The theatre scene in Des Moines includes a diverse range of productions such as Broadway-style musicals, touring shows, local performances, and special theatrical events. Performances take place throughout the year across multiple venues, offering audiences a wide variety of live stage experiences.
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Broadway & Theater Shows in Des Moines, IA
Upcoming musicals, plays, Broadway tours, and live theatre performances in Des Moines and nearby areas.
Looking for theatre plays in Des Moines, IA? Explore upcoming shows, Broadway tours, musicals, and stage productions across the city. From major venues to local theatres, Des Moines offers diverse performances year-round. Theater.Guide provides an independent overview of shows, venues, and schedules to help you discover local theatre.
Last updated: September 16, 2026.
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Start Date
Sep 16, 2026
End Date
Oct 16, 2026
Contents
Theatre Performance Schedule
Broadway Shows in Des Moines
Theatre Shows Directory
About Theatre in Des Moines
Theatre Venues in Des Moines
Planning Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
Theatre Performance Schedule in Des Moines
Upcoming Shows: 136
Browse current and upcoming theatre performances in Des Moines and nearby areas.
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Sep1620267:30 PMWedSelect SeatsFrom $134Avg. price ~ $17315 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Sep1720262:00 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $134Avg. price ~ $19230 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Sep1720267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $134Avg. price ~ $16834 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Sep1820267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $101Avg. price ~ $16548 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Sep1920262:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $132Avg. price ~ $17749 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Sep1920267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $101Avg. price ~ $17550 tickets remaining!
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Sep2020261:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $81Avg. price ~ $16040 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0120267:00 PMThuCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $46Avg. price ~ $63230 tickets available -
Oct0220267:00 PMFriCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $26Avg. price ~ $63254 tickets available
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Oct0220267:30 PMFri50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Oct03202611:00 AMSatCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $33Avg. price ~ $54242 tickets available
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Oct0320263:00 PMSatCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $34Avg. price ~ $67200 tickets available
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Oct0320267:30 PMSat50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0420261:00 PMSunCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $28Avg. price ~ $61204 tickets available
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Oct0420262:00 PMSun50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0420265:00 PMSunCasey's Center | Capacity: 1700050309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $28Avg. price ~ $66290 tickets available
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Oct0720267:30 PMWed50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0820267:30 PMThu50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8714 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0920267:30 PMFri50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct1020262:00 PMSat50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct1020267:30 PMSat50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct1120262:00 PMSun50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $8716 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2020267:30 PMTueDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $126Avg. price ~ $30360 tickets available -
Oct2120267:30 PMWedDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $130Avg. price ~ $30358 tickets available
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Oct2220267:30 PMThuDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $130Avg. price ~ $38828 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2320267:00 PMFriHoyt Sherman Place Theater | Capacity: 125250309, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $107557 tickets available -
Oct2320267:30 PMFriDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $114Avg. price ~ $30557 tickets available
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Oct2420262:00 PMSatDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $108Avg. price ~ $36238 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct2420267:00 PMSatHoyt Sherman Place Theater | Capacity: 125250309, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $56Avg. price ~ $96322 tickets available
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Oct2420267:30 PMSatDes Moines Civic Center | Capacity: 270050309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USSelect SeatsFrom $136Avg. price ~ $27477 tickets available
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Broadway Shows in Des Moines
Touring Broadway productions, major musicals, and live stage performances in Des Moines and nearby areas.
Wicked
Upcoming Shows: 7
Des Moines Civic Center
Sep 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Reefer Madness
Upcoming Shows: 9
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Oct 2, 2026 7:30 PM
Monty Python's Spamalot
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Oct 20, 2026 7:30 PM 
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Dec 1, 2026 7:30 PM 
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 8
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM 
Waitress
Upcoming Shows: 5
Des Moines Civic Center
Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM 
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Jan 19, 2027 7:30 PM 
Legally Blonde
Upcoming Shows: 5
Des Moines Civic Center
Feb 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Mark Twain Tonight
Upcoming Shows: 1
Des Moines Civic Center
Feb 20, 2027 7:00 PM 
The Phantom Of The Opera
Upcoming Shows: 16
Des Moines Civic Center
Mar 3, 2027 7:30 PM 
The Sound Of Music
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Mar 30, 2027 7:30 PM 
Mamma Mia!
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
May 4, 2027 7:30 PM 
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Jul 27, 2027 7:30 PM 
Just in Time
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Aug 24, 2027 7:30 PM Des Moines Theatre Shows Directory
Browse current and upcoming theatre productions, musicals, and stage performances in Des Moines and nearby areas.
Wicked
Upcoming Shows: 7
Des Moines Civic Center
Sep 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Reefer Madness
Upcoming Shows: 9
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Oct 2, 2026 7:30 PM
Monty Python's Spamalot
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Oct 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Ghost Stories - Ballet
Upcoming Shows: 2
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
Oct 23, 2026 7:00 PM 
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Upcoming Shows: 9
Casey's Center
Nov 26, 2026 6:00 PM
An Irving Berlin White Christmas Revue
Upcoming Shows: 12
The Ingersoll
Nov 28, 2026 7:30 PM
Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Dec 1, 2026 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 8
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Waitress
Upcoming Shows: 5
Des Moines Civic Center
Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Buena Vista Social Club - Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Jan 19, 2027 7:30 PM
Legally Blonde
Upcoming Shows: 5
Des Moines Civic Center
Feb 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Mark Twain Tonight
Upcoming Shows: 1
Des Moines Civic Center
Feb 20, 2027 7:00 PM
The Phantom Of The Opera
Upcoming Shows: 16
Des Moines Civic Center
Mar 3, 2027 7:30 PM
The Sound Of Music
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Mar 30, 2027 7:30 PM
Mamma Mia!
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
May 4, 2027 7:30 PM
Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Jul 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Just in Time
Upcoming Shows: 8
Des Moines Civic Center
Aug 24, 2027 7:30 PM About Theatre in Des Moines
Theatre Venues in Des Moines
Discover theatres and performance venues hosting live stage productions.
Casey's Center
50309, 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 15
Des Moines Civic Center
50309, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 91
Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
50309, 1501 Woodland, Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 12
Stoner Studio Theater - Des Moines Performing Arts
50309, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 17
The Ingersoll
50312, 3711 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 12
xBk Live
50311, 1159 24th St., Des Moines, IA, US
Upcoming Shows: 1
Planning Your Visit
When attending a theater show in Des Moines, visitors should consider venue location, performance times, and seating layout. Many venues offer nearby dining and entertainment options that complement the live theatre experience. Planning arrival time in advance can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
All information is provided by Theater.Guide — an independent theatre discovery platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre shows are playing in Des Moines right now?
Several theatre productions are playing in Des Moines and surrounding areas, including Broadway shows, musicals and touring events. Browse the calendar above to find shows by date and location.
Does Des Moines host Broadway shows?
Touring Broadway shows perform at Des Moines theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at regional venues in surrounding areas.
Where are theatre performances held in Des Moines?
Find theatre performances at Des Moines-area theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at local venues and nearby regional locations.
Are theatre shows available year-round in Des Moines?
There are theatre performances happening year-round in Des Moines and the surrounding areas, based on touring productions and local schedules.
How can I find theatre shows near me in Des Moines?
Browse theatre performances by date and location throughout Des Moines and the surrounding areas in the calendar above.
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Theater.Guide is an independent theatre discovery platform. We do not sell tickets and provide informational listings for theatre performances across Des Moines and surrounding areas.