Des Musicals

06/29/2025

This was this afternoon but we've been full on.

I LOVE Audra and missed when she came through Des Moines.

This was ah-mazing!!! At one point I thought she was going to have a breakdown and thought to myself "I'm going to be at the performance she has a breakdown!"

I now understand why people fly to New York to see shows. - Karen

06/15/2025

I love PBS and I love supporting PBS. Checkout my thank you gift for this year!

🎵 The hills are aliiiive with the sound of music 🎵🎵🎵

06/13/2025

[Insert witty "room where it happens" comment here]

06/06/2025

Calling all aspiring or veteran performers!

Oh Say, Can You Sing?

Think you’ve got what it takes to sing the National Anthem in front of thousands?

The Des Moines Symphony is searching for one talented vocalist to perform The Star-Spangled Banner live at our Yankee Doodle Pops concert on July 3 at the Iowa State Capitol — Iowa’s biggest Independence Day celebration!

Submit your application for your chance to shine on the big stage 👉 https://bit.ly/OhSayCanYouSing2025

06/05/2025

November is so far away!!

06/01/2025

We were just talking about this, drama on Broadway!

"For as long as I have worked in the theatre, I have spoken my mind and never apologized. That is changing today."

05/21/2025

Our journey down the rabbit hole started in February with auditions and callbacks, disappointment and then excited apprehension. Rehearsals 12 hours a week for 6 weeks, then the excitement of tech week, costumes, props, hair and makeup, and opening night. 19 performances over 3 weeks, including two weekdays missing school for matinees. Lines and blocking learned, friendships formed, community built before and between shows. Closing, striking, cast party. It has been a ride, and I'm a very proud parent.

Thanks Des Moines Playhouse for creating such a welcoming community for learning, sharing, and performing. My little Executioner had such a positive experience, and as a parent, I was very happy we made the commitment amidst all of our family chaos.

05/18/2025

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Just watched Yellow Face with Daniel Dae Kim (Lost). The play addresses the casting of non-Asian actors in Asian roles. It is funny and thoughtful. You can watch it on the PBS website.

Missed last night's premiere of Yellow Face? You can stream the full show now on the PBS app.

05/11/2025

Third viewing. Spending mother's day supporting my little actress with my big kid as my date. 💕