The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BroadwayWorld continues our great tradition of finding that consensus- and this year we have more answers than ever! We've gathered responses from over 1500 performers, composers, industry professionals, and entertainment personalities from all over the world.
Check out first look video of the new touring production of Michael Arden's Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Parade, now on tour across the United States.
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.
City Circle Theatre Company will present Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY: In Concert at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts February 7–9 & 14–16, 2025.
Billy the Goat is headed to Des Moines Playhouse next month.
TheatreMidwest will present The Gull: A Tragicomedy for One, After Chekhov, riffing on Anton Chekhov’s classic “show about nothing,” Learn more about the show here!
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at photos from the touring production of the recent Broadway revival of Parade is now on tour across the United States.
Men on Boats is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next month.
Tune in for the live finale to find out who will be crowned the winners of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA.
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Lucas Hallauer will assume the role of Marty McFly in the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical in Denver, CO.
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ.
The Mitten comes to Des Moines Playhouse this month.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical is coming to Des Moines Playhouse in 2025.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next month.
The North American Tour of WICKED played its 6,000th performance on Sunday, December 22nd at 1pm.
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with to reveal the Top 3 performers in both age groups.
The legendary Bill Murray is teaming up with Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia (aka “Blood Brothers”) to perform a series of shows in the first few months of 2025.
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air new episodes on Friday, December 20.
Men on Boats is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next year.
The final round of voting begins today, December 16 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 18.
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with for The Great Gatsby week, revealing the Top 5 performers in both age groups.
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, will air new episodes on Friday, December 13.
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Wicked - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center (9/02-9/20) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
