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Get to Know Dickie Before Their Made in the Midwest Performance
Ahead of their performance at the Stoner Theater, get to know more about the story behind Dickie, lead singer Dick Prall’s Midwest roots, and what the group hopes to bring to the stage.
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Wicked – Press Highlights
Des Moines is looking a bit greener lately! As Wicked makes its thrillifying return to the Des Moines Civic Center, members of the company are making the media rounds and giving audiences an inside look at the show, the people behind the magic and what it takes to bring one of Broadway’s most popular musicals to life.
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Inspired by Wicked, Iowa Students Are Making Good in Their Communities
When Wicked arrives at the Des Moines Civic Center this September, students from across Iowa will not only experience one of Broadway’s most beloved productions — they’ll also help bring one of its central themes to life.
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Ensuring an Inclusive Experience for All
At Des Moines Performing Arts, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, connection, and inspiration that live performance can bring. Whether you're attending a Broadway performance, educational program, family event, or special presentation, DMPA offers a variety of accessibility resources designed to help every attendee feel comfortable, connected, and immersed in the experience.
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Bluebird Improv Announces Star-Studded Cast
Get ready for an evening of completely unscripted comedy from some of the sharpest minds in the business. This cast is stacked with performers whose work has shaped some of the most beloved comedy on stage and screen.
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Made in the Midwest Season Overview
Regional music gets a new home this season as Made in the Midwest moves into the reimagined Stoner Theater.
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Des Moines Performing Arts Welcomes New Board Members, Announces Officers for 2026–27
Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is pleased to welcome Nick Andersen of Nationwide and Jared Landin of Wellmark to its board of directors. Their three-year terms began July 1, 2026.
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Hold On To Your Butts: Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series
Sixty-five million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. Thirty years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office. Now, two actors and one Foley artist are bringing the greatest dinosaur film of all time roaring back to life in the most ridiculous way possible.
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Ballet Hispánico New York: Dance Series
For more than five decades, Ballet Hispánico New York has celebrated the depth, beauty, and brilliance of Latino cultures through dance. Recognized as the nation’s leading American Latino dance company and the largest cultural institution of its kind in the United States, the company brings bold repertory, exceptional artistry, and a powerful cultural legacy to the stage.
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Ghosts of Pompeii with Caitie Barrett: National Geographic Live
Even thousands of years after the fall of the Roman Empire, Pompeii continues to speak. In Ghosts of Pompeii, archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Caitie Barrett takes audiences into the ash-preserved neighborhoods of the ancient city, where new discoveries are still reshaping what we know about daily life in the Roman world.
