BWW Review: CALENDAR GIRLS at Des Moines Playhouse
by DC Felton - Jun 8, 2022
What did our critic think of Calendar Girls at Des Monies Playhouse? The people in our lives have a significant impact on us, and sometimes we don’t know their impact on us until they are gone. How we reflect on them can sometimes lead us to do extraordinary things. “Calendar Girls,” which opened on June 3 at Des Moines Playhouse, asks us to reflect on how we remember the people in our lives and what we do to commemorate their memory.
DM Playhouse Announces MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET Radio Play
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse follows its successful fall season with a family holiday show, Playhouse on the Air Presents: Miracle on 34th Street, Dec. 4-20, 2020. For those not ready to return inside the theatre building, The Playhouse is offering a livestream of opening night, Dec. 4, and on-demand viewing through Dec. 27.
DM Playhouse Presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2020
The Des Moines Playhouse presents Singin' in the Rain, Mar. 13-Apr. 5, 2020. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515.277.6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Singin' in the Rain is sponsored by Edward Jones.
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 MISERY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the suspense-filled 'Misery,' Jan. 26-Feb. 11, 2018. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Misery' is sponsored by Edward Jones.
DM Playhouse Production Of Disney's The Little Mermaid Opens December 1
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017
The Des Moines Community Playhouse production of 'Disney's the Little Mermaid,' will be presented Dec. 1-23, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Disney's The Little Mermaid' is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
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.
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.
DM Playhouse Announces Dionysos Award Winners
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 28, 2014
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 Community Playhouse to Present FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 9/6-29
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2013
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fiddler on the Roof,' Sept. 6-29. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Fiddler on the Roof' is sponsored by Principal Financial Group.