March 30-April 15
‘Rumors’
Tallgrass Theatre presents the classic Neil Simon farcical comedy
about confusion and miscommunication among four couples who are
gathering to celebrate a 10th wedding anniversary, despite the fact that
the host, the Deputy Mayor of New York, has suffered a flesh wound
after shooting himself before his guests arrive. 7:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Rex Mathes Auditorium, 1401 Vine
St., West Des Moines. Tickets are $17 at tallgrasstheatre.org.
March 31
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Don’t miss the rare chance to share an intimate evening with satirist and multi-Grammy winning artist, as
he forgoes his fun parodies like “Eat It” and “Amish Paradise” for his
original non-parody songs from his 14-album catalog. A true American
icon, “Weird Al” has sold millions of albums over the past 30 years. He
plays at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., at 8 p.m. Tickets start
at $39.50 at hoytsherman.org.
April 3-8
‘ The Humans’
When Erik Blake breaks tradition and brings his Pennsylvania family to
celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in Lower Manhattan,
his family’s biggest fears and greatest follies are brought to light
as things start to go bump in the night. See why this play by Stephen
Karam took home the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play. 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 start at $35 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
April 4
‘Rockin’ Road to Dublin’
See World Champion Irish dancers Scott Doherty and Ashley Smith, along
with an elite cast of musicians and dancers, in this new show that
combines the art of an Irish dance show, the power of a rock concert and
the finish of a Broadway theatrical production. 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive, Ames.
Tickets start at $25 at center.iastate.edu.
Busted - Des Moines Storytellers Project
Hear your neighbors and friends share their stories of “Busted: Stories
of When I Got Caught,” part of the Des Moines Storytellers Project.
Starting this season, there will be two performances each evening, 5:30
and 8:30 p.m. Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St.
Tickets are $11.50 for General Admission and $26.50 for VIP Tickets
that include premiere seating, a special gift bag and one complimentary
drink. Purchase tickets at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
April 5-June 14
Authors Visiting in Des Moines
AViD is back for its 18th season. The annual series entertains hundreds
of Iowans each year by bringing in noteworthy authors for engaging
conversations.
April 5: Ryan Holiday at the Central Library.
April 10: John Lescroart at the Central Library.
April 23: Amor Towles at Roosevelt High School May 3: Stephanie Powell Watts at Des Moines University.
May 15: Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard at the Central Library.
June 14: Russell Shorto at the Central Library.
April 6
Shattered Glass
Experience the modern sound of the 16-member string orchestra that
performs without a conductor and plays from a wide repertoire of
composers, from Bach to Stravinsky. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900
Center Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $25, and enjoy a pre-show dinner
for $32 per person. Get your tickets at center.iastate.edu.
