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JUST ANNOUNCED

THE HY-VEE SUMMER ARTS SERIES IS HERE!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts, bringing a vibrant slate of free, family-friendly performances to parks across the metro this summer.

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Willis Broadway Series

Willis Broadway Series

This Broadway season covers pretty much every reason a person goes to the theater — to laugh, to cry, to feel the music in their chest, to be completely swept away.
Temple Comedy Series

Temple Comedy Series

Get ready to laugh out loud — the 2026–27 Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series is here!
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!
Live at the Temple

Live at the Temple

The 2026–27 Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series brings five dynamic performances to the stage, each offering a distinct sound and story.

National Geographic Live

National Geographic Live

Join us for a season full of extraordinary explorers, adventurers, scientists and photographers that bring the world’s most captivating stories to life right on stage.
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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Wicked

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

SPAMALOT

Willis Broadway Series
Oct. 20-25, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING

Willis Broadway Series
Dec. 1-6, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

WAITRESS

Willis Broadway Series
Dec. 18-20, 2026 Des Moines Civic Center

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™

Willis Broadway Series
Jan. 19-24, 2027 Des Moines Civic Center

LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL

Willis Broadway Series
Feb. 12-14, 2027 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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Oh He Dead: Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series
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Oh He Dead: Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series

Smooth as leather, loose as a laugh, and built around a groove that refuses to sit still, Oh He Dead brings its soul-soaked sound to the Temple Theater October 23 at 7 p.m. as the headliner for the 2026-27 Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series!

May 14, 2026
Des Moines Performing Arts-Invested Shows Receive 30 Tony Nominations
Broadway

Des Moines Performing Arts-Invested Shows Receive 30 Tony Nominations

Three DMPA-invested productions earned 30 Tony Awards nominations this season.

May 6, 2026
Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series 2026 Season Overview
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Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series 2026 Season Overview

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Hy-Vee Summer Arts Series presented by Des Moines Performing Arts, bringing a vibrant slate of free, family-friendly performances to parks across the metro this summer.

May 5, 2026
Suffs – Press Highlights
Broadway

Suffs – Press Highlights

The Tony Award®–winning musical Suffs has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center, and cast members spent the morning visiting local media outlets to talk about the powerful story of the women who fought for the right to vote. Des Moines audiences got a preview of the music, the movement, and why this inspiring, history-making show still resonates today.

April 30, 2026
Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series 2026-27 Season Overview
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Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series 2026-27 Season Overview

Expect the unexpected. The 2026–27 Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series brings together two wildly inventive performances that push the boundaries of live theater — blending parody, physical comedy, and pure unpredictability.

April 27, 2026
Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series 2026-27 Season Overview
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Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series 2026-27 Season Overview

From global rhythms and soul-stirring vocals to funk, folk, and blues that fill the room, the 2026–27 Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Series brings together artists from around the world—each with a sound all their own. Every night offers something different, but one thing stays the same: music that moves you.

April 27, 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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