News: Broadway
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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.
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Broadway
Iowa Connections Taking the Stage This Season
From trailblazing leaders to Broadway legends and celebrated performers, Iowa’s influence runs deeper than you might expect. This season, several of our upcoming shows are tied directly to our state — through history, hometown pride and artists who got their start right here.
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WICKED Public On-Sale Date Announced!
Good news, Ozians — it’s about to get thrillifying. Tickets for WICKED will officially go on sale to the public on Thursday, March 12! Set your alarms, color your calendars green, and get ready to head to Oz. This on-sale is going to be wickedly popular!
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Broadway
SIX – Press Highlights
The Queens have arrived! SIX is now taking the stage at the Des Moines Civic Center — and local media outlets have been buzzing with excitement. Cast members stopped by Des Moines studios to talk Tudor, tour, and why this high-energy hit musical has become a global sensation.
