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Luther College Nordic Choir to perform in Des Moines
<p>In collaboration with the Des Moines Symphony, the Luther College Nordic Choir will perform Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms" during the Masterworks 6: Simon Sings Porgy and Bess concert. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa.</p><p>Ticket information is available at <a href="https://dmsymphony.org/" target="_blank">https://dmsymphony.org/</a>.</p><p>Nordic Choir is Luther's flagship choir in a choral program that is comprised of three upper-class mixed touring choirs and two first-year choirs. Acclaimed for honoring the Lutheran choral tradition while also featuring new and innovative choral works, Nordic Choir showcases versatility, artistry and technical mastery across many genres of music.</p><p>The choir tours annually, performing in churches of all denominations, schools, and concert halls, including Lincoln Center in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Internationally, the ensemble has toured in Germany, Italy, England, Ireland, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, Mexico, Russia and Eastern Europe. In 2021, Nordic Choir will make its first tour to South Africa.</p><p>Since 2017, the choir has been under the direction of Andrew Last, associate professor of music and director of choral activities. Last, a 1997 alumnus of Luther College, earned a master's degree in choral conducting from Northern Arizona University and a doctorate in choral conducting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music. Last is preceded by Allen Hightower, Craig Arnold and the 57-year tenure of Weston Noble.</p><p>Learn more about Luther's music department at <a href="https://www.luther.edu/music/" target="_blank">https://www.luther.edu/music/</a>.</p><p>Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the world with five choirs, three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands and numerous chamber ensembles, totaling more than 800 student musicians. Luther students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. More than 250 music majors study music theory/ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance.</p> 2019-04-17 21:00:00 -0500
4/27/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
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Shen Yun Performing Arts 2019 Coming to Des Moines Civic Center
<p><strong>An Unmatched Theatrical Experience</strong></p><p>The grandeur of ancient Chinese civilization is brought to life by more than 80 artists, a full orchestra, and integrated digital backdrops. Packed with action, drama, beauty, and humor, Shen Yun takes the audience on a journey to experience the wisdom and virtues of a civilization 5,000 years in the making.</p><p>“<strong>Shen Yun has just climbed the heights and found the excellence in everything.</strong> ...the grace of the dancers, the technique was just astonishing. The color palette of the costumes was absolutely to die for. <strong>Everything about it was moving, it was spiritually uplifting</strong>, the music was wonderful. ...<strong>It’s a once in a lifetime experience</strong> and you must not miss it!” <em>- Coral Drouyn, theater critic</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inspiring and Uplifting Energy</strong></p><p>In ancient China, artists believed that to create true art, they must not only master their craft but also cultivate goodness and inner purity. Today, Shen Yun’s artists carry on this noble tradition, transforming each show into a night of inspiration.</p><p>"The Shen Yun performance is one of <strong>the most powerful, enlightening and spiritually uplifting things that has ever happened on earth! ...It changed people's lives</strong>." <em>- Michael McCarthy, musician</em></p><p>“This is the finest thing, <strong>the finest event I’ve ever been to in my life! </strong>I was in tears, because of the human spirit, the dignity, the power, the love, coming out of those people was astounding!"</p><p><em>— Jim Crill, producer</em></p><p><br></p><p>Two engagements, Tuesday May 7 & Wednesday May 8 at 7:30pm</p><p>Use promo code: print1dm10</p><p>For tickets, www.shenyun.com/dsm/des-moines-civic-center</p><p>Call 888-633-6999 or 515-246-2300 (Ticket Office)</p> 2019-01-22 22:00:00 -0600
5/07/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Shen Yun Performing Arts 2019 Coming to Des Moines Civic Center
<p><strong>An Unmatched Theatrical Experience</strong></p><p>The grandeur of ancient Chinese civilization is brought to life by more than 80 artists, a full orchestra, and integrated digital backdrops. Packed with action, drama, beauty, and humor, Shen Yun takes the audience on a journey to experience the wisdom and virtues of a civilization 5,000 years in the making.</p><p>“<strong>Shen Yun has just climbed the heights and found the excellence in everything.</strong> ...the grace of the dancers, the technique was just astonishing. The color palette of the costumes was absolutely to die for. <strong>Everything about it was moving, it was spiritually uplifting</strong>, the music was wonderful. ...<strong>It’s a once in a lifetime experience</strong> and you must not miss it!” <em>- Coral Drouyn, theater critic</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Inspiring and Uplifting Energy</strong></p><p>In ancient China, artists believed that to create true art, they must not only master their craft but also cultivate goodness and inner purity. Today, Shen Yun’s artists carry on this noble tradition, transforming each show into a night of inspiration.</p><p>"The Shen Yun performance is one of <strong>the most powerful, enlightening and spiritually uplifting things that has ever happened on earth! ...It changed people's lives</strong>." <em>- Michael McCarthy, musician</em></p><p>“This is the finest thing, <strong>the finest event I’ve ever been to in my life! </strong>I was in tears, because of the human spirit, the dignity, the power, the love, coming out of those people was astounding!"</p><p><em>— Jim Crill, producer</em></p><p><br></p><p>Two engagements, Tuesday May 7 & Wednesday May 8 at 7:30pm</p><p>Use promo code: print1dm10</p><p>For tickets, www.shenyun.com/dsm/des-moines-civic-center</p><p>Call 888-633-6999 or 515-246-2300 (Ticket Office)</p> 2019-05-08 22:00:00 -0500
