliot The Musical, on stage now through Oct. 28.
Des Moines Community Playhouse Celebrates With The Dionysos Awards
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2018-19 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 750 individuals, giving 55,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and guest services volunteers.
Des Moines Playhouse presents THE MUSIC MAN, 7/14-8/6
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 14, 2017
There's trouble in River City! Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill (Brad D. Church) cons Iowa-stubborn citizens by convincing them to purchase instruments and uniforms for a boys' band. But his plans to skip town with the money are thwarted when he meets Marian (Katy Merriman), the librarian, and falls in love… first with her, and then with the town. 'The Music Man' is Meredith Willson's tribute to his home state, and one of the Playhouse's most-requested musicals.
DM Playhouse to Host 2017 Dionysos Awards This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017
Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2016-17 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and front-of-house volunteers.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE MUSIC MAN at Des Moines Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2017
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents Meredith Willson's "The Music Man," July 14-Aug. 6, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
Des Moines Playhouse presents THE MUSIC MAN, 7/14-8/6
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2017
There's trouble in River City! Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill (Brad D. Church) cons Iowa-stubborn citizens by convincing them to purchase instruments and uniforms for a boys' band. But his plans to skip town with the money are thwarted when he meets Marian (Katy Merriman), the librarian, and falls in love… first with her, and then with the town. 'The Music Man' is Meredith Willson's tribute to his home state, and one of the Playhouse's most-requested musicals.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes Alive at Des Moines Playhouse!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2017
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents "The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein,' Mar. 17-Apr. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'LES MISERABLES,' tonight, Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Revolution and romance. Good and evil. 'LES MISERABLES' is an epic struggle between two idealistic men, set against a backdrop of political unrest. Scroll down for some exclusive photos of the cast in action!
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 12, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'LES MISERABLES,' Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Revolution and romance. Good and evil. 'LES MISERABLES' is an epic struggle between two idealistic men, set against a backdrop of political unrest. Scroll down for some exclusive photos of the cast in action!
DM Playhouse to Present LES MISERABLES, 3/21-4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 7, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the world's most popular musical, 'Les Miserables,' Mar. 21-Apr. 13. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.