Des Moines Theatre + Broadway News

Tickets Go on Sale Today for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY National Tour!

(5/17/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale today, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds SEUSSICAL Performance, 5/18

(5/16/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'Seussical TYA' at 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 18. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances through May 19 can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.

DM Playhouse Presents LEND ME A TENOR, Beginning 5/24

(5/13/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents Ken Ludwig's comedy 'Lend Me a Tenor,' May 24-June 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Des Moines

Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Kick Off National Tour, Oct 2013

(5/10/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

BWW Reviews: BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Should Be Your Next Stop

(5/6/2013) - Des Moines Performing Arts' Temple Comedy Series has done an excellent job of showcasing small comedy and improv troupes this season. Wrapping up the series right now is the improv musical comedy Broadway's Nest Hit Musical running now through May 12th.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Des Moines

Find Music and Laughter in Des Moines Theaters This May

(5/4/2013) - May is not quite the busy month that April was, but there are some fun events to look forward to in Des Moines this month.

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - 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 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

DM Playhouse Friday Funday Features STONE SOUP, 5/17

(4/29/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Stone Soup,' Friday, May 17. This story is part of the 2012-13 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, May 17, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $5 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the Playhouse box office at 515-277-6261.

BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Blasts Des Moines Audiences Back to the 80's

(4/29/2013) - When Rock of Ages stopped in Des Moines for a limited engagement last week, the beat could be heard for blocks and audiences were on their feet before the last number was over.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Des Moines

CCPA Access Fund Offers Subsidized Rental Rates for Non-Profits

(4/26/2013) - The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is offering subsidized rental rates for 501(c)3 non-profit organizations with annual budgets below $100,000 through the CCPA Access Fund.

DM Playhouse Opens SEUSSICAL Today

(4/26/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the musical 'Seussical TYA,' today, Apr. 26-May 19. Tickets may be purchased at online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Seussical TYA' is sponsored by ITAGroup.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents GIRLS' WEEKEND Reading, 5/13

(4/22/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents the new farce, 'Girls' Weekend,' 7:00 PM, Monday, May 13. 'Girls' Weekend' is by local playwright Karen Schaeffer. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Des Moines

DM Playhouse Opens SEUSSICAL, 4/26

(4/15/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse Kate Goldman Children's Theatre presents the musical 'Seussical TYA,' Apr. 26-May 19. Tickets may be purchased at online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Seussical TYA' is sponsored by ITAGroup.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Des Moines

Des Moines Onstage Children's Theater Presents 13 THE MUSICAL, Beginning 5/17

(4/11/2013) - Des Moines Onstage Children's Theater will present "13? - The Broadway musical, in conjunction with Des Moines Social Club, 18 middle and high school youth from several Des Moines Metro Schools, as well as 12 students and faculty from Drake University's Musical Theater Department.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Des Moines

Look for Busy Theaters in Des Moines This April - ROCK OF AGES, DISTRACTED and More!

(4/2/2013) - Des Moines audiences are getting spoiled with several productions again this month. After a busy March, April follows suit with a national tour and numerous local productions throughout the month.

Photo Flash: First Look at Way Off Broadway's CABARET

(4/2/2013) - Way Off Broadway (WOB) presents the Iowa premiere of the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret now through April 7, 2013, in the Sondheim Center. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

8th Annual Mission Creek Festival Kicks Off Literary Lineup Today

(4/2/2013) - The eighth annual Mission Creek Festival has announced its slate of literary events alongside the full lineup of musicians and artists performing from today, April 2nd to 7th, 2013.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Des Moines

Summer Classes Now Available for Registration at DM Playhouse

(3/29/2013) - Registrations are underway for the Des Moines Community Playhouse summer theatre classes for young people, pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Courses will be held weekly, June 3-Aug. 16. Descriptions of the nearly 50 classes being offered are available online at dmplayhouse.com. Brochures are available at the theatre and by request.

DM Playhouse Friday Funday Features LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, 4/12

(3/29/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Little Red Riding Hood,' Friday, Apr. 12. This story is the latest in the 2012-13 season of Friday Funday, a creative participatory story theatre program for children ages 4-6. Performances are at the Playhouse, Friday, Apr. 12 at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM. Shows are approximately 45 minutes in length. Admission is $5 per person, adults and children. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at dmplayhouse.com or by calling the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

DM Playhouse Holds Teen Theatre Night, 4/13

(3/29/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse is the home for Second Saturday, which will be held 7:30-10:00 PM, Saturday, Apr. 13. Second Saturday is an alternative Saturday night entertainment for young people in grades 6-12. Cost is $8. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, and is available online at dmplayhouse.com.

BWW Reviews: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is Worth Every Penny

(3/29/2013) - Million Dollar Quartet is difficult to categorize. Billed as a musical, it is unlike almost any musical playing because it takes place over an extremely short time span and features a small cast of characters. The show, which tells of a recording session at Sam Phillips' Sun Records featuring Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins, feels more like a concert because the musical numbers do not comment on the plot or characters. One thing is certain, when Million Dollar Quartet stopped in Des Moines last week, audiences were dancing in the aisles.

Way Off Broadway Opens CABARET Tonight

(3/29/2013) - Way Off Broadway, Iowa's only professional musical theatre company and the residential company at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to announce their Iowa premiere production, the newest version of Cabaret which won the Tony for Best Revival. Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit and spawned a 1972 film as well as numerous subsequent productions including a major 're-think' revival in 1998, which WOB will present.

DM Playhouse Play Reading Series Continues With RED, 4/1

(3/28/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series continues at 7:00 PM on Apr. 1 with 'Red' by John Logan. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

Mission Creek Festival Comes to Iowa City, 4/2-7

(3/28/2013) - The eighth annual Mission Creek Festival returns April 2-7, 2013. The six-day event takes over music venues and art spaces in downtown Iowa City, creating a community-wide celebration of music, literature, and food.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Des Moines

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Des Moines

Way Off Broadway Opens CABARET, 3/29

(3/14/2013) - Way Off Broadway, Iowa's only professional musical theatre company and the residential company at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to announce their Iowa premiere production, the newest version of Cabaret which won the Tony for Best Revival. Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit and spawned a 1972 film as well as numerous subsequent productions including a major "re-think" revival in 1998, which WOB will present.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Des Moines

March Will Be An Eventful Month For Des Moines Theaters

(3/4/2013) - With two national tours and a local production getting underway, March will be a busy month in Des Moines.

8th Annual Mission Creek Festival Announces Literary Lineup, 4/2-7

(3/4/2013) - The eighth annual Mission Creek Festival has announced its slate of literary events alongside the full lineup of musicians and artists performing from April 2nd to 7th, 2013. As with past festivals, writers, presses, and literary journals from across the country will appear alongside acts such as Grizzly Bear, Divine Fits, Deerhoof, Tig Notaro, Killer Mike, Iris Dement, Janeane Garofalo, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and many more. All literary events are free and open to the public.

DM Playhouse Presents 9 TO 5, 3/22-4/14

(3/4/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Dolly Parton hit, '9 to 5: The Musical,' Mar. 22-Apr. 14. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. '9 to 5: The Musical' is sponsored by ING.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Hosts THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY Reading Tonight

(3/4/2013) - The Des Moines Community Playhouse play reading series presents Kristoffer Diaz's 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity,' 7:00 PM, tonight, Mar. 4. The evening is free; beverages will be available for purchase.

Now Playing Onstage in Des Moines - Week of 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Des Moines