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WICKED TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 12!

Tickets for Wicked, the original Broadway blockbuster, that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, go on sale Thursday, March 12! Be sure to join our email club for the latest on presale opportunities.

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WICKED TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, MARCH 12!

Tickets for Wicked, the original Broadway blockbuster, that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, go on sale Thursday, March 12! Be sure to join our email club for the latest on presale opportunities.

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RECENTLY ANNOUNCED

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Boxing Banjo

Wednesday, March 11 · 7 p.m. Temple Theater
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Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Monday, June 1, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center

THE BEST OF STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT

With Special Guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 • 7 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center

FEATURED EVENTS

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Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales

Wellmark Family Series
Friday, March 6, 2026 • 6 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center
Impro Theatre:

The Twilight Zone Unscripted

Temple Comedy Series
March 17-22, 2026 Temple Theater

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Willis Broadway Series
March 20-22, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Dance Series
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 7 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center
Erika Woolsey: Marine Biologist

Diving the Great Barrier Reef

National Geographic Live
Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center

America: The Happy Trails Tour

Saturday, Apr. 25, 2026 • 7 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center
Upcoming Willis Broadway Series Productions Experience an unforgettable season of highly anticipated Broadway national tours including a few returning fan-favorites.
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Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Willis Broadway Series
March 20-22, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center
With The Des Moines Symphony

The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Willis Broadway Series
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 3:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Suffs

Willis Broadway Series
Apr. 28 - May 3, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

Wicked

Willis Broadway Series
Sept. 2-20, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

The Applause Series

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DMPA’s Applause Series brings world-class performing artists and diverse art forms to its stages for school audiences at special field trip performances.  Each year more than 50,000 students enjoy the Applause Series with tickets that cost students $1. The program is supported by generous DMPA donors who provide $7 in subsidy for each ticket.

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Education

DMPA's education programs are designed to ignite creativity, nurture curiosity, and help individuals see the world—and their role in it—in new and meaningful ways.
Our Venues

Our Venues

Des Moines Performing Arts operates four venues in downtown Des Moines – The Des Moines Civic Center, Stoner Theater, Temple Theater and Cowles Commons.
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About Us

About Us

DMPA continues to serve as one of Iowa’s premier non-profit arts organizations. It is a major economic driver with the Willis Broadway Series alone delivering an estimated $30 million in economic impact annually.

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DMPA Welcomes Students and Educators from Across the State for an Afternoon of Arts, Connection and Creativity
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DMPA Welcomes Students and Educators from Across the State for an Afternoon of Arts, Connection and Creativity

Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) proudly hosted 130 middle school students – from Meredith Middle School in Des Moines, West Branch Middle School in West Branch and East Union in Afton – for an immersive afternoon of workshops, performance and collaboration. This community initiative, inspired by the national tour of The Outsiders’ Stay Gold Project, highlighted the musical’s messages around resilience, identity and finding your place in the world.

March 5, 2026
TOP REASONS TO BE A BROADWAY SEASON TICKET HOLDER
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TOP REASONS TO BE A BROADWAY SEASON TICKET HOLDER

Looking for the best way to experience Broadway productions in Des Moines? Look no further than Willis Broadway Series season tickets at the Des Moines Civic Center.

February 28, 2026
The Outsiders – Press Highlights
Broadway

The Outsiders – Press Highlights

The Broadway hit The Outsiders has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center, and cast members Nolan White (Ponyboy) and Emma Hearn (Cherry) spent the morning visiting local media outlets to talk about bringing S.E. Hinton’s iconic story to life on stage. Des Moines audiences got a preview of the music, the characters, and why this powerful new musical is connecting with a whole new generation.

February 26, 2026
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN

Join The Outsiders choreographers Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Monica Holt. The brothers discuss working together, using bodies in motion to tell the iconic story, and more.

February 23, 2026
Made in the Midwest: Carver Jones
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Made in the Midwest: Carver Jones

The Made in the Midwest series continues with rising artist Carver Jones, bringing his guitar-driven rock sound to the Temple Theater on February 28. We caught up with Carver to talk about his influences, Midwest roots, and what audiences can expect from this intimate performance.

February 18, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

The Tony Award®–winning musical Kimberly Akimbo has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center — and Iowa native Ann Morrison, who stars as Kimberly, spent the morning making the media rounds. From radio to live TV, Ann shared what it means to bring this heartfelt, hilarious story home to Iowa.

February 6, 2026
Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards

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Each year, thousands of students statewide benefit from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards , receiving professional feedback to enhance their skills. The program culminates in a showcase on the Civic Center stage, where hundreds of students perform under the guidance of Broadway professionals.

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