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MTI has posted the following license on its website:


Billy Elliot The Musical at Des Moines Playhouse Mainstage
831 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
Des Moines Community Playhouse
10/04/2018 to 10/28/2018

http://www.dmplayhouse.com
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This article confirms that the Des Moines Playhouse will present BETM in October 2018.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story ... 371657002/
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Confirmation of dates, from Broadway World:
"Billy Elliot"
Oct. 5-28, 2018
All you really have to do is shine!
Set in a northern English mining town, against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, "Billy Elliot" is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Billy's journey starts when he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class. There he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community and changes his life forever.
This will be its 100th season. Judging by the other shows listed (NEWSIES is in the line-up), it puts on some pretty great musicals.


https://www.broadwayworld.com/des-moine ... n-20180226
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BETM is now up on Des Moines Playhouse's website.

https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/bill ... he-musical

Auditions are in July:

https://www.dmplayhouse.com/audition
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It is worth noting that, after multi-million dollar renovations at two regional theatres (Des Moines Playhouse, and Civic Theatre of Allentown) the first show gracing their stages will be Billy Elliot the Musical:

https://whotv.com/2018/07/12/des-moines ... novations/
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The cast has been announced on the company's Facebook:

Billy: Asher Ekhardt, Uzay Hasanusta,
Mrs. Wilkinson: Rachel Meyer,
Grandma: Mary Bricker,
Tony: Nic Lovan,
Michael: Ryan Henzi,
Debbie: Tatum Lowell.

I don't see anything for Dad.

https://www.facebook.com/DMPlayhouse/ph ... =3&theater
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Here's a first look at the two Billys, Uzay Hasanusta and Asher Ekhardt:

https://www.facebook.com/DMPlayhouse/po ... ?__tn__=-R
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BWW Photo Flash: BETM Dance Into Des Moines (with photos):

https://www.broadwayworld.com/des-moine ... e-20180927
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After a summer away from home, the Des Moines Playhouse starts their centennial season with a production of the musical Billy Elliot.
http://www.gentleguidedsm.com/blog/billy-elliot.html
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