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      • Pippi Longstocking
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      • The Princess and the Pea
      • The Emperor’s New Clothes
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      • The Brave Little Tailor
      • The Mitten
      • Rapunzel
      • The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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  • Buy Tickets
    • Box Office
      • 2019-20 4-show Mainstage Season Ticket
      • 2019-20 3-show Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre Season Ticket
      • 2019-20 Flex Four
      • Gift Certificates
      • NEW! Student Rush
      • Groups
      • Limited Edition Des Moines Playhouse 100th Anniversary Book
    • Mainstage
      • The Diary of Anne Frank
      • Singin’ in the Rain
      • Leaving Iowa
      • Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
    • Children’s Theatre
      • James and the Giant Peach
      • Tinker Bell
      • Pippi Longstocking
    • Family Holiday Classic
      • A Christmas Story, The Musical
    • Friday Funday Performances
      • The Emperor’s New Clothes
      • The Little Engine That Could
      • The Brave Little Tailor
      • The Mitten
      • Rapunzel
      • The Boy Who Cried Wolf
      • The Brementown Musicians
    • Playhouse Events
      • Final Act Ensemble Winter Showcase
  • Events & Shows
    • 2019-20 Mainstage Season
      • A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
      • The Diary of Anne Frank
      • Singin’ in the Rain
      • Leaving Iowa
      • Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical
    • 2019-20 Children’s Theatre Season
      • Disney’s Freaky Friday One Act
      • James and the Giant Peach
      • Tinker Bell
      • Pippi Longstocking
    • Family Holiday Classic
      • A Christmas Story, The Musical
    • Playhouse Events
      • Groups at the Playhouse
      • School Matinees
      • Best of Broadway New York Theatre Tour
      • Final Act Ensemble 2019 Winter Showcase
      • The Penguin Project of The Playhouse
    • Your Visit
      • Seating Chart
      • Parking
      • Restaurants
      • FAQ
  • Learn & Explore
    • Classes & Workshops
      • 2019-20 School Year Classes
      • Spectrum Stories
      • The Penguin Project of The Playhouse
      • Teen Workshop Series for Grades 7-12
      • Teen Mentorships for ages 16-18
      • Internships and Pre-Intern Program (PIP)
      • Scholarships
    • Friday Funday Performances
      • The Princess and the Pea
      • The Emperor’s New Clothes
      • The Little Engine That Could
      • The Brave Little Tailor
      • The Mitten
      • Rapunzel
      • The Boy Who Cried Wolf
      • The Brementown Musicians
    • Playhouse Events
      • Groups at the Playhouse
      • Final Act Ensemble
      • Curtain Crowd
      • School Matinees
      • Best of Broadway New York Theatre Tour
    • About Us
      • Dionysos Awards History
      • Production History by seasons, 1919-present
      • Honoring Playhouse Legends
      • Limited Edition Des Moines Playhouse 100th Anniversary Book
  • Get Involved
    • Audition
    • Backstage
    • Guest Services & Office Volunteer Opportunities
    • Curtain Crowd (Ages 18-35)
  • Give
    • Century Club
    • Individual Giving
    • Corporate Partners
    • Planned Giving
    • Best Seat in the House Campaign
    • Community Giving
    • Raffle with Allied Travel and Viking River Cruises