Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Free Outdoor Family Events For Spring/Summer 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025 Free Outdoor Family Events series.
Des Moines Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Chicago Tap Theatre Masterclass Comes to Des Moines Civic Center
This class will be a multi-level class aimed at sharing the joy, creativity and history of Tap Dance with the students.
Final Round Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Round 5 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
BroadwayWorld Launches Global Theater & Fringe Festival Database
BroadwayWorld's Theater & Fringe Festival Database provides artists with festival deadlines, fees, and submission info, and helps audiences find shows around the world.
Round 4 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Emmy Winner Richard Thomas To Star In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! North American Tour
Emmy-Award winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, beginning in the 2025-2026 season.
Round 3 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
KILLERS OF KILL TONY Standup Show Comes To Des Moines
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony”, coming to the Des Moines Civic Center on June 28, 2025.
Air Supply Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Air Supply, the legendary rock duo will play a concert at the Des Moines Civic Center on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as part of the Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration tour, presented in Des Moines by 93.
Round 2 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open! Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? By popular demand, we bring you our revised Broadway Madness Bracket: Best Musical 2025!
SUFFS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For DMPA 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season
Des Moines Performing Arts announced new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series.
WICKED and More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts 25-26 Season
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series.
EAST MEETS WEST: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO Comes to Des Moines Civic Center
East Meets West: In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo is coming to Des Moines Civic Center this month.
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.
Jeff Chelesvig Will Depart Des Moines Performing Arts
The board of directors of Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced the planned retirement of Jeff Chelesvig, president and chief executive officer of the organization since 1995.
Vote For The 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to City Circle Theatre Company in May
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is coming to City Circle Theatre Company in May.
Kruz Maldonado Will Take Over Title Role in PETER PAN Tour
Kruz Maldonado will join the cast of the national tour of the all-new production of PETER PAN, as the tour continues into its second year.
What Is the Greatest Broadway Love Song? 1500+ Stars Decide!
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.
Video: First Look At PARADE National Tour Starring Max Chernin, Talia Suskauer and More
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.
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.
City Circle Theatre Company Presents Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY: In Concert
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 Comes to Des Moines Playhouse in February
Billy the Goat is headed to Des Moines Playhouse next month.
THE GULL Comes to Des Moines Playhouse
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!
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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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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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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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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |