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The 2025-26 Willis Broadway Series is just around the corner, and with the big reveal on March 4th, we're gearing up for a season announcement that promises to dazzle and delight! But we're not just going to tell you what's coming. Oh no, we're going to show you... sort of. Each week, we'll release a few 'expertly crafted' sketches, each teasing an upcoming show.
Music has the power to connect us, heal us, and bring us closer together. For The Finesse, it’s all about creating a soundtrack for life’s most meaningful moments. Ahead of their Made in the Midwest performance on February 15th at the Temple Theater, learn more about their journey, their influences, and what this show means to them.
The Iowa-based duo Brad & Kate are known for their heartfelt songwriting, captivating harmonies, and undeniable chemistry on stage. Ahead of their Made in the Midwest performance on February 14th at the Temple Theater, learn more about their journey, their influences, and what this show means to them.
Join Grammy and CMA Award-Winning Songwriter and Musican Brandy Clark, and Tony Award-Winning and Grammy Nominated Producer Mike Bosner as they chat with DMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig about what it takes to write an all-original musical like Shucked. Listen as they talk about the years long process it took to make Broadway’s corniest musical.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and chocolates and give your loved one the gift of an unforgettable experience. Des Moines Performing Arts has an incredible lineup of shows perfect for a romantic date night or a heartfelt surprise. From Broadway sensations to powerful love stories, there’s something for every kind of theater lover.
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Des Moines Performing Arts offers something for everyone, whether you're planning a date night, a fun outing with friends, or a family experience. With exciting new performances, including the start of the Made in the Midwest series, there’s no shortage of options to make your weekend memorable!
Join eight-time Tony Award winner and the lighting designer for MJ, Natasha Katz, and DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, as they discuss Natasha’s incredible career, how she approaches her craft and what it takes to illuminate a show like MJ.
Join singer, songwriter, composer, and educator Martha Redbone as she discusses her career and inspiration with Laura Sweet, DMPA’s Vice President and COO. Martha will perform at the Temple Theater on April 12 as part of the Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series.
Join Orin Wolf, Producer and Chief Executive Officer of NETworks - a theatrical production company, and Jeff Chelesvig, President and CEO of DMPA, as they discuss the revival of Funny Girl.
Join NASA Engineer, Kobie Boykins and DMPA Director of Education, Karoline Myers as they discuss Kobie’s incredible career ahead of his appearance at the Civic Center as part of DMPA’s Explorer Series.
Join Kris Andersson, creator, playwright, performer, and director of Dixie’s Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull and 16 Other Things I Learned While I Was Drinking Last Thursday, and DMPA President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig for our latest episode.
Join Tony and Olivier Award-Winning Producer, Chris Harper, and DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, as they discuss the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, Company.
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