Ashley And Karen - Podcast Details

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Des MusicalsDMPA 2025-2026 Season AnnouncementKaren and Ashley break down the 2025-2026 Willis Broadway Series at Des Moines Performing Arts. Season tickets (and add-ons for season ticket holders) on sale now at dmpa.org.2025-03-1444 min

Des MusicalsLife of PiKaren and Ashley chat about Life of Pi which played at Des Moines Performing Arts Feb. 25 - March 2, 2025.2025-03-0834 min

Des MusicalsMomix Alice and Men On BoatsAshley and her daughters went to Momix Alice, a one night engagement at Des Moines Performing Arts. Karen and Ashley chat about Men on Boats playing at The Des Moines Playhouse February 7 - March 2, 2025.2025-02-2137 min

Des MusicalsShuckedKaren and Ashley, self-proclaimed corn professionals, discuss Shucked which played January 28 - February 2, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center.2025-02-0731 min

Des MusicalsLast Stop on Market StreetKaren and Ashley saw Last Stop on Market Street as part of the Kate Goldman Family Series in the new Studio Theatre at the Des Moines Playhouse, showing Nov. 08 - Nov. 24, 2024. Last Stop on Market Street is a collaboration with Pyramid Theatre Company and City Voices. 2024-11-1541 min

Des MusicalsBack to the FutureKaren and Ashley went Back to the Future at the Des Moines Civic Center, playing October 15-20, 2024.2024-10-1821 min

The Inner Space Project PodcastEpisode #8 - Finding Light in Loss: A Journey of Grief with Karen Van AllenIn this episode of the Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley speaks with Karen Van Allen, a facilitator of A Course in Miracles and volunteer at the Hospice of the Valley, about navigating grief and endings. Karen shares her personal story of loss, focusing on the tragic death of her daughter over 20 years ago. This life-altering event led her on a journey from an analytical, business-focused mindset to one of deep emotional healing and spiritual growth. Karen discusses how grief stripped her of her identity and plunged her into feelings of victimhood and anger, which she...2024-10-1436 min

Des MusicalsFall Catch Up 2024Karen and Ashley catch up after the Santino Fontana concert, and Ashley talks about the shows (and celebrity!) she saw in Vegas.2024-10-1422 min

Des MusicalsJersey BoysKaren and Ashley chat about Jersey Boys, The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, at the Des Moines Playhouse. Playing September 19 - September 29, 2024. 2024-09-2027 min

Des MusicalsMoulin RougeKaren and Ashley didn't see Moulin Rouge together. Listen in as they share their thoughts on the musical showing at Des Moines Performing Arts Civic Center August 20 - September 1, 2024. 2024-08-2937 min

Des MusicalsSummer of 2024It's our annual summer episode! Listen in as Karen tells us about the Opera and Ashley worries she's not tech savvy enough to get this episode out to you!2024-07-2738 min

Des MusicalsThe Play That Goes WrongKaren and Ashley discuss The Play That Goes Wrong, playing at the Des Moines Playhouse May 31-June 16, 2024.2024-06-0720 min

Des MusicalsRenée Elise Goldsberry and the summer of 2024Karen and Ashley are giggly as they look back at the Renée Elise Goldsberry cincert and ahead to the 2024 summer lineup in Des Moines.2024-05-3139 min

Des MusicalsMJKaren and Ashley share their thoughts on MJ, which played April 30 - May 5, 2024, at the Des Moines Civic Center.2024-05-1729 min

Des Musicals2024-25 Des Moines Playhouse Season AnnouncementKaren and Ashley discuss the 2024-25 Des Moines Playhouse Season Announcement 2024-04-2639 min

Des Musicals2024-25 DMPA Willis Broadway SeriesKaren and Ashley talk about DMPA's 2024-25 Willis Broadway Series announcement. Get your tickets at dmpa.org.2024-04-0541 min

Des MusicalsMamma Mia!We're back! Karen fills Ashley in on Mamma Mia! playing at the Des Moines Civic Center January 23 - 28, 2024.2024-01-2732 min

Des MusicalsGirl From the North CountryKaren and Ashley dive into Girl From the North Country which opened the 2023-2024 Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway series November 28-December 3, 2023.2023-12-2221 min

Des MusicalsFall 2023 roundupKaren enlightens us with Jane Austen, Ashley is a Swiftie, and more theater soon in Central Iowa!2023-11-1726 min

Des MusicalsHigh School Musical JrAshley tells Karen about the Des Moines Playhouse production of High School Musical Jr., which ran October 13-15, 2023. This production was presented by the Penguin Project.2023-10-2021 min

