Singin’ in the Rain

Hollywood, California, 1927. Silent movies are becoming a thing of the past and “talkies” are all the rage. Audiences expect beautiful actresses have voices to match, so when Monumental Studios’ biggest star, Lina Lamont, is found lacking vocally, something must be done. With timeless music and dancing – and a song guaranteed to “make ’em laugh” – audiences will have that glorious feeling akin to singing in the rain.

On Friday, Mar. 13, 2020, Singin’ in the Rain took to the stage to the delight of audiences. On Mar. 15, the show closed for what was hoped to be just a two-week delay. Now, two years later, The Playhouse is pleased to reunite much of the cast and creative team to remount the original 2020 production.

Please join us in the West Lobby 30 minutes prior to each curtain for a pre-show talk presented by Playhouse staff.

Two ways to see Singin’ in the Rain

In-person: Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022
Please note this show is being presented in the John Viars Theatre and will be sold at full capacity as demand warrants.

Our safety guide has been updated and reflects these main changes: The Playhouse no longer requires masks to attend a performance. However, masks are welcomed! If it makes you more comfortable, please feel free to wear a mask. We understand that individual healthcare is a matter of personal practices and choices.

We do ask that:

  • if you are feeling sick, or
  • have a positive test, or
  • have had exposure to someone who has COVID

please call the ticket office and reschedule your performance. Our refund and exchange policy remains in effect: You have up to 7 days following your performance date to request an exchange or refund.

Please note: The Playhouse remains committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for volunteers and guests. Should circumstances change once again, mask mandates return, or the CDC alters their recommendations, we will follow the most stringent guidelines. Click here to read our changes as of Mar. 2, 2022.

 

Scheduled content: 7:30 PM, Friday, Apr. 8; 7:30 PM, Saturday, Apr. 9; and 2:00 PM, Sunday, Apr. 10, 2022
Please note this is not video-on-demand. You will need to purchase a specific viewing time. Scheduled content will automatically play on the specified days at the specific times. You cannot pause or rewind and can only watch the recording in real-time. When the recording ends, so does your access. The recording does include the 15-minute intermission.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Theatre:
John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
2 hours 30 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Content Advisory:
The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.

Company

  • Ensemble

    Katy Bird

    Ensemble
  • Ensemble

    Kersten Daubitz

    Ensemble
  • 3rd Assistant Director / Ensemble

    Madeline Davis

    3rd Assistant Director / Ensemble
  • Zelda Zanders

    Alexandra Gray

    Zelda Zanders
  • Olga Mara / Ensemble

    Greta Hammond

    Olga Mara / Ensemble
  • Roscoe Dexter

    Dan Haymes

    Roscoe Dexter
  • Rod / Policeman / Ensemble

    Price Jacobsen

    Rod / Policeman / Ensemble
  • Sound Engineer / Ensemble

    Brynn Kelly

    Sound Engineer / Ensemble
  • Cosmo Brown

    James Kolnik

    Cosmo Brown
  • R.F. Simpson

    Donald Kom

    R.F. Simpson
  • Mary Margaret / 2nd Assistant Director / Ensemble

    Adelaide Kuehn

    Mary Margaret / 2nd Assistant Director / Ensemble
  • 1st Assistant Director / Ensemble

    Joy Mielke

    1st Assistant Director / Ensemble
  • Young Cosmo

    Ingrid Oakley

    Young Cosmo
  • Dora Bailey / Wardrobe Mistress / Miss Dinsmore

    Preshia Paulding

    Dora Bailey / Wardrobe Mistress / Miss Dinsmore
  • Production Singer / Ensemble

    Madison Ray

    Production Singer / Ensemble
  • Butler / Ensemble

    Ken Reams

    Butler / Ensemble
  • Don Lockwood

    Charlie Reese

    Don Lockwood
  • Young Don

    Embry Richardson

    Young Don
  • Sid Phillips / Male Diction Coach / Ensemble

    David Robinson

    Sid Phillips / Male Diction Coach / Ensemble
  • Lina Lamont

    Maggie Schmitt

    Lina Lamont
  • Kathy Selden

    Stephanie Schneider

    Kathy Selden
  • Ensemble

    Maddie Topliff

    Ensemble
  • Hairdresser / Ensemble

    Bethany Woemmel

    Hairdresser / Ensemble
  • Director / Choreographer

    Erin Horst

    Director / Choreographer
  • Music Director

    Brenton Brown

    Music Director
  • Scenic Designer

    Teena Sauvola

    Scenic Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer
  • Sound Designer

    Brian Dodson

    Sound Designer
  • Lighting Desinger

    Virgil Kleinhesselink

    Lighting Desinger
  • Properties Designer

    Sarah Beth Weinberg

    Properties Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Ellie Wellman

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Music Director

    Addie Thrower

    Assistant Music Director
  • Assistant Choreographer

    Sarah Aubin

    Assistant Choreographer
  • Assistant Properties Designer

    Adam Beilgard

    Assistant Properties Designer
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Lindsey Nelson

