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Jackson Browne

June 21, 2018 Get Tickets

HAMILTON

June 27 - July 15, 2018 Get Tickets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert

January 25 - 26, 2019 Get Tickets

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2018-19 Temple Comedy Series

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2018-19 Live at the Temple Concert Series

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2018-19 Dance Series

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2018-19 Family Series

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THREE UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ON THE TEMPLE THEATER STAGE STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the following three engagements at the Temple Theater in 2018 and 2019: THE RAD TRADS, SEALS & CROFTS 2 and CLOSE TO YOU: The M…

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Des Moines Performing Arts Invested Show Earns Top Tony Award Honors

THE BAND’S VISIT earns 10 Awards, including Best Musical! DES MOINES, IA - The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2018 TonyAward winners during a televised ceremony…

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