Des MusicalsBeetlejuiceAshley and Karen talk about all the fun they had at Beetlejuice (The Musical! The Musical! The Musical!), playing at the Des Moines Civic Center October 3 - 8, 2023.2023-10-0636 min

Des MusicalsOnceAshley and Karen gush about Once playing at Des Moines Playhouse Sep. 08 - Sep. 24, 2023. Tickets available at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/once/.2023-09-1529 min

Des MusicalsThe Summer of KarenKaren is living her best life and reclaiming her summer!2023-08-0441 min

Des MusicalsLittle Shop of HorrorsKaren and Ashley saw a classic, Little Shop of Horrors, playing July 14-30, 2023 at rhe Des Moines Playhouse.2023-07-2120 min

Des MusicalsNative GardensKaren and Ashley chat about Native Gardens, playing June 2-18, 2023 at the Des Moines Playhouse.2023-06-0919 min

Des MusicalsProm and kickoff to summerAshley tells Karen about the Prom playing at Chanhassen Dinner Theater in Minnesota.2023-06-0230 min

Des MusicalsTinaKaren and Ashley chat about Tina, the Tina Turner Musical, playing at Des Moines Performing Arts May 16-21, 2023.2023-05-1939 min

Des Musicals2023-2024 Des Moines Playhouse Season AnnouncementKaren and Ashley chat about the upcoming shows at the Des Moines Playhouse for the 2023-2024 season.2023-04-2135 min

Des MusicalsThe Lion KingKaren and Ashley discuss Disney's The Lion King, playing at Des Moines Performing Arts March 30-April 16, 2023. 2023-04-0731 min

Des Musicals1776 and Kinky BootsKaren saw 1776 at Des Moines Performing Arts and Ashley saw Kinky Boots at Des Moines Playhouse. Tickets are still on sale for Kinky Boots now through April 8th. Get your tickets here: https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/kinky-boots/2023-03-2435 min

Des MusicalsSixKaren and Ashley are excited about Six the Musical, playing February 7-19 at Des Moines Performing Arts!2023-02-1436 min

Des MusicalsThe Piano LessonAshley and Karen chat about The Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company's co-production of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, playing Feb. 3-19, 2023. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277. 6261.2023-02-1027 min

Des MusicalsForbidden BroadwayKaren and Ashley's faces hurt from laughing at Forbidden Broadway, playing at Des Moines Performing Arts's Temple Theater January 31 through February 5, 2023.2023-02-0322 min

Des MusicalsCatching up January 2023Ashley gushes to Karen about the musicals she saw at Walt Disney World, and they both get excited about upcoming shows.2023-01-2720 min

Des MusicalsCatsKaren and Ashley saw Cats, which played at the Des Moines Civic Center on January 3-8, 2023.2023-01-1338 min

Des MusicalsThe Planets and Come From AwayKaren and Ashley are full of turkey and talking performances at DMPA! Featured are The Planets by the Des Moines Symphony and Come From Away at the Des Moines Civic Center. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-12-0225 min

Des MusicalsMiss Bennet: Christmas at PemberleyKaren tells us about Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley now playing at Tallgrass Theater. Ashley chats about comedians and we preview some of the amazing performances happening in Central Iowa this holiday season.2022-11-1832 min

Des MusicalsFiddler on the RoofKaren and Ashley review Fiddler on the Roof playing at the Des Moines Civic Center October 27 - 30, 2022.2022-10-2824 min

Des MusicalsBernadette PetersKaren and Ashley saw Broadway legend Bernadette Peters with the Des Moines Symphony!2022-09-2329 min

Des MusicalsKaren's Summer of Performing ArtsKaren fills us in on all the performances she took in this summer in Central Iowa.2022-09-0944 min

Des MusicalsTo Kill a MockingbirdAshley and Karen talk about To Kill A Mockingbird playing August 23 - 28, 2022 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Get more info and tickets at https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/to-kill-a-mockingbird/2022-08-2623 min

Des MusicalsNYC!Ashley tells Karen all about her trip to New York City, including seeing The Music Man and A Strange Loop on Broadway!2022-08-1954 min

Des MusicalsMy Fair LadyKaren and Ashley talk about My Fair Lady, playing at the Des Moines Civic Center August 2 - 7, 2022. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-08-0527 min

Des MusicalsCatching up in JulyAshley and Karen play catch up See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us! 2022-07-0826 min

Des MusicalsBuffalo WomenKaren and Ashley discuss Beaufield Berry's Buffalo Women, a black cowgirl dramedy and co-production of Pyramid Theatre Company & The Des Moines Playhouse playing June 19 - June 26, 2022. Get tickets and more info at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/buffalo-women/. 2022-06-2430 min

