‘Defending the Caveman’
This wildly successful play about the differences in how men and women
relate to one another holds the record for the longestrunning 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.
‘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.
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.
MARCH 7
Three Dog Night
Music icons Three Dog Night have penetrated pop culture with legendary
and timeless hits like “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Joy to the World,”
“Shambala” and more. They make a stop at Hoyt Sherman Place to
celebrate the release of their first double-A sided single in nearly 25
years. 7:30 p.m.
1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $55-$85 at hoytsherman.org.
MARCH 8
Danika Portz
Originally from Remsen, Ia., Nashville recording artist and songwriter
Danika Portz has created a buzz in the country music world. See her
perform live at the Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. Tickets
are $33-$57 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
Jonny Lang
Hailed as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his
generation, Jonny Lang has had the opportunity to support or perform
with music legends like the Rolling Stones,
Aerosmith, B.B. King and Buddy Guy. Experience Jonny Lang live at Hoyt
Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50 at hoytsherman.org.
MARCH 9
Celtic Music Association Presents: Socks in the Frying Pan
Named “New Band of the Year” by the Irish Music Association, Socks in
the Frying Pan blends traditional Irish melodies with their own youthful
and modern flair. See the trio perform live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501
Woodland Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance at hoytsherman. org.
MARCH 9-10
Live in Central Park [Revisited]: Simon & Garfunkel
Award-winning recording artists Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers take the
audience back to “reenact” the legendary Simon & Garfunkel
Central Park concert in 1981, when a half million fans gathered to
celebrate the iconic duo. Hear your favorite Simon & Garfunkel
songs, from “Mrs.
Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” and more.7:30 p.m.
Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St.
Tickets start at $36 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
