Des Moines Performing Arts 2025-26 Dance Series Presentations Revealed
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the two engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025-26 Dance Series – BODYTRAFFIC and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Des Moines Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
National Community Theatre Festivals Head To Des Moines In June
This June, Des Moines becomes the center stage for community theatre across the country as the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) will present not one, but two incredible national festivals: YouthFest 2025 (June 22-24) and AACTFest 2025 (June 25-28).
AN EVENING WITH HEART Headed To The Des Moines Civic Center
The worldwide rock sensation Heart has announced that it will bring the concert “An Evening With Heart” to the Des Moines Civic Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Des Moines Metro Opera Unveils Updated Cast For 2025 Festival Season
Des Moines Metro Opera has revealed updated casting for the company's 2025 Festival Season.
TWILIGHT IN CONCERT National Tour is Coming to Des Moines This Fall
The 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert will visit the Des Moines Civic Center this fall.
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.
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.
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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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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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |