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DMPA announced four new programming initiatives as the organization remains unable to host traditional in-person events. The new slate of programming includes streaming performances, limited on-site opportunities and more.

18 shows were eligible for consideration as a result of the new requirements. DMPA is proud to be an investor in Moulin Rouge! The Musical which received 14 nominations, including Best Musical.

Thank you for both your patience and support during this challenging time. As we all know, the world is a very different place than it was when we closed our doors in March.

DMPA announces the 2020 IHSMTA Technical Theater Scholarship recipient that recognizes one graduating senior pursuing a technical theater major or minor at an accredited college or university.

DMPA announces the 2020 IHSMTA Impact Award recipients recognizing educators and community members who support their local high schools’ musical productions.

DMPA Announces 2020–21 Season

Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at the Des Moines Civic Center

Your Favorite Characters Brought to Life, Plus Surprise Celebrity Guests. Tickets On-Sale Feb. 17 at DMPA.org

Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the creation of a new family-friendly Symphony show

Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce WICKED, will return to the Civic Center June 17–July 5, 2020

Save the date for DMPA’s 2020-21 Season Announcement . We will be sharing all of the great performances coming to our stages next season on Tuesday, March 24. Watch DMPA.org for more details.

Each summer Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) offers young people throughout the Midwest the opportunity to explore their interest in performing arts....

Cooney is a professor of Egyptology at UCLA and her work focuses on afterlife beliefs and gender studies.

Come From Away features a cast member who was born in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Dr. Kara Cooney, a world-renowned Egyptologist and Professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, comes to the Civic Center on Jan. 21, 2020.

Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Live at Royal Albert Hall [Revisited]: The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert will take the Temple Theater stage for two performances...

When we last touched base with comedian Pat Hazell in August, the world-class comedian and writer

Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce STONER [UN]PLUGGED – a new concert collaboration with Des Moines startup HomeDitty.

Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets to the remaining five shows in the 2019-2020 Wellmark Family Series will go on sale Friday, Nov. 22, 2019

Des Moines Performing Arts announces today that the IT GETS BETTER Tour is headed to the Des Moines Civic Center this February.