(Some content courtesy Des Moines Register)
‘On Your Feet!’
One of the most inspiring stories in music history is brought to life
in the Broadway hit, “On Your Feet!” Get the real story about Emilio and
Gloria Estefan’s rise to international stardom through triumph and
tragedy and hear some of the most iconic songs of the past
quarter-century.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets starting at $35 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
THROUGH MARCH 4
‘Defending the Caveman’
This wildly successful play about the differences in how men and women
relate to one another holds the record for the longest-running solo play
in Broadway history. Get ready to laugh at the way the different sexes
fight, laugh and love.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St. Tickets are $28-$55 at
desmoinesperformingarts. org.
FEB. 23-MARCH 4
‘A View from the Bridge’
See Iowa Stage Theater Company’s production of the Arthur Miller
tragedy set in 1950s New York in the shadow of the Brooklyn bridge,
showing the triumphs and pitfalls of the common man through Eddie
Carbone and his wife Beatrice, who take in their orphaned niece as she
studies to be a stenographer before agreeing to let two male cousins
from Italy also take shelter in their home.
Illegal immigration, unsanctioned love affairs and the liberty to
pursue individual happiness all come under fire as the family members
live their lives. Kum & Go Theatre, 901 Cherry St.
Tickets are $20-35. See show times and purchase tickets at iowastage.org.
‘Iphigenia’
Experience a new telling of the Greek tale of “Iphigenia” and her fate, based on Euripides.
Iphigenia’s father Agamemnon is told by a goddess that he must
sacrifice his daughter in return for safe sailing to Troy. The father
tricks Iphigenia and her mother into coming to him with the ruse that
his daughter would be marrying the great hero Achilles. Feb. 23-24 and
March 2-3 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25 and March 4 at 2 p.m. Fisher Theater,
1805 Center Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $18 at ticketmaster.com.
FEB. 23
Ballet Des Moines presents Runway Ballet
Ballet Des Moines’ annual fundraising event is an evening of
collaboration between the grace and artistry of ballet and the elegance
of style and fashion. 6 to 10 p.m., River Center, 340 SW 3rd St.,
$125/person.
FEB. 24
Kelsea Ballerini
With hits like “Love Me Like You Mean It,” “Peter Pan” and “Yeah Boy”
under her belt, the ACM’s 2016 New Female Vocalist of the Year Kelsea
Ballerini makes a stop at Hoyt Sherman Place on her new “The
Unapologetically Tour.”
Don’t miss this acclaimed country star, along with special guest and
star in his own right Walker Hayes who is enjoying success with current
hits like “You Broke Up With Me.” 7:30 p.m. 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets start at $36 at hoytsherman. org.
Iron Somm
Kelsey Seay of Best Case Wines defends her title against sommelier
Blair Zachariasen of the 4th + Court Hy-Vee in a 5-course culinary
clash. Food will be prepared by The Cheese Mongers of the Cheese Shop;
Dominic Iannarelly, executive chef of Splash; Derek Eidson, executive
chef of Centro; and Christina Moffatt and Holly Evans, founder and
pastry chef of Creme Cupcake and Desserts. $150, 6:30 p.m., Temple for
Performing Arts.
Only your palate can help decide whose wine pairing is paramount. 515-244-0039 or email natasha@winefestdesmoines. com
FEB. 28
Motown the Musical
Experience the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry
Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul
who launched careers of Motown greats like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson,
Smokey Robinson and many more. “Motown the Musical” is a true “American
dream” story. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames.
Tickets are $25$78 at center.iastate.edu.
MARCH 2
Delfeayo Marsalis Presents The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
One of jazz music’s top trombonists, composers and producers,
Delfeayo Marsalis, performs live at Hoyt Sherman Place with The Uptown
Jazz Orchestra. Marsalis, along with his father Ellis and brothers
Branford, Wynton and Jason, have earned a National Endowment of the
Arts Jazz Masters Award, the nation’s highest jazz honor. 7:30 p.m. with
preconcert beginning at 6:30. 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $18-$57
at ticketmaster.com.
Ron White
See the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking comedian who gained fame from
the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and has become a Grammy Award nominee and
feature-film actor. His four comedy albums rose to No. 1 on the
Billboard Comedy Charts.
Ron White will tell stories from his real life, from his childhood to
his current career as a comic and actor, that will keep you
laughing the whole evening. 8 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center
Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $45 at ticketmaster.com.
MARCH 3
MOMIX’s Opus Cactus
MOMIX, a company of dancerillusionists founded by choreographer Moses
Pendleton, brings Opus Cactus to the Des Moines Civic Center for an
evening of energy, fun and surprises. See how Pendleton has brought to
life the landscape of the American Southwest, creating dynamic images
of cactuses, slithering lizards and fire dancers. 7:30 p.m., with
Pre-Concert Dance Talk at 6:30. 221 Walnut St. Purchase tickets at
desmoinesperformingarts. org.
MARCH 4
Daniel O’Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell gained stardom in 2002 when he produced the first of his 13 PBS specials.
The beloved Irish singer has become the first recording artist in the
history of the UK Artist Album Chart to have charted at least one new
album every year since 1988, even surpassing greats like Michael
Jackson, The Rolling Stones and U2. See him perform live at the Des
Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. 7 p.m. Tickets are $48.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
MARCH 6
‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune, is determined to
jump the line of succession — whatever it takes, all while juggling a
fiancee and a mistress, as well as trying not to wind up behind bars.
See why this uproarious show was the 2014 Tony Award Winner for Best
Musical when it comes to Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames.
7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at just $25 at ticketmaster. com.
