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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)


From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched ...

The Emerald Earring
The Emerald Earring
4/18 - 5/4/2025


A dark comedy was written by local playwright Justin Nostrala. The story is about a woman’s struggle between trying to support the institution of marriage ...

& Juliet
& Juliet
5/6 - 5/11/2025


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
5/2 - 5/11/2025


City Circle Theatre Company will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a unique musical that invites the audience to solve a murder mystery. As a ...

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
5/2 - 5/18/2025


There’s only one way out of Wonderland. Alice, a curious girl who plunges down a rabbit hole, travels through an unpredictable world where animals dress ...

Curtains
5/8 - 5/18/2025


This Tony nominated musical whodunit is a hilarious send-up of backstage murder mystery plots and follows the fallout when a supremely untalented star of Robbin’ ...

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
6/3 - 6/15/2025


HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary ...

Hamilton (Philip Company)
Hamilton (Philip Company)
6/3 - 6/15/2025


A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding ...

AACT YouthFest 2025
AACT YouthFest 2025
6/22 - 6/24/2025


A national celebration of outstanding youth theatre, featuring top performances, creative expression, and connection for the next generation of theatre artists.

AACTFest 2025
AACTFest 2025
6/25 - 6/28/2025


A national showcase of community theatre excellence: featuring top productions, workshops, and celebrations of artistry from across the country.


Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr will bring the underwater adventure to life at Young Footliters Youth Theatre from June 27 to June 29, 2025. ...

School of Rock
7/18 - 7/27/2025


City Circle Theatre Company will present a production inspired by the popular film, following the story of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who aims ...

Waitress
Waitress
7/11 - 7/27/2025


A waitress at Joe’s Diner, Jenna learns about a pie-baking contest that could change her life and offer the chance she needs to escape her ...

Parade
Parade
7/29 - 8/3/2025


Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused ...

Penguin Project HONK JR
Penguin Project HONK JR
8/14 - 8/17/2025


Established in 2004, The Penguin Project has evolved into a  national program  that partners with local community theatres. It creates opportunities for young artists with ...


Twilight In Concert will visit the Des Moines Civic Center on October 30, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic film. The event features a ...

The Notebook
12/2 - 12/7/2025


A deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, The Notebook chronicles the decades-long love story between a mill worker named Noah and a ...

SIX (Boleyn Tour)
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
1/13 - 1/18/2026


Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, in SIX the wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their ...

Kimberly Akimbo
Kimberly Akimbo
2/3 - 2/8/2026


Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging condition may be the least ...

The Outsiders
2/24 - 3/1/2026


In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This ...


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Latest Des Moines Reviews


Review: LIFE OF PI at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 02, 2025

Stories are not just narratives, they are powerful tools that shape our understanding of the world. They can be about the legacy a person leaves, they can excite us about what is to come, or they can help us process the events in our lives. But most importantly, stories leave us with questions, spar...

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. But when a musical about corn comes to Iowa, it's time to pull out all the stops. This is exactly what they've done for 'Shucked,' which premiered Tuesday night a...

Review: CHICAGO at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 09, 2024

This season with Des Moines Performing Arts is full of 'Razzle Dazzle.' One of the things I'm excited about this season with Willis Broadway Series is that they are presenting not one but two shows that came out of the City Center Encore Series in NYC. The first is 'Chicago: The Musical,' which is c...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - October 20, 2024

'Great, Scott!' Des Moines Performing Arts is opening another season of fantastic shows coming directly from Broadway.  One exciting thing about this season is that all six shows in the season ticket package are in the first year of their national tours. Their 2024/2025 season kicks off with the Law...

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - August 30, 2024

Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run.  Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again a...

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - May 02, 2024

What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there.  This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season.  'MJ: The Musical' opened...

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 15, 2024

Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an icon...

Review: DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 04, 2024

Over the years, since Des Moines Performing Arts started bringing productions to the Temple Theatre, there have been a few staple productions. One of those staples centers around Dixie Longate, a woman from Mobile, Alabama, who happens to sell Tupperware. While she has returned multiple times to sel...

Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 02, 2024

One of the great things about the Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway series is that it not only introduces us to new productions in their season, but there are also a few shows you can purchase as an add-on that have stood the test of time. This week, they are bringing the musical 'Les Miserables' ...

Review: COMPANY at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - February 07, 2024

When Des Moines Performing Arts announces its new season, there is always a show or two I can't help but get excited about. This year, one of those shows for me was 'Company,' which is now playing through February 11. ...



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