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Best Shows from October 3 - December 3

in Des Moines

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Wells Fargo Arena

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

Back To The Future - The Musical at Des Moines Civic Center

Back To The Future - The Musical

Great Scott! Back To The Future is on tour and coming to YOU! The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a Broadway musical adaptation. The production follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?

Witch - Iowa Stage Theatre Company at Stoner Theatre

Witch - Iowa Stage Theatre Company

Jen Silverman's thrilling retelling of a Jacobean play is coming to the Iowa Stage Theatre this fall. Witch, a reimagination of Rowley, Dekker, and Ford's 1621 play The Witch of Edmonton is a dark and subversive dramatic comedy that sticks to the ethos of "well-behaved women don't make history." Since its 2018 premiere, it has been performed in multiple playhouses to much critical acclaim and rave reviews. Get your tickets now and prepare to be spellbound!

Jim Brickman at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman hits the road for the holiday season once again! Join the talented musician as he weaves together contemporary and traditional holiday favorites, plus all his legendary hits! Enjoy an unforgettable night with Jim Brickman this Christmas - it's a holiday MUST!

Taylor Tomlinson at Des Moines Civic Center

Taylor Tomlinson

Rising comedian Taylor Tomlinson is hitting the road once again this year! After cutting her teeth as a comedian at the tender age of 16 in church basements, Tomlinson has made appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show and has three Netflix stand-up specials already under her belt. Don't miss the blossoming of this exciting new comedic voice as she storms a stage near you!

A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

A Motown Christmas

Inject some groove, soul, and rhythm into your festivities this holiday season with A Motown Christmas'! Created by BPE Productions, the perennially popular concert spectacular showcases the astonishing vocal talents of a world-class ensemble comprised of members from legendary Motown outfits The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours.

Michael W. Smith at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Michael W. Smith

Embrace the festive spirit with multi-platinum, Grammy, and Dove Award winner Michael W. Smith as he brings his enchanting 2024 Every Christmas tour to cities across the nation. This year, with Riley Clemmons as a very special guest, fans are in for a festive treat! Don't miss your chance to celebrate the holidays with Michael!

Gary Gulman at Wooly

Gary Gulman

The Last Comic Standing finalist from season 2 has since become a fully fledged comic in his own right, garnering critical acclaim for his DVDs and touring work. Known for his surreal observations on everyday situations, Gulman has held a myriad of jobs throughout his twenty years trying to break into the big time; barista, waiter, doorman, accountant and even a school scholarship football player. A gigantic six-foot, six-inch Bostonian, he has also performed on television comedy shows including Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman and John Oliver.

Ronny Chieng at Vibrant Music Hall

Ronny Chieng

Award-winning comedian extraordinaire Ronny Chieng is on as he brings his comedy to the USA! Having starred in the global smash-hit film, Crazy Rich Asian, Malaysian-born Chieng is one of the world's fastest-growing comedians. Don't miss your chance to see this funny man live as he brings the Love To Hate It tour to you thus year!

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Des Moines Civic Center

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

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