Des MusicalsThe 2022 Tony AwardsKaren and Ashley talk about Hamilton, the Tony Awards, and upcoming shows in the Des Moines metro.2022-06-2142 min

Des MusicalsHamiltonKaren tells Ashley about Hamilton performing at the Des Moines Civic Center May 17 - June 5, 2022. Get tickets and info at https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/2022-05-2034 min

Des Musicals2022-2023 Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway SeriesKaren and Ashley get excited about the 2022-2023 Des Moines Performing Arts Broadway Series announcement! Find tickets and more info at https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/.2022-05-0627 min

Des MusicalsDMPA Season AnnouncementsKaren and Ashley discuss the season announcements from Des Moines Performing Arts including National Geographic Live, Temple Comedy Series, Dance Series, and Wellmark Family Series. Get more information at https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/.2022-04-2925 min

Des MusicalsCatching Up Spring 2022Karen and Ashley catch up on all the shows they've seen in Des Moines this spring! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-04-1551 min

Des MusicalsHadestownKaren and Ashley saw Hadestown presented by Des Moines Performing Arts, playing March 22-27, 2022. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-03-2436 min

Des MusicalsDes Moines Playhouse 2022-2023 Season AnnouncementKaren and Ashley discuss the Des Moines Playhouse 2022-2023 Season Announcement. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-03-1132 min

Des Musicalstick, tick...BOOM!Karen and Ashley watched the 2021 movie tick, tick...BOOM! Streaming on Netflix. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-02-2539 min

Des MusicalsMurder on the Orient ExpressKaren and Ashley review Murder on the Orient Express playing at the Des Moines Playhouse playing February 4-20, 2022. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. E mail us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-02-1125 min

Des MusicalsTootsieKaren and Ashley review the national Broadway tour of Tootsie performing at the Des Moines Performing Arts February 9-13, 2022. See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-02-1127 min

Des MusicalsWest Side StoryKaren and Ashley go to the (empty) movie theater to see the 2021 movie production of West Side Story. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2022-01-2840 min

Des MusicalsSound of MusicKaren tells Ashley about Sound of Music that played at the Des Moines Playhouse December 3-19, 2021. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-12-2427 min

Des MusicalsThe Greatest ShowmanKaren (finally) watches The Greatest Showman! See if she loved it as much as Ashley does. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-11-2631 min

Des MusicalsEscaping the LabyrinthKaren and Ashley talk to playwright Thomas Hischak, author of Escaping the Labyrinth which had its world premiere at the Des Moines Playhouse October 15 - October 24, 2021. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-10-2927 min

Des MusicalsWhat We've Been Watching Fall 2021Karen and Ashley chat about streaming musicals and the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-10-2240 min

Des MusicalsThe Band's VisitKaren and Ashley saw The Band's Visit, playing at Des Moines Performing Arts, playing October 14-17, 2021. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-10-1542 min

Des MusicalsDes Moines Performing ArtsKaren and Ashley talk with the president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts, Jeff Chelesvig. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-10-0834 min

Des Musicalswith their eyesKaren and Ashley attended the Des Moines Playhouse's with their eyes on September 11th, 2021. In this episode we talk about that production with the dramaturg David VanCleave. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-09-2432 min

Des MusicalsLittle Shop of HorrorsKaren and Ashley watched the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-09-1039 min

Des MusicalsGypsyKaren and Ashley watched Bette Midler in the 1993 movie Gypsy. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-08-2738 min

Des MusicalsInto The WoodsKaren and Ashley watched the 2014 Disney movie production of Into the Woods. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-07-3045 min

Des MusicalsGodspellKaren and Ashley saw Godspell under Des Moines Playhouse's big tent! Playing July 22-25, & Aug. 5-8, 2021. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, https://dmsymphony.org/, https://urbandaletheatre.com, and https://tallgrasstheatre.org. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-07-1537 min

Des MusicalsA Love OfferingKaren and Ashley review A Love Offering, a co-production from the Des Moines Playhouse and Pyramid Theatre Company. In-person: 7:30 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays, June 11-20, 2021 Video-on-Demand: Thursday June 17, 2021 https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/a-love-offering/ Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-06-1136 min

Des MusicalsA Love Offering: PreviewKaren and Ashley are joined by Des Moines Playhouse's artistic director Katy Merriman and actor Jackie Schmillen as we discuss the upcoming production A Love Offering, a co-production with the Pyramid Theatre Company. In-person: 7:30 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays, June 4-20, 2021 Opening Night Livestream: 7:30 PM, Friday, June 4, 2021 Video-on-Demand: Thursdays, June 10 & June 17, 2021 https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/a-love-offering/ Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners fin...2021-06-0330 min

