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If you're a lover of Broadway musicals and looking for the next big event, mark your calendar for Friday 31st January 2025 because the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked is coming to Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This lively comedy musical is surely going to cause a chuckle and keep you enthralled from the first act to the final encore.
Des Moines Civic Center will host this highly entertaining show and bolster your experience with plush seats, a lovely theater, and everything you need to maximize your theater-going experience. With an original score, a hilarious and brilliant cast, and music that is sure to get your feet thumping, Shucked is going to be your next favorite performance.
Plunge into the wonderful world of a small, corn-loving town that tries to uncover why the crops are dying. Maizy, a a soon-to-be bride whose wedding came to a halt because of the town's corn concerns, makes it her mission to come to the rescue of Cob County and discover the true reason for the corn is dying. She travels to Tampa, where she meets a man who says he is a doctor of corn but is actually a con-man and things get interesting.
The musical perfectly blends corn-themed humor with award-winning performances to create a theatrical event you’re sure to enjoy. Experience it for yourself when Shucked comes to Des Moines this winter by purchasing your Des Moines Civic Center tickets for this Friday 31st January 2025 showing! Prices start from $133.
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Get ready for an unforgettable event arriving at Des Moines Civic Center this winter. Shucked is a humorous theatrical comedy with upbeat music and comedic storytelling that brings you into a town with an above average love of corn.
The show starts off in Cob County, where an engaged couple named Maizy and Beau are planning their wedding. However, the wedding comes to a grinding halt when the towns corn suddenly starts to die. The almost newlyweds agree to postpone things and join the town in fretting about its crops.
Maizy decides to pursue an explanation in Florida. After she gets off the plane in Tampa, she meets Gordy, who is fronting as a corn doctor. Gordy promises to help her save her towns crops, even though he's really after her expensive bracelet to satisfy his mob debts - and drama follows.
Shucked is a new Broadway show that has been years in the making, with music and lyrics by Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark. The upbeat music and astounding cast have won more than the laughs and hearts of audiences, claiming 9 nominations for the 76th Tony Awards, the 2022 BroadwayWorld Awards for Best New Play or Musical, and the award for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards.
The Daily Beast, Entertainment Weekly, and the New York Post are just some positive reviews as this Broadway musical prepares to get a film adaptation with Mandalay Pictures. With notable actors and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, Shucked is a must-see production for anyone who adores country music, corny puns, and an exciting theatrical experience.
secure your tickets for the event at Des Moines Civic Center to enjoy an award-winning show in a magnificent theater with elegant decor and convenient parking. Take your evening to the next level by exploring all the local dining options Des Moines has available to you. But don't wait to secure your entry for the event starting from $133 because Shucked is 100% a hilarious broadway musical you don't want to miss!
Des Moines Civic Center, Des Moines, Iowa, , US