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The famous Dr. Seuss book "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" explodes off the pages in a must-see Broadway show playing at Des Moines Civic Center. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" will delight audiences on Tuesday 16th December 2025 when the holiday musical comes to Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Experience the mystical world of Whoville and the titular green creature who sets out to ruin Christmas by stealing the decorations and gifts from the village, only to discover that the true meaning of Christmas doesn't come from material possessions.
This family-friendly Broadway show takes a classic story and brings it to life with impressive sets and costumes. Transporting you to the land of Whoville. Theatergoers of all ages are guaranteed to enjoy the heart-warming story that millions around the world find a key part of every holiday season. Join the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, Max the Dog, and other notable characters as they show what it really means to celebrate Christmas.
The exciting Broadway musical reimagining of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" coems to the stage of Des Moines Civic Center this December as part of its Christmas theater season. It runs for 85 jam-packed mins with no intermission. It can easily keep the attention of younger theatergoers.
Don't miss a special performance during the production's limited run in Des Moines this holiday season and get your tickets today. Tickets are available for $209 and are going quickly so don't miss the opportunity to see this holiday production before it's too late. Commemorate the holiday season with one of the most iconic Christmas characters and celebrate the importance of friends, family, and community along with the Grinch.
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Starting in December 2025, you can get ready for wintertime cheer by attending a showing of the Broadway musical Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" as it hits the stage at Des Moines Civic Center, a renowned venue in Des Moines! This critically acclaimed musical has a legacy of dazzling viewer of all ages worldwide.
Audiences have loved the original animated film of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" since 1966, and now you can experience the immersive and playful world of Whoville live. The stage play of this famous Dr. Seuss story started in the 1990s and includes a Broadway revival in 2007. Today, the production remains one of the best holiday classics playing in Des Moines, Iowa.
There is plenty of heartwarming, emotional music in Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The current 85-minute stage play includes lyrics and music by the talented Timothy Mason, with an original score by Mel Marvin.
That's not all the play offers theatergoers! The phenomenal set design, flamboyant costumes, and remarkable characters perfectly replicate from Dr. Seuss' original drawings, which help give the production a sense of astonishment for young viewers and childhood nostalgia for older viewers. Be amazed as a magnificent ensemble cast breathes life into wonderful characters like the Grinch, Old Max, Young Max, and Cindy Lou Who.
Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is truly a feast for the eyes and ears. This critically acclaimed Broadway show consistently gets acclaim from critics and audiences alike. According to The Record, the play is "a bright, tuneful, neatly packaged expansion of the book".
Kick off your Christmas celebrations with Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Get your $209 tickets for this Tuesday 16th December 2025 showing at Des Moines Civic Center and see why this musical is regarded as one of the holiday season's top hits!
Please see below the Des Moines Civic Center seating chart for the How the Grinch Stole Christmas event on 16 December 2025. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest How the Grinch Stole Christmas tickets. For accessible seating please contact Des Moines Civic Center directly.
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