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The Rep to Open 2015-16 Studio Theatre Series with I AND YOU
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2015
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis opens the 2015-2016 Studio Theatre series with I and You by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Jane Page. This moving production runs October 28 - November 15 in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. Curtain times are Tuesday at 7 pm; Wednesday-Friday at 8 pm; Saturday matinees at 4 pm; selected Saturday nights at 8 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm; and Sunday evenings at 7 pm.
BWW Review: New Line Theatre's Dark and Outstanding HEATHERS
by Chris Gibson - October 07, 2015
The 1980's were an interesting time for movies with teen comedy/dramas seemingly appearing everywhere, and one of the most intriguing aspects of these pictures was the absence of many adult characters. The late John Hughes was responsible for several "brat pack" films that established a distinct tone for this genre, but it was near the end of this cycle that director Michael Lehmann and screenwriter Daniel Waters put together something that took those established tropes in an entirely different, and decidedly dark, direction with the movie HEATHERS. The musical version had a run Off-Broadway in 2014, and now you can see it in all its pitch black glory with New Line Theatre's amazing production, which opens their 25th season. Not only is it a fantastic and edgy show, but it also marks their first presentation in their new venue, the Marcelle Theater (lovingly designed by Rob Lippert). This is a dazzling and intense show that features a smartly crafted book and score, courtesy of Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, as well as an excellent cast and expert direction. This is beyond must-see entertainment. This is an accomplishment you absolutely have to check out. You'll be dazzled by its brilliance, and completely floored by the wonderful performances you'll be witness to.
BWW Review: Fitfully Funny SEMINAR by The St. Louis Actors' Studio
by Chris Gibson - October 04, 2015
When you're a creative person it's very important to have other people check out your work, not just for validation, but to give you good, honest feedback. It's a vital part of the process, because it's a way for you to tweak the things that are good to make them better, and also to cut the things that just don't work for whatever reason. Playwright Theresa Rebeck applies this notion to fiction writers in her work SEMINAR. The St. Louis Actors' Studio is currently presenting a production of this play, and it's an interesting, if only fitfully amusing, look at how a group of writers react to the various criticisms they receive once they've signed up and paid for seminar with someone who's achieved a modicum of success in his given field. I think this will mostly appeal to those prospective authors who are curious about how such a seminar would function, and I think the general public will find it fairly entertaining, but not nearly as funny, or serious, as it could be.
Photo Flash: First Look at Sicily Mathenia, Larissa White, Cameisha Cotton & More in New Line Theatre's HEATHERS
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2015
New Line opens its 25th season with the regional premiere of the pitch-black musical comedy HEATHERS, written by the award-winning team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness) and Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde). This hilarious, big-hearted, and homicidal new musical is based on the 1989 cult film, truly one of the darkest teen comedies of all time. The original screenwriter Daniel Waters called it, "a Carson McCullers-style novel of a girl who meets the Antichrist as a teenager.'
Missouri Film Office Opens Competition for Missouri Stories
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
The Missouri Film Office is looking for writers who have penned screenplays or TV pilot scripts set in the Show-Me State.
HEATHERS Kicks Off New Line's 25th Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2015
New Line opens its 25th season with the company's 75th production, the pitch-black musical comedy HEATHERS, running tonight, October 1, through October 24, 2015, written by the award-winning team of Kevin Murphy ( Reefer Madness) and Laurence O'Keefe ( Bat Boy, Legally Blonde).
Shakespeare Festival Announces 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015
Rick Dildine will direct the 2016 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare's classic tale of enchanted love in the woods, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. The production is one of several exciting events, including a number of commemorative partnerships, planned by the Festival in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Bard's legacy.
MAMMA MIA! National Tour Coming to the Fabulous Fox, 11/6-8
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2015
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in November. Performances begin on November 6 and run through November 8 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. 
ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT) to Continue The Rep's 49th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2015
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Angel Street (Gaslight) by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Jenn Thompson. One of the true originals of psychological horror, this shadowy mystery runs October 14 - November 8 on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. Curtain times are Tuesday at 7 pm; Wednesday-Friday at 8 pm; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 4 pm; selected Saturday nights at 8 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7 pm.
