Des Moines Performing Arts to Launch New Flex Pack for WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES
The season will present Velveteen, A New Musical and Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Civic Center.
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed the lineup for the 2026-27 Wellmark Family Series, bringing five productions to DMPA stages. This season also introduces a new way to buy tickets: Families can now choose any two or more shows to build a custom package and save up to 10%, replacing the traditional set-package model.
2026-27 Wellmark Family Series Lineup:
Velveteen, A New Musical
Saturday, Oct. 17. 2026, Civic Center
The magical Velveteen, A New Musical places a modern-day spin on The Velveteen Rabbit.
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Civic Center
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE is the first-ever live touring show starring the beloved Fraggles.
The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage!
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027, Civic Center
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat Live on Stage! brings laughs, surprises and a bit of delightful disorder.
Tales of the Sun and Moon
Saturday, March 6, 2027, Temple Theater
Tales of the Sun and Moon is a world premiere from Honolulu Theatre for Youth, featuring celestial myths and legends from cultures around the world.
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Saturday, April 10, 2027, Civic Center
What Do You Do With a Problem? is a dance theatre adaptation of the bestselling children's book of the same name.
New This Year: Build Your Own Family Series Flex Pack
For the first time, the Wellmark Family Series offers flexible packages — families can choose the shows and dates that work best for them and save up to 10%.
With the new custom family series model, families have the ability to select a different number of seats per performance. They aren't required to buy the same number of seats for each show they select. DMPA wants families to have the flexibility of selecting the number of tickets that best match their needs and schedules.
Exclusive Family Series Flex Pack benefits include:
The best seats at the best prices
Substitution and exchange opportunities
Early access to tickets for recently announced shows
Access to discounted tickets across other DMPA series
Building a Flex Pack is easy:
Pick your shows — Select two or more productions and save up to 10%.
Pick your seats — Choose your exact seats or let DMPA select the best available.
Check out — Review your order and complete your purchase.
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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Legally Blonde Des Moines Playhouse (7/10-7/26) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Mean Girls North Scott Performing Arts Auditorium (7/24-8/02) |