Des Musicals

Des Musicals

By Ashley and KarenArtsPerforming Arts
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Des Musicals episodes

  • Leaving Iowa

    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 https://dmsymphony.org/.

    Email us and let us know what you think!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    25 min
  • 2021 Des Moines Playhouse Spring Shows

    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!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    24 min
  • 42nd Street

    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 know what you think!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    34 min
  • Falsettos

    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!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    40 min
  • Tinker Bell
    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!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!
    13 min
  • Miracle on 34th St, Jagged Little Pill, and more!

    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 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!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    49 min
  • Winter at the Des Moines Playhouse

    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://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/.

    Email us and let us know what you think!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    34 min
  • Holiday Inn

    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 what you think!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    Please rate and review us wherever you listen.  This helps listeners find us!

    42 min
  • One Man, Two Guvnors

    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.desmoinesperformingarts.org and www.dmplayhouse.com.

    Email us and let us know what you think!  [email protected]  Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/

    39 min
  • I and You
    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!  [email protected] 
    Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/
    29 min

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Discussion and reviews of musicals and plays performed in the Des Moines area