THE LATEST FROM DMPA

DMPA Investments Win Tony Awards 2023
Monday, June 12, 2023
Two DMPA investments win Tony Awards this year!
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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THESE POPULAR SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGS
Wednesday, February 1, 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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2022-23 Broadway Season Announcement
Thursday, May 5, 2022
DMPA Announces the 2022-23 Season for the Willis Broadway Series - Season Tickets On Sale Now!
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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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DMPA Announces Audience Health Policies for Indoor Performances
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) announced new health policies for audiences attending indoor events in advance of live performances returning to the organization’s venues.
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DMPA Brings Touchdown Tailgate Back
Thursday, September 2, 2021
DMPA announced the return of the immensely popular Touchdown Tailgate on Cowles Commons. Touchdown Tailgate will take place Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 11 AM – 8 PM.
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DMPA ANNOUNCES NEW BROADWAY DATES
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Broadway is making a triumphant return to the Des Moines Civic Center
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DMPA Announces Two New Concerts
Thursday, May 13, 2021
DMPA announced two new concerts heading to the Civic Center. All-vocal Country entertainers, Home Free’s Warmest Winter Tour 2021 and Disney Princess – The Concert.
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UPDATES TO THE 2019-20 AND 2020-21 WILLIS BROADWAY SERIES
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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.
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IHSMTA TECHNICAL THEATER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED TO DALLAS CENTER-GRIMES STUDENT
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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.
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DMPA ANNOUNCES 2020 IHSMTA IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
DMPA announces the 2020 IHSMTA Impact Award recipients recognizing educators and community members who support their local high schools’ musical productions.
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FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS RETURN TO DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER OCT. 23
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Des Moines Performing Arts welcomes the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at the Des Moines Civic Center
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THE MASKED SINGER TOUR ARRIVES IN DES MOINES ON JUNE 4
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Your Favorite Characters Brought to Life, Plus Surprise Celebrity Guests. Tickets On-Sale Feb. 17 at DMPA.org
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DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS COMMISSIONS AIR PLAY SYMPHONY FOR A NEW, UNIQUE FAMILY CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the creation of a new family-friendly Symphony show
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WICKED TO RETURN TO DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER JUNE 17-JULY 5
Monday, February 10, 2020
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce WICKED, will return to the Civic Center June 17–July 5, 2020
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2020-21 Season Announcement
Monday, February 10, 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.
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Des Moines Performing Arts Announces 2020 Summer Camps
Friday, January 17, 2020
Each summer Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) offers young people throughout the Midwest the opportunity to explore their interest in performing arts....
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Professor Cooney To Shed Light on Ancient Egypt
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Cooney is a professor of Egyptology at UCLA and her work focuses on afterlife beliefs and gender studies.
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Iowa Native To Perform in Come From Away
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Come From Away features a cast member who was born in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Egyptologist Comes to the Civic Center
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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.
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Everly Brothers Reunion Concert Comes to the Temple Theater
Friday, December 13, 2019
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...
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10 QUESTIONS WITH PAT HAZELL - "PAT HAZELL'S PERMANENT RECORD" TO PREMIER DEC. 3 AT TEMPLE THEATER
Monday, November 25, 2019
When we last touched base with comedian Pat Hazell in August, the world-class comedian and writer
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DMPA COLLABORATION WITH HOMEDITTY PROVIDES ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE AT THE STONER THEATER
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce STONER [UN]PLUGGED – a new concert collaboration with Des Moines startup HomeDitty.
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SINGLE TICKETS TO THE REMAINING FIVE SHOWS IN THE 2019-2020 WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES ON SALE NOV. 22!
Monday, November 18, 2019
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
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It Gets Better Tour Headed to the Des Moines Civic Center
Monday, November 18, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts announces today that the IT GETS BETTER Tour is headed to the Des Moines Civic Center this February.
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Pat Hazell's Permanent Record is coming to the Temple Theater - Find Out More
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
So much so that the man once declared by Showtime as one of the five funniest people in America has chosen to world premiere his one-man comedy show
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SINGLE TICKETS TO TWO TEMPLE COMEDY SERIES SHOWS ON SALE Nov. 4!
Monday, November 4, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce single tickets to the remaining two shows in our 2019-2020 Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series—Lisa Lampanelli’s Losin’ It! and That Golden Girls Show!
