Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Des Moines Performing Arts
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.
Steve Martin and Martin Short Set to Perform at Civic Center
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short will grace the Civic Center stage with their acclaimed humor and camaraderie.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Des Moines Performing Arts
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.
Previews: February Theatre Preview in Des Moines
It's time to look ahead to another month of theatre in Des Moines.
Des Moines Performing Arts To Present BOXING BANJO At The Temple Theater
Des Moines Performing Arts will welcome Irish music group Boxing Banjo to the Temple Theater for a spring performance.
Review: SIX at Des Moines Performing Arts
Every once in a while, a show finds its own path.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Des Moines Metro Opera Reveals 40 Apprentice Artists For 2026 Festival Season
Des Moines Metro Opera has announced the 40 singers selected for the 2026 Frank R.
Steely Dane Comes to Des Moines Performing Arts Center
Steely Dane is coming to Des Moines Performing Arts Center this month.
The Des Moines Symphony Will Perform HOPE - COPLAND & GERSHWIN in April
The Des Moines Symphony will bring a blend of American classics to the stage this spring with “Hope – Copland & Gershwin,” a Masterworks concert scheduled for April 18 and April 19, 2026, at the Des Moines Civic Center.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards; SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.
Previews: JANUARY THEATRE PREVIEW at Des Moines
Another year has closed, and theatre in Des Moines is getting ready to kick off the new year with several shows currently in rehearsals.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Des Moines Performing Arts
One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage.
Brit Floyd to Perform at the Des Moines Civic Center in 2026
BRIT FLOYD is preparing to take their award-winning laser and light show, massive circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical concert experience back on the road in 2026.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts
Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world.
City Circle Theatre Company Will Present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
City Circle Theatre Company will present IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
SIX Comes to Des Moines Civic Center in January
The touring Broadway show Six the Musical will arrive at Des Moines Civic Center for a new engagement next year.
Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards.
Des Moines Performing Arts Names Monica Holt As Next President & CEO
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning at The John F.
Des Moines Performing Arts to Present Queen Singalong at The Temple Theater
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed a new engagement headed to the Temple Theater.
The Met: Live in HD's LA BOHEME to Screen at Varsity Cinema
Des Moines Metro Opera and the Des Moines Film are partnering to bring The Met: Live in HD series to the historic Varsity Cinema beginning with Puccini's La Bohème.
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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Tyler Childers Casey's Center (7/15-7/15) |
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Tosca Blank Performing Arts Center (6/26-7/19) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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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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Mamma Mia! Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/04-5/09) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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