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Ivy + Bean The Musical

Seven-year-old Ivy is quiet and loves to read books. Bean is outgoing and would love to be known throughout the world. When the two get together, there’s mischief and laughter at every turn – along with lessons to be learned about the challenges and joys of family, friendship, and love.

Note: Ivy + Bean The Musical will be presented in the John Viars Theatre.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Performance Times:
7:00 PM Fridays; 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays
School Matinees:
9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesday, May 7 & Thursday, May 9, 2024
Theatre:
Kate Goldman Children's Theatre
Run Time:
75 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Content Advisory:
Playhouse children’s theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.

Company

  • Leo

    William Beebe

    Leo
  • Zuzu

    Chloe Byrd

    Zuzu
  • Dad

    Carson Clark

    Dad
  • Sophie

    Megan Clement

    Sophie
  • Bean

    Vivian Rosalie Coleman

    Bean
  • Eric

    Blake Dreckman

    Eric
  • Mom

    Shelby Kephart

    Mom
  • Nancy

    Natalie Padilla Sanchez

    Nancy
  • Ivy

    Madison Stone

    Ivy
  • Director

    Anne Frett

    Director
  • Music Director

    Eric Mohlis

    Music Director
  • Choreographer

    Ellie Cole

    Choreographer
  • Choreographer

    Anna McKernan

    Choreographer
  • Scenic Designer

    Sam Stephen

    Scenic Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Jessica Van Essen

    Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer

    Virgil Kleinhesselink

    Lighting Designer
  • Properties Designer

    Allyson Braun

    Properties Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Ashley Kientoff

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Brooke Krug

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Abbie Stern

    Assistant Stage Manager

Photos/Video

  • Madison Stone (left) is Ivy and Vivian Rosalie Coleman is Bean in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • Madison Stone (left) is Ivy and Vivian Rosalie Coleman is Bean in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Brent Isenberger.

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  • The popular Ivy and Bean books come to life in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. (Clockwise from upper left) Megan Clement, Vivian Rosalie Coleman, Chloe Byrd, Blake Dreckman, William Beebe, and Madison Stone. Photo by Steve Gibbons. 

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  • The popular Ivy and Bean books come to life in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. (Left to right) William Beebe, Madison Stone, Vivian Rosalie Coleman, Chloe Byrd, Megan Clement (laying down), and Blake Dreckman. Photo by Steve Gibbons. 

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  • Madison Stone (left) is Ivy and Vivian Rosalie Coleman is Bean in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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  • The popular Ivy and Bean books come to life in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. (Clockwise from left) William Beebe, Vivian Rosalie Coleman, Chloe Byrd, Blake Dreckman, Megan Clement, and Madison Stone. Photo by Steve Gibbons. 

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  • Madison Stone (left) is Ivy and Vivian Rosalie Coleman is Bean in Ivy + Bean The Musical, May 3-12, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

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Show Credits

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Scott Elmegreen

Based on the Books by Annie Barrows

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

IVY + BEAN books by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall are available at https://www.chroniclebooks.com/collections/ivy-bean as well as from major bookstores and online retailers.

Ivy + Bean is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

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