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"Irish Christmas in America" Comes to the Temple Theater - Find Out More
Thursday, October 31, 2019
For those wanting to add an extra slice of beauty, fun and tradition to their usual Christmas itineraries
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MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE! EXTENDS TOUR - COMING TO DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER ON APRIL 5
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts along with TCG Entertainment, announce that after a successful initial 2019 tour they are extending MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!
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IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS TO RETURN TO CIVIC CENTER WITH ANNOUNCED 2019 TOUR CAST
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Irving Berlin’s White Christmas will bring its 2019 National Tour to the Civic Center Tuesday, November 19 through Sunday, November 24.
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AWARD-WINNING DORRANCE DANCE COMPANY TO PERFORM AT THE CIVIC CENTER ON OCT. 22
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that award winning dance company DORRANCE DANCE will be performing at the Civic Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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SINGLE TICKETS TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SERIES AVAILABLE OCT. 14!
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets to all three engagements in the 2019-2020 National Geographic Live Series will go on sale Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
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SINGLE TICKETS FOR FOUR SHOWS IN THE LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets to the remaining four shows in the 2019-2020 Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series will go on sale Friday, Oct. 11
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BLIPPI LIVE! KICKS OFF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN 2020
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The educational children’s character is set to bring his act from the screen to the stage starting February 2, 2020
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SINGLE TICKETS TO FIRST 2019-2020 FAMILY SERIES SHOW ON SALE OCT. 4!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce single tickets to Jungle Book will go on sale Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.
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Toronto-Based Musician Kicks Off 2019-2020 Live at the Temple Concert Series
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Over the course of the last decade or so, Canadian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Royal Wood has been traveling the world with the goal of delivering his music to anyone and everyone who will listen.
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JUSTIN MOORE AND TRACY LAWRENCE COME TO THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER IN MARCH
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts and Outback Presents are pleased to announce that country artists Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence will bring their 2020 Late Nights and Longnecks Tour, sponsored by ROXOR, to the Civic Center on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
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SINGLE TICKETS TO PAT HAZELL’S PERMANENT RECORD ON SALE SEPT. 23!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce single tickets to Pat Hazell’s Permanent Record will go on sale Monday, Sept. 23. Tickets can be purchased starting at 9 a.m.
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LINDSEY STIRLING SET TO WARM UP THE WINTER WITH 2019 HOLIDAY TOUR
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that Lindsey Stirling will bring her Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour 2019 to the Civic Center on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
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Little Black Dress The Girls’ Night Out Musical A Perfect Fit for Everyone
Monday, September 16, 2019
Little Black Dress makes its Temple Theater debut from Jan. 22¬–26, 2020. Tickets to Little Black Dress The Musical will go on sale Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at 9 a.m.
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MASTER CLASSES PROVIDE ARTIST-TO-ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DANCERS
Monday, September 16, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that Master Classes will be available to Central Iowa dancers from all productions in the Dance Series – DORRANCE DANCE, BALLET BIARRITZ, and RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE.
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SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO FOUR SHOWS IN THE LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT SERIES
Monday, September 16, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets to four shows in the 2019-2020 Live at the Temple Concert Series will go on sale Friday, Sept. 6 starting at 9 a.m.
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Little Black Dress The Girls’ Night Out Musical A Perfect Fit for Everyone
Monday, September 16, 2019
Little Black Dress makes its Temple Theater debut from Jan. 22–26, 2020. Tickets to Little Black Dress The Musical will go on sale Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at 9 a.m.
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SINGLE TICKETS TO THE DANCE SERIES AVAILABLE SEPT. 11!
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets to each performance in the Dance Series: DORRANCE DANCE, BALLET BIARRITZ and RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.
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PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” Takes the Des Moines Civic Center Stage Jan. 4 & 5
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
DES MOINES, IA – No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group presentPAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue,”an action-packed, music-filled production, presented by Pedigree. The heroic pups from the top-rated animated...
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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD ANNOUNCE FALL TOUR DATES WITH VIP UPGRADES
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that Michael Franti & Spearhead will appear live at the Des Moines Civic Center on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Michael Franti is a musician, humanitarian, and filmmaker who is...
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Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will appear live at the Des Moines Civic Center on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Theresa will share...
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SINGLE TICKET ON-SALE DATES FOR 2019-2020 WILLIS BROADWAY SERIES SHOWS
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the single ticket on-sale dates for the 2019-2020 Willis Broadway Series shows.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage Brings Holiday Cheers to the Civic Center December 12
Monday, July 15, 2019
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that just in time for the holiday season, everyone’s favorite Peanuts television special...
