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The Muny's 2013 Season Shows Highest Attendance in Six Years
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2013
The Muny in St. Louis announced today that paid attendance increased 9 percent for 2013 over the 2012 season. Total patron attendance, including paid tickets, free seats and community outreach tickets, increased 6.4 percent, 383,485 in 2013 compared to 360,307 in 2012.
Stages St. Louis Hosts LEGALLY HOT! Cabaret Benefit Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2013
The hottest tickets in St. Louis have been at STAGES ST. LOUIS this summer. Now STAGES turns up the heat with its annual cabaret benefit. Tonight, August 12, 2013 STAGES ST. LOUIS hosts Legally HOT!, a one-night-only cabaret event benefiting the organization's Education and Artistic Programs. Legally HOT! will feature STAGES' fan favorites Ben Nordstrom and Zoe Vonder Haar, plus cast members from the current production, Legally Blonde, The Musical including Brandon Davidson (Warner Huntington III), Heather Jane Rolf (Paulette), Joe Grandy (Lowell/Carlos) and more.
EVITA, CHICAGO & BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2013
Tickets for CHICAGO, EVITA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre go on sale today, Saturday, August 10 at 10am online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Ticket prices for EVITA start at $35; ticket prices for CHICAGO andBEAUTY AND THE BEAST start at $30. All three shows are part of the Fox Theatre's 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway series. EVITA is the first production in the six-show season ticket package; CHICAGO and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST are off-series specials.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Ali Ewoldt of the Muny's WEST SIDE STORY
by Christina Mancuso - August 05, 2013
The Muny announced principal casting for the final show of its fantastic 95th Season, West Side Story, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Chris Bailey. West Side Story will be performed August 5 - 11, and is sponsored by BMO Harris.
Clayton High School to Host Encore of ASPBERGER'S: A HIGH-FUNCTIONING MUSICAL, 8/16-18
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2013
After a highly successful sold out run at the St. Lou Fringe Festival in June, Highly Distracted Productions is presenting three encore performances of ASPBERGER'S: A HIGH-FUNCTIONING MUSICAL on August 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday August 18 at 2 p.m. at the Clayton High School Little Theatre, 2 Mark Twain, Circle, Clayton MO.
GRAMMY Award-Winning Nelly Performs Benefit Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2013
Nelly will perform for a fundraising concert, presented by Vatterott College for only $36 per ticket. This one-night only concert benefiting the Vatterott College Scholarship Fund takes place at The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd, tonight, August 3. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
BWW Reviews: MARY POPPINS Wows at The Muny
by Chris Gibson - August 02, 2013
The current production of MARY POPPINS that's playing at The Muny is 'practically perfect', featuring some nice special effects, a wonderful set, and terrific performances that manage to capture the spirit of the 1964 Disney film, as well as the P.L. Travers books that inspired it. The original and familiar tunes of Richard and Robert Sherman mesh seamlessly with the new material created by composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, and it's all lushly orchestrated and performed. Additionally, Julian Fellowes has crafted a book that incorporates bits plucked from the movie as well as from Travers' original stories. This intermingling of the old with the new is surprisingly refreshing. This is a spectacular show that appeals to both children and adults.
New Line Theatre Hosts REVENGE OF THAT 70S GAME SHOW! LIVE! Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2013
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' created a side identity last season called New Line Theatre Off Line, a framework for the New Line actors to explore other music and theatre projects, including New Line's own unique brand of adult cabaret, and other kinds of performance opportunities, as well as master classes, workshops, and more. New Line actor Mike Dowdy (Forbidden Planet, Spelling Bee, The Wild Party, Evita, Two Gentlemen of Verona, bare, Cry-Baby, High Fidelity, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) heads up the Off Line brand under his title of New Line's Associate Artistic Director.
CHRIS TUCKER LIVE to Play The Fox Theatre 10/5
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2013
Armed with a trademarked style, incomparable delivery, impeccable comedic timing and a signature voice, comedian Chris Tucker brings his 2013 World Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on October 5!
BWW Reviews: Splendid Production of LEGALLY BLONDE by Stages St. Louis
by Chris Gibson - July 28, 2013
Stages St. Louis continues their 2013 season with the musical adaptation of the 2001 Reese Witherspoon vehicle, LEGALLY BLONDE. It's a pleasant romantic comedy that, like a lot of modern musicals, pokes fun at itself, but it also features a positive message about believing in oneself. The clever compositions of Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin are a nice complement to Heather Hach's reworking of the screenplay (based on the novel by Amanda Brown). Together, they create a bubbly and enjoyable atmosphere that's as light and fluffy as a cloud, and Stages St. Louis follows that lead with a perfectly charming and delightful production.
STAGE TUBE: Meet Jenny Powers, The Muny's 'Mary Poppins'
by Christina Mancuso - July 26, 2013
Meet Jenny Powers, returning to The Muny as Mary Poppins in The Muny's production of Disney's Mary Poppins. Jenny joins Muny's Executive Producer, Mike Isaacson, to discuss how recent life changes have helped her prepare for this role! Check out the video below!
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre's Darkly Funny Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chris Gibson - July 26, 2013
I love horror movies, especially the kind of cheesy stuff from the 1950's and 1960's that director Roger Corman was famous for. It's been said that he shot the cult favorite, The LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, in four days, and it certainly has a look that would suggest as much. But, underneath its filthy veneer is a bizarre black comedy that deserved a far better fate than the faded copies that clog up discount DVD bins. So, Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music) dusted off the basic premise of this crazy little film, and crafted a clever and funny off-Broadway musical which, in turn, spawned a motion picture. Stray Dog Theatre closes their tenth season on a high note with a very imaginative and well cast production of this creepy classic.
STAGE TUBE: Music Director Kevin Stites Talks LES MIS at The Muny!
by Stage Tube - July 25, 2013
The Muny's Music Director Kevin Stites sat down for an artists talk about putting together the theatre's highly anticipated production of LES MISERABLES, which opened on July 15 and ran through the 21st. Click below to hear what he had to say!
The Hamners' UNBELIEVABLE VARIETY SHOW Set for 2014 in Branson, Beg. 3/11
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
Branson Ticket & Travel - The Hamners' Unbelievable Variety Show will feature the World renowned illusionists Dave & Denise Hamner, Jeff Brandt, Tamra Tinoco, Russian Acrobatic Adagio dance pair, Vadim & Mariya Serykh, Lex Pearson, Brenda Hahne, A.J. Heard, and Ken Brown. To request a free showguide & Branson Vacation planner, click here.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Michelle London, Ben Nordstrom and More in Highlights of LEGALLY BLONDE
by Christina Mancuso - July 24, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.' BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights of the show below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle London, Ben Nordstrom and More in LEGALLY BLONDE at Stages St. Louis, Opening Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.' Check out a first look at the production below!
EVITA, CHICAGO & BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre On Sale 8/10
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2013
Tickets for CHICAGO, EVITA and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre will go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10am online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Ticket prices for EVITA start at $35; ticket prices for CHICAGO andBEAUTY AND THE BEAST start at $30. All three shows are part of the Fox Theatre's 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway series. EVITA is the first production in the six-show season ticket package; CHICAGO and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST are off-series specials.
Fox Theatre Announces Show Replacement in 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Bway Series: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
The Fabulous Fox Theatre announced a change to its 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway Series lineup following the news that the national tour of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER has been postponed for a subsequent season.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Michelle London, Ben Nordstrom and More in Rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE at Stages St. Louis
by Christina Mancuso - July 19, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.' Check out a sneak peek of rehearsals below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Michelle London, Ben Nordstrom and More in LEGALLY BLONDE at Stages St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.' Check out a sneak peek of the cast below!
COCA Theatre Presents Summer Musical IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents its summer musical In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, today, July 19-20. This production marks the Missouri amateur premiere of the show. In the Heights explores three days in the characters' lives in the New York City Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights. The Broadway production was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2008 and won the Tonys for Best Musical, Original Score, Choreography and Orchestrations. It was also a finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Opens at Stages St. Louis Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS continues its record-breaking 27th Season when it turns St. Louis pink, with the romantic comedy, Legally Blonde, The Musical tonight, July 19th through August 18th . A plethora of upbeat music, dance and of course laughs, made the show a hit on Broadway in 2007. The Tony nominated score features the hilarious 'Omigod You Guys,' the sassy 'Bend and Snap' and the catchy 'Legally Blonde.'
BWW Reviews: The Muny's Captivating Production of LES MISERABLES
by Chris Gibson - July 18, 2013
Victor Hugo's novel, LES MISERABLES, was re-imagined in the early 1980's as a very successful musical (lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer (adapted from the French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel) and score by Claude-Michel Schonberg)) that has continued to captivate audiences. Although I wasn't especially fond of the touring show that passed through last year, The Muny's current production is a revelation. The scope of this work is an ideal match for The Muny's expansive stage, and I highly recommend this terrific presentation.
Stages St. Louis to Host LEGALLY HOT! Cabaret Benefit, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2013
The hottest tickets in St. Louis have been at STAGES ST. LOUIS this summer. Now STAGES is about to turn up the heat with its annual cabaret benefit. On Monday, August 12, 2013 STAGES ST. LOUIS will host Legally HOT!, a one-night-only cabaret event benefiting the organization's Education and Artistic Programs. Legally HOT!will feature STAGES' fan favorites Ben Nordstrom and Zoe Vonder Haar, plus cast members from the current production, Legally Blonde, The Musical including Brandon Davidson (Warner Huntington III), Heather Jane Rolf (Paulette), Joe Grandy (Lowell/Carlos) and more.
The Rep Announces 2013-14 Studio Theatre Season: FREUD'S LAST SESSION, THE OTHER PLACE & More!
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
The Studio Theatre series opens in the Emerson Studio Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, on October 30, 2013 with Freud's Last Session by Mark St. Germain and directed by Rep veteran director Michael Evan Haney (Double Indemnity). Freud's Last Session (October 30-November 17, 2013) is a humorous, insightful and intellectually riveting play about a fictional meeting between legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud and young writer C.S. Lewis. The debate between these two colossal, charismatic thinkers becomes a dissection of love, sex, science and faith.

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