DES MOINES THEATRE NEWSROOM

This last season, a new theatre company emerged and made audiences 'squeamish' wih their first production.

It's hard to believe it’s already March.

WICKED will return to the Des Moines Civic Center September 2–20, with tickets going on sale March 12.

Watching Tony's every year, I always look forward to the performances and seeing what each show decides to showcase.

As the world of Harry Potter celebrates 25 Years of Magic, the Harry Potter Film Concert Series will return to the Des Moines Civic Center with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert, the final chapter in the series.

It's always fun seeing what a theatre you have worked for announces for its new season.

One of the exciting parts of the year is when theatres start announcing their new seasons.

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.

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will grace the Civic Center stage with their acclaimed humor and camaraderie.

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.

It's time to look ahead to another month of theatre in Des Moines.

Des Moines Performing Arts will welcome Irish music group Boxing Banjo to the Temple Theater for a spring performance.

Every once in a while, a show finds its own path.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Des Moines Metro Opera has announced the 40 singers selected for the 2026 Frank R.

Steely Dane is coming to Des Moines Performing Arts Center this month.

The Des Moines Symphony will bring a blend of American classics to the stage this spring with “Hope – Copland & Gershwin,” a Masterworks concert scheduled for April 18 and April 19, 2026, at the Des Moines Civic Center.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.

Another year has closed, and theatre in Des Moines is getting ready to kick off the new year with several shows currently in rehearsals.

One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage.

BRIT FLOYD is preparing to take their award-winning laser and light show, massive circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical concert experience back on the road in 2026.

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world.

City Circle Theatre Company will present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.

The touring Broadway show Six the Musical will arrive at Des Moines Civic Center for a new engagement next year.