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1st Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards to Take Place at the Fox Theatre, Spring 2017
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Muny and the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) have announced a joint sponsorship of the first annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards for the 2016-2017 school year.  High school musicals will be adjudicated and an awards show will take place at the Fox Theatre on May 28, 2017 with winners announced in 15 categories including a Best Actress and a Best Actor who will go on to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York City.
STAR TREK THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE Concert Coming to Fabulous Fox in 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
?CineConcerts, CBS Consumer Products and Paramount Pictures will launch Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, a North American concert tour playing performing arts centers in more than 100 cities. The tour launches in Florida in January 2016 and will travel throughout the U.S. and Canada through the end of April 2016. An exclusive pre-tour engagement will be held at Royal Albert Hall in London on November 1, 2015. 
Tyler Perry's MADEA ON THE RUN Set for Fabulous Fox in April 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2015
Tyler Perry's "Madea on the Run" will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, April 1 - 3. Show times are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Madea is at it again in Tyler Perry's most outrageously funny stage play ever. 
BWW Review: Lovely and Touching SUBLIME INTIMACY by Max and Louie Productions
by Chris Gibson - December 14, 2015
In his director's notes Ken Page mentions that he had a conversation with a dear friend where they were trying to define 'the place that exists beyond ordinary relationships or sexual discovery.' That became the name of Page's latest play, SUBLIME INTIMACY. And, it's an apt title for this artistic endeavor that is lovingly crafted and executed. Page, a playwright, director, and an actor on stage and on screen, has produced another unusual and compelling work, much as he did with an earlier work, CAFE CHANSON. Both are decidedly different, but each turns a number of theatrical conventions on their heads with their mix of narrative, music, and in this case especially, dance. Max & Louie Productions have given us a rare treat that could only come from the mind of someone who is a genuine artist in the broadest sense. The result is a very engaging and magical show that features fine performances, some terrific paintings, and sharply honed direction that pulls together cherished memories to illustrate (sometimes literally) the emotional power that 'a poet of the body' can have on various individuals.
2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards Update - Alan Knoll Leads 'Best Actor in a Comedy'!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
BWW Review: Thrilling and Hilarious PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
by Chris Gibson - December 11, 2015
There are some St. Louis connections in this current production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. There's local author Ridley Pearson who, along with Dave Barry, crafted a terribly interesting and arresting 'prequel' to the story of Peter Pan with their entertaining novel Peter and the Starcatcher. The stage version of this tale, written by Rick Elice, is an equally imaginative and inspired effort that utilizes a relatively small cast, with just about everyone playing multiple roles, that takes off at a frenetic pace that captures the same qualities that distinguished the original work. I'd seen a touring version over a year ago, but this production by The St. Louis Repertory Theatre is absolutely amazing. It just seems fresher, more touching, and more joyful. I highly recommend this show, as it appeals to families with humor and heart that anyone old or young can enjoy!
BWW Review: Great WICKED at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chris Gibson - December 11, 2015
WICKED is pure spectacle, or to quote Glinda the Good Witch herself, it's a 'thrill-ifying' experience that both dazzles and delights, backed by terrific performances and eye-popping scenic design and special effects. It's a prequel of sorts to L. Frank's Baum's Wizard of Oz series of books, that is unexpected, and infused with a positive message about accepting people for who they are and not how they appear. The current touring production playing currently gracing the stage of The Fox Theatre is always a cool show to see, especially if you bring along a youngster who's familiar with the story, but always had questions about why there were good and bad witches
STAGE TUBE: Watch New Line Theatre Celebrate 25 Years!
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
New Line Theatre has released an anniversary video, celebrating New Line's 25th season, with St. Louis performer Charles Glenn narrating, and interviews with Muny Artistic Director Mike Isaacson, Post-Dispatch theatre critic Judy Newmark, and Broadway veteran (and St. Louisan) Ken Page, along with greetings from several top Broadway musical stars and writers, and photos and clips from New Line's first 25 years of alternative musical theatre.
NEWSIES National Tour Coming to the Fabulous Fox in January
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
Casting has been announced for the St. Louis engagement of Disney's NEWSIES.   The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, January 19 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 31. 
