Des Moines Community Playhouse Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kill Date: November 3, 2019 Subject: Des Moines Community Playhouse Production of Disney's Freaky Friday Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing & Public Relations Director, 515.974.5358, Lbakros@dmplayhouse.com The Des Moines Community Playhouse production of Disney's Freaky Friday hits the stage Oct. 18-Nov. 3, 2019. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. Freaky Friday is sponsored by Nationwide. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, teenager Ellie and her mother, Katherine, come to appreciate each other's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond them together. The Playhouse cast includes Annika Baker, Stacie Bendixen, Marquis Bundy, Michael Bundy II, Lyndsy Darland, Madeline Davis, Bailey Dorr, Chris Ennis, Mya Fisher, Emily Griffin, Jack Griffin, Chelsea Haaland, Michael Howland, Will C. Johnson, Shelby Kephart, Taylor Lantz, Tatum Lowell, Joseph Maxwell, Daniel Perkins, Jordan Potter, Maisy Russell, Quentin Steinbach, Elaine Struthers, Jenny Throckmorton, Addison Tullis, Addie Van Dyke, Rachael Watrous, and Jenna Wieskamp. Freaky Friday is directed and choreographed by Megan Helmers with music direction by Taylor Anne Layden. The Playhouse is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the US. 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 more information about the Playhouse and Freaky Friday, contact the Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261. The Des Moines Playhouse Production of Freaky Friday Performances: October 18-November 3, 2019 7:00 PM Fridays 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays The Des Moines Playhouse Production of Freaky Friday Tickets Ticket prices start at $14 To purchase tickets: dmplayhouse.com 515-277-6261 Des Moines Community Playhouse Ticket Office, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312 ###  

Book by Bridget Carpenter
Music by Tom Kitt
Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers and the Disney Films
Freaky Friday One Act Edition 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.