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BANDS FOR 2019 FAM JAM AT COWLES COMMONS ANNOUNCED
Monday, July 15, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce the musical entertainment for the three FAM JAM – “Family Jamboree” Mini Festivals that will be held at Cowles Commons this summer and fall. Each festival is...
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BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 FAM JAM AT COWLES COMMONS
Monday, July 15, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce the musical entertainment for the three FAM JAM – “Family Jamboree” Mini Festivals that will be held at Cowles Commons this summer and fall. Each festival is free...
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SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THREE SHOWS STARTING JULY 19!
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets will be available Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. for the following three shows: Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Great Cheesy Movie...
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Baby Shark Live! Heads to the Des Moines Civic Center on Oct. 29!
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the children’s musical sensation Baby Shark Live! is coming to the Civic Center Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. on the initial...
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LARRY THE CABLE GUY BRINGS HIS REMAIN SEATED TOUR TO DES MOINES
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that comedian Larry the Cable Guy will bring his Remain Seated Tour to the Des Moines Civic Center stage on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The show...
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TWO STUDENTS NAMED "TRIPLE THREATS" AT IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE
Monday, June 10, 2019
DES MOINES, Iowa – In a surprise reveal during the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies at the Civic Center, Des Moines...
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Des Moines Performing Arts Invested Shows Earn Three Tony Award Honors
Monday, June 10, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2019 Tony Award winners during a televised ceremony Sunday evening (June...
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DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FREE SUMMER COMMUNITY EVENTS AT COWLES COMMONS
Monday, May 20, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce the return of three community events at Cowles Commons throughout the summer and fall. The...
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BROADWAY'S TONY AWARD-WINNING HIT COMEDY PREPARES TO WREAK HAVOC IN DES MOINES JUNE 25-30, 2019
Thursday, May 9, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present The Play That Goes Wrong,
the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy, making its Des Moines debut at...
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the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Broadway comedy, making its Des Moines debut at...
THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES COMING TO DES MOINES
Monday, May 6, 2019
The DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER AND THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY ANNOUNCE
THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES WITH
HARRY POTTER AND THE...
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THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES WITH
HARRY POTTER AND THE...
COMEDIAN JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER!
Monday, May 6, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that America’s premier comedian, JERRY SEINFELD, will perform his...
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Tickets on Sale May 10 for Straight No Chaser's Return to the Des Moines Civic Center
Thursday, May 2, 2019
DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts and NiteLite Promotions are pleased to present the STRAIGHT NO CHASER: OPEN BAR TOUR on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Civic Center. Tickets to STRAIGHT NO CHASER will go on sale Friday, May 10 at 9 a.m. and can be purchased at DMPA.org, the Civic Center Ticket Office, and by phone at 515-246-2300.
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Three Des Moines Performing Arts Invested Shows Receive Tony Award Nominations
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
AIN’T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, THE CHER SHOW and THE PROM Recognized with Nominations
DES MOINES, IA ― The Broadway League and The...
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DES MOINES, IA ― The Broadway League and The...
FEARLESS: AN INTERVIEW WITH "IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME" DIRECTOR JONALD REYES
Monday, April 29, 2019GET TICKETS
The art of taking a recipe-less scene and turning it into a delicacy for the eyes and ears — also known as “improvisation” — has been a skill that “It’s Not You, It’s Me: The...
BERT KREISCHER TO PERFORM AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER IN SEPTEMBER
Monday, April 22, 2019
BERT KREISCHER
BODY SHOTS WORLD TOUR
Tickets on sale April 26!
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that stand-up comedian and actor, Bert Kreischer, will take the...
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BODY SHOTS WORLD TOUR
Tickets on sale April 26!
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that stand-up comedian and actor, Bert Kreischer, will take the...
BEST-SELLING R&B GROUP BOYZ II MEN COMING TO DES MOINES IN OCTOBER
Monday, April 22, 2019DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce R&B group Boyz II Men will be performing at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to Boyz II Men will go on sale Friday, April 26,...
TOM SEGURA BRINGS "TAKE IT DOWN TOUR" TO DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER ON OCT. 8
Monday, April 8, 2019Tickets on Sale April 12!
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that actor, comedian and writer TOM SEGURA has extended his Take It Down Tour due to...
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR "I AM, HE SAID" STARTING APR. 8
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
“I AM, HE SAID” – A Celebration of Neil Diamond – Starring Matt Vee
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that the musical celebration, “I Am, He Said” – A Celebration of Neil Diamond...
