Des Moines, IA

Hoyt Sherman Place

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Hoyt Sherman Place is a historic Des Moines theater with 1,252 seats and a broad concert profile spanning rock, country, folk, orchestral and touring acts. The room is built for an audience that arrives specifically for the show. Artists should use the theater scale, sightlines and focused attention to present a complete concert rather than a casual set.

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515-244-0507

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Capacity
1,252
Age policy
21+
Genres
Country, Folk, Rock
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Address
1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
Venue phone
515-244-0507
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