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Celtic Thunder Returns to the Fox Theatre, 11/8
by Kelsey Denette - October 08, 2012
In response to their seventh incredibly successful Public Television special- VOYAGE- the world-renowned musical ensemble Celtic Thunder are back to bring their Irish charm to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix and ticket prices start at $45. This performance is being presented by The Nine Network and Fox Concerts.
Rick Dildine to Direct 2013 Shakespeare Festival's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Kelsey Denette - October 08, 2012
Rick Dildine, Executive Director of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, will direct this year's production of "Twelfth Night," it was announced today. The show will be presented from May 24 to June 16 at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park.
CLYBOURNE PARK Opens The Rep’s 2012-2013 Studio Theatre Series, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2012
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) opens its 2012-2013 Studio Theatre series with the insightful comedy Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris. This engaging production will be performed 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, October 24-November 11, 2012.
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre's Hauntingly Beautiful SPRING AWAKENING
by Chris Gibson - October 05, 2012
The original cast album of Spring Awakening (music by Duncan Sheik with book and lyrics by Steven Sater) is still in heavy rotation in my iPod, not only because it's a terrifically catchy score, but because of its dramatic power as well. And though some may try to draw comparisons to the touring company that came to the Fox in 2009, there's really nothing to be gained by doing that. Stray Dog Theatre's current presentation is a much more intimate and "in your face" production that may well carry more impact. It certainly affected me deeply, in fact, I could hardly sleep after seeing the show, with the songs and performances spinning around my brain in continual motion. This is a beautiful and haunting rendering that provides must-see entertainment for any theatre-goer.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE Comes to the Fox Theatre Tonight, 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2012
The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience the chance to 'come on down' to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television's longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel, and even the fabulous showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show. Even if your name is not called to play you still have a chance to win. Guest's names are called out throughout the show to win prizes just for being there.
INVENTING VAN GOGH Opens West End Players Guild's 102nd Season Tonight, 10/5
by Chris Gibson - October 05, 2012
The West End Players Guild's 2012-13 season - the troupe's number 102- will be all new to St. Louis theatre-goers, featuring four St. Louis premieres.
Joe Bonamassa Returns to the Fox Theatre, 11/3
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2012
Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $62 and are on sale now through MetroTix. The one-night-only show is in support of his brand new solo album Driving Towards The Daylight, which made its debut at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, the eighth time a Bonamassa album has debuted at #1.
Jackson Browne Plays the Fox Theatre, 11/2
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will bring his 2012 U.S. Acoustic Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m. Playing guitar and piano, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work. Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Sara Watkins will open the Acoustic Tour as a special guest. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix and ticket prices start at $43.50. This performance is being presented by The Nine Network and Fox Concerts.
BWW Reviews: The Fabulous NICK LOWE at the Sheldon
by Chris Gibson - October 01, 2012
Nick Lowe performed a solo session at the Sheldon Concert Hall this past week and put on a whale of a good show, mining his catalog for a collection of material both old and new. Though perhaps lumped unfairly in with the New Wave acts back in the late 70's and early 80's, Lowe actually practices a form of rock and roll that owes more to the great songwriters of the 50's and 60's than any synth-driven band from that era. He and his band Rockpile were part of a wave, but it was more of a throwback to simpler times when music was all about the relationship between young boys and girls, and not overly concerned with the latest technology or latest fashion.
BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre Produces Hilarious Gem with BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by Chris Gibson - October 01, 2012
It's kind of hard to describe the new musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON (book by Alex Timbers with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman), but only because it's such a phantasmagorical journey through the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson. Parts of it are downright hilarious, while others are amazingly informative. Kind of like what Bill Cosby used to say during the opening credits of The Fat Albert Show: "If you're not careful, you might learn something before it's done". New Line's current presentation of this wild and woolly excursion into history is a rockin' riot, filled with catchy tunes and funny, anachronistic humor that rarely misses the mark.
New Line Theatre Presents BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, Now thru 10/20
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
The 22nd season at New Line Theatre opens with alternative, adult musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, running tonight, Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2012. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, at 8:00 p.m., at the Washington University South Campus Theatre.
STAGE TUBE: Interviews with Taylor Pietz, Zak Farmer and D. Mike Bauer of New Line's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by Stage Tube - September 26, 2012
The 22nd season at New Line Theatre opens with alternative, adult musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, running Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2012. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, at 8:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld has various interviews with Taylor Pietz, Zak Farmer and D. Mike Bauer from the cast. Check out the videos below!
Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts Presents THE CHILDREN'S HOUR Tonight, 9/26
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents “The Children's Hour' by Lillian Hellman. The production runs from tonight, Sept. 26-30 and Oct. 3-7, in the Emerson Studio Theatre, 130 Edgar Road. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., except Sundays, which presents 2 p.m. matinees only. Admission is $12 for the general public and $6 for senior adults and students. For ticket reservations, call the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.
BWW Reviews: Dramatic License Productions Offers Engaging DINNER WITH FRIENDS
by Chris Gibson - September 24, 2012
With the divorce rate as startling high as it is, it's not uncommon to find plays that deal with this subject matter. However, playwright Donald Margulies examines not only the plight of the couple going through the breakup, but that of their friends as well. With DINNER WITH FRIENDS, Dramatic License Productions has put together a fine cast under sharp direction in their presentation of this timely and thought-provoking work.
Mary Mary Comes to The Fox Theatre, 11/9
by Sierra Fox - September 24, 2012
Mary Mary, the chart-topping sister act of Erica and Tina Campbell will bring their Go Get It Tour to the Fox Theatre on Friday, November 9 at 8 pm with special guests Isaac Carree and Jessica Reedy.
Edward Jones Raises $673,382 for St. Louis Arts and Education Council
by Kelsey Denette - September 24, 2012
The Arts and Education Council has announced the associates and principals of Edward Jones have raised $673,382 through its 2012 Workplace Giving Campaign, PARTICIPATE - Keep Art Happening, to support arts and arts education organizations throughout the 16-county, bi-state St. Louis area. The campaign at Edward Jones is the largest and most successful Workplace Giving Campaign in A&E's history with 2,857 of the firm's associates and partners, representing 73% of its workforce, contributing to this year's effort.
Tony Winner John Caird Directs DADDY LONG LEGS World Premiere Musical at The Rep, 10/10-11/4
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents Daddy Long Legs with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird. Based on the classic novel by Jean Webster and directed by John Caird, this tuneful and sweet musical will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, October 10 - November 4, 2012.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of New Line Theatre's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2012
Just in time for election season, New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' opens its 22nd season of alternative, adult musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, running Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2012. An outrageous, audacious, hard-rocking mix of historical fact and fiction redefines America's controversial seventh President, through a time-bending funhouse mirror that reveals the jacked-up political landscape of America in 2012. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!
New Line Theatre Presents BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON 9/27-10/20
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 20, 2012
The 22nd season at New Line Theatre opens with alternative, adult musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of the outrageous rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, running Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2012. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, at 8:00 p.m., at the Washington University South Campus Theatre.
Insight Theatre Company Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Now thru 9/30
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2012
Insight Theatre Company presents Harper Lee's literary classic To Kill A Mockingbird, tonight, September 20-30, 2012.
Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts Presents THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, Beginning 9/26
by Kelsey Denette - September 18, 2012
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents “The Children's Hour' by Lillian Hellman. The production runs from Sept. 26-30 and Oct. 3-7, in the Emerson Studio Theatre, 130 Edgar Road. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., except Sundays, which presents 2 p.m. matinees only. Admission is $12 for the general public and $6 for senior adults and students. For ticket reservations, call the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.
BWW Reviews: STAGES St. Louis Puts On Flashy and Stylish MY ONE AND ONLY
by Chris Gibson - September 15, 2012
MY ONE AND ONLY is what I like to call a "retrofit" musical, appropriating tunes from the Gershwin brothers (Ira and George, of course) catalog, while creating a book (Peter Stone and Timothy Mayer) that incorporates familiar elements from 1927, the year it's set in. That being said, it's a slick and flashy excursion into fun that's "all talking, all singing, and all dancing". This final production of the season for Stages St. Louis is a terrifically convivial ride utilizing the old "boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back" plot that so many musicals, particularly from that era, rely on.
Imagination Movers Bring 'Rock-O-Matic' Tour to Fox Theatre, 10/14
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2012
Touring in support of their latest CD/DVD release 'Rock-O-Matic,' the Imagination Movers will bring their "catchy power pop for kids" (American Songwriter) to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix and ticket prices start at $25. This is a re-scheduled date. All tickets purchased for the March 25th date will be honored for the new date.
WICKED at the Fox Theatre Goes On Sale Today, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2012
After breaking box office records in the three previous engagements, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to the Fox Theatre this holiday season from December 12, 2012 through January 6, 2013. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale today, September 15. Internet sales through metrotix.com will begin at 9 a.m.; the Fox Box Office and MetroTix charge by phone at 314-534-1111 will open at 10 a.m.
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fox Theatre, 10/16-28
by Kelsey Denette - September 13, 2012
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables has been announced for the premiere St. Louis engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The all new production of Les Miserables features glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

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