Des Moines Playhouse

The remodel is great, and each production is top n...

The remodel is great, and each production is top notch. We haven't had a bad experience yet!

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It was my first visit. Liked this place. I did not...

It was my first visit. Liked this place. I did not know about this place earlier. I hope to visit often here to watch the play.

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We had a blast! Great facility and wonderful show!

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Had a great time. Amazing production value

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Best community theatre!

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Young Frankenstein: FABULOUS. Should consider brin...

Young Frankenstein: FABULOUS. Should consider bringing it back next year.

Edit: great location for the playhouse as well!

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Great little theater with great effort.

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The recent remodel greatly improved pretty much ev...

The recent remodel greatly improved pretty much everything. Sounds and lights are excellent now. Highly recommended in general. One negative is they now sell drinks and snacks, so it can be hard to hear the play over audience candy wrappers and iced rattling in plastic cups.

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Up scale entertainment

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I just can't gush over the Playhouse enough, such...

I just can't gush over the Playhouse enough, such a wonderful organization!

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I have been to 5 plays now and always enjoy myself...

I have been to 5 plays now and always enjoy myself. Good value though the drinks are a bit pricey.

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Always GREAT performances!

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Completely blown away by the fact this is just loc...

Completely blown away by the fact this is just local talent!

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Des Moines Playhouse has all the resources to keep...

Des Moines Playhouse has all the resources to keep up their great reputation in Community Theatre. Every show is well done.

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Had child in their after school program learning a...

Had child in their after school program learning about plays. Teacher was excellent. Kid had great time. Would certainly recommend.

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We really enjoy the children's theatre productions...

We really enjoy the children's theatre productions.

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I did a play here when i was young

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Loved the show! Great acting and effects!

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I greatly enjoyed the performance!

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Experienced Baskerville: Sherlock Holmes this even...

Experienced Baskerville: Sherlock Holmes this evening. What an incredible show! Beautiful and tidy facility. Faculty was friendly and welcoming. All five actors exceeded expectations. Looking forward to coming back soon!

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Best community theater and actors

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It was amazing. The school got free tickets for th...

It was amazing. The school got free tickets for the dress rehearsal. We had a great time

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Great performances and ticketing system. However, ...

Great performances and ticketing system. However, the theater is in need of some updating. Also, the soundboard or speaker system needs to be replaced. Every time a cast member hits a high note there would be static interruption.

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Catch Me If you Can was a blast to go see. Absolut...

Catch Me If you Can was a blast to go see. Absolutely phenomenal job by cast , director, stage workers and orchestra. Never seen a bad show at DSM Playhouse

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Love the performances, amazing actors, singers, d...

Love the performances, amazing actors, singers, dancers, and crew. Would definitely see another performance, and I would 10/10 recomend this place to others

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Amazing show. Full of energy and excitement.

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David is awesome

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The play was amazing!! Seating is very close toget...

The play was amazing!! Seating is very close together and uncomfortable.

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Loved it!! And its Handicap friendly!!

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"Catch Me if You Can" was awesome! They always do ...

"Catch Me if You Can" was awesome! They always do a great job.

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Great show!!! Fun times.

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Awesome job on Catch Me

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Lovely atmosphere and comfortable seating

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It's amazing the incredible talent right here in D...

It's amazing the incredible talent right here in Des Moines.

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Fun evening

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The Des Moines Playhouse found a way to deliver in...

The Des Moines Playhouse found a way to deliver in 2020...drive up theater!

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Local Theater. Be sure to come to pre show present...

Local Theater. Be sure to come to pre show presentation. Season Tickets resonbaly priced entertainment.

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A world class community theater in the Midwest. W...

A world class community theater in the Midwest. We are so lucky to have this in Des Moines.

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Great show!

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Always great shows with great performers

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Enjoyed the performance, (Misery) even though I th...

Enjoyed the performance, (Misery) even though I thought it was a little long.

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Always impressive performance.

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Great place to see a play! Just wish I had time t...

Great place to see a play! Just wish I had time to see more and they had more plays! Can't get enough!

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Great community Playhouse featuring local talent. ...

Great community Playhouse featuring local talent. Original play we saw was good. Actors love what they are doing. 3 stars because of wonky box office service. Tried to buy tickets online using gift certificates. When going to pay /pick up tickets the day of the show, they would not use gift certifi...

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Great local tallent, clean facility

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Have had season tickets for years. Don't think I'v...

Have had season tickets for years. Don't think I've ever been disappointed. Really A Cut Above.

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Easy to locate. Handicap accessible & elevator ava...

Easy to locate. Handicap accessible & elevator available. Staff & cast did excellent job. Highly recommend attending.

Update: Yes, I attended Silent Sky & highly encourage folks to attend.

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My stepdaughter and I watched them perform Sherloc...

My stepdaughter and I watched them perform Sherlock Holmes. It was a great play and it it looked like the actors were having fun too.

