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The 2025-26 Live at the Temple Concert Series

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Get ready for another season of intimate concerts and unforgettable artistry—live at the Temple Theater!

The 2025–26 Live at the Temple Concert Series returns with a rich lineup of singer-songwriters and roots musicians who bring heart, soul, and stories to the stage. Season tickets are the only way to secure your seats! 

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Willis Broadway Series

Willis Broadway Series

Experience the best of Broadway in Des Moines with the Willis Broadway Series at the Des Moines Civic Center. Season tickets are on sale now!
National Geographic Live

National Geographic Live

Join us for a season full of extraordinary speakers that bring the world’s most captivating stories to life.
The Dance Series

The Dance Series

Discover world-class dance performances with the Dance Series at the Des Moines Civic Center. Season tickets are available now!
Wellmark Family Series

Wellmark Family Series

Set the stage for memories that last a lifetime with the Wellmark Family Series! Season tickets are on sale now!

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Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Presented by 93.3 KIOA
Sunday, July 20 • 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center
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DuPont Brass

Free Family Concert!
July 21-22, 2025 • 6:30 PM Parks around the Des Moines Metro

Parade

Willis Broadway Series
July 29 - August 3, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center
ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025

An Evening with Heart

Saturday, August 23 • 8:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center

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Killers of Kill Tony

Saturday, June 28, 2025 • 7:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Air Supply - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Presented by 93.3 KIOA
Sunday, July 20 • 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center
ROYAL FLUSH TOUR 2025

An Evening with Heart

Saturday, August 23 • 8:00 PM Des Moines Civic Center
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ - Part 1 in Concert

WITH THE DES MOINES SYMPHONY
February 20-21, 2026 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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Parade

Willis Broadway Series
July 29 - August 3, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Willis Broadway Series
October 21-26, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Les Misérables

Willis Broadway Series
November 12-16, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

The Notebook

Willis Broadway Series
December 2-7, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Willis Broadway Series
December 16-21, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

SIX

Willis Broadway Series
January 13-18, 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

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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Support for the transformative power of the performing arts makes a tangible difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors.
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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HAMILTON's Lauren Mariasoosay and Hello Iowa!'s Megan Reuther
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HAMILTON Returns to Des Moines: Press Highlights

King George said "You'll Be Back," and he was right. HAMILTON fans are back for more, and news outlets have been all over this production as well! Check out many Des Moines articles and appearances with the fabulous cast of HAMILTON, playing at the Des Moines Civic Center June 3-15, 2025.

June 10, 2025
Two Des Moines Performing Arts-Invested Shows Take Home Tony Awards
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Two Des Moines Performing Arts-Invested Shows Take Home Tony Awards

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards this week, two DMPA-invested productions, Buena Vista Social Club and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, received Tony Awards.

June 9, 2025
TWO STUDENTS NAMED ‘TRIPLE THREATS’ AT IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE

TWO STUDENTS NAMED ‘TRIPLE THREATS’ AT IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE

After an incredible night of musical theater, two students earned Triple Threat Awards Thursday evening at the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance. The two students will represent Iowa at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards next month in New York City.

June 2, 2025
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: ANDY BLANKENBUEHLER
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: ANDY BLANKENBUEHLER

Join HAMILTON Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as he shares personal stories about what it took to get the choreography just right for this ground-breaking blockbuster. This three-time Tony Award-winning dance genius takes us back to where it all began.

May 27, 2025
Jeff Chelesvig Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by The Broadway League
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Jeff Chelesvig Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by The Broadway League

Des Moines Performing Arts is proud to share that Jeff Chelesvig, President and CEO of DMPA, has been awarded the Distinguished Lifetime Service Award by The Broadway League. The honor was presented during the League’s Annual Spring Road Conference in New York City—one of the industry’s most significant gatherings for national Broadway presenters and producers.

May 15, 2025
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2024–25 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Recipients Announced

The 2024–25 Iowa High School Musical Theater Award (IHSMTA) recipients have been revealed, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate the students, educators, and schools across the state who brought unforgettable performances and productions to life this season.

May 7, 2025
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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