Des MusicalsCatching up on what's newKaren and Ashley discuss the Civic Center tour, Dear Evan Hansen the movie, and the 2021-2022 Des Moines Playhouse lineup. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-05-2133 min

Des MusicalsRENTAshley and Karen celebrate the 25th anniversary of RENT by watching the 2005 film version. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-05-0939 min

Des MusicalsVelveteen RabbitKaren, Ashley, and the whole family watched the Velveteen Rabbit at the Des Moines Playhouse. Special preschooler guest commentary. Catch the show 7:00 PM Friday, 1:00 PM Saturday & Sunday; April 30-May 2, 2021. A recording of opening night is also available as Video on Demand purchase. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-04-2335 min

Des MusicalsSome Enchanted EveningKaren and Ashley saw the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical review Some Enchanted Evening at the Des Moines Playhouse. Playing 7:30 PM Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 PM Sundays April 9-11, April 22-25, and May 6-9, 2021. A recording of opening night is also available as Video on Demand purchase. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wh...2021-04-1623 min

Des MusicalsThe ProducersSpring time for everyone! Karen and Ashley watched the 2005 movie production of the Producers. Did it hold up? Listen to find out! Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-04-0916 min

Des MusicalsCinderellaKaren joined Ashley on a trip down memory lane as they watched the 1965 production of Cinderella. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-03-2628 min

Des MusicalsStuart LittleSpecial young reviewers featured on this episode! Ashley and her kids watched the Des Moines Playhouse's Stuart Little, performing live March 12-14 and on demand March 5-7 and March 19-21. Get more info and tickets at www.dmplayhouse.com. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming local shows at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-03-0517 min

Des MusicalsLeaving IowaKaren and Ashley saw Leaving Iowa at the Des Moines Playhouse. We laughed, we cried, we loved it! Playing now through March 21st, in person and on demand. Get more info and tickets at www.dmplayhouse.com. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us 2021-02-2624 min

Des Musicals2021 Des Moines Playhouse Spring ShowsKaty Merriman, Artistic Director from the Des Moines Playhouse, join Karen and Ashley to tell us what's coming up at the Playhouse. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-02-1923 min

Des Musicals42nd StreetKaren and Ashley watched the 2019 recording of 42nd Street, and it was a lot of tap! And long, and somewhat confusing. Also, we delve into our favorite Disney princes. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-02-0533 min

Des MusicalsFalsettosIt's 2021 and we're back! Karen and Ashley catch up and watch the Broadway revival of Falsettos. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-01-2239 min

Des MusicalsTinker BellHappy New Year! In this bonus episode Ashley interviews her young daughters about Tinker Bell that played at the Des Moines Playhouse February 21-March 8, 2020. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2021-01-0812 min

Des MusicalsMiracle on 34th St, Jagged Little Pill, and more!There are lots of performances going on right now! Ashley and Karen talk about Des Moines Playhouse's Miracle on 34th St, Broadway's One Night only performances, Jagged Little Pill live concert, The Grinch, The Prom, and fun videos you can find online (or on our FB page)! Plus, in true 2020 fashion, Karen loses her internet connection as we sign off for the year. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you thi...2020-12-1848 min

Des MusicalsWinter at the Des Moines PlayhouseKaren and Ashley welcome Des Moines Playhouse's Miriam Randolph and Katy Merriman and talk about the upcoming projects including the Onyx Script Reading series, Nature of the Dream, and Playhouse on the Air Presents: Miracle on 34th Street. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.dmplayhouse.com, www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps list...2020-12-0433 min

Des MusicalsHoliday InnKaren and Ashley watched Holiday Inn which aired on PBS Friday, November 20th. We also dive into upcoming shows and ways to support our local performing arts venues. Support Central Iowa performing arts! See upcoming shows we discussed at www.desmoinesperformingarts.org, www.dmplayhouse.com, https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/, and https://dmsymphony.org/. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/ Please rate and review us wherever you listen. This helps listeners find us!2020-11-2742 min

Des MusicalsOne Man, Two GuvnorsKaren and Ashley talk about upcoming viewing opportunities which leads us to the 90s, a place we love to be! We also discuss One Man, Two Guvnors currently available to stream on PBS through December 4, 2020. For the record, Karen reached out to James Corden for a guest spot, but he must have had a scheduling conflict. Support Central Iowa Theater! See shows we discussed at www.desmoinesperformingarts.org and www.dmplayhouse.com. Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/2020-11-1338 min