Tickets to WICKED National Tour at the Fabulous Fox on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2015
After breaking box office records in the four previous engagements, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre this holiday season from December 9 - January 3.  Tickets for the return engagement go on sale today, September 19. Tickets will be available online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.
HEATHERS to Kick Off New Line's 25th Season, 10/1-24
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," opens its 25th anniversary season of adult, alternative musical theatre in the brand new Marcelle Theater in Grand Center, with the regional premiere of the rock musical HEATHERS, running October 1-24, 2015. 
BWW Review: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' Powerful and Compelling ALL THE WAY
by Chris Gibson - September 17, 2015
Taking it's name from the campaign slogan Lyndon B. Johnson would utilize for his run for the presidency in 1964, playwright Robert Schenkkan has crafted a brilliant, compelling, and very informative work with ALL THE WAY that picks up right after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November of 1963. Schenkkan has actually written another play (THE GREAT SOCIETY) that follows subsequent events in Johnson's life from 1964-1968. But, here the focus is on that tumultuous period when the nation was basically in shock as they witnessed their iconic fresh-faced president being gunned down, and with it their dreams of a 'new frontier'. However, they didn't realize they were in the hands of a career politician who knew that the road to something more than an 'accidental' presidency lay in his ability to make sweeping changes in our society, no matter what the cost. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis opens their season with a masterful production of this intriguing play, and I think you'll be blown away by revelations that have been glossed over in history books. A very strong cast and crew bring this story to life with amazing results that are thought-provoking and fascinating.
Shakespeare in the Streets Presents TWELFTH NIGHT This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2015
An artful adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, will be featured in the fourth annual, wildly popular, Shakespeare in the Streets, it was announced today by Rick Dildine, Artistic and Executive Director for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. The event is scheduled today through Saturday, Sept. 17-19, on N. 14th Street in the Old North neighborhood.
Fabulous Fox Theatre to Welcome PEPPA PIG LIVE in February
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2015
More fun than a muddy puddle! On the heels of strong U.S. ticket sales for its first leg of tour dates, and by popular demand, an additional 65 cities and 100 performances have been announced for Peppa Pig's first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig's Big Splash. Peppa Pig, star of Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., and her all-new live stage show will visit more than 90 cities through 2016 including St. Louis on Saturday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
BWW Review: STAGES St. Louis' Heart-Warming and Hilarious THE FULL MONTY
by Chris Gibson - September 14, 2015
If you've seen the movie version of the THE FULL MONTY, and even if you haven't, you should make it a point to see STAGES St. Louis' current production of the musical version, because it's a fabulous show. Sometimes it's silly, sometimes it's serious, but one thing is certain, it's a show that tugs at the heart and has you rooting hard for these unemployed steel workers to pull off the scheme one of them hatches in order to earn some real cash. The show is wonderfully cast, and smartly directed, and more importantly, features a splendid, catchy score (music and lyrics by David Yazbek), and a top notch script by Terrence McNally that retains a lot of the more significant issues that made the movie so special to begin with. At its core it's a story of hope and following your dreams in the face of adversity, something we could all use more of, and that alone makes it an absolute must-see event.
BWW Review: Black Rep's Fun and Funky TELL ME SOMETHIN' GOOD
by Chris Gibson - September 10, 2015
The sheer breadth of material from the 1950's to the 1990's covered in TELL ME SOMETHIN' GOOD is just staggering. With the inclusion of over 60 tunes, Ron Himes has conceived a revue that plays like a musical history lesson, transporting us back to the humble beginnings of R&B, and revealing the lasting impact that these songs have made. The Black Rep opens their season with a classic from their repertoire, and it features an enthusiastic and talented cast that are perfectly capable of recreating these vintage numbers for a new generation to enjoy.
MATILDA National Tour to Play the Fabulous Fox, 10/21-11/1
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015
Casting has been announced for the St. Louis engagement of the First National Tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, MATILDA THE MUSICAL will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre October 21 - November 1.
Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours Set for 10/5-7
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2015
The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of the exceedingly popular Ghost Tours this October. The Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours will explore the untold history of the many ghost sightings and unexplained occurrences reported at the Fabulous Fox during its 86-year history. The Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours will offer an evening of spine-chilling tales from Fox staff members and first-hand accounts from investigations by paranormal researchers. Go behind the scenes of the Fabulous Fox to see what happens after the shows have closed and the stage lights go dim.
Chambers Stevens' IT'S WHO YOU KNOW Opens in St. Louis 9/10-12
by Jeffrey Ellis - September 09, 2015
Chambers Stevens is a bona fide Hollywood multi-hyphenate - actor-comedian-acting coach-author - who somehow has encapsulated all of that and more in his new one-man show It's Who You Know, premiering at St. Louis' Gaslight Theatre, 358 N. Boyle, September  10-12. Tickets are $30 and are available online at www.ItsWhoYouKnowOnTour.com.
STAGE TUBE: John Waters wishes New Line Theatre a 'Happy, Insane, Wild, Screwed Up, Alternative, Diverse, Multiracial' 25th Season
by Michael Dale - September 09, 2015
The legendarily transgressive film director and screenwriter sends his congratulations in his own distinctive style.
Stages St. Louis to Present IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Midwestern Premiere, Plus SISTER ACT, and More
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
STAGES St. Louis proudly announces its 30th Anniversary season! The celebratory season explores momentous personal transformations told through lighthearted and life-affirming musical comedies. It begins with a modern romantic musical comedy direct from Broadway and in its Mid-Western premiere, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, which features a mad-cap wedding celebration with unexpected twists and turns and a heartwarming message.
BWW Review: Mustard Seed Theatre's Truly Touching Production of THE AMISH PROJECT
by Chris Gibson - September 04, 2015
As playwright Jessica Dickey reveals in her notes in the program, THE AMISH PROJECT is a fictionalized realization of an actual event that occurred in Nickel Mines, which has an Amish community. There, several female children were senselessly gunned down in their school room by a very troubled man who then killed himself. There is more to the story, and a simple search on the internet will reveal even more gruesome details. In fact, you'll find out that school shootings have, sadly, been going on for hundreds of years. This is not a new phenomenon, but a disturbing one nonetheless. Dickey explains that the schoolhouse no longer exists, but was razed by the Amish community and designated as a grazing area with three maple trees being the only reminder of the place where the tragedy happened. To maintain their anonymity, Dickey creates characters who are meant to represent various individuals, and gives us an unflinching glimpse into the scene that took place, while also respecting their privacy and helping us to better understand the surprising sense of forgiveness and acceptance that the Amish practice, even if others still find their ways to be unusual in this modern age we live in. Mustard Seed Theatre opens their season with this intensely powerful and moving work, and it's required viewing for any fan of exceptional theatre.
STAGES St. Louis Presents THE FULL MONTY, Now thru 10/4
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
STAGES St. Louis welcomes back its red-hot award-winning smash hit The Full Monty! Featuring a powerful story with enduring characters, this hilarious, yet heartwarming musical comedy will run tonight, September 4, through October 4 at the Robert G. Reim theatre in Kirkwood. 
Broadway's Elizabeth DeRosa and Drew Humphrey to Lead Kids with Disabilities in Variety's MARY POPPINS
by Jessica Khan - September 03, 2015
Variety Children's Theatre just announced casting for its 7th annual performance, MARY POPPINS, playing October 23-25 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Lara Teeter will direct, with original MARY POPPINS cast member Elizabeth DeRosa and Broadway's WHITE CHRISTMAS star Drew Humphrey appearing as Mary and Bert, respectively.
Falltastic Show Spree Set for September; Passes Still Available
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2015
'Falltastic Show Spree' passes are still available. From Sept. 7 through Sept. 13, 2015, Branson, Missouri's 'Falltastic Show Spree' offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy ten of the top shows in Branson for one hundred and twenty-five dollars.

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