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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.
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.
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.
What did our There is a magic that only happens when seeing a show live.
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.
This weekend, the newest national tour of Meredith Wilson's 'The Music Man' is stopping at Des Moines Performing Arts.
This last season, a new theatre company emerged and made audiences 'squeamish' wih their first production.
Des Moines has a thriving arts community.
Watching Tony's every year, I always look forward to the performances and seeing what each show decides to showcase.
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.
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.
Every once in a while, a show finds its own path.
One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage.
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world.
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own.
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.
On Tuesday, '& Juliet' opened, and the show is a new type of Jukebox musical.
Stories are not just narratives, they are powerful tools that shape our understanding of the world.
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.
This season with Des Moines Performing Arts is full of 'Razzle Dazzle.
'Great, Scott!' Des Moines Performing Arts is opening another season of fantastic shows coming directly from Broadway.
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle.
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.
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Over the years, since Des Moines Performing Arts started bringing productions to the Temple Theatre, there have been a few staple productions.
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King Roger Blank Performing Arts Center (7/04-7/17) |
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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Momentum Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Tosca Blank Performing Arts Center (6/26-7/19) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Momentum Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center (10/17-10/17) |
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Post Malone & Jelly Roll MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium (7/17-7/17) |
