Des Musicals

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...

Karen and Ashley saw live theater!  Listen is as we review I and You playing at the Des Moines Playhouse.   I and You is playing at the Des Moines Playhouse 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays; Oct. 16-18, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, & Nov. 11-15, 2020. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/i-and-you/  Email us and let us know what you think!  desmusicals@gmail.com  Visit us on Facebook: https...

Karen and Ashley saw live theater!  Listen is as we review Weekend Comedy playing at the Des Moines Playhouse.  We were so excited we recorded in the car as soon as we left the theater! Weekend Comedy is playing at the Des Moines Playhouse 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays; Oct. 9-11, Oct. 21-25, & Nov. 4-8, 2020. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/weekend-comedy/  Email us an...

Karen and Ashley watched She Loves Me, now streaming on Broadway HD and PBS Passport.   We want to hear from you!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know what you thought of this show or episode and let us know what we should watch next! Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Karen and Ashley have their first guest, Katy Merriman, the artistic director at the Des Moines Playhouse!  We talk about the summer season, how theater has changed in the past 6 months, and looking forward to the fall shows.  And we might have our first fangirl- the feeling is mutual! Check out what's happening at the Des Moines Playhouse! https://www.dmplayhouse.com/ https://www.facebo...

Karen and Ashley watched the West End production of Kinky Boots on PBS Passport and Broadway HD. Facebook.com/desmusicals

Karen and Ashley watched the 2002 movie version of Chicago while still in pandemic mode and reminisce about when they saw it on stage. Tell us what you think or send us some suggestionsfor futureepisodes! Facebook.com/desmusicals or desmusicals@gmail.com.

Karen and Ashley review The Roommate playing at The Des Moines Playhouse now through August 16th. Tell us what you think! Facebook. Com/desmusicals or desmusicals@gmail.com.

Karen and Ashley did a thing! In this episode we talk about Des Moines Playhouse's Live Theatre Drive-In production of Love Letters, playing June 12-28, 2020. Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know if you caught the show! Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Live theater is on hold, but Ashley and Karen discuss what they've been watching in quarantine, including the 2019 movie production of Cats. Tell us what you've been watching! Email us at desmusicals@gmail.com.

Karen and Ashley discuss Anastasia, which played February 26-March 1, 2019 at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Karen and Ashley are still enjoying musical theater while in quarantine. In this episode we discuss Jesus Christ Superstar which played at the Civic Center in January of 2020 and on Easter Sunday on NBC. Tell us what you think!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others.  Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Karen and Ashley discuss Come From Away, which played at the Des Moines Performing Arts January 28-February 2, 2020. Tell us what you think!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Des Moines Performing Arts has released the Willis Broadway Series lineup for 2020-2021! Tell us what you think!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know what you think of the upcoming season. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Karen and Ashley discuss Mean Girls which played October 15-20, 2019 at the Des Moines Performing Arts.  So Fetch! Tell us what you think!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com

Welcome to Des Musicals, where Karen and Ashley talk about musicals performing in the Des Moines area.  We kick off our podcast with our top 6 so you can get to know us and our tastes in musical theater. Tell us what you think!  Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know your favorite musicals. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com