Review: WICKED at Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines
It's good to see 'Wicked,' isn't it?…
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135 W. 8th StreetDubuque, IA 52001
Review: KING ROGER at Des Moines Metro Opera
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.'…
Review: OF MICE AND MEN at Des Moines Metro Opera
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.…
Review: TOSCA at Des Moines Metro Opera
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.…
Review: CINDERELLA at Ballet Des Moines
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.…
Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
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.…
Review: MEREDITH WILSON'S 'THE MUSIC MAN' at Des Moines Performing Arts
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.…
Preview: SEASON PREVIEW About Time Theatre
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…
Review: NOTHING HOLDS STILL at Ballet Des Moines
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…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Des Moines Performing Arts
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…
Past Shows
Into the Woods
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyones favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece and a rare modern classic. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the Kings...
Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.Told entirely through song, the musical follows Joseph as he faces adversity...
Don Quixote
Miguel Cervantes masterpiece was first performed as a ballet in 1869. Filled with humor and gorgeous dancing, the Heartland Ballet will bring this classic to life. Don Quixote, Sancho Panza and the old mare Rosinante meet many adventures in their search for the impossible dream...
Little Women
Louisa May Alcotts classic novel of the March sisters is beloved by generations of readers. In this stage adaptation, aspiring writer Jo March and her sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, do their best to make ends meet as they navigate the road to adulthood. Struggling to reconcile...
The Nutcracker Ballet
Whirling Snowflakes and waltzing Flowers frame this beloved holiday classic. Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker battle the dreadful Mouse King in a nightmare that becomes a beautiful dream. Performed annually for over 20 years, the DCYB production will be a highlight of your...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Adapted from the best-selling young adult book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman...
Peter and the Starcatcher
Take part in the adventure and embrace the endless possibilities of imagination in this action-packed coming-of-age prequel to Peter Pan. The five-time Tony-winning Broadway hit brings to life the heart-warming and richly imaginative story of how Neverland and Peter Pan came to...
Easel Wars
This is not another stodgy fundraising dinner, golf outing, or silent auction. This is a knock-down drag-out competition, testing the artists ability to maintain focus and complete a painting in 90 minutes, all while the hosts and audience comment, question, challenge, and...
The Heartland Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty
The classic Sleeping Beauty, with music by Tchaikovsky will be produced by Heartland Ballet, the pre-professional wing of Dubuque City Youth Ballet. For the dances from the Dubuque Academy of Ballet this production often is the culmination of their many years of training.
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Wicked - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center (9/02-9/20) |
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The Lifespan of a Fact Des Moines Playhouse (2/05-2/28) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/18-7/18) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Des Moines Playhouse (5/07-5/23) |
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Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE Blank Performing Arts Center (7/11-7/11) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Britten’s BILLY BUDD Blank Performing Arts Center (7/20-7/20) |
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress Des Moines Playhouse (1/08-1/24) |
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Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Blank Performing Arts Center (7/09-7/09) |
