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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
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
6/27 - 6/29/2025
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
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 ...
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
10/30
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 ...
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Latest Des Moines Reviews
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. One where the story comes first, and the music is an enhancement of the story. See here for the review! ...
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...
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