WICKED WONDERLAND Benefit Set for BallPark Village, 12/14
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
Saint Louis Effort for AIDS and Members of the National Touring Company of WICKED will host 'A Wicked Wonderland,' a holiday celebration of song and dance at BallPark Village on Monday, December 14th. Doors open at 6:00pm and the performance will begin at 7:30pm. BallPark Village is located at 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO. Net proceeds will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and Saint Louis Effort for AIDS.
The Rep Receives $15K NEA Grant for 'SATCHEL PAIGE' Production
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2015
In its first 50 years, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded more than $5 billion in grants to recipients in every state and U.S. jurisdiction, the only arts funder in the nation to do so. Today, the NEA announced awards totaling more than $27.6 million in its first funding round of fiscal year 2016, including an Art Works award of $15,000 to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis toward the production of Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing this spring.
BWW Review: Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis Bring Down the House at The Peabody
by Chris Gibson - December 07, 2015
A special concert for Voice for Veterans, which seeks to give aid and housing to homeless veterans, took place at The Peabody Opera House on Sunday night (December 6, 2015), and it was a simply joyous experience. Sometimes benefit shows can be a rather somber affair, but that was not the case at all with the pairing of international singing star Mario Frangoulis and the legendary Smokey Robinson. In fact, it was a very enjoyable evening that showcased the talents of both artists who each made the point that homelessness and veteran are two words that should never be associated. These are, after all, men and women who serve our country with the knowledge that they may never make it back, or if they do, may find themselves disabled, or without a place they can call home. If you attended, then you know this was a great cause that featured superb talent giving their all to bring this issue to the forefront, while delivering entertaining and moving sets.
BWW Review: The Fox Theatre Presents Eye-Popping CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
by Chris Gibson - December 07, 2015
Neil Goldberg who created and directed CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, wanted to create a Cirque show that was not only family-friendly, but one that could tour the country. His ideas, based partly on his own ornament collection, came to fruition with this unique holiday extravaganza. It's filled with music (some original by Jill Winters and David Scott, as well as Lance Conque and Tony Aliperti), but also a number of familiar seasonal favorites), incredible circus performers (sans animals, of course, although some performers portray different ones, like rope-skipping reindeers), and a colorful staging that's incredibly busy with movement. This eye-popping show is currently playing The Fox Theatre through December 6, 2015.
BWW Review: Intense BAD JEWS at The New Jewish Theatre
by Chris Gibson - December 05, 2015
Playwright Joshua Harmon has created an intensely dark comedy/drama with his work BAD JEWS. It's a stunning piece that never runs out of steam, even though it maintains a high level of emotional upheaval throughout its 90 minute running time. It's certainly humorous, but it also has a serious tone that leaves audiences with plenty to ruminate on, long after the cast take their bows and the lights come up. That's good theatre in my book. It makes you think, to the point where you may even feel a bit guilty about the laughs it provides. But, that's part of its charm. You may even find yourself moved by an ending that comes about rather unexpectedly. The New Jewish Theatre is currently producing an extremely well cast and directed presentation of this recent (2012) play, and it's one I highly recommend.
2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards Update - Alan Knoll, Ben Nordstrom Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
BWW News: Mario Frangoulis and Smokey Robinson at the Peabody Opera House
by Chris Gibson - December 04, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 7:00PM at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, the stage will be electric with the one-and-only Motown icon Smokey Robinson and 'best male classical crossover artist,' Mario Frangoulis will share their talent in support of putting an end to veteran homelessness. The Voices for Veterans St. Louis concert is made possible with the generous support of Boeing Defense and Ameren Missouri, and is presented by Give US Your Poor, Eisenhower Fellows of St. Louis and Attila Glatz Concert Productions.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Coming to the Fabulous Fox, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the 2015 holiday season with its newest holiday stage spectacular at the Fox Theatre December 4 - 6 for five unforgettable performances.
