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UPCOMING EVENTS

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An Evening with Paula Cole

November 2, 2018 Get Tickets

The Music of Cream

November 7, 2018 Get Tickets

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical

December 17, 2018 Get Tickets

Dear Evan Hansen

February 5 - 10, 2019 Get Tickets

The Naked Magicians

November 9 - 11, 2018 Get Tickets

Disney's Aladdin

November 28 - December 9, 2018 Get Tickets

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

December 18 - 19, 2018 Get Tickets
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“The dollar ticket price [for the Applause Series shows] is unbelievable. Without it, we would't be able to come. The people who support this program need to be applauded because it gives kids great opportunities.”
- Lynn, Holy Trinity Catholic School

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THE DANCE SERIES 2018-2019 MASTER CLASSES FOR LOCAL DANCERS

Get Tickets! DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that master classes will be available to Central Iowa dancers from all productions in The Dance Series – DANCE T…

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BROADWAY'S BEST PARTY RETURNS TO DES MOINES! ROCK OF AGES PERFORMS MARCH 8–10 AT THE CIVIC CENTER!

  Get Tickets! Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin’ but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES will return to the stage with a…

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