A Noce New Year at Noce

Ring in the New Year in one of Iowa's most beautiful rooms. Spend the evening with two of Noce's great company artists: Lauren Vilmain & Napoleon Douglas. There will be no better hang on the last night of 2026! These great singers will be joined by the incomparable Noce Jazz Orchestra. Whether you’re joining us to kick off your night or to count down to midnight, this will be an unforgettable evening of world-class music, celebration, and holiday cheer. --- ​​An international actor, vocalist, and entrepreneur, Napoleon serves as the Artistic Director for Pyramid Theatre Company, Iowa’s premier Black theatre institution. A seasoned creative force with a wide-ranging background as a director, choreographer, and music director, his true passion shines under the spotlight. Napoleon’s cabaret mastery spans from curating specialty acts, with past credits including New York City’s The Randy Andy’s—to directing elite revues at Noce alongside Max Wellman. Napoleon regularly captivates audiences at Noce Jazz & Cabaret with magnetic showcase productions, including his celebrated Sammy Davis Jr. and Nat King Cole revues (Black Magic), soul-stirring salutes to Stevie Wonder & Luther Vandross (For Once In My Life), and the greatest hits of Broadway (The Impossible Dream). --- Vocalist Lauren Vilmain is a Minneapolis native, Drake University alumnus, and Company Artist at Noce in Des Moines, Iowa. Formally trained in both opera and musical theatre, Vilmain delivers a signature vocal style known for its rich warmth, power, and captivating stage presence. Best known for her high-profile jazz and theatre residencies, she regularly headlines Noce with premier ensemble productions—ranging from intimate cabaret sets to showcase performances backed by a full jazz orchestra.