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that the musical celebration, “I Am, He Said” – A Celebration of Neil Diamond...
2019-20 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
Monday, April 1, 2019
2019-2020 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
On-Sale Schedule
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the on-sale schedule for four 2019-2020...
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On-Sale Schedule
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the on-sale schedule for four 2019-2020...
2019-20 SERIES-AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, March 14, 2019NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE, COMEDY, LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT, FAMILY, DANCE
Series-At-A-Glance
NEW! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE SERIES
DR. KARA COONEY,...
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2019-20 SEASON
Thursday, March 14, 2019Des Moines Performing Arts Announces
2019–20 Season
Willis Broadway Series Season Ticket Packages On Sale Now
10-time 2018 Tony Award Winning Best Musical and 2019 Grammy winner for Best...
2019-20 WILLIS BROADWAY SERIES SEASON-AT-A-GLANCE
Thursday, March 14, 2019
WILLIS BROADWAY SERIES
Season-At-A-Glance
ORDER SEASON TICKETS TODAY!
6-SHOW SEASON TICKET PACKAGE
MEAN GIRLS (Civic Center, Oct. 15–20, 2019)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR...
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Season-At-A-Glance
ORDER SEASON TICKETS TODAY!
6-SHOW SEASON TICKET PACKAGE
MEAN GIRLS (Civic Center, Oct. 15–20, 2019)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR...
2019-20 Season Announcement Date Announced
Friday, March 1, 2019We're excited to share our 2019-20 Season with you. Join us for the announcement on Thursday, March 14 at 9:00 AM at DMPA.org.
#IMOMSOHARD CROSS-COUNTRY COMEDY TOUR MOM'S NIGHT OUT: ROUND 2 COMES TO THE CIVIC CENTER!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
COMING TO THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER ON JULY 11, 2019
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 10 AM
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the comedy duo of...
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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 10 AM
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present the comedy duo of...
DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER WELCOMES MULTIPLE GRAMMY WINNER BILL GAITHER AND THE GAITHER VOCAL BAND
Monday, February 11, 2019Tickets on sale Feb. 18!
DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present multi-Grammy Award-winner Bill Gaither for a spectacular evening of music, laughter...
DEAR EVAN HANSEN BREAKS BOX OFFICE RECORD FOR HIGHEST GROSSING WEEK AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER
Monday, February 11, 2019“ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SHOWS IN
MUSICAL THEATER HISTORY.”
-The Washington Post
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that the First National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen has broken the...
DEAR EVAN HANSEN NATIONAL TOUR ANNOUNCES $25 DIGITAL LOTTERY FOR EVERY PERFORMANCE
Friday, February 1, 2019
“ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SHOWS IN MUSICAL THEATER HISTORY.”
-The Washington Post
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR MAKES
DES MOINES DEBUT AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER
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-The Washington Post
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR MAKES
DES MOINES DEBUT AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER
Get...
DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2019 SUMMER CAMPS
Monday, January 21, 2019High-caliber opportunities for students to expand theatrical talent
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DES MOINES, Iowa - Each summer Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) offers young people throughout the Midwest the opportunity to explore their interest in performing arts. Four camp models will be offered this summer and includes, Musical Theater Camp: Let’s Put On a Show! (six sessions), Mission Improvisation: Featuring The Play That...
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TONY AWARD-WINNING HELLO, DOLLY! STARTING JAN. 14
Thursday, January 10, 2019TONY AWARD®-WINNING BROADWAY LEGEND BETTY BUCKLEY
STARS IN FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF “HELLO, DOLLY!”
THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL
WILL BEGIN PERFORMANCES APRIL 9 AT THE DES MOINES...
SEX TIPS RETURNS TO THE TEMPLE THEATER FOUR YEARS AFTER OPENING THE NATIONAL TOUR
Wednesday, January 9, 2019Get Tickets!
If you’re wondering if “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man” actually works, consider this: The show’s playwright skipped the national tour’s kick-off because his wife was in labor. The tour started here in Des...
JAZZ ICON MARILYN MAYE TO GRACE DES MOINES' TEMPLE THEATER IN APRIL
Monday, December 10, 2018
Tickets on sale Dec. 14!
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present American jazz singer, cabaret singer, and musical theater actress Marilyn Maye for two...
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present American jazz singer, cabaret singer, and musical theater actress Marilyn Maye for two...
DISNEY'S ALADDIN OPENS TONIGHT AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER!
Thursday, November 29, 2018Get Tickets!
