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Willis Broadway Series

2023-24 Willis Broadway Series Overview

Friday, March 10, 2023
A quick look at the productions in our 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series!
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Fun Facts about Disney's The Lion King Tour

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Fun & Interesting Facts about Disney's The Lion King North American Tour!
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2023-24 Season Announcement

Guess our 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series

Monday, February 20, 2023
Can you guess the 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series Season?
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Next in the Live at the Temple Concert Series

Monday, February 20, 2023
Check out Larry McCray, Tuba Skinny and more of the talented performers in the Live at the Temple Comedy Series coming up at the Temple Theater!
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2023-24 Broadway Season Announcement on March 6

2023-24 Willis Broadway Series Announcement Date

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
DMPA will announce the 2023-24 Willis Broadway Series on Monday, March 6 at 10 AM online at DMPA.org
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Our Favorite Videos from Disney's The Lion King

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Des Moines Civic Center!
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THESE POPULAR SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGS

Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Simon and Garfunkel Story is an immersive concert-style theater show that takes audiences on a journey through the iconic career of folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
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Forbidden Broadway

Forbidden Broadway

Monday, January 30, 2023
Catch Forbidden Broadway at the Temple Theater January 31 - February 5!
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5 Reasons Your Family Needs to Attend a Discovery Party

Monday, January 23, 2023
5 Reasons Your Family Needs to Attend a Discovery Party before a Wellmark Family Series show!
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Top reasons to be a broadway season ticket holder

Top Reasons to be a Broadway Season Ticket Holder

Friday, January 20, 2023
Looking for the best way to experience Broadway productions in Des Moines? Look no further than the Willis Broadway Series Season Tickets at the Des Moines Civic Center.
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Disney's The Lion King - Test Your Knowledge

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Test your trivia and get ready for Disney's The Lion King playing at the Des Moines Civic Center from March 30 - April 16, 2023!
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Six The Musical

Top Six Reasons to See Six the Musical

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Check out our top Six Reasons to See Six the musical playing at the Des Moines Civic Center from February 7-19, 2023!
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Cats the Musical at the Des Moines Civic Center Jan. 3-8, 2023

CATS THE MUSICAL TRIVIA

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Put your knowledge of the Musical CATS to the test! And be sure you don't miss this Broadway hit at the Des Moines Civic Center now playing through January 8, 2023!
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Our Favorite Video for Each Remaining Broadway Production

Monday, December 12, 2022
Our favorite viral video for each of the remaining 5 shows in the Willis Broadway Series Season Ticket Package
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Guide to the Holidays at Des Moines Performing Arts

Monday, December 5, 2022
Get into the holiday spirit this year with a guide to the holidays at DMPA - we’ve got something slip anyone into a holly jolly mood.
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Broadway Season 2022-23

Date for DMPA Season Announcements have been released.

Friday, April 8, 2022
DMPA has had a lot to celebrate recently. As we continue to welcome audiences back to our stages for spectacular engagements, we are delighted to look ahead to what's next.
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