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Playhouse on the Square in partnership with Show Sponsor tamburrino, inc., Playhouse on the Square Season 54 Sponsor Dorothy O. Kirsch, and Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, opens the Regional Premiere of Tony-Nominated mega musical. NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by: Dave Malloy running April 28th - May 21st, 2023.

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Show Sponsors Art and Nancy Graesser along with Sharon Younger Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, presents the regional premiere of James Graham’s Tony-nominated play, INK, written by James Graham.

The Circuit Playhouse, in partnership with Circuit Playhouse, Inc. Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, presents the stage adaptation of the beloved children’s books by Julianne Moore.

Playhouse on the Square, in partnership with Gene and Carol Katz, Karen McCarthy, and Super Sponsor Dr. Thomas Ratliff, present Lisa Loomer's new play dedicated to the controversial Roe versus Wade decision.

THE TANK and YELLOW BICYCLE COLLECTIVE are pleased to announce the world premiere production of Joshua Crone's THE JOURNEY in a limited engagement at The Tank (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018). 

THE TANK and YELLOW BICYCLE COLLECTIVE are pleased to announce the world premiere production of Joshua Crone's THE JOURNEY in a limited engagement at The Tank (312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018).

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can, Mar. 22-Apr. 14, 2019. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Catch Me If You Can is sponsored by AARP Iowa.

Veteran improv comedy team Straight to Video will help you recover from all that time with your family over Thanksgiving with 'Straight to Video Presents: The Improvised Family Drama'. Based on the suggestion of an audience member and using the tropes and cliches of classic films like 'August: Osage County' and 'The Family Stone', Straight to Video will make up an entirely original hour-long movie on the spot. No matter what the audience suggests, Straight to Video promises to bring the drama (and the comedy).

Veteran improv comedy team Straight to Video will help you recover from all that time with your family over Thanksgiving with 'Straight to Video Presents: The Improvised Family Drama'. Based on the suggestion of an audience member and using the tropes and cliches of classic films like 'August: Osage County' and 'The Family Stone', Straight to Video will make up an entirely original hour-long movie on the spot. No matter what the audience suggests, Straight to Video promises to bring the drama (and the comedy).

Veteran improv team Straight to Video will kick off Halloween festivities with 'Straight to Video Presents: The Improvised Horror Movie'. Based on the suggestion of an audience member and using the tropes and cliches of horror classics from 'Dawn of the Dead' to 'Rosemary's Baby', Straight to Video will make up an entirely original hour-long horror movie on the spot. No matter what the audience suggests, Straight to Video will bring this spooky thriller in on time and under budget.

Veteran improv team Straight to Video will kick off Halloween festivities with 'Straight to Video Presents: The Improvised Horror Movie'. Based on the suggestion of an audience member and using the tropes and cliches of horror classics from 'Dawn of the Dead' to 'Rosemary's Baby', Straight to Video will make up an entirely original hour-long horror movie on the spot. No matter what the audience suggests, Straight to Video will bring this spooky thriller in on time and under budget.

After several years as a headlining house team at The PIT, Gypsy Danger is bringing their unique brand of improv to The Tank!  Based on a suggestion from the audience, a spin of their "Wheel of Genres," and utilizing the tropes and cliches of Hollywood, Gypsy Danger will improvise a never-before-seen movie!  Possibilities include a traditional romantic comedy, a lakeside slasher horror, a bleak Southern Gothic drama or anything in between!

Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.

Misha Shulman has received high critical praise for his layered and eloquent plays appealing for understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.