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Community Play
Community Play
Apr 10 – Apr 11, 2026 · Primghar Community Building, Primghar

Dinner Theatre tickets must be purchased before April 1st at 9 pm. Show only tickets can be purchased before or at the door Time:  18:00 - ...

An Evening with The Fab Four in Cedar Rapids, IA
An Evening with The Fab Four in Cedar Rapids, IA
Apr 12 · Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids

Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of...

Church Basement Ladies
Church Basement Ladies
Mar 26 – Apr 12, 2026 · The Ingersoll, Des Moines

Get Ready to Laugh with Church Basement Ladies at The Ingersoll in Des Moines! The beloved musical comedy that has been delighting sold-out audiences across the United States...

Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!"
Apr 17 · Five Flags Theater, Dubuque

Tickets: $47.00-$96.45 Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends are bringing their unforgettable Beatles tribute show to Dubuque for one night only! Handpicked by the late Louise Harrison, sister...

An Enemy Of The People
An Enemy Of The People
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026 · Ankeny Community Theatre, Ankeny

A close-knit Norwegian town has just begun to win fame and wealth through its medicinal spring waters…and then Dr. Stockmann discovers that the waters are...

An Enemy Of The People
An Enemy Of The People
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026 · Ankeny Community Theatre, Ankeny

A close-knit Norwegian town has just begun to win fame and wealth through its medicinal spring waters…and then Dr. Stockmann discovers that the waters are...

The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026 · North Scott Performing Arts Auditorium, Eldridge

The Addams Family Musical is a delightfully dark comedy that brings America’s favorite creepy family to life on stage. When Wednesday Addams falls in love...

Beetlejuice
Apr 28 – Apr 30, 2026 · RiverCenter Adler Theatre, Davenport

After a thrilling Broadway three-peat, BEETLEJUICE rises again to hit the road! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story...

Suffs
Apr 28 – May 3, 2026 · Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines

A musical event one hundred years in the making, SUFFS brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote:...

The Roommate
The Roommate
May 14 – May 31, 2026 · The Ingersoll, Des Moines

Comedy...

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions,...

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Jun 13 · Five Flags Center, Dubuque

Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions,...

Ring of Fire
Jun 23 – Jun 29, 2026 · Okoboji Summer Theatre at Stephens College, Spirit Lake

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Tyler Childers
Tyler Childers
Jul 15 · Casey's Center, Des Moines

Country powerhouse Tyler Childers is gearing up for a tumultuous summer season! Get set for an astounding run of shows as the neotraditional country powerhouse...

King Roger
King Roger
Jul 4 – Jul 17, 2026 · Blank Performing Arts Center, Indianola

When an enigmatic Shepherd from the East arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, his presence disrupts the court’s established values and view of the...

Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Jun 27 – Jul 18, 2026 · Blank Performing Arts Center, Indianola

Steinbeck’s timeless novella Of Mice and Men becomes a superbly crafted opera of great beauty and power. George and Lennie are two migrant ranch workers who dream...

Tosca
Tosca
Jun 26 – Jul 19, 2026 · Blank Performing Arts Center, Indianola

Returning to our stage for the first time in 17 years, Tosca features Puccini’s most memorable melodies and romantic orchestrations. The opera diva Floria Tosca steadfastly lives for art...

Wicked
Wicked
Sep 2 – Sep 20, 2026 · Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines

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...

The Addams Family
Oct 30 – Nov 17, 2026 · New Stage Players, Sioux City

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Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Band
Nov 20 · Casey's Center, Des Moines

It’s time for country music’s pride to conquer both love and fear! This 2026, Zac Brown Band is going on an extensive Love & Fear...



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Review: MEREDITH WILSON'S 'THE MUSIC MAN' at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 21, 2026

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


by DC Felton - March 08, 2026

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


by DC Felton - March 03, 2026

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


by DC Felton - February 25, 2026

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...

Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - February 13, 2026

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...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - February 05, 2026

February is going to be an exciting month for Des Moines Performing Arts, as not one, but two Tony Award winners for best musical make their debut on the Civic Center stage. They are opening the month with a week-long run of the 2023 winner for Best Musical, 'Kimberly Akimbo.' If the lead-up activit...

Review: SIX at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - January 16, 2026

Every once in a while, a show finds its own path. The US national tour of 'Six' is making its second stop in Des Moines this week at Des Moines Performing Arts, and almost 10 years later, the show still has the same level of excitement it did then....

Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 20, 2025

One of my favorite parts of the Holiday season is seeing classic stories brought to the stage. For many people, their first experience in theatre is a production of “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol.” This season, we get the opportunity to add a third story to that growing list. On Tues...

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 05, 2025

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story.  Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned.  Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines ...



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