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Best Shows in January 2025

Shucked at Des Moines Civic Center

Shucked

Winner of two Drama Desk Awards! After an a-maize-ing premiere at Broadways Nederlander Theatre, the heartwarming story is heading on a national tour! With Nashville's top songwriting talents from Tony winner Robert Horn, in collaboration with Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, this musical offers a kernel of joy in these divided times, exploring how opening up to people and ideas we are wary of can be a beautiful process, uniting us in our similarities, not our differences. Aw Shucks!

Nick Swardson at Vibrant Music Hall

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is an actor, screenwriter, producer and stand-up comedian. The Minneapolis native started out in his career as an entertainer performing on the local stand-up scene before moving to New York, and later Los Angeles, to pursue his comedy career. Don't miss him live this year when he brings the show to you!

Sal Vulcano at Des Moines Civic Center

Sal Vulcano

Comedian Sal Vulcano is best known for his role on truTV's 'Impractical Jokers,' a hidden camera reality television show where Sal and his co-stars go through various challenges with the loser having to perform the worst challenge. Sal's upcoming tour will showcase his talent for producing hilarious stand up.

One Night in Memphis at Bridge View Center

One Night in Memphis

The number one tribute band to the likes of Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley heads out on tour to bring you another night of Rock 'n Roll classics! Be transported back to the 1950s as this 90-minute extravaganza samples the very best of the era. From Rockabilly to country to gospel, this is one night you'll never forget!

Big Head Todd and the Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Big Head Todd and the Monsters

Formed in 1986 Big Head Todd and The Monsters (or BHTM) hail from the mountainous state of Colorado. Although they're now on a worldwide platform, BHTM music still encapsulates the heart of the rocky mountains, with their fast-paced rock leaving fans dancing all night long! Don't miss your chance to see them live when they hit the road in their new tour!