DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts, Central Iowa’s leading nonprofit performing arts organization, unveiled its highly anticipated 2017–2018 Season.
This announcement includes dates for Des Moines’ premiere engagement of “Hamilton,” which will take the Des Moines Civic Center stage during Independence Day 2018. Adding to the excitement, DMPA announces that the traditional five-show Willis Broadway Series Season Ticket package will increase by one additional show.
“Everyone knows that the gold standard for Broadway is the Tony Award. We continue our tradition of presenting the current Tony Award winners for Best Play, Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical,” said Jeff Chelesvig, President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts. “These exceptional productions don’t find their way to Iowa on their own. It’s the financial support of 4,653 donors, the loyalty of 15,560 season ticket holders, and the passion of this community that makes this programming possible.”
“Hamilton” will be joined in the Willis Broadway Series by the following shows: “Something Rotten!,” “The Color Purple” — 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical, “Waitress,” “On your Feet!” and “The Humans” — 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Play. Four package add-ons were also announced including: “Chicago,” “Stomp,” “Les Miserables” and a special one-night only performance of Leslie Odom, Jr. in Concert with the Des Moines Symphony.
DMPA has a tradition of investing in Broadway productions. The 2017-18 season will host four DMPA-invested shows, including: “Something Rotten!,” “The Color Purple,” “Waitress” and “On your Feet!”
Continuing its commitment to present diverse programming that’s compelling and accessible, DMPA also announces the shows coming to the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series, Prairie Meadows Live at the Temple Concert Series, Wellmark Family Series and The Dance Series. Among the many notable engagements announced is everyone’s favorite Tupperware lady, Dixie’s Tupperware Party,” who will return for a six-week engagement over the holidays as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Comedy Series.
Season tickets to the Willis Broadway Series are on sale now. All other series’ season tickets will go on sale in April.