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Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - October 20, 2024

'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 Law...

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - August 30, 2024

Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of 'Moulin Rouge' opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run.  Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again a...

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - May 02, 2024

What did our critic If you 'Wanna be Startin' Something,' then check out Des Moines Performing Arts; not only did they recently announce their 2024/2025 season, but they are not stopping there.  This week, they are bringing the hottest show of the 2021/2022 Broadway Season.  'MJ: The Musical' opened...

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 15, 2024

Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an icon...

Review: DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 04, 2024

Over the years, since Des Moines Performing Arts started bringing productions to the Temple Theatre, there have been a few staple productions. One of those staples centers around Dixie Longate, a woman from Mobile, Alabama, who happens to sell Tupperware. While she has returned multiple times to sel...

Review: LES MISERABLES at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - March 02, 2024

One of the great things about the Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway series is that it not only introduces us to new productions in their season, but there are also a few shows you can purchase as an add-on that have stood the test of time. This week, they are bringing the musical 'Les Miserables' ...

Review: COMPANY at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - February 07, 2024

When Des Moines Performing Arts announces its new season, there is always a show or two I can't help but get excited about. This year, one of those shows for me was 'Company,' which is now playing through February 11. ...

Review: MAMMA MIA! at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - January 25, 2024

After a cold start to the year, the fever to be able to vacation is already starting to set in. “ABBA” fever has hit Des Moines this last year. It started with concerts with the Des Moines Symphony and is continuing this week. On Tuesday night, the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia” opened at Des ...

Review: THE WIZ at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 15, 2023

It’s been almost 40 years since the last time “The Wiz” was on Broadway, and the show is currently starting to “Ease on Down the Road” and going on a pre-Broadway national tour. While it’s not scheduled to open on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre until March 29, 2024, you can see it through December ...

Review: BEETLEJUICE at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - October 05, 2023

All you gotta do is say his name three times, and he will appear on the Civic Center stage. 'Beetlejuice: The Musical' has been summoned to Des Moines Performing Arts as the finale of the 2022-2023 Willis Broadway Series. You may be asking if 'Beetlejuice' is the perfect start to your spooky season....

Past Shows

Once Upon a Mattress
Once Upon a Mattress
4/11 - 4/12/2014


If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for ...

SEUSSICAL
4/12 - 4/13/2013


Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!  Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ( LUCKY ...

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& Juliet in Des Moines & Juliet
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (5/6 - 5/11)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (4/11 - 4/13)
Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)
Iowa State Center (Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater) (12/5 - 12/5)
Mean Girls (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
RiverCenter Adler Theatre (3/13 - 3/13)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Iowa State Center (Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater) (11/11 - 11/11)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Des Moines Hadestown (Non-Equity)
North Iowa Community Auditorium (1/16 - 1/16)
Life of Pi in Des Moines Life of Pi
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (2/25 - 3/2)
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