Des MusicalsI and YouKaren and Ashley saw live theater! Listen is as we review I and You playing at the Des Moines Playhouse. I and You is playing at the Des Moines Playhouse 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays; Oct. 16-18, Oct. 28-Nov. 1, & Nov. 11-15, 2020. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/i-and-you/ Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/2020-10-2328 min

Des MusicalsWeekend ComedyKaren and Ashley saw live theater! Listen is as we review Weekend Comedy playing at the Des Moines Playhouse. We were so excited we recorded in the car as soon as we left the theater! Weekend Comedy is playing at the Des Moines Playhouse 7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays; Oct. 9-11, Oct. 21-25, & Nov. 4-8, 2020. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/weekend-comedy/ Email us and let us know what you think! desmusicals@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesMusicals/2020-10-1628 min

Des MusicalsShe Loves MeKaren and Ashley watched She Loves Me, now streaming on Broadway HD and PBS Passport. We want to hear from you! Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know what you thought of this show or episode and let us know what we should watch next! Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-10-0224 min

Des MusicalsHappenings at the Des Moines PlayhouseKaren and Ashley have their first guest, Katy Merriman, the artistic director at the Des Moines Playhouse! We talk about the summer season, how theater has changed in the past 6 months, and looking forward to the fall shows. And we might have our first fangirl- the feeling is mutual! Check out what's happening at the Des Moines Playhouse! https://www.dmplayhouse.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DMPlayhouse Fall shows Weekend Comedy and I and You Check out Des Musicals! https://www.fa...2020-09-1640 min

Des MusicalsKinky BootsKaren and Ashley watched the West End production of Kinky Boots on PBS Passport and Broadway HD. Facebook.com/desmusicals 2020-09-0630 min

Des MusicalsChicagoKaren and Ashley watched the 2002 movie version of Chicago while still in pandemic mode and reminisce about when they saw it on stage. Tell us what you think or send us some suggestionsfor futureepisodes! Facebook.com/desmusicals or desmusicals@gmail.com.2020-08-2027 min

Des MusicalsThe RoommateKaren and Ashley review The Roommate playing at The Des Moines Playhouse now through August 16th. Tell us what you think! Facebook. Com/desmusicals or desmusicals@gmail.com.2020-08-0429 min

Des MusicalsLove LettersKaren and Ashley did a thing! In this episode we talk about Des Moines Playhouse's Live Theatre Drive-In production of Love Letters, playing June 12-28, 2020. Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know if you caught the show! Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-06-2826 min

Des MusicalsQuarantine and CatsLive theater is on hold, but Ashley and Karen discuss what they've been watching in quarantine, including the 2019 movie production of Cats. Tell us what you've been watching! Email us at desmusicals@gmail.com.2020-05-2234 min

Des MusicalsAnastasiaKaren and Ashley discuss Anastasia, which played February 26-March 1, 2019 at the Des Moines Civic Center.2020-04-3024 min

Des MusicalsJesus Christ SuperstarKaren and Ashley are still enjoying musical theater while in quarantine. In this episode we discuss Jesus Christ Superstar which played at the Civic Center in January of 2020 and on Easter Sunday on NBC. Tell us what you think! Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-04-1623 min

Des MusicalsCome From AwayKaren and Ashley discuss Come From Away, which played at the Des Moines Performing Arts January 28-February 2, 2020. Tell us what you think! Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-04-0850 min

Des MusicalsMean GirlsKaren and Ashley discuss Mean Girls which played October 15-20, 2019 at the Des Moines Performing Arts. So Fetch! Tell us what you think! Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know how you liked this show or any others. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-03-1928 min

Des MusicalsOur top 6!Welcome to Des Musicals, where Karen and Ashley talk about musicals performing in the Des Moines area. We kick off our podcast with our top 6 so you can get to know us and our tastes in musical theater. Tell us what you think! Visit us on Facebook or email us to let us know your favorite musicals. Facebook.com/DesMusicals/ desmusicals@gmail.com 2020-03-1942 min

GDPR Now!Episode 2: Subject access requests, personal data and the case of Rudd v Bridle with Ashley Winton and Laura Scaife.GDPR Now! brought to you by This is DPO. Subject access requests, personal data and the case of Rudd v Bridle with Ashley Winton and Laura Scaife. About this episode: Dr Rudd served a subject access request on Mr Bridle, and was not satisfied with the information he received back. Amongst allegations of fraud and conspiracy, the issue went to court. Who was the controller, and did the journalism and regulatory exemptions apply? One of the key issues was – what is personal data? The judge reached a conclusion, but was he right? Gu...2019-07-1253 min