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The impressive, Award Winning production, Life of Pi is touring across North America. You're going to have a chance to see it at Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday 27th February 2025. This is an opportunity that you truthfully don't want to pass up. State-of-the-art puppetry and scenic design make this show unique. In fact, adapting the stage at Des Moines Civic Center for this Thursday will be a real feat. However, Life of Pi's used to hitting the road, as the show traveled around the UK for a while before making a set home on Broadway for about a year. They're back to the circus life, much to the delight of the folks here in Des Moines, Iowa.
If you want to enjoy this unique experience, you need to reserve your seats within the Des Moines Civic Center before they run out. Life of Pi will be traveling in 2025, but a return to Broadway seems likely. That means you may not have many moments to see the play outside of NYC in the next few years. Click the get tickets button today to be a part of it!
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Life of Pi has blossomed into a worldwide sensation with a lasting impact on everyone who dives into the epic tale. It first enchanted audiences in 2001 as a novel by author Yann Martel, and was later adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film that won four Academy Awards. The original story has since been adapted into a play that first launched in 2019 in England and premiered on Broadway in 2023.
The Broadway production proves to be just as successful as the other materials by winning multiple prominent awards, including a Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and Tony Awards for set design and sound design. These elements blend together to captivate audiences. By focusing on the small details, especially the animal puppetry, the backstage artists promises to grip audiences from the second the spotlight takes center stage.
16-year-old Pi embarks on a trip from India to Canada with his parents and exotic animals from the zoo they manage. Their ship goes down and Pi is the only human to survive while a hyena, zebra, orangutan and a large tiger named Richard Parker also manages to stay alive at sea. Pi's adventure leads him to learn how to coexist with wild creatures and forces audiences to ponder the concepts of truth.
Watching Life of Pi at Des Moines Civic Center is sure to be a unmatched experience. The show running time is 2 hours & 10 mins with a short intermission. Audience members can easily travel to Des Moines Civic Center which is in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Beverages are available to purchase at the performance while the theater itself features stunning decor which truly enhances the overall experience.
Act quickly to see the Broadway show known for its moving plot and tremendous sets and pageantry. Get your $157 tickets to see Life of Pi at Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday 27th February 2025 before it's too late since this stage show is only here for a limited time.
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