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May 6 - 11

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SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

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!
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!

Hamilton Returns to Des Moines This June!

For two weeks only, Hamilton, the groundbreaking musical that has captivated audiences worldwide will return to Des Moines. From June 3-15, 2025, the Willis Broadway Season production will take the the Des Moines Civic Center stage! Tickets are on sale now!

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FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENTS

Get ready for another exciting season of free outdoor family events in the Des Moines Metro! We're thrilled to present another season full of captivating shows and activities set amidst some of the Des Moines area's parks and outdoor venues. 

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FEATURED EVENTS

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • 7:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

Allegra Hernandez

Made in the Midwest
April 25, 2025 • 7 PM Temple Theater
Photographer: David McLain

The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity

Explorer Series
Thursday, May 1, 2025 • 6:30 PM Des Moines Civic Center

The Laramie Project

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
May 2 - 11, 2025 Stoner Theater

& Juliet

Willis Broadway Series
May 6 - 11, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

The Finesse: Abraham - The Rerelease

Made in the Midwest
May 30 • 7 PM Temple Theater

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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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& Juliet

Willis Broadway Series
May 6 - 11, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

Hamilton

Willis Broadway Series
June 3 - 15, 2025 Des Moines Civic Center

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

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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Support for the transformative power of the performing arts makes a tangible difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors.
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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 CONVERSATIONS: SUSANNA WOLK
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: SUSANNA WOLK

Join & JULIET Associate Director Susanna Wolk in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig as she explains what it’s like taking one of Broadway’s most popular shows from New York to national tour. Wolk describes the larger-than-life fun and the empowering message behind this playful retelling of Juliet’s story.

April 14, 2025
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DMPA’S FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENTS

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: DMPA’S FREE OUTDOOR FAMILY EVENTS

With summer comes another series of Des Moines Performing Arts’ Free Outdoor Family Programming. But before you go to any of these events, there are a few things to keep in mind.

April 9, 2025
HADESTOWN Returns to Des Moines: Press Highlights

HADESTOWN Returns to Des Moines: Press Highlights

The wait is almost over—Hadestown returns to Des Moines on Friday, and the buzz has been nothing short of electric. This Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon returns to the Civic Center on April 11, and local media has been lighting up with praise, insight, and behind-the-scenes stories that capture why this mythic musical is once again striking a chord with Iowa audiences.

April 9, 2025
Meet Isaac Stauffer: From Rural Iowa to Chicago Tap Theatre’s National Stage

Meet Isaac Stauffer: From Rural Iowa to Chicago Tap Theatre’s National Stage

For Isaac Stauffer, dance has always been about connection—between music and movement, performer and audience, and past and present. That connection started early, on a 2x4 plank in his Iowa farmhouse, and will come full circle when he returns home to perform with Chicago Tap Theatre at the Temple Theater on April 17. We caught up with Isaac ahead of the show to talk about his journey from rural Iowa to the professional stage, and what it means to bring his passion for tap back to the place it all began.

April 8, 2025
DMPA Announces 2025 Free Outdoor Family Events Schedule

DMPA Announces 2025 Free Outdoor Family Events Schedule

Des Moines Performing Arts is thrilled to share the full schedule for its 2025 Free Outdoor Family Events—returning this spring and summer to parks and public spaces across the metro. From interactive installations and circus acts to storytime and live music, this lineup brings high-quality, family-friendly programming directly to the community—all at no cost.

April 8, 2025
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DMPA Announces the 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Season

Des Moines Performing Arts announced new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series. Six shows make up the Season Ticket Package with three returning favorites, a holiday classic, and a new way to experience an iconic film, offered as add-on options.

April 4, 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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