News: Broadway
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News
Two Des Moines Performing Arts-Backed Productions Take Home a Combined Seven Tony Awards
At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, two Des Moines Performing Arts-invested productions, The Lost Boys and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, received Tony Awards.
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Broadway
Des Moines Performing Arts-Invested Shows Receive 30 Tony Nominations
Three DMPA-invested productions earned 30 Tony Awards nominations this season.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broadway
A Kimberly Akimbo Great Adventure Around Des Moines
To celebrate Kimberly Akimbo in Des Moines, we took Max Santopietro (Aaron) and Gabby Beredo (Delia) on a Great Adventure through the city! It was part sightseeing tour, part photo shoot, and all about soaking up the places that make Des Moines special!
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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.
