Karen and Ashley struggle to find words for Kimberly Akimbo, presented Feb. 3-8, 2026 at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Karen and Ashley are back with two shows this episode: SIX as an add on for Des Moines Performing Arts' Willis Broadway Series and Mrs. Doubtfire at the NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series.

Karen and Ashley (with a special guest) close out 2025 with a brass Christmas from Des Moines Symphony and Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells at BrickStreet Theatre.

Karen went to Frozen at Des Moines Playhouse and loved it! Playing Dec. 05 - Dec. 27, 2025- get your tickets before they are sold out! https://dmplayhouse.com/events/disneys-frozen/

Ashley and Karen went to see The Notebook at Des Moines Performing Arts and had different reactions. Listen in as we defend our opinions.

Karen went to Les Mis and fills Ashley in on what she missed.

Karen and Ashley talk with students at Carlisle High School about their upcoming musical, Chicago (Teen Edition). Performances November 14-16, 2025. Find more information at https://carlisleactivities.org/sports/drama/index

Karen fills Ashley in on the opening musical of the 2025-2026 DMPA Broadway Series, A Beautiful Noise.

Karen went to London and saw Oliver!

Karen and Ashley catch up, and Karen tells us about her trip to NYC and seeing Audra in Gypsy!