The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
It's hard to believe it’s already March.
Des Moines has a thriving arts community.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
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.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!
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.
Outback Presents has announced that comedian Greg Warren will launch The Impulse Comedy Tour in 2026, with the headlining run beginning April 10 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri.
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.
They say that falling in love is wonderful.
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will grace the Civic Center stage with their acclaimed humor and camaraderie.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
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.
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Des Moines Performing Arts will welcome Irish music group Boxing Banjo to the Temple Theater for a spring performance.
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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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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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
