Des Moines, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) has launched DMPA Conversations, a short-form podcast perfect for rides to or from the theater. Each episode, connected to a show in the Willis Broadway Series, will feature DMPA President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, in conversation with a Broadway leader who makes these incredible shows possible.Â
The first episode is a conversation with The Wiz director, Schele Williams, discussing her personal connections to the iconic musical, the benefits of going on tour before opening on Broadway, and what she hopes audiences take away from The Wiz.
Listen to the podcast here or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.Â
The Wiz runs December 12 – 17 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Show times and ticket information can be found here.Â
About Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Performing Arts is a private not-for-profit organization celebrating over 40 seasons of presenting the performing arts to Iowa and the surrounding states on four stages in Des Moines – the Civic Center, the Stoner Theater, the Temple Theater and the outdoor space, Cowles Commons. Des Moines Performing Arts is a presenter of major Broadway and educational touring companies, performers and groups, and is home to many local and regional groups, including the Des Moines Symphony. All performances of the Broadway Series are supported by Willis Auto Campus. All performances at the Temple Theater are supported by Prairie Meadows. All performances of the Family Series are supported by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. For more information, visit DMPA.org.Â
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