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Artistic Director

    Katy Merriman

    Artistic Director

Photos/Video

  • Charlie Reese is Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • James Kolnik is Cosmo Brown, Stephanie Schneider is Kathy Selden, and Charlie Reese is Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • James Kolnik is Cosmo Brown in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Stephanie Schneider (front center) is Kathy Selden in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Maggie Schmitt is Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Stephanie Schneider is Kathy Selden and Charlie Reese is Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Many of the original 2019-20 Season cast of Singin’ in the Rain – including, left to right, Preshia Paulding, Charlie Reese, James Kolnik, and Maggie Schmitt – return for the show’s remount, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Many of the original 2019-20 Season cast of Singin’ in the Rain – including, left to right, Maggie Schmitt and Preshia Paulding – return for the show’s remount, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Charlie Reese is Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Maggie Schmitt is Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Many of the original 2019-20 Season cast of Singin’ in the Rain return for the show’s remount, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022, at The Des Moines Community Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

Press Release

Des Moines Playhouse Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kill Date: Apr. 10, 2022
Subject: The Des Moines Playhouse Presents Singin’ in the Rain
Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing & Public Relations Director, 515-974-5358

The Des Moines Playhouse, now in its 103rd season, is proud to bring back Singin’ in the Rain, Mar. 25-Apr. 10, 2022. IRIS's Sensation Team will provide live audio description for the performance Sunday, Apr. 3, and an ASL interpreted performance is scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 10, 2022. A scheduled content option is also available. Tickets for in-person performances are available at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277.6261. Singin’ in the Rain is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience.

Hollywood, California, 1927. Silent movies are becoming a thing of the past and "talkies" are all the rage. Audiences expect beautiful actresses have voices to match, so when Monumental Studios’ biggest star, Lina Lamont, is found lacking vocally, something must be done. With timeless music and dancing – and a song guaranteed to "make ’em laugh" – audiences will have that glorious feeling akin to singing in the rain.

On Friday, Mar. 13, 2020, Singin’ in the Rain took to the stage to the delight of audiences. On Mar. 15, the show closed for what was hoped to be just a two-week delay. Now, two years later, The Playhouse is pleased to reunite much of the cast and creative team to remount the original 2020 production.

The Playhouse cast, under the direction and choreography of Erin Horst, includes Katy Bird, Kersten Daubitz, Madeline Davis, Alexandra Gray, Greta Hammond, Dan Haymes, Price Jacobsen, Brynn Kelly, James Kolnik, Donald Kom, Adelaide Kuehn, Joy Mielke, Ingrid Oakley, Preshia Paulding, Madison Ray, Ken Reams, Charlie Reese, Embry Richardson, David Robinson, Maggie Schmitt, Stephanie Schneider, Maddie Topliff, and Bethany Woemmel, The design team is Brenton Brown, music director; Teena Sauvola, scenic designer; Angela Lampe, costume designer; Brian Dodson, sound designer; Virgil Kleinhesselink, lighting designer; Sarah Beth Weinberg, properties designer; and Stephanie Schneider, intimacy director.

Singin' in the Rain is presented in the John Viars Theatre and will be seated at full capacity as demand warrants. The Playhouse no longer requires masks; however masks are welcomed.

The Playhouse mission, as one of Iowa's largest and oldest producing theatres, is to create extraordinary, shared experiences through live theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For up-to-date information and general guidelines, visit The Playhouse website at dmplayhouse.com or contact The Playhouse at 515.974.5354.

Singin’ in the Rain
Performances: 7:30 PM Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays, Mar. 25 – Apr. 10, 2022
Sensation Team audio description for visually impaired: 2:00 PM, Sunday, Apr. 3, 2022
ASL interpreted performance: 2:00 PM, Sunday, Apr. 10, 2022
Preshow talk in the west lobby 30 minutes prior to curtain
Tickets start at $29
Scheduled content (streamed video) option available
Purchase at dmplayhouse.com

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Show Credits

Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony’ATV Music Publishing LLC
Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen
Produced by Arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield, and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.

Singin’ in the Rain is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, Phone: 212-541-4684, Fax: 212-397-4684, www.MTIShows.com.

Sponsored by

  • Corteva Agriscience