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New Musical ENDSVILLE to Premiere Virtually, Raising Funds for Black Theatre United and Broadway for Racial Justice


Endsville, an original musical with book, music, and lyrics by Kanyi C, will premier virtually on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30PM EST. There are no tickets for the event, however viewers will be encouraged to send a donation via Venmo to @Kanyi-Creppy.

DM Playhouse Announces 2018 Dionysos Awards Recipients


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.

The Highwood Theatre Presents All New Musical Production Of Nick Blaemire's SOON


Continuing its season theme of "Off Your Rocker," The Highwood Theatre will present an all-new production of the quirky musical "Soon," opening in April. "Soon" is Highwood's 5th annual Open Source Theatre Project, and with the intent of redefining conceptions of a traditional night at the theatre, will feature two casts - one made up of talented high school students and one of adult professionals. The two  casts will rehearse together and perform in repertory, supported by a student design team and student crew.

Photo Flash: Area Premiere of LYSISTRATA JONES Opens Today at Red Branch Theatre Company


Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) continues its 2017 season entitled Mad About You with Lysistrata Jones, a musical about hoops, hope, and love.  The production that will run at Drama Learning Center, where Red Branch is the professional theatre in residence, runs from August 4-26.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Red Branch Theatre Company's LYSISTRATA JONES


Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) continues its 2017 season entitled Mad About You with Lysistrata Jones, a musical about hoops, hope, and love. Casting has been completed and rehearsals are underway for the production that will run at Drama Learning Center, where Red Branch is the professional theatre in residence, from August 4-26. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Red Branch Theatre Company's LYSISTRATA JONES


Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) continues its 2017 season entitled Mad About You with Lysistrata Jones, a musical about hoops, hope, and love. Casting has been completed and rehearsals are underway for the production that will run at Drama Learning Center, where Red Branch is the professional theatre in residence, from August 4-26. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Des Moines Community Playhouse Announces 2017 Dionysos Awards Honorees


The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2017 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The theatre honored 21 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.

DM Playhouse to Host 2017 Dionysos Awards This Summer


Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2016-17 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and front-of-house volunteers.  

FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL Set for Run at DM Playhouse


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fancy Nancy The Musical,' Apr. 28-May 21.

Des Moines Playhouse Presents FANCY NANCY THE MUSICAL


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Fancy Nancy The Musical,' Apr. 28-May 21. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Fancy Nancy The Musical' is sponsored by Fareway Stores, Inc.

DM Playhouse to Present ROCK OF AGES, 7/15-8/7


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Rock of Ages,' July 15-Aug. 7, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Rock of Ages' is sponsored by Cognizant.

DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT Opens Today


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' opens tonight, July 17, where it will run through Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

Photo Flash: First Look at DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

DM Playhouse's SPAMALOT Opens 7/17


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award winning musical, 'Monty Python's Spamalot,' July 17-Aug. 9. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

Adolescent Anarchy to Stage LORD OF THE FLIES at Des Moines Community Playhouse, 8/23-31


Adolescent Anarchy: A Theatre Collabroative at the Des Moines Community Playhouse, presents 'Lord of the Flies,' Aug. 23-31. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

DM Playhouse Will Present LORD OF THE FLIES Showcase Tonight


Join a team of talented teenagers for Lord of the Flies staged scene work, 7:00 PM, tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the upper lobby at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Admission is free.

DM Playhouse Presents JOSEPH, 7/16-8/8


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.

DM Playhouse Presents JOSEPH, 7/16-8/8


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.

DM Playhouse Presents JOSEPH, 7/16-8/8


The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' Friday, July 16 - Sunday, Aug. 8. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St., by phone at 515-277-6261, and online at www.dmplayhouse.com. 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' is sponsored by Ruan Companies and Bankers Trust.

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