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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
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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
The Outsiders – Press Highlights
Broadway

The Outsiders – Press Highlights

The Broadway hit The Outsiders has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center, and cast members Nolan White (Ponyboy) and Emma Hearn (Cherry) spent the morning visiting local media outlets to talk about bringing S.E. Hinton’s iconic story to life on stage. Des Moines audiences got a preview of the music, the characters, and why this powerful new musical is connecting with a whole new generation.

February 26, 2026
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN

Join The Outsiders choreographers Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Monica Holt. The brothers discuss working together, using bodies in motion to tell the iconic story, and more.

February 23, 2026
Made in the Midwest: Carver Jones
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Made in the Midwest: Carver Jones

The Made in the Midwest series continues with rising artist Carver Jones, bringing his guitar-driven rock sound to the Temple Theater on February 28. We caught up with Carver to talk about his influences, Midwest roots, and what audiences can expect from this intimate performance.

February 18, 2026
Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

Kimberly Akimbo – Press Highlights

The Tony Award®–winning musical Kimberly Akimbo has arrived at the Des Moines Civic Center — and Iowa native Ann Morrison, who stars as Kimberly, spent the morning making the media rounds. From radio to live TV, Ann shared what it means to bring this heartfelt, hilarious story home to Iowa.

February 6, 2026

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DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: RICK KUPERMAN & JEFF KUPERMAN

Join The Outsiders choreographers Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Monica Holt. The brothers discuss working together, using bodies in motion to tell the iconic story, and more.

February 23, 2026
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE

Join Kimberly Akimbo book and lyric writer David Lindsay-Abaire in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Monica Holt. Lindsay-Abaire discusses the creation of the Tony Award–winning musical, its journey to Broadway, and why its story continues to resonate with audiences.

February 2, 2026
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: INGRID MICHAELSON
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: INGRID MICHAELSON

Join incoming DMPA President and CEO Monica Holt in a conversation with recording artist Ingrid Michaelson, writer of the music & lyrics for the musical The Notebook. They discuss the inspiration for the songs, the well-known story, and more!

December 2, 2025
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: KEN DAVENPORT
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: KEN DAVENPORT

Join A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Producer Ken Davenport in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig. Ken discusses the beginnings of the show, working with a musical legend, and more.

October 16, 2025
DMPA CONVERSATIONS: JASON ROBERT BROWN
DMPA Conversations

DMPA CONVERSATIONS: JASON ROBERT BROWN

Join PARADE Composer and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig. Brown recounts the development of this production’s sweeping score which won him a Tony Award in 1999. He talks about its award-winning 2023 return to Broadway and its relevance on tour now in 2025.

July 9, 2025
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