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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Swings Into Coralville June 12

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Swings Into Coralville June 12

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2025
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will return to the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.
Straight No Chaser to Return to the Des Moines Civic Center Stage With HOLIDAY RADIO

Straight No Chaser to Return to the Des Moines Civic Center Stage With HOLIDAY RADIO TOUR

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2025
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

Review: & JULIET at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — May 11, 2025
On Tuesday, '& Juliet' opened, and the show is a new type of Jukebox musical.
DMPA Unveils 2025-26 National Geographic Live Presentations

DMPA Unveils 2025-26 National Geographic Live Presentations

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts is returning to its partnership with National Geographic Live for the 2025-26 season.
WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES Returns To Des Moines Performing Arts This Fall

WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES Returns To Des Moines Performing Arts This Fall

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) announced the five engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025-26 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series.
Des Moines Performing Arts 2025-26 Dance Series Presentations Revealed

Des Moines Performing Arts 2025-26 Dance Series Presentations Revealed

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the two engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025-26 Dance Series – BODYTRAFFIC and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
National Community Theatre Festivals Head To Des Moines In June

National Community Theatre Festivals Head To Des Moines In June

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2025
This June, Des Moines becomes the center stage for community theatre across the country as the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) will present not one, but two incredible national festivals: YouthFest 2025 (June 22-24) and AACTFest 2025 (June 25-28).
Des Moines Metro Opera Unveils Updated Cast For 2025 Festival Season

Des Moines Metro Opera Unveils Updated Cast For 2025 Festival Season

by BWW News Desk — April 10, 2025
Des Moines Metro Opera has revealed updated casting for the company's 2025 Festival Season.
TWILIGHT IN CONCERT National Tour is Coming to Des Moines This Fall

TWILIGHT IN CONCERT National Tour is Coming to Des Moines This Fall

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2025
The 60-city national tour of the first-ever Twilight In Concert will visit the Des Moines Civic Center this fall.
Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Free Outdoor Family Events For Spring/Summer 202

Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Free Outdoor Family Events For Spring/Summer 2025

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025 Free Outdoor Family Events series.
Chicago Tap Theatre Masterclass Comes to Des Moines Civic Center

Chicago Tap Theatre Masterclass Comes to Des Moines Civic Center

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2025
This class will be a multi-level class aimed at sharing the joy, creativity and history of Tap Dance with the students.
KILLERS OF KILL TONY Standup Show Comes To Des Moines

KILLERS OF KILL TONY Standup Show Comes To Des Moines

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2025
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with “Killers of Kill Tony”, coming to the Des Moines Civic Center on June 28, 2025.
SUFFS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For DMPA 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season

SUFFS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For DMPA 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts announced new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series.
WICKED and More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts 25-26 Season

WICKED and More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts 25-26 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series.
EAST MEETS WEST: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO Comes to Des Moines Civic Center

EAST MEETS WEST: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARCO POLO Comes to Des Moines Civic Center

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2025
East Meets West: In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo is coming to Des Moines Civic Center this month.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: LIFE OF PI at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — March 2, 2025
Stories are not just narratives, they are powerful tools that shape our understanding of the world.
Jeff Chelesvig Will Depart Des Moines Performing Arts

Jeff Chelesvig Will Depart Des Moines Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 28, 2025
The board of directors of Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced the planned retirement of Jeff Chelesvig, president and chief executive officer of the organization since 1995.
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to City Circle Theatre Company in May

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comes to City Circle Theatre Company in May

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is coming to City Circle Theatre Company in May.
Review: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts

Review: SHUCKED at Des Moines Performing Arts

by DC Felton — January 31, 2025
It's a rare sight to see a giant inflatable ear of corn in the lobby of Des Moines Performing Arts, or to be offered a show-themed drink.
City Circle Theatre Company Presents Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY: In Concert

City Circle Theatre Company Presents Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY: In Concert

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2025
City Circle Theatre Company will present Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY: In Concert at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts February 7–9 & 14–16, 2025.
BILLY THE GOAT Comes to Des Moines Playhouse in February

BILLY THE GOAT Comes to Des Moines Playhouse in February

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2025
Billy the Goat is headed to Des Moines Playhouse next month.

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