Browse photos from theatre in Des Moines including opening nights, red carpets, production shots, concerts & special events.
Des Moines Performing Arts has opened single-ticket sales for its Wellmark Family Series, Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series and Temple Comedy Series at the Des Moines Civic Center and Temple Theater.
The Bijou Theatre will present Ballets with a Twist's signature program Cocktail Hour: The Show, an evening of sparkling vignettes at the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport.
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
Des Moines Performing Arts will open single-ticket sales for seven productions in the Willis Broadway Series, marking the public's first chance to buy seats individually for each show.
Des Moines Performing Arts announced a new season of MADE IN THE MIDWEST, moving into the reimagined Stoner Theater with five regional acts spanning indie, soul, jazz, pop and bluegrass.
Des Moines Performing Arts is launching a new Flex Package for its Wellmark Family Series, letting families choose two or more shows from a five-production lineup and save up to 10%.
Created by The Originals Live, the company's inaugural live musical production, Daniel in the Lions' Den will launch its inspiring North American tour this fall, heading to Florida, Georgia, and more.
Chip Davis will bring Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to the Des Moines Civic Center, marking over 40 years of the holiday concert tour.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Singer Annie Aiello, a former 'The Voice' candidate, will front Always Olivia at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa, performing five decades of Olivia Newton-John hits with a Chicago band.
Roots rock band BoDeans will perform at the Temple Theater in Des Moines, marking their first Des Moines Performing Arts appearance since 1993.
American Gothic Performing Arts Festival will present GREASE as the closing production of its 2026 season at Bridge View Center Theater in Ottumwa, Iowa, with retro-inspired pre-show dining included.
Hold on to Your Butts, a two-actor parody of Jurassic Park, will launch a North American Tour, visiting 26 venues across the U.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Wrigley Mancha and Peyton Haacke earned Triple Threat Awards at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, earning spots representing Iowa at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Revival Theatre Company revealed the cast for Fiddler on the Roof, with Tad Paulson as Tevye and Jacob Simon as Motel.
Hinterland Music Festival is nearing completion of a permanent outdoor stage at its St.
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Des Moines Performing Arts announced the Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series, bringing free, family-friendly performances to parks across the metro, including circus, interactive theatre, and dance events.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
Theater Latté Da has announced casting and ticket on-sale for the world premiere of MY ÁNTONIA.
City Circle Theatre Company will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
City Circle Theatre Company will stage THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced casting for its 2026 Festival Season featuring TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, and KING ROGER.
Outlander in Concert: ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS will tour internationally with a stop in Des Moines.
Wicked, Des Moines' most popular musical, will return to the Des Moines Civic Center.
Ballets with a Twist, in collaboration with the B-Twist Orchestra, will present HOT TODDY, a new dance and music film, showcasing a unique blend of choreography and live music.
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
The Psychology of Serial Killers invites audiences beyond the headlines and into the behavioral, developmental, and psychological pathways that can precede serial homicide.
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
WICKED will return to the Des Moines Civic Center September 2–20, with tickets going on sale March 12.
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/21-7/21) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/22-7/22) |
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/04-7/04) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/11-7/11) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/09-7/09) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
