Suddenly, see more theater at the Playhouse

Jim Benda plays Mr. Mushnik (left), Katie Hughes plays Audrey II – puppeteer (center left), Morgan Wolfe plays Audrey (center right), and Keelin Reilly plays Seymour (right) in the Des Moines Playhouse production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Photo: Steve Gibbons.

The horror comedy classic “Little Shop of Horrors” opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Des Moines Playhouse. See what happens when timid floral shop assistant Seymour Krelborn befriends a mysterious plant that’s quietly plotting to take over the world.

The show continues through July 30, with evening performances Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A pre-show talk starts 30 minutes before each performance.

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