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Best Shows in February 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!

Life of Pi at Des Moines Civic Center

Life of Pi

After scooping a multitude of Olivier Awards for its debut run in London's West End, and three Tony Awards after its successful run on Broadway this stunning stage adaptation of Yann Martel's metaphysical novel heads out across the country! With the entire original creative team in tow, including breathtaking puppetry by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell. Don't miss this acclaimed new work!

Marc Maron at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Marc Maron

The veteran stand-up comic, podcast trailblazer and star of his own eponymous tv show returns to his first love, performing stand up on the huge US home circuit. His WTF podcast has set the standard for every other interview show out there, his signature blend of honesty, insecurity, and resentment and completely candid style always bringing the best out of his guests.

Guster at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Guster

Boston alt-rockers Guster are finally embarking on the second leg of their 'We Also Have Eras' tour! Kicking off in early 2025, this tour is a nod to Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and will tell the story of over 30 years of Guster. Fans can expect a show full of joy and whimsydon't miss your chance to see them live this year!