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FEATURED EVENTS

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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

Suffs

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

Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will Choir You

Friday, May 15 · 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Temple Theater

Wicked

Willis Broadway Series
Sept. 2-20, 2026 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
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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Votes for Women Book Club

Monday, April 13 · 6 p.m. 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

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

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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Willis Broadway Series 2026-27 Season Overview
Broadway

Willis Broadway Series 2026-27 Season Overview

The wait is over! Your 2026–27 Willis Broadway Series Six-Show Package is here. From beloved audience favorites to the newest Broadway hits, this is a season you won’t want to miss!

March 25, 2026
Serving Iowans at Every Stage: DMPA Expands Arts Access for Pre-K Students
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Serving Iowans at Every Stage: DMPA Expands Arts Access for Pre-K Students

At Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA), we believe the arts are how communities connect, reflect and grow – and that it’s never too early or too late for those experiences. As a complete home for the arts, DMPA serves Iowans at every stage of life, from pre-K students discovering live performance for the first time to seniors continuing to find meaning and connection through the arts.

March 24, 2026
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: JOSHUA BERGASSE

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: JOSHUA BERGASSE

Join The Music Man choreographer Joshua Bergasse in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Monica Holt. They discuss the iconic music, bringing the production to Iowa, and more.

March 18, 2026
The 26-27 Season… As Interpreted by First Graders
Broadway

The 26-27 Season… As Interpreted by First Graders

In the weeks leading up to our 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series season announcement, you may have noticed some mysterious drawings popping up on our social media. We teamed up with students from Rock Creek Elementary in Ankeny, who recently attended an Applause Series performance, and asked them to help us create this year’s teaser campaign. We gave them simple prompts inspired by shows in the upcoming season… and then stepped back and let their imaginations take center stage.

March 18, 2026
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
Broadway

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
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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