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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Blippi is coming to Des Moines!
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Blippi is coming to Des Moines!
Blippi is coming to Des Moines!
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Blippi is coming to Des Moines!
360 Allstars at the Des Moines Civic Center
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360 Allstars at the Des Moines Civic Center
Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist goes to the Movies
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist goes to the Movies
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
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Naruto: The Symphonic Experience
2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Just Announced
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2025-26 Willis Broadway Series Just Announced
Broadway's Next Hit Musical • March 11-16, 2025 • Temple Theater
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Broadway's Next Hit Musical • March 11-16, 2025 • Temple Theater
Learn more about The Remember Balloons!
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Learn more about The Remember Balloons!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Audience Reactions
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SOME LIKE IT HOT Audience Reactions
Judy Carmichael at the Temple Theater on January 31!
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Judy Carmichael at the Temple Theater on January 31!
MOMIX: Alice at the Des Moines Civic Center Feb. 12, 2025
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MOMIX: Alice at the Des Moines Civic Center Feb. 12, 2025
Access Broadway: Back to the Future
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Access Broadway: Back to the Future
The Evolution of Parade
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The Evolution of Parade
At Wit's End: A Conversation with Cast and the Creative Team
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At Wit's End: A Conversation with Cast and the Creative Team
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight - Des Moines Civic Center - April 30, 2025
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight - Des Moines Civic Center - April 30, 2025
Hip Hop Nutcracker - Des Moines Civic Center - Nov. 26, 2024
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Hip Hop Nutcracker - Des Moines Civic Center - Nov. 26, 2024
Irish Christmas in America - The Wren's Nest
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Irish Christmas in America - The Wren's Nest
Hip Hop Nutcracker coming to Des Moines!
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Hip Hop Nutcracker coming to Des Moines!
INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR - Des Moines Civic Center - Feb. 16, 2025
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INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR - Des Moines Civic Center - Feb. 16, 2025
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Almost Time
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Almost Time
Back to the Future • Des Moines Civic Center • Oct. 15-20, 2024
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Back to the Future • Des Moines Civic Center • Oct. 15-20, 2024
Hadestown - April 11-13, 2025
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Hadestown - April 11-13, 2025
Second City
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Second City
Mannheim Steamroller • Des Moines Civic Center • Saturday, December 21, 2024
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Mannheim Steamroller • Des Moines Civic Center • Saturday, December 21, 2024
A Magical Cirque Christmas • December 22, 2024 • Des Moines Civic Center
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A Magical Cirque Christmas • December 22, 2024 • Des Moines Civic Center
Sesame Street Live 2024 • October 29, 2024 • Des Moines Civic Center
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Sesame Street Live 2024 • October 29, 2024 • Des Moines Civic Center
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
Triple Threat Award Program | 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards
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Triple Threat Award Program | 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards
2024 Outstanding Overall Performance Recipients | 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards
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2024 Outstanding Overall Performance Recipients | 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards