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DMMO presents Zachary James on Broadway on March 19

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Zachary James on Broadway on March 19 INDIANOLA, IA — Des Moines Metro Opera’s (DMMO) Virtual Concert Series continues next month with Zachary James on Broadway, which premieres...

DMMO's Anniversary Projects Director, Ellen Diehl, to Retire January 31

Friday, January 22, 2021

Pictured: Ellen Diehl and Michael Egel at the Lauridsen Opera CenterIndianola, IA —Des Moines Metro Opera’s General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel, announced...

"Des Moines Metro Opera presents Bon Appétit!" receives Upper Midwest Emmy

Thursday, November 19, 2020

UPDATE: "Des Moines Metro Opera presents Bon Appétit!" has won the 2020 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy! At their awards ceremony on Saturday, November 14th, Iowa PBS's broadcast was announced...

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces 2021 Summer Festival Repertory

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Indianola, IA – Des Moines Metro Opera’s General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel, announced today the repertory for the organization’s 2021 Summer Festival, which will run July 2 through July 25, 2021. After an overwhelming response...

DMMO and Iowa PBS to stream four productions through Virtual Festival

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Indianola, IA — Following the cancellation of the 2020 Festival Season, Des Moines Metro Opera and Iowa PBS have formed a unique partnership to bring the opera season into a digital format with online streams and televised broadcasts of...

A statement from the General & Artistic Director regarding COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

UPDATE (4/7/2020) We are family at Des Moines Metro Opera. A family of artists, donors, volunteers and audience members who understand the value of shared artistic experiences....