Des Moines Theatre Newsroom

The legendary Bill Murray is teaming up with Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia (aka “Blood Brothers”) to perform a series of shows in the first few months of 2025. Special Guest on the dates is newly-signed Gulf Coast artist guitarist Jimmy Vivino, whose label debut, Gonna Be 2 of Those Days, is set for release on February 14th.

Men on Boats is coming to Des Moines Playhouse next year. Performances run February 7 - March 2, 2025. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This season with Des Moines Performing Arts is full of 'Razzle Dazzle.' One of the things I'm excited about this season with Willis Broadway Series is that they are presenting not one but two shows that came out of the City Center Encore Series in NYC. The first is 'Chicago: The Musical,' which is currently the longest-running show open on Broadway. While this production of the show may have opened in 1996, it still feels timely today.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

City Circle Theatre Company will present the musical fairy tale ANASTASIA this December at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Liverpool Legends, a Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band, will perform at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City. Experience the music of The Beatles live. Learn more and see how to attend.

Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End comes to Des Moines Performing Arts next month. Performances run in December at Temple Theater. Learn more about the production here!

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Adler Theatre this month. This show is a perfect family fun activity everyone can enjoy over the Thanksgiving holiday, as The Beatles unite all generations.

Irish Christmas in America comes to Des Moines Performing Arts this month. Performances run November 23 - 24, 2024. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

'Great, Scott!' Des Moines Performing Arts is opening another season of fantastic shows coming directly from Broadway.  One exciting thing about this season is that all six shows in the season ticket package are in the first year of their national tours. Their 2024/2025 season kicks off with the Lawrence Olivier Award winning musical 'Back to the Future.' While the show won Best Musical in London, it didn't fare as well on Broadway.  While both productions are still running, the question I had coming into this was if the show would hit 88 miles per hour and be a hit or not.

Footliters Imagination Studio brings Charlotte’s Web to life on the CCPA stage October 25–27 in a series of performances for young audiences.

There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Charlotte's Web comes to The  Coralville Center for the Performing Arts this month. Based on the beloved book by E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web spins the tale of Wilbur, his best friend, Fern, a most extraordinary spider named Charlotte, and their adventures on the farm.

Nashville recording artist Faye Dudley and nationally recognized songwriter and entertainer Rockit Man Robbie Young will perform a special benefit concert Friday, October 11 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds will support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

The cast for the upcoming production of THE LION KING at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco has been announced, featuring a mix of new and returning performers.

The North American tour of Shucked has found its full cast! As previously announced, the tour will tech and begin performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island and will play over 30 cities in its first season. Check out all of the details here including the full tour schedule!

The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts has announced a special concert, The Music of Mancini, on September 28.

City Circle Theatre Company will offer a sneak preview of their 2024–2025 productions in a special Cabaret September 20 & 21.

Liverpool Legends, a Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band, will perform at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids on October 18, 2024. Handpicked by George Harrison's sister, they re-create the band's iconic history.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Des Moines Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.