From Boise to Tina Turner to summer camp
With a constant flair for finding exceptional scripts to produce, Iowa Stage Theatre Company prepares its next gem. “A Bright New Boise” will grace the Stoner Theater stage from May [...]
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Posted May 03, 2023in Center Stage
Posted April 05, 2023in Center Stage
Plenty of stage action in April
Just like how Iowa’s landscape seems to burst with springtime growth, the performing arts scene is bursting with a diverse range of tantalizing offerings in April. From national touring shows [...]
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Posted March 01, 2023in Center Stage
Reimagined musical ‘1776’ seeks true independence for all
Most of us have had that moment of unintended personal accountability when our words are thrown back in our faces. It’s a very uncomfortable learning experience. So, what happens when [...]
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Posted February 01, 2023in Center Stage
Dynamic August Wilson play collaboration anchors February offerings
When two Iowa theatrical leaders join forces, it holds great promise as a “must-see” experience. Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Community Playhouse unite to present Tony Award- and [...]
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Posted January 04, 2023in Center Stage
New year, new audiences, new adventures
Each new year holds the annual promise of allowing us to refresh ourselves and sally forth into another 365 days of adventures. Regardless of age, many find a special joy [...]
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Posted November 30, 2022in Center Stage
Seasonal stage offerings abound
Take a break from shopping, work and school and let others entertain you for an evening or afternoon. Regional theatre companies are delivering gifts of memory-making live theatre: Des Moines [...]
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Posted November 02, 2022in Center Stage
Hidden gem for seeing next gen talent
November ushers in a two-month holiday season flood of performing arts opportunities for the cultural adventurer, beginning with Des Moines Performing Arts now operating at capacity with all of its [...]
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Posted October 05, 2022in Center Stage
Ballet Des Moines dynamically forges engaging new works
Central Iowa continues its strong upward trend when it comes to cultural enhancement through performing arts. The community, from patrons to corporations with a strong foundation of local support, helped [...]
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Posted August 31, 2022in Center Stage
Western theatrical energy continues to grow tall
While fall’s Iowa landscape is rife with images of harvesting, theatre companies are now planting seeds for successful 2022-2023 seasons. With many an afterglow from a bevy of fine productions [...]
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Posted August 03, 2022in Center Stage
The aura of Cloris infuses annual theatre awards
Central Iowa continues to celebrate a special Oscar-winning actress who continued to maintain a strong relationship with her hometown, Des Moines. Cloris Leachman departed this mortal stage in January of [...]
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