(May. 10 7:17 AM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse has announced an additional title for the upcoming, 2012-13 season: "The Kid Who Ran for President," Mar. 1-17, 2013. This Kate Goldman Children's Theatre show will join previously announced "A Little House Christmas," Nov. 9-Dec. 2, 2012; "The Monster Under the Bed," Jan. 11-27, 2013; and "Seussical," Apr. 26-May 19, 2013.

(May. 7 12:30 AM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features "Completeness" by Itamar Moses tonight, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

(May. 4 6:31 PM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series features "Completeness" by Itamar Moses on Monday, May 7, at 7:00 PM, at the theatre. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

(May. 4 12:30 AM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley," today, May 4 through May 20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley" is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.

(May. 3 4:21 PM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. The final Second Saturday of the school year will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, May 12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at www.dmplayhouse.com.

(May. 3 4:05 PM) - The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

(May. 2 6:06 PM) - May offers another month of excellent entertainment opportunities at multiple venues in the Des Moines area.

(May. 1 2:16 PM) - The newest documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Frederick Wiseman will be screened at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at The Englert Theatre. Presented by FilmScene and the Englert, the screening will be the Iowa premiere of "Crazy Horse." Before the film, Iowa City's own Les Dames du Burlesque will perform an opening-act routine inspired by the film.

(Apr. 30 12:17 PM) - The birth of rock 'n' roll would seem to be too broad a topic to be covered in the short span of a Broadway musical, but Memphis has found a way to successfully tell one aspect of that story with a compelling plot and memorable music.

(Apr. 27 12:30 AM) - Back by popular demand, the thrilling Billy McGuigan brings his high-energy, rock 'n' roll show "Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience," to the Des Moines Community Playhouse for two shows only, Apr. 27-28. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.

(Apr. 25 9:43 AM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the family show "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley," May 4-20. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley" is sponsored by First Class Credit Union.

(Apr. 23 10:04 PM) - Four stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys stop in Des Moines for a night of old time rock 'n' roll.

(Apr. 22 12:30 AM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the music of Johnny Cash in "Ring of Fire," Mar. 30 through tonight, Apr. 22, 2012. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "Ring of Fire" is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

(Apr. 22 12:30 AM) - RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH will play the Des Moines Community Playhouse from Mar. 30 through tonight, Apr. 22, 2012. RING OF FIRE was created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, and features orchestrations by Steven Bishop & Jeff Lisenby

(Apr. 18 4:19 PM) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of "Ring of Fire" at 2:00 PM on Saturday, Apr. 21. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "Ring of Fire" is sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies.

(Apr. 17 6:50 PM) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is scheduled to bring some of Broadway's most acclaimed and loved shows to Iowan audiences during their 2012-2013 season. Shows included in the standard season package include the national tours of LES MISERABLES, WAR HORSE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JEKYLL & HYDE, and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Also featured during the season are BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ROCK OF AGES, and JERSEY BOYS.

(Apr. 17 1:07 PM) - The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines today announced the addition of Laura Sweet to the staff as its Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

(Apr. 13 7:27 AM) - Registrations are now being accepted by the Des Moines Community Playhouse for its summer theatre classes for young people, kindergarten through grade 12. Courses will be held weekly, June 4-Aug. 17.