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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....

Review: DEAR EVEN HANSEN at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - June 07, 2023

Dear Broadwayworld Reader. This week is going to be a good week. That is because 'Dear Evan Hansen' is back in Des Moines through June 11. In 2019, Des Moines Performing Arts brought the first national tour of 'Dear Evan Hansen' early in its run. So it's fitting that it is returning to Des Moines th...

Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - May 18, 2023

What did our Some artists are remembered for being one-hit wonders, while others are known for producing hit after hit. In either case, we are left with the legacy of their music. When you think of Tina Turner, you think of all the hit songs she is known for. The legacy her music still has can be se...

Review: A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Iowa Stage


by DC Felton - May 14, 2023

Every once and a while, when a new season is announced, I find a show in the lineup that I can help but anticipate seeing. For me, that happened when Iowa Stage announced they would be doing 'A Bright New Boise' as part of their 2023 season. It wasn't a show I was familiar with, but it was a plot I ...

Past Shows

The Music Man Jr
6/24 - 6/25/2022


From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this ...

JUNIE B. JONES JR.
JUNIE B. JONES JR.
6/21 - 6/22/2019


Synopsis:  Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of ...

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN JR.
6/22 - 6/23/2018


Based on the 1952 movie of the same name, Singin’ In The Rain JR. takes place in Hollywood during the last days of the silent ...


Based on the classic film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an authentic piece of Americana, a time-tested romantic comedy with a special, contemporary relevance. ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA JR
6/26 - 6/27/2015


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
5/8 - 5/10/2015


The final production of Masquerade’s 2010-2011 season is Thoroughly Modern Millie, the zany new 1920's-style musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in ...

South Pacific
South Pacific
5/10 - 5/12/2014


Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky ...

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change


This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as 'the relationship.' Act I explores the journey ...

DISNEY'S ALADDIN JR
6/28 - 6/29/2013


Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here ...

THE MUSIC MAN
5/3 - 5/5/2013


An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson 's THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons ...

Videos


Final Act Ensemble Spring Show in Des Moines Final Act Ensemble Spring Show
Des Moines Playhouse (5/21 - 5/21)
MJ in Des Moines MJ
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (4/30 - 5/5)
School of Rock in Des Moines School of Rock
Des Moines Playhouse (7/12 - 7/28)
Mean Girls in Des Moines Mean Girls
Iowa State Center (Stephens Auditorium, Fisher Theater) (4/11 - 4/11)
Chicago in Des Moines Chicago
RiverCenter Adler Theatre (5/15 - 5/15)
Moulin Rouge! in Des Moines Moulin Rouge!
Civic Center Of Greater Des Moines (8/20 - 9/1)
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