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Cloris Awards Will Celebrate Local Theater This Month

After skipping a year, the seventh (almost) annual Cloris Awards will honor eight local theater companies that produced 33 shows during the 2021-2022 season.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Des Moines Awards

Winners have been announced 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.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Des Moines Awards

Winners have been announced 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.
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.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Community Playhouse's CABARET Leads Best Musical

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; First Stats Announced!

Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
Des Moines Playhouse Announces Spring Classes

The Des Moines Playhouse will continue to offer children’s classes in-person and online this spring including a Spring Break camp. The theatre has classes for students in preschool through grade 8, beginning Mar. 27, 2021.
Des Moines Playhouse Winter Class Registrations Now Open

The Des Moines Playhouse is continuing to offer children’s classes in-person this winter while also offering other classes exclusively online. The theatre has classes for students in preschool through adults, beginning Jan. 9, 2021.
The Des Moines Playhouse Offers Fall Theatre Classes

The Des Moines Playhouse is welcoming students back into the theatre for classes this fall while also offering other classes exclusively online. The theatre has six classes for students in preschool-grade 12, beginning Oct. 10, 2020.
Tickets to Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH Now on Sale

Tickets are now available for the upcoming production of the Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL, produced by Adolescent Anarchy and partnering with Des Moines Young Artists Theatre. Performances run May 1-10 at the Viking Theatre at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Big Fish is a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by John August. It is based on Daniel Wallace's 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film Big Fish written by August and directed by Tim Burton. Tickets may be purchased at: http://www.midwestix.com/organizations/des-moines-onstage
Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH Cast Announced

Adolescent Anarchy, partnering with Des Moines Young Artists Theatre, is proud to announce casting for their upcoming production of the Iowa Premiere of BIG FISH: THE MUSICAL, showing May 1-10 at the Viking Theatre at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa.
33 VARIATIONS Set for DM Playhouse's Play Reading Series, 10/6

The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Moises Kaufman's '33 Variations,' 7:00 PM, Monday, Oct. 6. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.
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.
Adolescent Anarchy: A Theatrical Collaborative to Present TrAAil Mix this Month

TrAAil Mix is the 2014 concept by Adolescent Anarchy: A Theatrical Collaborative, at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. TrAAil Mix consists of three events: 'Equinox' June 13-15, '[title of show]' June 27-29, and Rasta Grandpa presented after each of the performances. Tickets for 'Equinox' may be purchased at the door. Tickets for '[title of show]' may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
DM Playhouse Presents PETER PAN, Now thru 12/9

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' tonight, Dec. 6-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Peter Pan' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of PETER PAN at DM Playhouse

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' Dec. 6-29. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
DM Playhouse to Present PETER PAN, 12/6-9

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Family Holiday Classic 'Peter Pan,' Dec. 6-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Peter Pan' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
Adolescent Anarchy to Stage LORD OF THE FLIES at Des Moines Community Playhouse, 8/23-31

Adolescent Anarchy: A Theatre Collabroative at the Des Moines Community Playhouse, presents 'Lord of the Flies,' Aug. 23-31. 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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