5/08/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Marilyn Maye
<p>Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy-nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - the record for a singer. Perhaps the simplest Marilyn Maye accolade came after one of her show-stopping appearances on The Tonight Show when turning to his audience of millions, Johnny Carson said, “And that, young singers, is the way it's done.”</p> 2019-03-06 17:00:00 -0600
4/27/193:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-03-06 22:00:00 -06004/30/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-05-01 22:00:00 -05005/01/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-05-02 22:00:00 -05005/02/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-05-03 22:00:00 -05005/03/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Riders In The Sky
<p><strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> are truly exceptional. By definition, empirical data, and critical acclaim, they stand "hats & shoulders" above the rest of the purveyors of C & W - "Comedy & Western!"<br><br>For more than thirty years, <strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"</p> 2019-02-19 15:30:00 -06004/25/192:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Riders In The Sky
<p><strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> are truly exceptional. By definition, empirical data, and critical acclaim, they stand "hats & shoulders" above the rest of the purveyors of C & W - "Comedy & Western!"<br><br>For more than thirty years, <strong>RIDERS IN THE SKY</strong> have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"</p> 2019-02-19 21:00:00 -0600
4/25/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-03-06 16:30:00 -06005/04/192:00 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
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School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-05-04 22:00:00 -05005/04/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-03-06 15:30:00 -0600
5/05/191:00 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
School of Rock
<p><strong><em>SCHOOL OF ROCK</em> </strong>is a <em>New York Times</em> Critics’ Pick and “AN INSPIRING JOLT OF ENERGY, JOY AND MAD SKILLZ!” (<em>Entertainment Weekly</em>). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. <em>Vanity Fair</em> raves, “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!”</p> 2019-03-06 21:00:00 -06005/05/196:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Second City - It's Not You, It's Me
<p>The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME.–THE SECOND CITY, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers...who all fit squarely into the “it’s complicated” category!</p><p>Since opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe. Alumni of The Second City’s resident stages, touring companies, and theatrical divisions across Chicago and Toronto include some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.</p> 2019-03-06 21:00:00 -06004/30/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
The Second City - It's Not You, It's Me
<p>The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME.–THE SECOND CITY, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers...who all fit squarely into the “it’s complicated” category!</p><p>Since opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe. Alumni of The Second City’s resident stages, touring companies, and theatrical divisions across Chicago and Toronto include some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.</p> 2019-05-01 21:00:00 -05005/01/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
The Second City - It's Not You, It's Me
<p>The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME.–THE SECOND CITY, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers...who all fit squarely into the “it’s complicated” category!</p><p>Since opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe. Alumni of The Second City’s resident stages, touring companies, and theatrical divisions across Chicago and Toronto include some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.</p> 2019-05-02 21:00:00 -05005/02/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Iowa State Fairgrounds Auto Parts Swap Meet
<p><strong>Central Iowa's largest auto parts swap meet is held the first weekend of May every year in the North parking lot of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. If you are looking for parts for any car or truck including classics, customs, race cars, motorcycles, and any item that uses grease or oil, stop by and see us! We also have a Car Corral for vehicles and we sell quite a few vehicles every year! </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>REE admission and FREE parking for all customers! </strong></p> 2019-04-02 18:00:00 -0500
5/03/198:00 a.m.Iowa State FairgroundDes Moines -
The Second City - It's Not You, It's Me
<p>The Second City has been laughing at love and its infinite scroll of side effects for decades. In the world-famous comedy company’s latest laughter-inducing undertaking, IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME.–THE SECOND CITY, takes shots at heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at, thanks to comedy’s newest generation of writers and performers...who all fit squarely into the “it’s complicated” category!</p><p>Since opening its doors 1959, The Second City has grown to become the world’s premier comedy club, theater and school of improvisation, entertaining 1 million theatergoers a year around the globe. Alumni of The Second City’s resident stages, touring companies, and theatrical divisions across Chicago and Toronto include some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more.</p> 2019-05-03 21:00:00 -05005/03/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Ballet BC
