Robert John Ford

Staged Reading Of New Musical Comedy ROLF(E) To Be Presented at the Iowa State Historical Building
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

A staged reading of the new musical comedy “Rolf(e)” will be presented on Saturday, May 21 in two performances – 2:00pm and 7:00pm – at the Iowa State Historical Building auditorium in Des Moines. The event is free and open to the public, although advance reservations are required.

Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Iowa Stage Theatre Company & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - Jan 11, 2021

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

BWW Previews: COCKTAILS AND CABARET at Iowa Stage
by DC Felton - Sep 10, 2020

What a year 2020 has been for the theatre community. At this time of year, we are usually celebrating the previous season and anxiously awaiting the first productions of a new season. Like so many theatre companies, Iowa Stage started the year of 2020 off strong with the debut of Robert John Forda??s latest musical a?oeAdore Us! Line.a?? As they were getting ready to start performances of a?oeThe Cake,a?? by Bekah Brunstetter, Iowa Stage found themselves having to postpone the show. What no one realized at the time, was the time it would take to be able to perform live again. Now Iowa Stage is looking at how to start providing theatrical opportunities to the community.

Photo Flash: See Photos of ADORE US! LINE at Iowa Stage Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

Iowa Stage Theatre Company is staging a parody of A Chorus Line. The show is a song-by-song parody of A Chorus Line featuring all the 2020 Democratic Candidates.

ISTC Announces Scriptease Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2020

Iowa Stage Theatre Company, central Iowa's home for award-winning theater that inspires, enlightens and entertains, announces its 2020 Scriptease Play Reading Series, with its first production slated to be KAA-ZOWIE, the first play from renowned journalist Scott Simon of National Public Radio.

BWW Review: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at Iowa Stage Theatre Company
by Denise Forney - Apr 6, 2019

Love hurts, and for some couples, that's the point. Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together.

Seven Theater Companies Win Cloris Awards; A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and RAGTIME Win Best Play and Musical!
by Alan Henry - Aug 28, 2018

Seven local theater companies took home trophies in 20 categories from this year's Cloris Awards ceremony Sunday night at Hoyt Sherman Place.

Seven Theatre Companies Win Big at the Cloris Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018

Seven local theater companies took home trophies in 20 categories from this year's Cloris Awards ceremony Sunday night at Hoyt Sherman Place.

CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL Begins Tonight in Des Moines Ahead of 2016 Iowa Caucuses
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016

Epic Stage Productions has announced that ten performances of CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL will be presented now through February 6, 2016 at the Des Moines Performing Arts' Stoner Theater in downtown Des Moines.

CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL to be Presented in Des Moines Ahead of 2016 Iowa Caucuses
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2016

Epic Stage Productions has announced that ten performances of CAUCUS! THE MUSICAL will be presented January 23 through February 6, 2016 at the Des Moines Performing Arts' Stoner Theater in downtown Des Moines.