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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,...
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,...
Music (3pm-9pm):Armchair Boogie (Bluegrass)Joe Stamm Band (Country Rock)William Elliott Whitmore (Roots/Folk)Dallas Burrow (Texas Americana)BBQ (Served 4pm-8pm. BBQ Pass required):Whatcha Smokin? BBQPrime & Providence w/ BW...
Revival Theatre Company presents Fiddler on the Roof, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and a book by Joseph Stein. The production...
Once Upon a Mattress, Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer, Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer. June 12-21 2026.Many moons...
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...
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...
Bees is a hands-on participatory experience in which children become part of the performance, transforming into bees as they play alongside three human-sized Bee performers....
The state of Iowa will experience its largest ever live event during 2026. Post Malone and Jelly Roll deliver The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part...
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...
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...
Des Moines Performing Arts education partners lead a playful sharing of songs and stories for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged youth accompanied by their caregivers....
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...
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...
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...
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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 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....
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...
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Latest Des Moines Reviews
by DC Felton - May 21, 2026
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....
by DC Felton - May 01, 2026
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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Annie Des Moines Playhouse (12/04-12/27) |
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Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical Des Moines Playhouse (3/05-3/14) |
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Les Misérables Des Moines Playhouse (4/09-5/02) |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Ed and Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center (6/12-6/12) |
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Finding Nemo Jr Des Moines Playhouse (8/13-8/16) |
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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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Wicked Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (9/02-9/20) |
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Post Malone & Jelly Roll MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium (7/17-7/17) |
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Amadeus Des Moines Playhouse (6/20-6/20) |
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Junie B Jones in Boo… and I Mean It Des Moines Playhouse (11/07-11/29) |
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