<p>An internationally acclaimed collaborative and creation-based contemporary ballet company that is a leader and resource in the creation, production and education of contemporary dance in Canada<strong>.</strong></p><p>Founded in 1986, <strong>BALLET BC</strong> has been under the leadership of Artistic Director Emily Molnar (former member of The National Ballet of Canada, <strong>BALLET BC</strong> and the Ballet Frankfurt) since 2009. <strong>BALLET BC</strong> is an internationally acclaimed collaborative and creation-based contemporary ballet company that is a leader and resource in the creation, production and education of contemporary dance in Canada. Bold and innovative, the company’s distinctive style and approach has made a unique and valuable national contribution to the development of dance.</p><p>Ballet BC’s dancers are a group of open-minded and curious artists, each unique for their dynamic movement while sharing an intuitive passion for dance. <strong>BALLET BC</strong> is committed to its role as a leader in the community through dancer training opportunities, community and audience outreach, and professional development activities.</p><p>The company presents a diverse repertoire of Canadian and international work from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and is a hotbed for the creation and performance of new works. Since 2009, the company has developed a repertoire of more than 45 new works by acclaimed Canadian and international choreographers.</p><p> Under the artistic direction of Emily Molnar, former member of The National Ballet of Canada, Ballet BC and the Ballet Frankfurt, the company actively fosters collaborations that support artists, choreographers and audiences alike, furthering the boundaries of contemporary dance. They embrace excellence in the practice of contemporary ballet, with its wide diversity of technique and style, honoring its roots and components.</p> 2019-03-06 21:00:00 -06005/21/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Chicago
<p>Formed in 1967 in the band’s namesake city, Chicago is one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time. The first American band to ever chart albums in Billboard’s Pop Top 40 in six consecutive decades and the highest charting American band in Billboard’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, Chicago has an impressive 47 albums that have earned gold and platinum certification.</p><p>Chicago have toured every year since the beginning - they’ve never missed a year. The original four band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals, James Pankow on trombone and Walt Parazaider on woodwinds. The band line-up also includes Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Keith Howland on guitar and vocals, Lou Pardini on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Brett Simons on bass and Ramon "Ray" Yslas on percussion.</p><p>From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic Vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-Classic Songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2019 marks the band’s 52nd consecutive year of touring, without missing a single concert date!</p> 2019-03-06 21:30:00 -06005/22/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-03-06 21:30:00 -0600
6/25/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-06-26 21:30:00 -0500
6/26/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-06-27 21:30:00 -0500
6/27/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
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The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-06-28 21:30:00 -0500
6/28/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-06-29 21:30:00 -0500
6/29/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
#IMomSoHard - Mom's Night Out Round 2
<p>Moms, best friends and funny ladies Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the creators of the viral web-series <em>#IMOMSOHARD</em>, where they discuss the good, the bad and the funny about motherhood - with the help of a bottle of red wine!</p><p><em>#IMOMSOHARD</em> has grown to over 1.5 million follows across platforms and over 120 million video views. One of their most shared episodes, I Swimsuit Season So Hard, where the moms tried on the summer's hottest/most ridiculous swimwear, garnered over 20 million views and coverage in the world’s top news outlets. They have recently appeared on The Today Show and The Doctors, to name a few, as well as being chosen for People Magazine’s best of 2017. Part of their plan for complete world mom-ination includes their own half-hour, multi-cam comedy which the moms are developing with CBS.</p><p>After the moms’ first mega-year of touring (you know, just 72 cities) with their live stand-up show: <em>Mom's Night Out - Summer Break Tour, </em>they will be hitting the road again this year with <em>Mom's Night Out: Round 2.</em> Their kids are older, the moms are older, but the show is new!!</p> 2019-03-06 21:30:00 -0600
7/11/197:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-03-06 16:00:00 -0600
6/29/192:00 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-03-06 15:00:00 -06006/30/191:00 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
The Play That Goes Wrong
<p>What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get <strong><em>THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG</em></strong>, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (<em>The New York Times</em>) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (<em>HuffPost</em>), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (<em>Daily Beast</em>). Welcome to opening night of <em>The Murder at Haversham Manor</em> where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (<em>HuffPost</em>) and “COMIC GOLD” (<em>Variety)</em> – sure to bring down the house!</p> 2019-03-06 20:30:00 -0600
6/30/196:30 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines