Des Moines Metro Opera

Reviews

• PS

  Phyllis Swink

  Jul 24, 2026
  5.0
  After 25 years old DMMO this was one of the best productions I’ve seen. It had all the elements of the arts: acting, singing, acrobatics, gymnastics, dance, large ensemble. It was magnificent. The preview was good I enjoy the preview but it couldn’t tell me how wonderful a visual and audio experience I was going to have. If I had time I would have seen it again.
• RT

  Ramona Tortorilla

  Jul 20, 2026
  5.0
  I wasn't sure what to expect, even when a friend raved about his life-changing experience as a student with the opera. The 2026 Tosca performance went way beyond my expectations. The vibrations and intensity of those master voices created such a deeply emotional experience for me. Definitely going back next year and hoping to see more than one performance.
• LG

  Lena Gilbert

  Jul 20, 2026
  5.0
  An opera goer since 1978, this was my first visit to Des Moines Metro Opera. I was impressed with every aspect of the experience. The parking, the outdoor temperature-controlled picnic areas, the seating comfort of the auditorium, the sound and lighting quality, staff friendliness, options in the Boutique, the sets, the orchestration, casting, production values....every detail was flawless and thoroughly enjoyable. BRAVO to DMMO!
• KK

  Karl

  Jul 19, 2026
  5.0
  a magnificent production. the singing, staging, and performing were outstanding. All the singers acted superbly. it was emotionally powerful at a level unusual. I wish i could have bought two performances. words fail me.
• CB

  Caleb Brus

  Jul 19, 2026
  5.0
  I attended Des Moines Metro Opera’s performance of Floyd’s Of Mice and Men and was absolutely blown away. The production was heart-wrenching, powerful, and beautiful. Each performer inhabited their character with remarkable authenticity, and the scene transitions were seamless. As someone with limited experience attending opera, I was not sure what to expect, but this performance exceeded every expectation. It was an unforgettable evening and a truly impressive production.