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Des Moines Performing Arts had the opportunity to hear from Brady Seals and Lua Crofts of SEALS & CROFTS 2, performing at The Temple Theater on Oct. 13. Where do you both call home? Brady lives in...

Des Moines Performing Arts had the opportunity to hear from THE RAD TRADS, performing at The Temple Theater on Friday, September 21.   How did your love of music begin? {John Fatum - Drums /...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for four Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series shows, SAMMY MILLER AND THE CONGREGATION, BONNIE KOLOC WITH DON...

Disney Theatrical Productions and Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Monday, Sept. 10 at 9:00 a.m. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Des Moines at the Civic Center on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 for a limited engagement of two weeks through Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. The opening night is Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.   PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts, in partnership with Civic Music Association, is pleased to present THE LOVESTRUCK BALLADEERS for one night only on the...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LOVE NEVER DIES, will take the Des Moines Civic Center stage Oct. 16–21, 2018. LOVE NEVER DIES is the first production in the 2018-2019 Willis Broadway Series. Single tickets to LOVE NEVER DIES...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce FINDING NEVERLAND will take the Des Moines Civic Center stage during the holidays Dec. 27–29, 2018. Single tickets to FINDING NEVERLAND will go on sale Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. and...

DES MOINES, Iowa– Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the American hip hop duo, Black Violin, at the Des Moines Civic Center for one night only on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018...

DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the following two engagements at the Temple Theater this fall: BEAUSOLEIL avec Michael Doucet and AN EVENING WITH PAULA COLE. Tickets for both engagements will...

DES MOINES, IA ― THE NAKED MAGICIANS, billed as the naughtiest and funniest magic show in the world, are coming back to the Temple Theater! The popular duo strips away the top hats and...

Popular Light and Air Sculpture Will Delight All Ages Tickets on sale Aug. 22!  DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce the...

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...

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...