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Mrs. Doubtfire – The Musical at Adler Theatre


Poppets! Who's your nanny?! Well, get ready for the ride of your life as Mrs. Doubtfire heads up the stage at the Adler Theatre on ...

Hadestown (Non-Equity)


Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on ...


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...

Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!


Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends  are bringing their unforgettable Beatles tribute show to Davenport for one night only! Handpicked by  Louise Harrison , sister ...

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical at The Des Moines Playhouse


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Disney’s Frozen December 5-27. Princess Anna is overjoyed when the castle doors are opened to the people of Arendelle for the ...

Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
1/9 - 1/25/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Red Riding Hood January 9-25. Wolfgang, the greatest actor in the world, is interrupted in his tale-telling when a delivery ...

Mrs. Doubtfire
1/27 - 1/28/2026


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...

Final Act Ensemble: Valentine's Show


The Final Act Ensemble presents a lighthearted look at love and all its comedic chaos! The show features two old-time radio favorites, “Blondie and Dagwood” ...

Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre


The inspiring tribute group, Black Jacket Symphony, brings to life Pink Floyd's legendary album The Wall at the prestigious Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, ...

The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap
2/6 - 3/1/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Feb. 6-Mar. 1. A snowstorm strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor. It soon becomes clear there is ...

C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Des Moines, IA)


A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell! Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical ...

The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
3/6 - 3/22/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical March 6-22. Some heroes are made, and some are born of the gods. ...

Clue
4/1


The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre presents an evening of Murder/Mystery Theatre! This evening will be a live, double feature of two plays: “A ...

Crazy for You
Crazy for You
4/17 - 5/3/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Crazy for You April 17-May 3. City-slicker Bobby Child travels to Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theatre. When he ...

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®


All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, ...

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical May 8-24. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost ...

Noises Off
Noises Off
6/5 - 6/21/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Noises Off June 5-21. The comedy where everyone gets caught in the act! A struggling theatre troupe is producing the ...

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
7/10 - 7/26/2026


The Des Moines Playhouse presents Legally Blonde July 10-26. Staying true to yourself is always in style. UCLA sorority president Elle Woods has her life ...

Finding Nemo Jr
Finding Nemo Jr
8/13 - 8/16/2026


Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone ...



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Latest Des Moines Reviews


Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 05, 2025

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story.  Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned.  Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Pe...

Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - November 24, 2025

An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own. This week, it was announced that Monica Holt will take over as President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts, succeeding Jeff Chelsvig, who is retiring. A big thank you to Jeff Che...



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