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Excellent venue. Excellent performers. Great enter...

Excellent venue. Excellent performers. Great entertainment.

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Great place to volunteer. Remodel project is impre...

Great place to volunteer. Remodel project is impressive. Cast members are very talented.

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Great entertainment

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Newly remodeled. Nice!

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Update:

Update:
Yet another amazing show put on by the des moines community playhouse. The preshow was great information about where the story came from and how long it has been around. If you are any bit of a sherlock Holmes fan you dont want to miss the pre show. As for the play Baskersville was a great ...

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I went to see Choices and it was amazing!! I loved...

I went to see Choices and it was amazing!! I loved the story and the actors. Great night

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Another amazing production!! Well done to the cast...

Another amazing production!! Well done to the cast of Catch Me If You Can!!!

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This place is a hidden gem. A beautiful building w...

This place is a hidden gem. A beautiful building with great facilities and great entertainment. I would highly recommend catching a show at this venue.

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Very talented performers. Great entertainment!

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Great community theater experience

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Beautiful facility, great performance!

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The energy was great. The seats were roomy. The c...

The energy was great. The seats were roomy. The concessions can be ordered ahead of intermission. Bright & spacious with lots of parking.

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Great community playhouse with top rated performer...

Great community playhouse with top rated performers. Recently renovated, it is a wonderful place to see a musical or drama.

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Fun evening at the Des Moines Playhouse with frien...

Fun evening at the Des Moines Playhouse with friends

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Local talent and great production value.

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Fun

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A great community theatre!

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Okay

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Great venue for great shows!

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My sister and I watched newsies it was awesome

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This place is so cute and always puts on great per...

This place is so cute and always puts on great performances!! I definitely recommend !

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Great place to see a show and friendly customer se...

Great place to see a show and friendly customer service!!

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Go see miss Nelson is missing is awesome for kids

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Fabulous show! Great acoustics and views are good ...

Fabulous show! Great acoustics and views are good from just about everywhere. Perfect concession and gathering area. Only downside: upper level seating can be very uncomfortable for anyone with long legs. The rows are pretty close together.

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Very nice playhouse. Seating up close

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Small theater with good service and shows

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Great parking!!!

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I seen Freaky Friday play a couple weeks ago and i...

I seen Freaky Friday play a couple weeks ago and it was amazing. Really entertaining. I would definitely go back.

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A true gem in Central Iowa. Dedicated volunteers ...

A true gem in Central Iowa. Dedicated volunteers have kept it operating for 100 seasons. You will be astonished at the high level of talent on stage and behind the scenes.

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I've been on both sides of the stage and this plac...

I've been on both sides of the stage and this place is great for learning how to act or take in a show

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Always a great performance!

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Children's theater shows are just perfect!

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Looking forward to seeing a few shows in the commu...

Looking forward to seeing a few shows in the community playhouse. Have only been to the children's theater and enjoyed it. Went to the open house after the renovations and got excited about seeing some plays!

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Love taking my kids to this theater!

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My friend, who is in their current musical, Rock o...

My friend, who is in their current musical, Rock of Ages, fell ill the day that another friend of ours and I was going to see her and had pre-purchased for. The Playhouse switched our tickets without an extra fee and put us in the front row of a Saturday performance. Mind you, we purchased tickets f...

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Great little play house with plenty of kids plays ...

Great little play house with plenty of kids plays to choose from. Reasonably priced

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Went and saw the little mermaid here for my wife's...

Went and saw the little mermaid here for my wife's Christmas present.

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Wonderful theater. Recently renovated. Great talen...

Wonderful theater. Recently renovated. Great talent.

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A community treasure. The shows are very well done...

A community treasure. The shows are very well done. Intimate setting. They are half way through an update.

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Great productions and great seats!

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The play was great. It was in the lower theater bu...

The play was great. It was in the lower theater but still good. It's great that play houses like this are still in business. Go take in a play and enjoy.

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The production of Elf the Musical was wonderful. ...

The production of Elf the Musical was wonderful. Enjoyed every minute of it!! So did my grandkids.

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I attended a class presentation for my granddaught...

I attended a class presentation for my granddaughter. It was a small gathering that was well prepared for.

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Fun place to see musicals

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Great as always. I have only seen two plays but wi...

Great as always. I have only seen two plays but will see lots more with casts like this.

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Newly renovated, more women's restrooms. Great sh...

Newly renovated, more women's restrooms. Great shows with local talent

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Awesome and very affordable! I went here for a gos...

Awesome and very affordable! I went here for a gospel concert and had the time of my life! It's newly renovated and beautiful!

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Great show, actors were amazing!

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Really enjoyed the show!

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My voting and entertainment place.

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Small but not a bad seat in the house

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Get, seating doesn't provide a lot of leg room but...

Get, seating doesn't provide a lot of leg room but great seats wherever you are.

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