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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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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.
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A Year of Standing Ovations: Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead
What a year it has been! We welcomed more than 346,000 guests to 365 unforgettable performances – from Broadway blockbusters that had audiences singing all the way home, to intimate concerts that turned ordinary evenings into cherished memories. And as we bid a heartfelt farewell to longtime President and CEO Jeff Chelsvig, we reflected on his incredible legacy of making the arts accessible to all.
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DMPA Wrapped 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a page from the Spotify Wrapped playbook to look back at the moments, milestones, and memories that defined 2025 at Des Moines Performing Arts.
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Broadway
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Press Highlights
Before Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale comes to life on stage Dec. 16-21, Mr. Grinch had to scope out the Whos and the Roast Beasts in Des Moines — check out press links, photos from his appearances, and see what celebrity readers will be at the show!
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Join Us for Dog Man Library Events Ahead of Dog Man: The Musical
In celebration of Dog Man: The Musical coming to the Des Moines Civic Center on January 31, families are invited to take part in a series of Dog Man–themed programs at Des Moines Public Library locations throughout January. Each event offers a fun, welcoming environment for young readers, along with the chance to enter and win a four-pack of tickets to the performance.
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The Notebook – Press Highlights
The heartwarming new musical The Notebook is now playing at the Des Moines Civic Center. Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks, this poignant love story unfolds across three timelines—featuring three sets of actors portraying Noah and Allie through the decades. Ken Wulf Clark, who plays middle Noah, sat down with local Des Moines media to share insights on the role, the emotional weight of the show, and why audiences across generations are falling in love with The Notebook all over again.
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Celebrating a Remarkable 30-Years with Jeff Chelesvig
November marked the end of an era as we bid farewell to President & CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, who retired after three decades of leading DMPA.
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Triple Espresso – Press Highlights
Triple Espresso tells the story of three guys whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in 4-minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell, and Bobby Bean tell their rags-to-rags story earnestly, with hysterical results. Follow them along as they chatted with local Des Moines media.
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Les Misérables – Press Highlights
Still the World’s Most Popular Musical, Les Misérables is now on stage at the Des Moines Civic Center through Sunday, Nov. 16. Cast members of this beautifully told story chatted with local Des Moines media — check out the many appearances and articles below!