DES MOINES, IA – The Des Moines premiere of Disney’s Aladdin opens tonight, Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Des Moines Civic Center for a limited...
Bat Out of Hell Tour Postponed
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The producers have canceled the tour and we have not been able to rebook for a future engagement. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause....
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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR DISNEY'S ALADDIN THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL
Wednesday, November 14, 2018Des Moines’ Limited Premiere Engagement Plays
Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 at the Des Moines Civic Center
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DES MOINES, IA Thursday, October, 11, 2018 – Casting has...
LEGENDARY ROCK BAND COMES TO THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER IN MAY
Tuesday, November 13, 2018Get Tickets!
DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band, CHICAGO, at the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday, May 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets will go...
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THREE WILLIS BROADWAY SERIES SHOWS STARTING NOV. 19
Monday, November 12, 2018
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DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for three Willis Broadway Series shows, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SCHOOL OF ROCK–THE MUSICAL, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL & MEGAN...
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DES MOINES, IA • Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for three Willis Broadway Series shows, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SCHOOL OF ROCK–THE MUSICAL, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL & MEGAN...
NICKELODEON SUPERSTAR JOJO SIWA TO PERFORM AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER ON JUNE 5, 2019
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
NICKELODEON SUPERSTAR JOJO SIWA ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER
U.S. CONCERT TOUR AND FIRST EP RELEASE
NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 17, PRODUCED BY AEG PRESENTS
D.R.E.A.M. The Music, Siwa’s First EP Release, Available Friday, Nov. 16
Tickets On Sale To General Public Beginnng Friday, Nov. 16, at 10:00 a.m.
Share it: @Nickelodeon #JoJoDREAMTour
Click HERE to Download Photos and Video from JoJo Siwa’s Tour Announcement
DES MOINES, Iowa – Nov. 7, 2018 – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour at the Civic Center on June 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to JoJo Siwa will be available Friday, Nov....
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U.S. CONCERT TOUR AND FIRST EP RELEASE
NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 17, PRODUCED BY AEG PRESENTS
D.R.E.A.M. The Music, Siwa’s First EP Release, Available Friday, Nov. 16
Tickets On Sale To General Public Beginnng Friday, Nov. 16, at 10:00 a.m.
Share it: @Nickelodeon #JoJoDREAMTour
Click HERE to Download Photos and Video from JoJo Siwa’s Tour Announcement
DES MOINES, Iowa – Nov. 7, 2018 – Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour at the Civic Center on June 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to JoJo Siwa will be available Friday, Nov....
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THREE PRAIRIE MEADOWS TEMPLE COMEDY SERIES SHOWS STARTING NOV. 12
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for three Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series shows, SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN, MEN ARE...
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for three Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series shows, SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN, MEN ARE...
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FOUR WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES SHOWS STARTING NOV. 5
Tuesday, October 30, 2018Get Tickets!
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for four Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series shows, GOLDEN DRAGON...
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT SERIES SHOWS STARTING NOV. 2
Monday, October 29, 2018
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for six Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series shows, ORDINARIUS, THE HOT SARDINES, RAUL MIDÓN, TÉADA, RIDERS IN THE SKY, and KATIE THIROUX, will be available starting Friday,...
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for six Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series shows, ORDINARIUS, THE HOT SARDINES, RAUL MIDÓN, TÉADA, RIDERS IN THE SKY, and KATIE THIROUX, will be available starting Friday,...
FOURTH SHOW ADDED NOVEMBER 11 FOR THE NAKED MAGICIANS
Monday, October 22, 2018Get Tickets!
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...
THE DANCE SERIES 2018-2019 MASTER CLASSES FOR LOCAL DANCERS
Monday, October 8, 2018Get Tickets!
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that master classes will be available to Central Iowa dancers from all productions in The...
BROADWAY'S BEST PARTY RETURNS TO DES MOINES! ROCK OF AGES PERFORMS MARCH 8-10 AT THE CIVIC CENTER!
Monday, October 8, 2018
Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin’ but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES will return to...
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SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR TWO WELLMARK FAMILY SERIES SHOWS STARTING OCT. 5
Tuesday, October 2, 2018DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that single tickets for two 2018-2019 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series shows, THE...
TICKETS FOR THE DES MOINES PREMIERE OF DEAR EVAN HANSEN WILL GO ON SALE OCT. 22 AT 9 A.M.
Monday, October 1, 2018
“ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE SHOWS IN MUSICAL THEATER HISTORY.”
-The Washington Post
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Des Moines premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at 9 a.m. Tickets are available at DMPA.org, the Civic Center Ticket...
