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Stoner Theater

221 Walnut Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

Located within the Des Moines Civic Center, this flexible black box theater allows audiences to experience theater, comedy, improv and many other special presentations in an up-close and personal setting. The Stoner Theater is the performance home of Comedy Xperiment, Pyramid Theatre Company, Iowa Stage Theatre Company and DM Young Artists’ Theatre.

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Iowa Stage Theatre Company: Witch

Witch

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
October 4 - 13, 2024 Stoner Theater

Peter and the Star Catcher

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
October 25 - November 3, 2024 Stoner Theater
Iowa Stage Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol 2024

A Christmas Carol

Iowa Stage Theatre Company
December 13 - 22, 2024 Stoner Theater

Mary Poppins Jr.

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
February 21 - March 2, 2025 Stoner Theater

The Laramie Project

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
May 2 - 11, 2025 Stoner Theater
Nickelodeon

The Spongebob Musical

Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre
July 25 - August 3, 2025 Stoner Theater

Address

221 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-2300
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Capacity: 182

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Tours

Want an inside look at any of Des Moines Performing Arts' performance venues? Tours can be arranged for groups of 8 or more. To inquire about tour date availability, send us an email at info@desmoinesperformingarts.org.

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