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Tickets available to six shows in the Willis Broadway Series

DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts is announcing that tickets to six shows in the 2016-17 Willis Broadway Series: “The Sound of Music,” Kristin Chenoweth in concert, “Jersey Boys,” “Fun Home,” “The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Time,” and “An American In Paris” will go on sale Sept. 19. Tickets can be purchased starting at 9 a.m. at DesMoinesPerformingArts.org, the Civic Center Ticket Office, by phone at 515-246-2300 or on the Des Moines Performing Arts app (available for Android and IOS users).

Willis Broadway Series:

“The Sound of Music”

Feb. 7-12, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of “The Sound of Music,” directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, is coming to the Des Moines Civic Center. The beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

Kristin Chenoweth in concert with the Des Moines Symphony

Feb. 25, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

In a career that spans film, television and stage, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and songstress Kristin Chenoweth is perhaps best well known for her work on the ABC series Pushing Daisies, FOX’s hit comedy Glee, and NBC’s political drama, The West Wing. However, fans of Broadway know the “popular” Hollywood Walk of Fame performer as smash-hit Wicked’s original Glinda the Good Witch.

She brings her unique and powerful voice to Des Moines for a one-night-only performance with Music Director Joseph Giunta and the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra for some of the most unforgettable songs from Broadway and best-loved canons of the Great American Songbook.

“Jersey Boys”

March 14-19, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

“Jersey Boys” is the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! “Jersey Boys” features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “The Crowd Goes Wild!” proclaims The New York Times.

The “Jersey Boys” creative team comprises two-time Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

“Fun Home”

April 4-9, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. The “groundbreaking,” (Wall Street Journal) “exquisite” (Chicago Tribune) and “unforgettable” (NY Daily News) new musical “Fun Home” was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical and making history along the way. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, “Fun Home” introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, ” ‘Fun Home’ is extraordinary, a rare beauty that pumps fresh air into Broadway.” (New York Times)

“The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Time”

May 16-21, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Play!

Hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times, this “dazzling” (Associated Press) adaptation is the Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott (War Horse).

Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

“An American In Paris: A New Musical”

July 18-23, 2017

Des Moines Civic Center

“An American In Paris” is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!

The New York Times raves, ” ‘An American In Paris’ is a triumph! Pure joy!” and the Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.” Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Des Moines on its first national tour!

For additional information about the Willis Broadway Series, visit: www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/series/willis-broadway-series/2016-2017/.

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