Des Moines Performing Arts Joins Iowa Adventure Pass
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced its partnership with the Iowa Adventure Pass program for the 2025-26 season, making live theater more accessible to families across the state.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at The Des Moines Civic Center in March
Jerry Seinfeld will perform on the Des Moines Civic Center stage this winter! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 am.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Be Presented in Concert As Part of the Covered Bridge Festival
The Winterset Stage will present a concert version of The Bridges of Madison County at the Iowa Theater October 11–12, 2025, during the Covered Bridge Festival.
JUNIE B. JONES: THE MUSICAL Comes To The Coralville Center For The Performing Arts In October
Footliters Imagination Studio will present Junie B.
PROYECTO ECHOES MIGRANTES Comes to the Stoner Theater
Proyecto Echoes Migrantes is a community’s reflection through collective theater.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT Returns to Des Moines
After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again.
AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON Comes to the CCPA
Fifty years after his passing, the music of the man who introduced 'Take the A-Train', 'Caravan', 'Sophisticated Lady', and 'Satin Doll' to popular music will be performed by the CCPA Big Band!
Circle’s Edge to Present 12 ANGRY JURORS at Coralville City Hall
Circle’s Edge will stage 12 Angry Jurors at Coralville City Hall September 5–7 and 12–14, 2025.
2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Single Tickets on Sale Now
Single tickets for ten 2025-2026 Willis Broadway Series shows are on sale now, including Broadway hits A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical and more.
Feature: Des Moines August 2025 Theatre Preview
As one theatre season in Des Moines comes to a close, we can't help but feel the excitement for the next one that's about to start.
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.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes to Des Moines
The Spongebob Musical is coming to Des Moines.
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.
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.
San Juan College Sets New Date for COCKTAIL HOUR: THE SHOW By Ballets With A Twist
Ballets with a Twist will present its signature production, Cocktail Hour: The Show at the Henderson Fine Arts Center.
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.
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.
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Once Upon A Mattress Ankeny Community Theatre (6/12-6/21) |
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King Roger Blank Performing Arts Center (7/04-7/17) |
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Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park (9/10-9/10) |
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Free Range Music and BBQ Festival Jasper Winery (6/20-6/20) |
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Zac Brown Band Casey's Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Of Mice and Men Blank Performing Arts Center (6/27-7/18) |
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Legally Blonde Des Moines Playhouse (7/10-7/26) |
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Broadway At The Adler 2026-27 Season Adler Theatre (1/28-1/28) |
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Tosca Blank Performing Arts Center (6/26-7/19) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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