Les Misérables
April 9, 2027 - May 2, 2027 - All Day at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
By arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, The Des Moines Playhouse presents a new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Les Misérables.
In 19th Century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean breaks parole despite his dedication to leading an honest life. Javert, an obsessive policeman, dedicates his life to catching Valjean and bringing him to justice. Amidst poverty, revolution, and social injustice, the men’s struggle intertwines with broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. One of the world’s most popular musicals, Les Misérables, features well-loved songs including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more.
Performances for this show are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
May 7, 2027 - May 23, 2027 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Long ago there lived three fierce warriors. From the Kingdom of Backyard came Rock; from the Empire of Mom’s Home Office came Paper, and from a messy village in the Junk Drawer Realm came Scissors. They were the strongest, smartest, and fastest in all the land. Though they searched far and wide for worthy opponents, no one could beat them…until they met each other and a musical battle royale began to see who would come out on top!
This show is part of the Kate Goldman Family Series and is presented in the Studio Theatre with performances being 7:00 PM Fridays and 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays.
Amadeus
June 4, 2027 - June 20, 2027 - All Day at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Court composer Antonio Salieri chases fame while questioning his God: Why is he, devout Salieri, condemned to mediocrity while a foul-mouthed wild child, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is blessed with genius? consumed by jealousy, Salieri devises a scheme to bring down his rical. Amadeus is a Tony Award-winning story of music, myth, and amdness.
Performances for this show are 7:30 PM Wednesdays thorugh Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Mean Girls
July 9, 2027 - July 25, 2027 - All Day at Des Moines Playhouse
831 42nd Street
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing has prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of suburbia. Meet The Plastics: Regina, Gretchen, and Karen, North Shore high’s ruling clique. when Cady devises a plan to end their reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Performances for this show are 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays.
