Rhythm & Pep

Rhythm & Pep Rhythm & Pep is an inclusive variety show celebrating unique talents inspired by vaudeville lineage. Some call us the gayest variety show in town!

Founded by Morgana Moon, it showcases eccentric acts, dazzling performances, and captivating oddities.

The wait is over… introducing the ✨️FINAL CAST✨️ for Rhythm & Pep’s Farewell Show!After several years of unforgettable p...
05/15/2026

The wait is over… introducing the ✨️FINAL CAST✨️ for Rhythm & Pep’s Farewell Show!

After several years of unforgettable performances, friendships, and memories, we’re taking to the stage one last time. What a cast to go out on!

Please welcome:
Peaches Diamond
Dickolas T Frost
Goosey Gander
Luna Desperado
Atlas Diamond
Sky
Tori Nelson
Alexandra St James
Amberly Dal
Sayler
Effie Vescence
Romeo DeMornay Sanchez
Teri Underhill
Thee Adriatic Sea
Kenzi Vex
Moonbow Bloom
Kilda Mann
Komplete Moon
Loretta Stone
Amanita Girl
Jaxon Daytona
ChaCha Heelz-Daytona
Morgana Moon

Join us as we celebrate the legacy, Pride, and spirit of Rhythm & Pep in a night you won’t want to miss.

đź“Ť xBk Live
đź“… June 27
⏰ Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

Let’s make this finale unforgettable. Link in comments!

Big news from Rhythm & Pep, and a bittersweet one to share…After our next two productions, Rhythm & Pep will be taking a...
04/22/2026

Big news from Rhythm & Pep, and a bittersweet one to share…

After our next two productions, Rhythm & Pep will be taking an extended pause.

Producing these shows and creating space for this community has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I am endlessly grateful for every performer, supporter, collaborator, and audience member who has been part of this journey. What we’ve built together is something truly special, and I will carry that with me always.

That said, it’s time for me to close this chapter and shift my focus. As a single mom and full time employee, I’ve had to take a hard look at where my time and creative energy can best be invested. Music has always been at the core of who I am, and I’m choosing to pour myself fully into that path, growing my artistry and building my band, Morgana Moon & The Damnɛd Saints.

This decision has not come easily. Rhythm & Pep has meant more to me than I can fully express, and stepping away is incredibly emotional. But I’m also deeply excited for what’s ahead, and I hope you’ll continue to support me in this next chapter the way you’ve supported Rhythm & Pep.

For now, let’s make these final two shows unforgettable.

Let’s celebrate everything Rhythm & Pep has been. Let’s pack the house, share the love, and go out the way only we know how. With energy, joy, and a little bit of magic.

Join us for:
✨ Rhythm & Brunch: All That Jazz
✨ Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY

Come say hello, celebrate with us, and yes... if you’re a hugger, I will absolutely be accepting those!

This isn’t goodbye forever… but it is goodbye for a long while.

With so much love and gratitude...thank you for everything. ❤️
-Morgana Moon

04/15/2026

Psssst! Want to hear a secret??

Here’s a little insider tip!

Reserving a table for 8 is actually cheaper than buying 8 individual tickets! So grab 7 of your friends and make it a whole vibe. Tables are limited, so don't wait!

Join us for Rhythm & Brunch: All That Jazz on May 24th! Great entertainment, great food, and even better company! Don’t miss it!

📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT We are beyond excited to introduce our newest project from Rhythm & Pep…Rhythm & Brunch!A one-of-a-ki...
04/09/2026

📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

We are beyond excited to introduce our newest project from Rhythm & Pep…

Rhythm & Brunch!
A one-of-a-kind Brunch Cabaret experience where every show brings a fresh new theme and an unforgettable lineup of talent. Expect a stellar mix of drag, burlesque, acro and aerial, comedy, live singing, and more!

And because brunch should be just as fabulous as the show, we’re thrilled to have Chef A LLC catering this experience, so you already know it’s going to be delicious!

đź“Ť Hosted at the stunning Sherwood Forest Events Center
đź“… Our first show: May 24th
🎟️ Tickets go on sale TOMORROW 4/10!

Our debut theme?
✨ Chicago the Musical ✨
(and trust us when we say, this lineup is going to be absolutely stunning!!)

Now, here’s where YOU come in:

We’re currently seeking sponsors and community partners who want to be part of bringing this exciting new experience to life. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your business, gain visibility in the community, and align with a bold, creative, and inclusive production.

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Rhythm & Brunch, we would love to connect and collaborate. Send us a message to learn more!

Three years of Rhythm & Pep! 🥂🥳It's our birthday! (Ok, we're a day late. Yesterday was our birthday). What started as an...
04/06/2026

Three years of Rhythm & Pep! 🥂🥳

It's our birthday! (Ok, we're a day late. Yesterday was our birthday).

What started as an idea has grown into something so much bigger than I ever imagined. We’ve shared countless shows, connected with unbelievably talented performers, and built an audience that is as loyal as it is inspiring. We've created so much art, including all the one of a kind R&P live art we've auctioned to uplift mutual aid. We've danced, sang, laughed...even juggled! Whatever weird, wild or wonderful thing someone had an idea to do on stage, we've seen it (and loved every second.)

Every moment has become part of a story I’ll never take for granted.

In hard times, we hold on to the things that help us to keep moving forward. Rhythm & Pep has been that thing for me, and I truly hope it’s been a place of refuge, connection, and inspiration for you too.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to everything we’ve built together, and everything still to come.

With so much gratitude and love,
-Morgana Moon

Who wants a FREE ticket to Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY? In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we are offering 1 free GA ...
03/31/2026

Who wants a FREE ticket to Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY? In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we are offering 1 free GA ticket! Here's how to win:

1. Donate any amount of doll hairs to Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund OR any trans mutual aid of your choosing.
2. Send us a message showing a screenshot of your donation.

Names will be entered into a virtual "wheel of names" and a winner will be announced Thursday at 7pm!

02/18/2026

We had such a blast at Rhythm & Pep Presents: The Roaring Twenties! Thanks to everyone who came out and for going back in time with us!

Shout out to Dan Henderson for bringing his new book to share, and shout out to Domita Sanchez for being such an amazing headliner!

Stay tuned for the headliner announcement for our next show - Y2Gay: A Y2K Pride Celebration!

Thank you to Your Local Vamp Studios for the video!

Tonight feels especially meaningful to me. Rhythm & Pep has always been more than a show. It’s a place for community to ...
01/30/2026

Tonight feels especially meaningful to me.

Rhythm & Pep has always been more than a show. It’s a place for community to gather, to breathe, to laugh, and to give ourselves permission to feel joy in a heavy world.

And tonight, we get to share the why behind the name.

My dad will be joining us to talk about his new book, Rhythm & Pep; our family’s story, rooted in vaudeville, and the journey that led me to name this space after my great-uncles’ vaudeville acts.

It’s the origin story I’m asked about all the time: Why the name "Rhythm & Pep?"

Tonight, you’ll finally hear it.

Bringing this family history into the room and sharing it publicly feels incredibly special to me. I’m so excited (and a little emotional) to welcome my dad, author, and historian Daniel Henderson, to the show tonight.

Come be part of it đź’›
-Morgana Moon

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