Musical Theater

"Hamilton" is one of the most popular Broadway musicals ever made—appealing to both theater geeks and fans of hip hop. It follows the life story of Alexander Hamilton, our forgotten founding father. Here are 10 facts about Hamilton that will blow you all away.

An introductory list of ways to get last-minute show tickets in New York City.

Half a century after the Great War started, a group of British writers and actors created a macabre and satirical musical about the dreadful sacrifice of the common soldiers.

Learn about the fate of "The Phantom of the Opera" characters, as revealed in the sequel musical, "Love Never Dies."

At face value, a play or musical is entertainment for entertainment sake: fun for a moment then often forgotten. But in working alongside those who are actual participants I have gained insight.

A small glossary of theatre terms, including vocabulary and terminology related to acting, auditions and rehearsals, scripts, technical theatre, theatre people, and stage directions.

A guide to building a hard-backed theatre flat for your stage set.

"Di Nü Hua", written in 1957, is a very famous Cantonese opera. It focuses on the story of Princess Changping, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty.

Got an audition coming up soon for a musical theater production? Maybe just a singing or a dancing audition? You're not alone! I moved to the Des Moines area last year and have auditioned a few times with the Des Moines Playhouse. Read on to learn some key tips to nailing your audition.

Find out how participating in musical theatre helps build confidence in a child or adult.