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Past Shows

THE DIVINE SISTER
THE DIVINE SISTER
6/15 - 6/24/2012


Direct from a heralded Off-Broadway run at the SoHo Playhouse, The Divine Sister is an outrageous comic celebration of nearly every Hollywood film involving nuns. ...

Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles


Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles is on tour and hits the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA, showing from 15 May ...

Des Moines Symphony: Dvorak & Superman


This concert opens with one of Iowa's most celebrated composers - the three-time Grammy-winner Michael Daugherty. His brilliant and fun Red Cape Tango celebrates a ...

 Des Moines Symphony: West Side Story


The Des Moines' Spirit of America season concludes with perhaps the most quintessentially American work; Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. Please note that this is ...

Improvised Shakespeare Company: Shake It Up


Brush up on your "thee's" and "thou's" and get ready for an hour of off-the-cuff comedy guaranteed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's ...

Joe Bonamassa


As Joe Bonamassa has been growing his reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, he has also been evolving into a charismatic blues-rock ...

Joe Bonamassa


Joe Bonamassa is on tour and hits the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA, showing for one date only on 3 May 2012! ...

Karla Bonoff
Karla Bonoff
3/30 - 4/30/2012


"Before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters [that] touched souls in a way few can muster today. Karla stands as a testament ...

Memphis - The Musical
Memphis - The Musical
4/24 - 4/29/2012


Memphis - The Musical is on tour and hits the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, IA, showing from 24 Apr 2012 to 29 ...

MUSIC, NOISE, SILENCE


The concert seems doomed as Silence and Noise invade and attempt to seize control of the orchestra. Only with help from the audience and Music ...

Parsons Dance Company


Parsons Dance is an internationally renowned contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of dancer/choreographer David Parsons. Parsons Dance is committed to building new audiences ...

Des Moines Symphony's Masterworks 6: Dvorak & Superman


Joseph Giunta, conducting Joshua Roman, cello Michael DAUGHERTY Red Cape Tango LALO Cello Concerto DVORAK Symphony No. 7 This concert opens with one of Iowa’s ...

La Guitara - Gender Blending Strings featuring Patty Larkin


In this ground-breaking performance of female guitarists (Patty Larkin and two guest artists from the GENDER BENDING STRINGS album). LA GUITARA explores the contribution of ...

 IN THE NEXT ROOM or THE VIBRATOR PLAY


Pulitzer Prize for Drama – Finalist Tony Award Nominee – Best Play Feel the buzz! In the Next Room or the vibrator play is a ...

Moulin Rouge® - The Ballet


Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet has been seen by close to 60,000 people across North America and has elicited cheers and ovations. Along with a ...

Jim Gaffigan


Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and ...

You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up!


After 13 years of marriage, writer-actors- and real life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch (“Dinner and a Movie,” Fired!) and Jeff Kahn (“The Ben Stiller Show,” ...

Des Moines Symphony: Barber & Tchaikovsky


Jennifer Frautschi, the Grammy-nominated and Avery Fisher Prize-winning American violinist, makes her Iowa debut collaborating with Joseph Giunta and the Orchestra in Barber's tuneful and ...

 Clifford The Big Red Dog


Featuring a brand new story, Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE! brings the well-loved characters from Birdwell Island - including Emily Elizabeth, Cleo, T-Bone, Jetta, ...

Gabriel Iglesias presents Stand Up Revolution


Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying and a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience ...

Diavalo
Diavalo
2/18

Guy Davis
Guy Davis
2/6


Guy Davis is a legendary, authentic and spell-binding bluesman, with an incredible voice and great sense of humor. Davis fingerpicks his way through the roots ...

Des Moines Symphony's Masterworks 4: An American Salute


Sarah Hicks, conducting Manny Laureano, trumpet Jennifer HIGDON Blue Cathedral Alexander ARUTIUNIAN Trumpet Concerto John CORIGLIANO Gazebo Dances BARBER Adagio for Strings COPLAND Billy the ...

Comedy XPeriment February - Saving the Universe with Improv


Comedy XPeriment is Des Moines' premiere long-form improvisation team. Each show is unique to itself as the genesis for the show is based on suggestions ...

Peter Yarrow


Peter Yarrow, of legendary trio PETER, PAUL & MARY, has a gift for songwriting that has produced generation spanning hits including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" ...

Videos


The Lightning Thief in Des Moines The Lightning Thief
Des Moines Playhouse (3/6 - 3/22)
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® in Des Moines Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
University of Dubuque Heritage Center (5/12 - 5/12)
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical in Des Moines Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Des Moines Playhouse (5/8 - 5/24)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Paramount Theatre (12/17 - 12/17)
Legally Blonde in Des Moines Legally Blonde
Des Moines Playhouse (7/10 - 7/26)
Noises Off in Des Moines Noises Off
Des Moines Playhouse (6/5 - 6/21)
Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience! in Des Moines Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Adler Theatre (12/20 - 12/20)
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