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Tony Zika leads outdoor dance fitness sessions featuring MixxedFit, a people-inspired fitness program that combines explosive dance moves with body weight toning while focusing on positivity, self-love, and community. Sessions take place on select Sundays at Cowles Commons in...
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors set out on their Summer Tour 2026 and they hit the beautiful Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, September 10th, 2026. Experience the best of the Summer Tour 2026 featuring the multi-platinum...
Dickie is an indie act performing as part of Des Moines Performing Arts' Made in the Midwest series, a celebration of regional artists spotlighting the creativity and diversity of Midwest musicians. The performance takes place in the reimagined Stoner Theater, an intimate...
Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other...
Domino Effect fills Cowles Commons with oversized luminous dominoes, each humming with its own musical atmosphere, inviting attendees to push them over and set off a chain reaction. The installation is playful, communal, and designed for all ages. It is a production of Quartier...
A small town on the eastern Candian shore suddenly became an international refuge when 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers were diverted on September 11, 2001. Unfazed, the people of Gander, Newfoundland, provided not only the essential comforts of food and shelter but a...
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the...
TAE & The Neighborly is a soul and pop act performing as part of Des Moines Performing Arts' Made in the Midwest series, which elevates independent artists and shines a light on the region's vibrant music scene. The performance takes place in the reimagined Stoner Theater...
Velveteen, A New Musical places a modern-day spin on The Velveteen Rabbit. The production is part of the 2026-27 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts.
BoDeans are an acclaimed American roots rock band formed in Waukesha, Wisconsin in the early 1980s, built around the songwriting and distinctive voice of founding member Kurt Neumann. The band blends heartland rock, Americana, and anthemic guitar-driven storytelling, breaking...
In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," this outrageous parody tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and has been called "The best new musical to open"...
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE is the first-ever live touring show starring the beloved Fraggles. The production is part of the 2026-27 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts.
This season, Des Moines Metro Opera is taking my favorite type of risk and doing an Opera that audiences might not be familiar with in their final, and most ambitious opera of the season, Karol Szymanowski's 'King Roger.'…
As America celebrates is 250th birthday, 'Of Mice and Men' celebrates it and the 100th birthday of Carlise Floyd by revisiting this timeless story through a new lense.…
Summer has officially started with Des Moine Metro Opera's phenomenal production of 'Tosca.' Find out about the show and why you shouldn't miss it.…
What did our There is a magic that only happens when seeing a show live. Sometimes it comes from a special effect, and other times from the beauty of telling a story. When that magic happens, it becomes a memory that will last not till midnight, but for a lifetime.…
In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage. In 2022, Suffs opened on Broadway at the Public Theatre, and then kept marching to Broadway, and now it is marching across the US.…
This weekend, the newest national tour of Meredith Wilson's 'The Music Man' is stopping at Des Moines Performing Arts. Judging from the audience reaction, this production works its magic in a way no anvil salesman will be able to stop.…
This last season, a new theatre company emerged and made audiences 'squeamish' wih their first production. About Time Theatre Company is back for another season and has recently announced the three productions that will be part of its 2026 season. If the thought and time that went into their first p…
Des Moines has a thriving arts community. One of the amazing organizations that is making this community thrive is Ballet Des Moines. I had the opportunity to attend their performance of “Nothing Holds Still” this last weekend. The show featured world-premiere dances and collaborations with ot…
Watching Tony's every year, I always look forward to the performances and seeing what each show decides to showcase. In 2024, I was captivated by the performance of 'The Outsiders' and looked forward to seeing it live. What was that moment? I'll share more on that later, but after seeing the show in…
What did our critOne thing you know for sure going into a Temple Comedy Series show at Des Moines Performing Arts is that you are going to have a good time. It could be a one-person show, a small musical, or even a comedic magic show. So when they announced they were bringing back 'The Naked Magicia…
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Mean Girls Des Moines Playhouse (7/09-7/25) |
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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/10-7/10) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/15-7/15) |
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/25-7/25) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/18-7/18) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/21-7/21) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/22-7/22) |
