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Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Community Playhouse's CABARET Leads Best Musical!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Community Playhouse's CABARET Leads Best Musical!

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
BWW Review: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola

It's been over a year since Carousel has been over a year since Carousel Theatre of Indianola has been able to welcome an audience. While Covid may have put live performances on hold, Carousel has adjusted and tried new things during the pandemic. Last fall, they held a Cabaret of musical theatre favorites and had a jazzy evening of love songs around Valentine's Day. This summer, they filmed all five shows that were part of the Writers Project they held during the pandemic. Now they are ready to open their doors again with '[Title of Show].' The show opened on August 13th and was the perfect show to welcome the musical theatre lovers in all of us back to the theatre.
Des Moines Playhouse Celebrates New Years With 'Party in a Box'

The Playhouse will help ring in the new year with Party in a Box. The Playhouse Party in a Box has all the elements for fun: beverages, snacks, and noisemakers with options for families and for grown-ups. Party in a Box also includes entertainment with an on-demand concert available for viewing whenever your celebration takes place.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: ANNIE - Urbandale Community Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Des Moines Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards Update: ANNIE - Urbandale Community Theatre Leads Best Musical!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Des Moines Awards!

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Des Moines Awards!

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Carousel Theatre Of Indianola: A Jewel in the Middle of Indianola's Busiest.

What a week it has been for the city of Indianola. Des Moines Metro Opera closed their 2019 season, RAGBRAI has been through town, the county fair has started, and we are preparing for the National Balloon Classic. Yet there is another event in town that people will soon be talking about. Carousel Theatre of Indianola is opening the final production of their 2019 season with a big and grand production of a?oeThe Hunchback of Notre Dame.a?? Their production opens on July 26, but I was fortunate to be able to catch a preview of the show, and this theatre is giving Indianola another gem to add to the treasures the town has to offer.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes Alive at Des Moines Playhouse!

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 CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Broadway musical, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Broadway musical, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
DM Playhouse Presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Broadway musical, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,' Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
DM Playhouse Announces Dionysos Award Winners

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.
Des Moines Playhouse to Host 2014 Dionysos Awards, 7/27; Nominations Announced!

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.
Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's LES MISERABLES, Beg. Tonight

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

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

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.

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