Let’s face it. Not everyone in Des Moines is destined to be rich and famous like Iowa natives Ashton Kutcher, Brandon Routh, Corey Taylor, Nate Ruess and Elijah Wood. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your moment in the spotlight to show off what you’ve got — or sometimes
Read More →Improv is kind of a double-edged sword. Most every good actor agrees that improv classes are invaluable learning tools that enhance reaction time, stage presence and critical thinking abilities. However, when those workshops are exposed to the light of day and put in front of an audience, the results are
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Posted June 05, 2013in Center Stage
The audience will ultimately feel uncomfortable as the curtain figuratively comes to a close. But that is playwright Neil Labute’s goal in “Bash: Latterday Plays,” which will be performed by the Des Moines Social Club (DMSC) Theater Co. in mid-June. “Bash” is one play consisting of three separate acts. The
Read More →There is perhaps no truer comedy than that which comes from a slip of the tongue or a quick-witted reaction. That’s why “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” is sure to fill Temple Theater with laughs this month, and there’s an Iowan in the cast. Des Moines’ own Robert Grant is among
Read More →In a story about women treated merely as objectified eye candy in the work place, it’s ironic that the men involved in “9 to 5: The Musical” comprise the minimal parts. The ladies take center stage from the curtain’s opening to its closing, while many talented male actors ease into
Read More →There’s a little bit of the devil in us all, but not quite to the extreme depicted in the classic story of “Jeckyll and Hyde.” The Broadway-bound musical has taken over the Civic Center Stage, offering Des Moines theatre-goers the opportunity to see the act before it hits the New
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Posted February 06, 2013in Center Stage, Recent Posts
After a long night of working on a computer algorithm and a tall glass of whisky, Elliot and Molly find themselves unable to resist one another. Molly easily removes Elliot’s shirt while he fumbles to undo the button on her jeans. The auditorium is silent as she seductively pushes him
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Posted January 16, 2013in Center Stage, Recent Posts
When something comes with a warning label, that usually means it’s good (or bad, depending on who you are). The “content advisory” you’ll find on your admission ticket to “The Book of Mormon” musical coming to the Civic Center on Jan. 25 is a sign you’re in for a great
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Posted December 05, 2012in Center Stage, Recent Posts
Look out Des Moines, the guys from “Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy” are back on stage and ready to etch their brand of comedy in the minds and mouths of fans of all ages. This show is so full of energy, it’s sure to give you a comedy rush
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Posted October 31, 2012in Center Stage, Recent Posts
The story of Candarian demons taking over Stoner Theater just in time for Halloween isn’t quite the zombie apocalypse hardcore horror fans are preparing for by hording canned foods and shot gun ammunition in a makeshift underground cellar, but it’s a start. For the followers of the 1980s cult classic
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