Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Brit Floyd to Perform at the Des Moines Civic Center in 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
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. Brit Floyd will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
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. Brit Floyd will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; Des Moines Playhouse Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - December 05, 2025
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story. Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned. Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Performing Arts as part of the Willis Broadway Series, not only tells a beautiful story, but the way it is told is something I'm going to remember for a long time.
by DC Felton - December 05, 2025
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story. Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned. Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Performing Arts as part of the Willis Broadway Series, not only tells a beautiful story, but the way it is told is something I'm going to remember for a long time.
City Circle Theatre Company Will Present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
City Circle Theatre Company will present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The musical features classic Berlin songs and a story inspired by the beloved film.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
City Circle Theatre Company will present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The musical features classic Berlin songs and a story inspired by the beloved film.
SIX Comes to Des Moines Civic Center in January
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The touring Broadway show Six the Musical will arrive at Des Moines Civic Center for a new engagement next year. Performances will run from Jan. 13 to Jan. 18, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The touring Broadway show Six the Musical will arrive at Des Moines Civic Center for a new engagement next year. Performances will run from Jan. 13 to Jan. 18, 2026.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; GREASE THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - November 24, 2025
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own. This week, it was announced that Monica Holt will take over as President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts, succeeding Jeff Chelsvig, who is retiring. A big thank you to Jeff Chelsvig for the work he has done over the years, introducing so many to the power of the performing arts. The epic tale taking the stage at Des Moines Performing Arts is none other than the return engagement of “Les Misérables.”
by DC Felton - November 24, 2025
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own. This week, it was announced that Monica Holt will take over as President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts, succeeding Jeff Chelsvig, who is retiring. A big thank you to Jeff Chelsvig for the work he has done over the years, introducing so many to the power of the performing arts. The epic tale taking the stage at Des Moines Performing Arts is none other than the return engagement of “Les Misérables.”
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2025
Voting is now open 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.
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2025
Voting is now open 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 Performing Arts Names Monica Holt As Next President & CEO
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as its next President and CEO.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as its next President and CEO.
Des Moines Performing Arts to Present Queen Singalong at The Temple Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed a new engagement headed to the Temple Theater. Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along at the Temple Theater.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed a new engagement headed to the Temple Theater. Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along at the Temple Theater.
Des Moines Performing Arts Joins Iowa Adventure Pass
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced its partnership with the Iowa Adventure Pass program for the 2025-26 season, making live theater more accessible to families across the state.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced its partnership with the Iowa Adventure Pass program for the 2025-26 season, making live theater more accessible to families across the state.
The Met: Live in HD's LA BOHEME to Screen at Varsity Cinema
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Des Moines Metro Opera and the Des Moines Film are partnering to bring The Met: Live in HD series to the historic Varsity Cinema beginning with Puccini's La Bohème.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Des Moines Metro Opera and the Des Moines Film are partnering to bring The Met: Live in HD series to the historic Varsity Cinema beginning with Puccini's La Bohème.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at The Des Moines Civic Center in March
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Des Moines Civic Center stage this winter! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 am. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Des Moines Civic Center stage this winter! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 am. Learn more!
DR. GERMINGTON SAVES THE DAY Comes to Coralville Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Dr. Germington Saves the Day is coming to Coralville Center For The Performing Arts next month. The performance is on Friday November 14th, 2025. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Dr. Germington Saves the Day is coming to Coralville Center For The Performing Arts next month. The performance is on Friday November 14th, 2025. Learn more here!
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Be Presented in Concert As Part of the Covered Bridge Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
The Winterset Stage will present a concert version of The Bridges of Madison County at the Iowa Theater October 11–12, 2025, during the Covered Bridge Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
The Winterset Stage will present a concert version of The Bridges of Madison County at the Iowa Theater October 11–12, 2025, during the Covered Bridge Festival.
PROYECTO ECHOES MIGRANTES Comes to the Stoner Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Proyecto Echoes Migrantes is a community’s reflection through collective theater. It was created for Latinx adults who have always dreamed of exploring the performing arts but, due to life’s changes and challenges, never had the opportunity to try.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Proyecto Echoes Migrantes is a community’s reflection through collective theater. It was created for Latinx adults who have always dreamed of exploring the performing arts but, due to life’s changes and challenges, never had the opportunity to try.
JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL Comes To The Coralville Center For The Performing Arts In October
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Footliters Imagination Studio will present Junie B. Jones: The Musical at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) October 10–12, 2025, in a series of performances designed for young audiences.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Footliters Imagination Studio will present Junie B. Jones: The Musical at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) October 10–12, 2025, in a series of performances designed for young audiences.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT Returns to Des Moines
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. Learn more about the event here!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. Learn more about the event here!
AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON Comes to the CCPA
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Fifty years after his passing, the music of the man who introduced 'Take the A-Train', 'Caravan', 'Sophisticated Lady', and 'Satin Doll' to popular music will be performed by the CCPA Big Band!
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Fifty years after his passing, the music of the man who introduced 'Take the A-Train', 'Caravan', 'Sophisticated Lady', and 'Satin Doll' to popular music will be performed by the CCPA Big Band!
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Noises Off
Des Moines Playhouse (6/5 - 6/21) | |
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The Lightning Thief
Des Moines Playhouse (3/6 - 3/22) | |
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Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show
Des Moines Playhouse (2/10 - 2/10) | |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Paramount Theatre (12/17 - 12/17) | |
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Crazy for You
Des Moines Playhouse (4/17 - 5/3) | |
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The Mousetrap
Des Moines Playhouse (2/6 - 3/1) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
University of Dubuque Heritage Center (5/12 - 5/12) | |
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