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The Ingersoll is a restored 212-seat Des Moines dinner theater combining dining with concerts, theater and comedy. The all-ages room rewards artists who can deliver a polished, self-contained show for a seated audience rather than a loose bar set. Jazz, blues, soul, tribute and theatrical music acts should be especially well matched to the intimate production format.

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515-377-0124

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Capacity
212
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul
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3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States
Venue phone
515-377-0124
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