Joseph Medeiros News

On August 15, 2011, STAGES ST. LOUIS hosted its third annual Cabaret fundraiser at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood, a benefit for the organization's Education and Outreach Programs.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's work, THE SECRET GARDEN, was initially serialized before being published in 1911 and becoming a children's classic. Several attempts by Hollywood have tried to capitalize on it's dramatic and hope-filled story, with the 1949 MGM adaptation, starring Margaret O'Brien, wonderfully changing from black and white into full-blown technicolor as the garden is revealed in all it's splendor. However. most folks today will probably be more familiar with the the rather staid, but thoughtful motion picture made in 1993, which was fairly well mounted. This current stage adaptation is far more appealing in any number of ways, with stronger acting and a memorably performed score being among the many highlights that are attractive to an audience interested in the material.

Unlock the magic behind The Secret Garden,opening July 22 at STAGES ST. LOUIS.The Secret Garden continues through August 21 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood.

Unlock the magic behind The Secret Garden,opening July 22 at STAGES ST. LOUIS.The Secret Garden continues through August 21 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood.

Yank!, which played the York Theatre off Broadway in the 2009-2010 season and which has an eye for Broadway will be given a workshop this fall in NYC, backed by the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. The workshop will run from October 10 through November 10, 2011. According to casting notices, actors for all parts are being sought.

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.

The Concert Series at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer presents the Songs of Micah Young featuring the Broadway talents Wendi Bergamini (Promises, Promises, South Pacific), Joseph Medeiros (White Christmas, Guys and Dolls) Ric Ryder (Music Man, Grease, Blood Brothers), Matthew Deming (My Fair Lady Concert), and Kerry Conte (Brigadoon). The concert is at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 30-14 Cresent St, Astoria NY. The Concert is at 6 pm Sunday February 20th; there is a $10 suggested donation

The Concert Series at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer presents the Songs of Micah Young featuring the Broadway talents Wendi Bergamini (Promises, Promises, South Pacific), Joseph Medeiros (White Christmas, Guys and Dolls) Ric Ryder (Music Man, Grease, Blood Brothers), Matthew Deming (My Fair Lady Concert), and Kerry Conte (Brigadoon). The concert is at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer 30-14 Cresent St, Astoria NY. The Concert is at 6 pm Sunday February 20th; there is a $10 suggested donation

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Roundabout Theatre Company will produce a workshop of Yank!, a WWII musical. The York Theatre Company premiered the show last season and since its critically acclaimed reception, buzz has been swirling about a Broadway transfer as early as next season. Original Yank! cast member Bobby Steggert will be reprising his role in the upcoming workshop. New cast members include Santino Fontana, Morgan Spector, Michael Berresse, Nellie McKay, Jeff Hiller, Tally Sessions, Colt Prattes, Derrick Trumbly, Jeremy Cohen, Tyler Maynard, Cole Escola, Brad Bass, Cody Williams and Colin Bradbury.

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THE CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE will continue its Songbook Concert Series with two special Arts & Artists concerts on Sunday, December 12th at 2:30PM and Monday, December 13th at 6PM at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

THE CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE will continue its Songbook Concert Series with two special Arts & Artists concerts on Sunday, December 12th at 2:30PM and Monday, December 13th at 6PM at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Dreamlight Theatre Company presents HERE'S THE THING… An evening of original music and lyrics by Micah Young

Dreamlight Theatre Company presents HERE'S THE THING… An evening of original music and lyrics by Micah Young

According to the New York Times, Yank! wil not make it to Broadway until fall 2011. A spokesperson for Yank! said that the creators are having no trouble raising the $5 million needed for the production, but wanted to take more time to perfect the show's book.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter are currently starring in CATS at St. Louis's Muny. Block plays Grizabella, while Page plays Old Deuteronomy and Teeter plays Munkustrap. The production opened at the Muny on July 19 and runs through July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm. Click below to hear Block and Page talk everything CATS at the Muny below!

Despite the fact that I'm not exactly what you'd call a fan of the show CATS, I've always tried to keep an open mind whenever I've attended a production of it (just as I would with any other show I'm not particularly fond of), because you never know when you're going to be beguiled by an especially well done presentation that confounds your expectations. The Muny's current production of CATS does just that, and I have to admit that I enjoyed it more than any of the other versions I've seen to this point.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS at St. Louis's Muny. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.

Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, and Lara Teeter will star in CATS, St. Louis's Muny has announced on its official website. Block will play Grizabella, while Page will play Old Deuteronomy and Teeter will play Munkustrap. The production will run at the Muny from July 19 to July 25, with all performances at 8:15pm.