Review: WICKED at Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines
It's good to see 'Wicked,' isn't it?
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Review: KING ROGER at Des Moines Metro Opera
This season, Des Moines Metro Opera is taking my favorite type of risk and doing an Opera that audiences might not be familiar with in their final, and most ambitious opera of the season, Karol Szymanowski's 'King Roger.
Review: OF MICE AND MEN at Des Moines Metro Opera
As America celebrates is 250th birthday, 'Of Mice and Men' celebrates it and the 100th birthday of Carlise Floyd by revisiting this timeless story through a new lense.
Review: TOSCA at Des Moines Metro Opera
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.
Review: CINDERELLA at Ballet Des Moines
What did our There is a magic that only happens when seeing a show live.
Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage.
Review: MEREDITH WILSON'S 'THE MUSIC MAN' at Des Moines Performing Arts
This weekend, the newest national tour of Meredith Wilson's 'The Music Man' is stopping at Des Moines Performing Arts.
Preview: SEASON PREVIEW About Time Theatre
This last season, a new theatre company emerged and made audiences 'squeamish' wih their first production.
Review: NOTHING HOLDS STILL at Ballet Des Moines
Des Moines has a thriving arts community.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Des Moines Performing Arts
Watching Tony's every year, I always look forward to the performances and seeing what each show decides to showcase.
Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Des Moines Performing Arts
What did our critOne thing you know for sure going into a Temple Comedy Series show at Des Moines Performing Arts is that you are going to have a good time.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Des Moines Performing Arts
February is going to be an exciting month for Des Moines Performing Arts, as not one, but two Tony Award winners for best musical make their debut on the Civic Center stage.
Review: SIX at Des Moines Performing Arts
Every once in a while, a show finds its own path.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Des Moines Performing Arts
One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world.
Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own.
Review: PARADE at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season at Des Moines Performing Arts is coming to a close, and they have saved one of the best shows of the season to close it out.
Review: & JULIET at Des Moines Performing Arts
On Tuesday, '& Juliet' opened, and the show is a new type of Jukebox musical.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Des Moines Performing Arts
Stories are not just narratives, they are powerful tools that shape our understanding of the world.
Review: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts
It's a rare sight to see a giant inflatable ear of corn in the lobby of Des Moines Performing Arts, or to be offered a show-themed drink.
Review: CHICAGO at Des Moines Performing Arts
This season with Des Moines Performing Arts is full of 'Razzle Dazzle.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE at Des Moines Performing Arts
'Great, Scott!' Des Moines Performing Arts is opening another season of fantastic shows coming directly from Broadway.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Hey Des Moines, here she is.
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/20-7/20) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/21-7/21) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/14) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/22-7/22) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/10-7/10) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/24-7/24) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
