Des Musicals

Karen and Ashley watched the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors.  Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com&nbs...

Karen and Ashley watched Bette Midler in the 1993 movie Gypsy. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook:...

Karen and Ashley watched the 2014 Disney movie production of Into the Woods. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit u...

Special young guest reviwers on this episode! Ashley and her daughters saw Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical under Des Moines Playhouse's big tent! Playing July 17, 24, 31 & Aug. 7, 2021.  Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre....

Karen and Ashley saw Godspell under Des Moines Playhouse's big tent! Playing July 22-25, & Aug. 5-8, 2021. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , https://dmsymphony.org/ , https://urbandaletheatre.com , and https://tallgrasstheatre.org . Email us and let us know wh...

Karen loved the movie Billy Elliot so we watched the musical Billy Elliot Live, recorded on the West End in 2014. Learn more about upcoming Des Moines Playhouse shows covered in this episode at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/  Please rate and review us whe...

We went to the movies and saw In the Heights, playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max now! Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

Karen and Ashley review A Love Offering, a co-production from the Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company. In-person: 7:30 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays, June 11-20, 2021 Video-on-Demand: Thursday June 17, 2021 https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/a-love-offering/ Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMus...

Karen and Ashley are joined by Des Moines Playhouse's artistic director Katy Merriman and actor Jackie Schmillen as we discuss the upcoming production A Love Offering, a co-production with the Pyramid Theatre Company . In-person: 7:30 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays, June 4-20, 2021 Opening Night Livestream: 7:30 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021 Video-on-Demand: Thursdays, June 10 & June 1...

Karen and Ashley discuss the Civic Center tour, Dear Evan Hansen the movie, and the 2021-2022 Des Moines Playhouse lineup. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/.  Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit u...

Ashley and Karen celebrate the 25th anniversary of RENT by watching the 2005 film version. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/...

Karen, Ashley, and the whole family watched the Velveteen Rabbit at the Des Moines Playhouse. Special preschooler guest commentary. Catch the show 7:00 PM Friday, 1:00 PM Saturday & Sunday; April 30-May 2, 2021.  A recording of opening night is also available as Video on Demand purchase. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperforming...

Karen and Ashley saw the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical review Some Enchanted Evening at the Des Moines Playhouse.  Playing 7:30 PM Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 PM Sundays April 9-11, April 22-25, and May 6-9, 2021.  A recording of opening night is also available as Video on Demand purchase. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.c...

Spring time for everyone!  Karen and Ashley watched the 2005 movie production of the Producers.  Did it hold up?  Listen to find out! Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gma...

Karen joined Ashley on a trip down memory lane as they watched the 1965 production of Cinderella. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/.  Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://ww...

Special young reviewers featured on this episode!  Ashley and her kids watched the Des Moines Playhouse's Stuart Little, performing live March 12-14 and on demand March 5-7 and March 19-21.  Get more info and tickets at www.dmplayhouse.com. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and...

Karen and Ashley saw Leaving Iowa at the Des Moines Playhouse.  We laughed, we cried, we loved it!  Playing now through March 21st, in person and on demand.  Get more info and tickets at www.dmplayhouse.com . Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , and ht...

Katy Merriman, Artistic Director from the Des Moines Playhouse, join Karen and Ashley to tell us what's coming up at the Playhouse. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , and https://dmsymphony.org/ . Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com...

Karen and Ashley watched the 2019 recording of 42nd Street, and it was a lot of tap!  And long, and somewhat confusing.  Also, we delve into our favorite Disney princes. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , and https://dmsymphony.org/ . Email us and let us...

It's 2021 and we're back!  Karen and Ashley catch up and watch the Broadway revival of Falsettos. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , and https://dmsymphony.org/ . Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook:...

Happy New Year! In this bonus episode Ashley interviews her young daughters about Tinker Bell that played at the Des Moines Playhouse February 21-March 8, 2020. Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

There are lots of performances going on right now! Ashley and Karen talk about Des Moines Playhouse's Miracle on 34th St , Broadway's One Night only performances , Jagged Little Pill live concert , The Grinch, The Prom , and fun videos you can find online (or on our FB page)!  Plus, in true 2020 fashion, Karen loses her internet connection as we sign off for the year.   Support Central I...

Karen and Ashley welcome Des Moines Playhouse's Miriam Randolph and Katy Merriman and talk about the upcoming projects including the Onyx Script Reading series, Nature of the Dream, and Playhouse on the Air Presents: Miracle on 34th Street. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com , www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , https://desmoinesmetroop...

Karen and Ashley watched Holiday Inn which aired on PBS Friday, November 20th.  We also dive into upcoming shows and ways to support our local performing arts venues. Support Central Iowa performing arts!  See upcoming shows we discussed at www.desmoinesperformingarts.org , www.dmplayhouse.com , https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/ , and https://dmsymphony.org/ . Email us and let us know wha...

Karen and Ashley talk about upcoming viewing opportunities which leads us to the 90s, a place we love to be!  We also discuss One Man, Two Guvnors currently available to stream on PBS through December 4, 2020.  For the record, Karen reached out to James Corden for a guest spot, but he must have had a scheduling conflict. Support Central Iowa Theater!  See shows we discussed at www.d...