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BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
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FEATURED EVENTS

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49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

With Original 'Brad Majors' - Barry Bostwick
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center
Grupo Bella

Grupo Bella

Live at the Temple
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 7 PM Temple Theater
Sesame Street Live!

Sesame Street Live!

Say Hello
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 6 PM Des Moines Civic Center

The Second City's 65th Anniversary Tour

Temple Comedy Series
October 29 - November 3, 2024 Temple Theater

LEONARDO! A WONDERFUL SHOW ABOUT A TERRIBLE MONSTER

Wellmark Family Series
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 • 11 AM Des Moines Civic Center

Irish Christmas In America

Live at the Temple
November 23 - 24, 2024 Temple Theater
Upcoming Willis Broadway Series Productions Experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few returning fan-favorites.
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Back to the Future

Willis Broadway Series
October 15 - 20, 2024 Des Moines Civic Center

Chicago

Willis Broadway Series
December 6 - 8, 2024 Des Moines Civic Center

Shucked

Willis Broadway Series
January 28 - February 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Life of Pi

Willis Broadway Series
February 25 - March 2, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Some Like It Hot

Willis Broadway Series
March 18 - 23, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Hadestown

Willis Broadway Series
April 11 - 13, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

The Applause Series

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DMPA’s Applause Series brings world-class performing artists and diverse art forms to its stages for school audiences at special field trip performances.  Each year more than 50,000 students enjoy the Applause Series with tickets that cost students $1. The program is supported by generous DMPA donors who provide $7 in subsidy for each ticket.

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Des Moines Performing Arts operates four venues in downtown Des Moines – The Des Moines Civic Center, Stoner Theater, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons.
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About Us

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DMPA continues to serve as one of Iowa’s premier non-profit arts organizations. It is a major economic driver with the Willis Broadway Series alone delivering an estimated $30 million in economic impact annually.

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DMPA CONVERSATIONS: TIM HATLEY
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DMPA CONVERSATIONS: TIM HATLEY

Join Tony and Olivier Award-winning production designer, Tim Hatley, and DMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as they discuss Hatley’s amazing career and his approach to design for Back to the Future: The Musical.

October 10, 2024
Take A Behind the Scenes Look at Back to the Future: The Musical
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Take A Behind the Scenes Look at Back to the Future: The Musical

This is your chance for a behind-the-scenes look at Back to the Future: The Musical which comes to the Des Moines Civic Center October 15-20, 2024.

October 3, 2024
SHUCKED announces cast & crew for North American tour!
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SHUCKED announces cast & crew for North American tour!

We are excited to welcome the North American tour of Shucked, the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy, to Des Moines Civic Center from January 28 to February 2, 2025! Producers Mike Bosner and Jason Owen have announced the full casting for the tour.

September 25, 2024
MAX CHERNIN and TALIA SUSKAUER To Lead the National Tour of the 2023 Tony Award-Winning BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL PARADE
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MAX CHERNIN and TALIA SUSKAUER To Lead the National Tour of the 2023 Tony Award-Winning BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL PARADE

The producers of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, have announced the primary castings for the upcoming national tour. Des Moines will host this riveting production from July 29 to August 3, 2025, at the Civic Center.

September 25, 2024
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: SANTINO FONTANA

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: SANTINO FONTANA

Join Tony Award-winning Actor, Santino Fontana, and DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, as they discuss Santino’s impressive career. From his award-winning performance leading Tootsie on Broadway to voicing the villainous Prince Hans in the Academy Award-winning Disney film Frozen, Fontana shares insights from his life as a performer and how he found success in the entertainment industry. Santino will perform with the Des Moines Symphony for a special collaborative concert on October 5.

September 12, 2024
WHERE TO FIND MATTHEW SWEET ON THE BIG SCREEN
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WHERE TO FIND MATTHEW SWEET ON THE BIG SCREEN

Matthew Sweet emerged in 1991 as the leading figure of the power pop revival. Today, he has more than 20 albums to his credit, including the classics “Girlfriend” and “100% Fun.”

August 12, 2024
Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards

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Each year, thousands of students statewide benefit from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards , receiving professional feedback to enhance their skills. The program culminates in a showcase on the Civic Center stage, where hundreds of students perform under the guidance of Broadway professionals.

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