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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...

Complimentary Events Set to Run Through September DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce a variety of complimentarycommunity events...

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...

DES MOINES, IA ― The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the hugely popular DANIEL...

  This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!”...

DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the MUSIC OF CREAM—50th Anniversary World Tour at the Des Moines Civic Center for one night only on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Iowa’s longest running show, TRIPLE ESPRESSO—a highly caffeinated comedy, will return for...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that two family shows, RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL and MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER...

Audiences will now have an additional opportunity to experience the second chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Des Moines Symphony performing John Williams’ music from the...

EMC Insurance Companies proudly announces Title Sponsorship Iowa Public Television to livestream Showcase and air highlights special Showcase tickets go on sale Wednesday, May...

DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE starring legendary television actor, Ed Asner, at the Temple Theater on Thursday,...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the STRAIGHT NO CHASER: ONE SHOT TOUR on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Civic Center. Tickets to STRAIGHT NO CHASER will go on...

DES MOINES, IA ― The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2018 TonyAward Nominations on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m. CST live from New York....

COMEDY, LIVE AT THE TEMPLE, DANCE, and FAMILY SERIES Season-At-A-Glance PRAIRIE MEADOWS TEMPLE COMEDY SERIES THE NAKED MAGICIANS (November 9–10, 2018, Temple...

DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY ON TOUR presented by Pull-Ups®, a high-energy interactive, immersive...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce two opportunities presented by the Education Department. The first opportunity, COMMUNITY SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOPS AND SLAM will kick off this...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present singer, songwriter, and actor, ALICE COOPER, to the Des Moines Civic Center stage on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ALICE COOPER, whose career spans over fifty years, is considered the architect...

Audiences will experience the second chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Des Moines Symphony performing John Williams’ music from the film live to picture Tickets available...

DES MOINES, Iowa – Due to strong demand for 2018-19 Willis Broadway Series Season Tickets, Des Moines Performing Arts is establishing a waitlist for individuals...

DES MOINES, IOWA - Today, Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA), Central Iowa’s leading not-for-profit performing arts organization, unveils its highly anticipated 2018–2019 Season....

  DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the hit musical production, PJ MASKS LIVE! Time to Be a Hero, will take the Civic Center stage for one...

Additional seats may be made available for sale closer to the engagement. Please feel free to check back at your convenience. There will be a lottery...

HAMILTON will play its premiere Des Moines engagement and anchor the 2017–2018 season  Willis Broadway Series adds sixth show to season package bringing even more Broadway to Iowa DIXIE’S...