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The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026

The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.

Critic James Lindhorst's Best of St. Louis Theatre in 2025
by James Lindhorst - Dec 15, 2025

This past season was the year of the comedy in St. Louis Theater. Companies across the city had audiences laughing all season long with slapstick, farce, and satire. There were some wonderful musical productions that really sang, a few hard hitting dramas, but comedies reigned in both quantity and quality. Instead of publishing a Top 10 list this year, I’m going to recognize the Best in St. Louis Theater for 2025. “The Best” is still a shortened list of just 13 shows out of the nearly 90 shows I saw this past year. It took weeks of thought and painstaking consideration to decide which productions would be included in my annual list. Here they are. The productions are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked by favorites:

Cast Set for OKLAHOMA SAMOVAR by Alice Eve Cohen at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

La MaMa has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Oklahoma Samovar by Alice Eve Cohen. Directed by Eric Nightengale, this new play won the 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Learn more!

Video: HAMLET at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jun 10, 2025

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet sets the story in the 1960s, with design elements inspired by Mad Men and an original jazz score performed live.

Review: St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s HAMLET is Mid-Century Jazzy Cool
by James Lindhorst - May 31, 2025

Often a modern take on a classic will go awry, but Michael Sexton’s brilliant vision creates a phenomenal retelling of Hamlet. His collaboration with his actors and designers gives this production it very cool retro and jazzy vibe. The show’s running time clocks in at just under three hours. It is well paced, moves along expediently, and is masterful storytelling. This is an excellent production that is entertaining for the masses, not just for the Bardolators.  

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Opens At Hartford Stage In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Hartford Stage has announced the opening of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE on October 18.

Hartford Stage Announces DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Hartford Stage announced the cast for DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, running from Oct. 10 to Nov. 3.

Columbia School Of The Arts Will Perform MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Columbia University School of the Arts is proud to present The MFA Acting Class of 2022 in their Acting Thesis production of MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW MOSCOW.

Glassbox Collective Presents Premiere Performance: Collaborative Exploration Of Shakespeare's RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2019

Mission To (dit)Mars Presents END OF THE LINE By Megan Bussiere
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019

Mission to (dit)Mars, a theatre arts collective serving Queens artists, is thrilled to continue the Launch Pad reading series with END OF THE LINE, a new play by Megan Bussiere and directed by Nikki Diloreto.  This free reading will be performed on Monday, April 15th at 7pm at The Broom Tree Theatre located at 23-35 Broadway in Astoria, NY.

Rule Of 7x7 At The Tank Announces Rule Of 7x7: All-Star Edition
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2018

Rule of 7x7 at The Tank announces Rule of 7x7: All-Stars, the second-ever 'best-of' edition of 7x7 today, November 17, 2018 at 8pm at The Tank Theater, 312 W 36th St, NYC. Seven of the strongest pieces in 7x7 history are back for one night only! Tickets are $13 advance / $15 at door, and include one free beer.

Rule Of 7x7 At The Tank Announces Rule Of 7x7: All-Star Edition
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2018

Rule of 7x7 at The Tank announces Rule of 7x7: All-Stars, the second-ever 'best-of' edition of 7x7 on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8pm at The Tank Theater, 312 W 36th St, NYC. Seven of the strongest pieces in 7x7 history are back for one night only! Tickets are $13 advance / $15 at door, and include one free beer.

Photo Flash: West of 10th Presents the New York Premiere of Lia Romeo's AMERICAN DREAMERS
by Julie Musbach - Aug 17, 2018

West of 10th presents the New York premiere of American Dreamers by Lia Romeo at The Workshop Theater's Jewel Box Theater in New York City for a limited engagement beginning August 15th, and running through Sunday, August 19th.

West Of 10th's AMERICAN DREAMERS Opens Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018

West of 10th presents the New York premiere of American Dreamers by Lia Romeo at The Workshop Theater's Jewel Box Theater in New York City for a limited engagement beginning tonight, August 15th, and running through Sunday, August 19th.

West Of 10th To Present Lia Romeo's AMERICAN DREAMERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018

West of 10th will present the New York premiere of American Dreamers by Lia Romeo at The Workshop Theater's Jewel Box Theater in New York City for a limited engagement beginning August 15th. The production follows its recent world premiere at Jersey City Theater Center in Summer of 2015.

Natalie Walker, Jamar Williams, and More Star in LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL Reading Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017

Graham Techler's LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL will be presented as a reading as part of the Bridge Residency today, October 14th, at 3:30 PM. The reading is directed by James Presson.

Natalie Walker, Jamar Williams, and More to Star in LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL Reading
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017

Graham Techler's LIKE HENRY THE SIXTH, BUT COOL will be presented as a reading as part of the Bridge Residency on October 14th at 3:30 PM. The reading is directed by James Presson.

BACK THE NIGHT Opens Tonight at Boston Playwrights' Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2016

The Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) production of BACK THE NIGHT opens this week.

BACK THE NIGHT Opens Tonight at Boston Playwrights' Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2016

The Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) production of BACK THE NIGHT opens tonight.

BACK THE NIGHT to Open This Week at Boston Playwrights' Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2016

The Boston Playwrights' Theatre (BPT) production of BACK THE NIGHT opens this week.