Ankeny Community Theatre has been the place for people of all ages to participate in or to enjoy watching live theater since 1981. Six shows are performed yearly. See our website to find out what is showing next. Call or email tickets@ankenycommunitytheatre.com to reserve your tickets today! ACT also holds the ever popular Children's Drama Camp each summer.

Ballet Des Moines, established in 2002, is re-establishing professional ballet in Central Iowa. Our goals are to provide aspiring dancers with world-class training and opportunities once offered only in larger cities; and to bring world-class dance entertainment to audiences in Iowa and ultimately throughout the United States.

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents the best live, professional theater direct from Broadway. Its President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, is a member of The Broadway League.

The Des Moines Symphony is a not-for-profit, full-service professional orchestra formed in 1937 to enrich, educate and entertain the community. Performances include seven pairs of Masterworks concerts, the traditional pops performance on New Year's Eve, education and family concerts and other special events in its home at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.

Since 1923, the 1,250-seat theater has hosted an array of national and local performing arts talents. Hoyt Sherman Place is known for excellent acoustics, balcony seating and unique historic interior. The theater is available for public and private performances and for corporate meetings.