Venice Theatre Presents Area Premiere Of MAMMA MIA!
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2019
Venice Theatre's MainStage Series will present the ABBA-themed musical Mamma Mia! Friday Oct. 25, 2019 through Sunday Dec. 1, 2019. Tuesday through Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. During the week of Thanksgiving, there will be no shows on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28. There is no evening show on Saturday, Nov. 30 due to the Venice Holiday Parade. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on that day instead.
Venice Theatre Opens 70th MainStage Season With BORN YESTERDAY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019
Born Yesterday opens Venice Theatre's 70th MainStage Season on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. It will keep audiences laughing through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets begin at $27 for adults, $17 for college students, and $15 for youth through 12th grade. They are available online at www.venicetheatre.org or by calling the box office at 941.488.1115.
BWW Review: HONK at Venice Theatre Full of Family Fun
by Jacob Ruscoe - May 17, 2019
Venice Theatre is kicking the summer off right with its fun, energetic production of Honk. This Anthony Drewe and George Stiles musical based on the story of the Ugly Duckling, reminds us that it is alright to be different. Honk follows Ugly in his journey to find himself and a place of belonging. Seen as an outcast by his siblings and his father, Drake, Ugly is befriended by the Cat whose sole ambition is to eat Ugly.
'John and Jen' Musical Opens Ritz Theatre 2019 Season Starring Dennis Clark and Kristen Gehling
by Kyle Christopher West - Mar 22, 2019
The 2019 Ritz Theatre season will open with 'John & Jen' at 7:35 p.m. April 4-6 and at 2 p.m., April 7 at the Ritz Theatre, 111 W. Third St., Sheffield. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.
'John & Jen' is a musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Greenwald, and book by Lippa and Greenwald. Lippa went on to write the music and lyrics for the stage musicals 'Wild Party', 'The Addams Family' and 'Big Fish.'
VIDEO: Regional Premiere of BLOOD BROTHERS at Venice Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017
Venice Theatre will present the dramatic musical Blood Brothers opening Thursday, March 30, 2017 running through Sunday, April 23, 2017. This gripping story by British playwright Willy Russell (also known for Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine) concerns twin brothers who are separated at birth, with one raised in wealth and the other in poverty.
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.
Photo Flash: DM Playhouse's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' tonight, Jan. 31-Feb. 16. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at DM Playhouse's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2014
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' Jan. 31-Feb. 16. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!
DM Playhouse to Offer Winter Break Theatre Workshops, 12/23-31
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2013
For young people who love theatre, the Des Moines Community Playhouse is holding five days of workshops over winter break. Students in grades 1-6 will have opportunities to explore different aspects of the theatre, including movement, improvisation, and even Shakespeare. Students in grades 7-12 will have a unique opportunity to work with Playhouse professionals to receive technical theatre certification. Workshops are 9:00 AM-4:00 PM daily, Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30, and 31. Before and after care are available. For registration and more information, contact the Playhouse education department at 515-974-5365 or visit dmplayhouse.com.