Some Enchanted Evening

Broadway icons Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II are celebrated in a musical revue of songs from Carousel, Cinderella, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and more. Five singers share more than 30 memorable numbers including “My Favorite Things,” “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Shall We Dance?,” and, of course, “Some Enchanted Evening.”

Some Enchanted Evening and The Velveteen Rabbit will be in repertory, alternating weeks. Some Enchanted Evening performances are Apr. 9-11, Apr. 22-25, & May 6-9, 2021.

If you are using 2020-21 Flex Four season tickets, credit, a gift certificate, or a Guest Pass for your seats, please click here or call the ticket office at 515.277.6261 to make your reservation. Ticket office hours are Noon-3:00 PM, Tuesdays-Fridays.

Click here to read our reopening procedures.

Preview Night: To make theatre accessible to the entire community, The Playhouse offered a free preview night performance, Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021. Donations were accepted.

For those not yet ready to come into the theatre:

The Playhouse offered a Livestream on opening night, Friday, Apr. 9, 2021.
The Playhouse offered the opening night recording as video-on-demand, Apr. 16-18 & Apr. 30-May 2, 2021.

Livestream and Video-on-demand (VOD) guidance:

  • When you order a streaming option, you will receive a link in the Your Confirmation email that comes from djacobson@dmplayhouse.com. (Check your junk/spam folder as it sometimes ends up there.)
  • The stream can be cast to your smart TV if your TV can accept casting. (The newer models do.) Or if you have ROKU or Chromecast, they too can accept your casting.
  • If you purchase VOD, you can watch the video as many times as you want in a 24 hour period from the first time you start the video. Your link can only be used on one device.
  • For both Livestream and VOD, there are three cameras in the house. While there are some varied angles, there are no movie/Hamilton on Disney+ close-ups. This is not a film; it is a recording of a live theatre production.
  • FAQ: Why is video-on-demand only offered for a limited number of days? As with live performances, The Playhouse has to pay royalties on the show.
Performance Times:
7:30 PM Thursdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays; Apr. Apr. 9-11, Apr. 22-25, & May 6-9, 2021
Theatre:
John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
90 minutes; performed without intermission
Content Advisory:
The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.

In the News

Interview with Amy Burgmaier, dsm magazine, Apr. 6, 2021

Interview with Amy Burgmaier, The Culture Buzz, KFMG, Apr. 9, 2021

The Culture Buzz review, Apr. 9, 2021

Broadway World review, Apr. 13, 2021

Interview with Amy Burgmaier, Greetings from Iowa, IowaPBS, June 9, 2021

Company

  • Dani Boal

    Nellie

    Dani Boal
  • Amy Burgmaier

    Anna

    Amy Burgmaier
  • Bridget Johnston

    Julie

    Bridget Johnston
  • Matthew Nicholson

    Billy

    Matthew Nicholson
  • Jake Parks

    Will

    Jake Parks
  • Francine Griffith

    Pianist

    Francine Griffith
  • Katy Merriman

    Director / Music Director

    Katy Merriman
  • Jay Jagim

    Scenic Designer

    Jay Jagim
  • Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer / Properties Designer

    Angela Lampe
  • Virgil Kleinhesselink

    Lighting Designer

    Virgil Kleinhesselink
  • Jenna Darsee

    Stage Manager

    Jenna Darsee
  • Emma Norman

    Assistant Stage Manager

    Emma Norman

Photos/Video

  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast (left to right) Matthew Nicholson, Dani Boal, Amy Burgmaier, Jake Parks, and Bridget Johnston. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast (left to right) Matthew Nicholson, Dani Boal, Amy Burgmaier, Jake Parks, and Bridget Johnston. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast members Matthew Nicholson and Bridget Johnston. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast members Jake Parks and Dani Boal. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast member Amy Burgmaier. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast members (left to right) Bridget Johnston, Dani Boal, and Amy Burgmaier. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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  • Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein cast (left to right) Jake Parks, Amy Burgmaier, and Dani Boal. Some Enchanted Evening is Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Phot by Brent Isenberger.

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Press Release

Des Moines Playhouse Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kill Date: May 9, 2021 Subject: Des Moines Playhouse Presents Some Enchanted Evening and The Velveteen Rabbit in repertory Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing Associate, 515.974.5358 The Des Moines Playhouse continues to successfully present live theatre with two shows this spring, Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Apr. 9-May 9, 2021, and, for families, The Velveteen Rabbit, Apr. 16-May 2, 2021. In-person performances will be presented in repertory, alternating shows by the week, in the John Viars Theatre. Opening night livestream and two weekends of video-on-demand will also be offered for both shows. Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein and The Velveteen Rabbit are performed without intermission. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com or by phone at 515.277.6261. Broadway icons Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II are celebrated in a musical revue of songs from Carousel, Cinderella, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and more. Five singers share more than 30 memorable numbers including "My Favorite Things," "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'," "Shall We Dance?," and, of course, "Some Enchanted Evening." The cast includes Dani Boal, Amy Burgmaier, Bridget Johnston, Matthew Nicholson, and Jake Parks. Katy Merriman is director/music director. Iowa PBS is media sponsor for Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein. When a child loves a toy, that toy becomes real to the child. But is there any magic that can make a toy truly real? The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams has been loved by generations of families. The cast features Corley Blackford, Ella Frost, Ava Gifford, Michael Howland, Caroline Johnson, Finley Snavely, and Oliver Thrun and is directed by Charissa Hamel. The Velveteen Rabbit is presented by Nationwide with Iowa PBS as media sponsor. Full safety guidelines are posted on the theatre's website, dmplayhouse.com, and have been updated according to recent recommendations from health officials. Although vaccination numbers are increasing, all in-person guests, volunteers, and staff, must wear a mask at all times, even while seated for the performances. The Playhouse is Iowa's oldest and largest producing theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a season of shows every year since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage. For more information about The Playhouse, Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, and The Velveteen Rabbit, visit The Playhouse website at www.dmplayhouse.com or contact The Playhouse at 515.277.6261. Ticket office hours are Noon-3:00 PM, Tuesdays-Fridays. Some Enchanted Evening – The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein Performances In-person: 7:30 PM Thursdays-Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays, Apr. 9-11, Apr. 22-25, & May 6-9, 2021 Livestream: 7:30 PM, Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 On-Demand: Apr. 16-18 & Apr. 30-May 2, 2021 Tickets for in-person performances are $29 per person, all ages Livestream and on-demand are $25 per device, one viewing Purchase at dmplayhouse.com The Velveteen Rabbit Performances In-person: 7:00 PM Fridays & 1:00 PM Saturdays-Sundays, Apr. 16-18 & Apr. 30-May 2, 2021 Livestream: 7:00 PM, Friday, Apr. 16, 2021 On-Demand: Apr. 23-25 & May 7-9, 2021 Tickets for in-person performances are $15 per person, all ages Livestream and on-demand are $15 per device, one viewing Purchase at dmplayhouse.com School matinees are available by contacting Robin Spahr, education director, at 515.974.5365.   ###  

Show Credits

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Concept by Jeffrey B. Moss

Sponsored by

  • Iowa PBS