Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts
An epic musical is taking the stage this week as Des Moines Performing Arts gets ready for an epic change of its own.
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Des Moines Performing Arts Names Monica Holt As Next President & CEO
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former Senior Vice President of Artistic Planning at The John F.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Impact of NEA Grant Cuts, Global Arts at a ‘Tipping Point’
This week's newsletter navigates a complex landscape for the theatre industry, from the immediate shockwaves of NEA grant terminations and their profound impact on individual organizations, as detailed by Cara Joy David, to A.
Jeff Chelesvig, Jeff Loeb and More Receive 2025 League Awards
The annual League Awards were held today during The Broadway League’s 2025 Spring Road Conference as esteemed members and partners were honored for their outstanding achievements in support of Touring Broadway.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Des Moines Performing Arts
Stories are not just narratives, they are powerful tools that shape our understanding of the world.
Jeff Chelesvig Will Depart Des Moines Performing Arts
The board of directors of Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced the planned retirement of Jeff Chelesvig, president and chief executive officer of the organization since 1995.
Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League
Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League.
The Independent Presenters Network Resumes Its Biennial Meeting In London
The Independent Presenters Network (IPN) resumed its biennial meeting in London last month.
Des Moines Metro Opera Announces $2 Million Gift From Nix & Virginia Lauridsen
Des Moines Metro Opera today announced a $2 million leadership gift from Des Moines-based philanthropists Nix and Virginia Lauridsen in support of a ground-breaking production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which will kick off the organization's 50th Anniversary Season in 2022.
BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Des Moines Performing Arts, An Evening of Theatre That Goes Right!
If you are coming to read a review of The Cornley University Drama Society production for The Murder at Haversham Manor,' this is the wrong review.
Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Announces Exciting Changes
Each year, more than 5,000 students are impacted through the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) program, a year-long signature Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) community initiative.
HAMILTON, ON YOUR FEET & More Will Arrive in Des Moines in 2018
Today, Des Moines Performing Arts, Central Iowa's leading not-for-profit performing arts organization, unveils its highly anticipated 2017-2018 Season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Opening Night of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour
Des Moines Performing Arts, in partnership with THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY national tour and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, welcome Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky, who star as Francesca Johnson and Robert Kincaid in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY's national tour.
THE LION KING Tour Sells Out Des Moines Engagement
Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out engagement in Des Moines, which concluded on Sunday, May 17 at the Des Moines Civic Center.
Des Moines Performing Arts' Jeff Chelesvig Re-Elected to Broadway League's Board of Governors and Executive Committee
Des Moines Performing Arts today announced that Jeff Chelesvig, the organization's president and CEO, was re-elected to The Broadway League's Board of Governors and Executive Committee.
Des Moines Performing Arts Appoints New Chairs & Members to Board of Directors
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has named two new members to the organization's board of directors at its most recent board meeting.
Broadway League Honors Des Moines Performing Arts Board Member E.J. Giovannetti
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) board member E.
Photo Flash: Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Honor 'Triple Threat' Performers
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has announced the first-ever Triple Threat Award recipients for the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA).
Tom Gabbard, Wayne McWorter, et al. Win 2012 Broadway League Awards
The honorees of the Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, were announced today during the Broadway League's 2012 Spring Road Conference.
Laura Sweet Named Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines today announced the addition of Laura Sweet to the staff as its Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
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