Des Moines Playhouse Review

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

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.

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

Edit: great location for the playhouse as well!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

We really enjoy the children's theatre productions.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 certificate and had to use credit card. No an 80.00 expense I planned on. And I still have gift certificates. Have to go to box office directly to buy tickets. Really inconvenient. They asked if I had read to posting online saying you cannot use gift certificates-aparently I hadn't seen it. Make this more noticeable, please.

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

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.

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.

Excellent venue. Excellent performers. Great entertainment.

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

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 5 person show full of 35 personalities. From the opening scene to the last this is one show the has a great scene on the stage that keeps you interested. The show was upbeat and very fun. The actors and actresses were great at costume changes and keeping characters straight. It's a murder mystery that keeps you guessing like all Sherlock Holmes stories with a great comedic twist that kept the show upbeat and interesting. This is a great show for the whole family. This is one show you dont want to miss.

The des moines play house has outdone them selves with the 26 foot rotating cinematic stage they put together for an amazing performance of misery. This one is for sure not a production for the kids. If you are a Steven king fan or just a fan of misery in general this one is for you. They make it seam so real and what's worse is you can actually see this happening. The crazed fan goes a bit to far and takes the show.

Preshia does a great job as Annie. And believe me this Annie is not ok. Micheal as Paul did a great job playing the man in peril. This show has plenty of the "dirty birdie."

Don't be the only one to not see misery on stage. This is one show you do not want to miss. Again the des moines play house has outdone it's self.

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

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

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.

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

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

Fun evening at the Des Moines Playhouse with friends

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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 for a Thursday night.

But that's all beside the point because Playhouse performances are excellent and they have a great theater. :)

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

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

Wonderful theater. Recently renovated. Great talent.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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