Review: PARADE at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season at Des Moines Performing Arts is coming to a close, and they have saved one of the best shows of the season to close it out.
Des Moines Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Des Moines
The Spongebob Musical is coming to Des Moines.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge Come to the Des Moines Civic Center
Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge are coming to the Des Moines Civic Center next August! The performance is set for August 20.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND to Tour to More than 80 US Cities
An all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will tour to more than 80 cities across the U.
THE GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
Des Moines Performing Arts Unveils New Season of MADE IN THE MIDWEST Concert Series
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the 2025–2026 season lineup for its Made in the Midwest concert series, returning to the intimate Temple Theater with a new roster of Iowa-born talent.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
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Des Moines Metro Opera Reveals 2026 Festival Season Featuring TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, and KING ROGER
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced the repertory and preliminary casting for its 2026 Festival Season, running June 26 through July 19 at the Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola, Iowa.
Des Moines Performing Arts Unveils the 2025- 26 PRAIRIE MEADOWS TEMPLE COMEDY SERIES
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has revealed the 2025–26 lineup for the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series, featuring three productions in the season ticket package and one special add-on engagement.
PLAYSTATION | THE CONCERT is Coming to Des Moines Civic Center
The world premiere of the global tour of PlayStation | The Concert launched last month in Dublin, and will make its stop at the Des Moines Civic Center for one show only.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS Comes to the Des Moines Civic Center
A Drag Queen Christmas will return for its 11th year, launching a 38-city national tour this November.
Des Moines Performing Arts Reveals 2025 - 26 PRAIRIE MEADOWS LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT SERIES
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced new engagements headed to the Temple Theater as part of the 2025 - 26 Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series.
BODYTRAFFIC Comes to Des Moines Civic Center
BODYTRAFFIC is coming to Des Moines later this year.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra Swings Into Coralville June 12
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will return to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.
David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, and More Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour
The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as Doc Brown and Biff Tannen.
Straight No Chaser to Return to the Des Moines Civic Center Stage With HOLIDAY RADIO TOUR
RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group Straight No Chaser are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour.
Review: & JULIET at Des Moines Performing Arts
On Tuesday, '& Juliet' opened, and the show is a new type of Jukebox musical.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Find Full Cast
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
DMPA Unveils 2025-26 National Geographic Live Presentations
Des Moines Performing Arts is returning to its partnership with National Geographic Live for the 2025-26 season.
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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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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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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |