The latest theatre news from Des Moines — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Wrigley Mancha and Peyton Haacke earned Triple Threat Awards at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, earning spots representing Iowa at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Revival Theatre Company revealed the cast for Fiddler on the Roof, with Tad Paulson as Tevye and Jacob Simon as Motel.
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StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Hinterland Music Festival is nearing completion of a permanent outdoor stage at its St.
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
Des Moines Performing Arts announced the Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series, bringing free, family-friendly performances to parks across the metro, including circus, interactive theatre, and dance events.
Opera Saratoga opens its 2026 season with concerts featuring the 2026 Festival Artists, accompanied by Opera Saratoga’s music staff, led by acclaimed pianist and coach Adam Nielsen, who joined the company in December 2025.
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
Theater Latté Da has announced casting and ticket on-sale for the world premiere of MY ÁNTONIA.
City Circle Theatre Company will present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
City Circle Theatre Company will stage THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced casting for its 2026 Festival Season featuring TOSCA, OF MICE AND MEN, and KING ROGER.
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
An evening of participatory music-making is set to take over downtown Des Moines this spring as Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the internationally recognized collective Choir! Choir! Choir! to its stage.
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Outlander in Concert: ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS will tour internationally with a stop in Des Moines.
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Broadway 2026-27 5-show Adler Theatre (6/24-6/24) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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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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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Mean Girls North Scott Performing Arts Auditorium (7/24-8/02) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
