Douglas Cochrane

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2019 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. The theatre honored 14 backstage, guest services, and education volunteers, and announced 12 acting award winners. The evening began with a number from A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, on stage now through Sept. 29, 2019.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt, Feb. 22-Mar. 10, 2019. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt is sponsored by Nationwide.

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2018-19 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 750 individuals, giving 55,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and guest services volunteers.  

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is approaching its 100th anniversary, and has already begun the celebration with a special performances each year leading up to the big day. On Feb. 16-17, the Playhouse will continue the trip down memory lane with 'Countdown to 100: Musicals of the 2000s.' The program celebrates Playhouse and Broadway musical theatre history. 'Countdown to 100' is presented by Hubbell Realty Company with support from Workiva.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!' on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 4:00 PM. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances can be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!' Jan. 5-21, 2018. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Elephant & Piggie's 'We Are in a Play!' is sponsored by Nationwide.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse is approaching its 100th anniversary, and is starting the celebration early with a special fundraising performance to be held each year leading up to the big day.

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2015-16 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 24. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors and backstage and front-of-house volunteers.     The evening will begin with a social event at 5:30 PM.

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.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, "Sister Act," Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, 'Sister Act,' Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.  BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, "Sister Act," Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Tony Award nominated musical, 'Sister Act,' Apr. 1-24, 2016. Tickets may be purchased online atdmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added two performances of 'Junie B. Jones The Musical' at 7:00 PM, Saturday, Nov. 14, and 4:00 PM, Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets for these and the originally scheduled performances, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, can be purchased online at www.dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office. 'Junie B. Jones The Musical' is sponsored by Nationwide.

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Junie B. Jones The Musical,' Oct. 23-Nov. 15, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Junie B. Jones The Musical' is sponsored by Nationwide.

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL, Oct. 23-Nov. 15, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre at the Des Moines Community Playhouse presents 'Junie B. Jones The Musical,' Oct. 23-Nov. 15, 2015. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. 'Junie B. Jones The Musical' is sponsored by Nationwide.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2015 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The theatre honored 18 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced six acting award winners.

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2014-15 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 26. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors and backstage and front-of-house volunteers.