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Pete the Cat
<p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
3/26/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
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Pete the Cat
<p>Can a groovy blue cat and the most organized second grader on earth ever be friends? Pete the Cat is sent to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners – and boy are they square! But life is an adventure no matter where you wind up for Pete, who gets the whole family rocking – almost. When young Jimmy Biddle draws a blank in art class during the stressful last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect friend to help him out. Join Jimmy and Pete as they both learn little something new about inspiration on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/pete-the-cat-2/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>3/26/1912:30 p.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/28/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
The Sound of Music
<p>The Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award winner for Best Score, The Sound of Music, will play Stephens Auditorium on March 28. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with classics like “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” A pre-show dinner is available for this performance. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/the-sound-of-music/">Tickets start at $35.</a></p>
3/28/197:30 p.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-18 21:00:00 -0600
3/26/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/31/192:00 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-03-27 21:00:00 -0500
3/27/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-03-28 21:00:00 -0500
3/28/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/29/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-03-29 21:00:00 -0500
3/29/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-19 18:30:00 -0600
3/30/195:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/30/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-19 21:30:00 -06003/30/198:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
The Crucible
<p>No one is safe as a reign of terror rips through 1692 Salem, Massachusetts. Led by Abigail Williams, a group of girls who claim to have seen the Devil hurl out charges of witchcraft, sending those who won’t confess to the noose. When the accusing finger points to his wife, John Proctor is forced to confront his past and determine his future.</p><p>Arthur Miller’s searing drama, inspired by the McCarthy era, comes to vivid new life in the National Players’ bare-knuckle staging. A piercing look at what can happen when truth is bent to political convenience, <em>The Crucible </em>is a powerful story for our time and for all time. (90 minutes). This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/crucible/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
4/23/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Rent
<p>The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway masterpiece, RENT, will hit the stage on April 27, during its 20th Anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. A pre-show dinner is available for this performance. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/rent/">Tickets start at $35.</a></p>
4/27/197:30 p.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle
<p>Celebrate the magical life cycle of the Monarch butterfly as larger-than-life puppetry is used to illustrate the microscopic world of insects. This production offers a magnified look at metamorphosis through the eyes of Mari the Monarch as she grows from a tiny egg to a beautiful butterfly! Hudson Vagabond Puppets, with support from the Jim Henson Foundation, incorporate dance and narration and bunraku-style puppetry to illustrate how Mari survives and thrives with the help of many friends. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/butterfly/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
4/29/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
Anne of Green Gables
<p><em>When you imagine, sometimes you find what you need. When you imagine, you find a home.</em></p><p>Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla want a boy to help with all of the chores around their farm on Prince Edward Island. They are certainly not expecting Anne Shirley, a headstrong and vivacious orphan with little more than a tattered carpet bag and a big imagination. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels, this heart-warming musical follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family and home she’s always wanted. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/anne/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
5/09/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
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 -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-02-19 16:30:00 -06003/31/193:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
<h5>An equally funny and sweet MUSICAL Comedy about a group of socially awkward youngsters, finding joy, heartache, and a purpose at the regional spelling bee</h5> 2019-03-13 22:00:00 -0500
3/22/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Diary of a Worm, a Spider & a Fly
<p>Insects rule in the diaries of unlikely best friends: Worm, Spider and Fly. Worm eats his homework, Fly believes she has superpowers, and Spider can’t wait to grow up and molt.</p><p>This production, based on the books <em>Diary of a Worm, Diary of a Spider</em>, and <em>Diary of a Fly</em>, by Doreen Cronin, promotes eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of others. You might just find that a bug’s life is not all that different from your own in this joyful, hip musical. This performance is part of our Youth Matinee Series. <a href="https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/diary-of-a-worm-a-spider-a-fly/">Tickets start at $4.</a></p>
4/05/1910:00 a.m.Stephens AuditoriumAmes -
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
<h5>An equally funny and sweet MUSICAL Comedy about a group of socially awkward youngsters, finding joy, heartache, and a purpose at the regional spelling bee</h5> 2019-03-23 22:00:00 -0500
3/23/198:00 p.m.Giving Tree TheaterMarion -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-03 21:00:00 -0500
4/03/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-04 21:00:00 -0500
4/04/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
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Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-05 21:00:00 -0500
4/05/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-09 21:00:00 -0500
4/09/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-10 21:00:00 -0500
4/10/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-11 21:00:00 -0500
4/11/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-12 21:00:00 -0500
4/12/197:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Men Are From Mars - Women Are From Venus LIVE!
<p>The Off-Broadway hit comedy, <strong>MEN ARE FROM MARS—WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS</strong> <strong>LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on The New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!</p><p>When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. It's a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment!</p> 2019-04-06 18:30:00 -0500
4/06/195:00 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines