Men on Boats at Des Moines Playhouse

Dates: (2/7/2025 - 3/2/2025 )

Theatre:

Des Moines Playhouse

Des Moines Playhouse

831 42nd St
Des Moines,IA 50312

Phone: 5159745358

Tickets: $29-$53

The year: 1869. The crew: a maniacally talkative youth, an old Civil War vet who doesn’t like people, an overexcited Brit, and a hunter who wears only beaver skins, to name just a few. Led by John Wesley Powell, a one-armed crazy-faced explorer with an excitable soul, this motley bunch faces treacherous Colorado River rapids and the unexplored American frontier. Governed by ambition, hunger, and downright insanity, they must decide when to press on and when to give in to the dangers of exploration.

Note: This play contains adult language.

Authors

Jaclyn Backhaus

Ages: Note: This play contains adult language. 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.

Men on Boats at Des Moines Playhouse Schedule

7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays

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Des Moines Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

What shows are coming up next at Des Moines Playhouse?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (1/17/25-2/2/25)
Jesus Christ Superstar (3/7/25-3/23/25)
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical (3/28/25-4/13/25)
Alice in Wonderland (5/2/25-5/18/25)
Waitress (7/11/25-7/27/25)
Penguin Project HONK JR (8/14/25-8/17/25)

Where is Des Moines Playhouse located?

Des Moines Playhouse is at 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA.

What shows have played recently at Des Moines Playhouse?

Final Act Ensemble Holiday Show (12/17/24-12/17/24)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (12/6/24-12/29/24)
Last Stop on Market Street (11/8/24-11/24/24)
School of Rock (7/12/24-7/28/24)
The Play That Goes Wrong (5/31/24-6/16/24)
Final Act Ensemble Spring Show (5/21/24-5/21/24)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (4/5/24-4/21/24)
Dragons Love Tacos (3/1/24-3/10/24)
Our Town (2/2/24-2/18/24)
Final Act Ensemble Holiday Show (12/12/23-12/12/23)

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DES MOINES SHOWS


		Disney's Beauty and the Beast CAP Theatre (2/14 - 3/2)
		The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Iowa State Center (Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater) (4/30 - 5/1)
		Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center [Great Hall] (3/8 - 3/9)
		The Cher Show (Non-Equity) Paramount Theatre (4/22 - 4/22)
		Waitress Des Moines Playhouse (7/11 - 7/27)
		Hadestown (Non-Equity) Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center [Great Hall] (4/4 - 4/5)
		Some Like It Hot Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (3/18 - 3/23)
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