BWW News: SATE to Present Unique Staging of AS YOU LIKE IT
by Chris Gibson - December 03, 2015
In February 2016, SATE will adapt Shakespeare's beloved pastoral comedy As You Like It and set the story of Rosalind, Celia, Orlando, Jacques, and Touchstone amidst the Depression-era Ozark forests, complete with original, Old-Time tunes played live by the cast and Jason Scroggins, of the local band, The Foggy Memory Boys. Old-Time music features playing styles that pre-date bluegrass, emerging from the string band tradition stretching back to the early years of United States history. SATE's adaptation takes place in 1929 when Union Electric began to buy-out farm property to create what is now the Lake of the Ozarks. Duke Senior, one of the usurped land owners now lives in the forest with her farm hands. Duke's daughter, Rosalind, has determined to find and live with her mother in the forest along with her cousin, Celia and friend, Touchstone. Along the way and disguised as a boy, leading to her mistaken identity as Ganymede, she meets and falls in love with Orlando, another usurped land-owner. Learning the Ozark ways of life from the locals, Rosalind, Orlando, Celia, and Duke find love, music, and a home among the trees of an Ozark forest.
New Line Theatre to Present 25 TO LIFE!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," celebrates its 25th anniversary season of adult, alternative musical theatre, with 25 TO LIFE! an evening of songs from New Line's first twenty-five years, for two nights only, January 5-6, 2016, at the Sheldon Concert Hall, behind the Fox Theatre in Grand Center.
WICKED Announces Lottery Policy for Fabulous Fox Engagement
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with performances from December 9 - January 3. Two hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Fabulous Fox Box Office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Heats Up December at The Rep
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents PETER AND THE STARCATCHER by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, with music by Wayne Barker and directed by Blake Robison. This whimsical and uproarious journey to the Neverland we never knew runs tonight, December 2-27 on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour Comes to the Fabulous Fox Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the 13-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall - live on tour. Celebrating its momentous 12th season and its exciting new Stage v. Street format, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America performing in 70 cities as part of the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE SEASON 12 TOUR. The Season 12 tour lineup includes the following Top 10 finalists: Team Stage's Gaby Diaz, Edson Juarez, Jim Nowakowski, Hailee Payne and Derek Piquette; and Team Street's Megan 'Megz' Alfonso, Eddie 'Neptune' Eskridge, Virgil Gadson, Jessica 'JJ' Rabone and Jana 'Jaja' Vankova. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airs Mondays (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
Voting Opens for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 01, 2015
Voting has now opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Regional Awards!
BWW Review: Moving and Memorable ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 by Mustard Seed Theatre
by Chris Gibson - November 30, 2015
So I'm watching a Paul McCartney DVD, which is a collection of videos he released over the years, and I start to queue up the one for the song "Pipes of Peace", and I notice immediately that the short film is based on the Christmas Truce of 1914. I don't recall any history classes I had in school ever mentioning this moment in time, and that's why I think it's so important that people see Mustard Seed Theatre's production of ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914. They need to know that even in the midst of the gruesome and grueling trench fighting that was emblematic of the first World War, there was this one day where the soldiers from both sides laid down their arms and celebrated the holiday. In fact, after seeing it twice before, I wanted to make sure that my wife and son were exposed to this beautiful and touching show. It's a moving piece that you simply must see!
Ken Page Talks SUBLIME INTIMACY at Kranzberg Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015
Max & Louie Productions in association with Ken Page, announces the casting of the World Premiere production of Ken Page's Sublime Intimacy. Page recently sat down to discuss the show on St. Louis Public Radio- listen to the full interview below!

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Upstream Theater (1/23 - 2/8)
Broadway Noir Deux! in St. Louis Broadway Noir Deux!
Sheldon Concert Hall (1/9 - 1/10)
The Little Mermaid in St. Louis The Little Mermaid
Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA (7/17 - 7/26)
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble January 24, 8pm in St. Louis Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble January 24, 8pm
The Wildey (1/24 - 1/24)
Wicked in St. Louis Wicked
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (4/22 - 5/3)
The Enigmatist in St. Louis The Enigmatist
The Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis (3/11 - 4/5)
ASQ Series 3 - Kammeraku Song with Kyo-Shin-An Arts in St. Louis ASQ Series 3 - Kammeraku Song with Kyo-Shin-An Arts
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (2/20 - 2/20)
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