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-The Washington Post
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DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Des Moines premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 at 9 a.m. Tickets are available at DMPA.org, the Civic Center Ticket...
Luminarium - "Albesila" Comes to Cowles Commons
Friday, September 28, 2018If you drive downtown during the next week, you may be surprised by a vibrant, cloud-like structure captivating Cowles Commons. Des Moines Performing Arts’ (DMPA) newest experience for central Iowa...
A Conversation with Jacob Sanders from THE LOVESTRUCK BALLADEERS, Playing the Temple Theater Oct. 12
Tuesday, September 25, 2018Listening to the likes of the Beatles, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and the Rolling Stones from his parents records first inspired a young Jacob Sanders to learn guitar. But the teenage...
THE CHOIR OF MAN STORMS NORTH AMERICA IN FIRST U.S. TOUR!
Monday, September 24, 2018DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts will present THE CHOIR OF MAN at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their North American tour! This worldwide smash, and runaway...
79 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS!
Monday, September 24, 2018
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to announce that 79 schools will participate in the 2018–2019 Iowa High School Musical Awards....
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THE LEGACY LIVES ON: SEALS & CROFTS 2 PERFORMING AT THE TEMPLE THEATER OCT. 13
Friday, September 21, 2018
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...
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Where do you both call home?
Brady lives in...
MEET THE RAD TRADS! COMING TO THE TEMPLE THEATER SEPT. 21
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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 /...
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How did your love of music begin?
{John Fatum - Drums /...
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FOUR SHOWS IN THE LIVE AT THE TEMPLE CONCERT SERIES STARTING SEPT. 14
Monday, September 10, 2018
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...
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Tickets for Disney's Aladdin On-Sale at the Des Moines Civic Center on Monday, Sept. 10
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Disney Theatrical Productions and Des Moines Performing Arts announced today tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale on Monday, Sept. 10 at 9:00 a.m.
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TICKETS ON SALE SEPT. 7 FOR THE LOVESTRUCK BALLADEERS
Monday, August 20, 2018
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...
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TICKETS FOR FINDING NEVERLAND ON SALE AUG. 20!
Monday, August 13, 2018
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...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES Single tickets available starting Aug. 20!
Monday, August 13, 2018
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.
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BLACK VIOLIN WILL PERFORM AT THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER ON OCTOBER 11!
Monday, August 6, 2018
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...
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TWO UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ON THE TEMPLE THEATER STAGE THIS FALL
Monday, July 30, 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...
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THE NAKED MAGICIANS RETURN TO THE TEMPLE THEATER!
Monday, July 23, 2018
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...
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LUMINARIUM SET TO RETURN TO COWLES COMMONS THIS FALL
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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...
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Tickets on sale Aug. 22!
DES MOINES, IA ― Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce the...
Des Moines Performing Arts Announces Three Community Events On Cowles Commons
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Complimentary Events Set to Run Through September
DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce a variety of complimentarycommunity events...
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DES MOINES, IA - Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is excited to announce a variety of complimentarycommunity events...
Des Moines Performing Arts Invested Show Earns Top Tony Award Honors
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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...
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DES MOINES, IA - The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2018 TonyAward winners...
ON-SALE TICKET INFORMATION: DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY!
Monday, June 11, 2018
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...
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Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Program Continues Growth With Two New Partnerships
Wednesday, May 9, 2018EMC Insurance Companies proudly announces Title Sponsorship
Iowa Public Television to livestream Showcase and air highlights special
Showcase tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 16
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SEVEN-TIME EMMY AWARD WINNER ED ASNER TO PERFORM AT THE TEMPLE THEATER IN SEPTEMBER!
Tuesday, May 8, 2018DES 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,...
DMPA Announces 2018-19 Series!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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...
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Season-At-A-Glance
PRAIRIE MEADOWS TEMPLE COMEDY SERIES
THE NAKED MAGICIANS (November 9–10, 2018, Temple...
COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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...
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Des Moines Performing Arts Moves to Waitlist for New 2018-19 Willis Broadway Series Season Tickets
Friday, March 30, 2018
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...
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Des Moines Performing Arts Announces 2018-19 Willis Broadway Series
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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....
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STAGE MUSICAL BASED ON POPULAR DISNEY JUNIOR SERIES TAKES THE DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER STAGE IN MAY
Tuesday, February 27, 2018DES 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...
Tickets to HAMILTON are no longer available at this time.Â
Friday, November 17, 2017
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...
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