Champaign Urbana Theatre Company To Hold CASH BASH 2011
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will hold a 'Cash Bash' fundraiser gala on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign with a Roaring '20s theme to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary season.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will hold a 'Cash Bash' fundraiser gala on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign with a Roaring '20s theme to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary season.
Stages Hosts 10th ANNUAL STAGES’ APPLAUSE GALA 11/11
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011
On Friday, November 11, 2011 STAGES ST. LOUIS will host the tenth annual APPLAUSE! Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, a benefit to support the organization's Education and Outreach Programs and the employment of St. Louis artists.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2011
On Friday, November 11, 2011 STAGES ST. LOUIS will host the tenth annual APPLAUSE! Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, a benefit to support the organization's Education and Outreach Programs and the employment of St. Louis artists.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK Plays The Fox 12/6-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 10, 2011
Fox Associates offers you the chance to beat the winter blues with CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK - LIVE AT THE SANDS, especially created to heat things up for the coolest kind of holiday cheer.
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 10, 2011
Fox Associates offers you the chance to beat the winter blues with CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK - LIVE AT THE SANDS, especially created to heat things up for the coolest kind of holiday cheer.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio and the Black Rep Combine Their Efforts for Informative PALMER PARK
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
The late 1960's were a time of great social upheaval, and race riots broke out in a number of major cities, leading to what has been termed 'white flight', as the Caucasians abandoned the urban areas for the suburbs. The latest production at the Missouri History Museum, PALMER PARK, written by playwright Joanna McClelland, is a joint effort between the Black Rep and the St. Louis Actors' Studio that examines this time in our history. But, it focuses specifically on an integrated neighborhood known as Palmer Park, where huge beautiful homes could be purchased relatively cheaply because of their proximity to downtown Detroit. Here, middle class African Americans could mix (in a strict 65% white, 35% black ratio) and mingle in an idyllic setting where many long held myths were shattered.
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
The late 1960's were a time of great social upheaval, and race riots broke out in a number of major cities, leading to what has been termed 'white flight', as the Caucasians abandoned the urban areas for the suburbs. The latest production at the Missouri History Museum, PALMER PARK, written by playwright Joanna McClelland, is a joint effort between the Black Rep and the St. Louis Actors' Studio that examines this time in our history. But, it focuses specifically on an integrated neighborhood known as Palmer Park, where huge beautiful homes could be purchased relatively cheaply because of their proximity to downtown Detroit. Here, middle class African Americans could mix (in a strict 65% white, 35% black ratio) and mingle in an idyllic setting where many long held myths were shattered.
Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Tour Opens in St Louis!
by Nicole Rosky - November 10, 2011
The touring company of Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated their opening night in St. Louis on November 2, 2011 with a cast party following the performance. Check out photos from the big event below!
by Nicole Rosky - November 10, 2011
The touring company of Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated their opening night in St. Louis on November 2, 2011 with a cast party following the performance. Check out photos from the big event below!
BWW Reviews: Morning Star Productions Rocks with Hilarious Production of CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
Before there was South Park, Team America, Orgazmo, or even The Book of Mormon, Trey Parker completed a film that's become a cult favorite; CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL. This hilarious, low rent production, features all the elements that would crop up in the aforementioned works, combining gore, sophomoric humor and a knack for writing catchy little tunes that stick like glue in your memory. Happily, Morning Star Productions has decided to mount a live production, and it's every bit as funny as the original. This is a must-see event for audience members who have an offbeat sense of taste and humor.
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
Before there was South Park, Team America, Orgazmo, or even The Book of Mormon, Trey Parker completed a film that's become a cult favorite; CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL. This hilarious, low rent production, features all the elements that would crop up in the aforementioned works, combining gore, sophomoric humor and a knack for writing catchy little tunes that stick like glue in your memory. Happily, Morning Star Productions has decided to mount a live production, and it's every bit as funny as the original. This is a must-see event for audience members who have an offbeat sense of taste and humor.
BWW Reviews: Muddy Waters Theatre Presents Haunting Production of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
Muddy Waters Theatre end their season dedicated to playwright Paula Vogel with her award-winning work, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, and it's easily the most accomplished and straightforward of her plays. It lacks the humor of the others that were presented this season, but it replaces the laughs with something deeper that disturbs and stays with the viewer long after the play has ended. This is a very successful staging of this haunting work powered by sharp direction and stellar performances.
by Chris Gibson - November 10, 2011
Muddy Waters Theatre end their season dedicated to playwright Paula Vogel with her award-winning work, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, and it's easily the most accomplished and straightforward of her plays. It lacks the humor of the others that were presented this season, but it replaces the laughs with something deeper that disturbs and stays with the viewer long after the play has ended. This is a very successful staging of this haunting work powered by sharp direction and stellar performances.
Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts Presents CAROUSEL
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents 'Carousel,' book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers. The production will run from Nov. 16-20 in the Browning Mainstage Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road. Curtain time is 8 p.m., except Sunday, which will have a 2 p.m. matinee only. Admission is $12 for the general public and $6 for senior adults and students. For ticket reservations, please call the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents 'Carousel,' book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music by Richard Rodgers. The production will run from Nov. 16-20 in the Browning Mainstage Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road. Curtain time is 8 p.m., except Sunday, which will have a 2 p.m. matinee only. Admission is $12 for the general public and $6 for senior adults and students. For ticket reservations, please call the Fine Arts Hotline at 968-7128.
New Line Theatre Announces Casting for Regional Premiere of CRY BABY
by Lauren Wolman - November 06, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will continue its 21st season of rock theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY, which The Wall Street Journal called 'the funniest new musical since Avenue Q.' The stage musical is based on the cult classic John Waters film starring Johnny Depp. The original creative team is reworking and re-orchestrating the show for New Line, to make it a smaller, more intimate musical for this first production since Broadway.
by Lauren Wolman - November 06, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will continue its 21st season of rock theatre March 1-24, 2012 with the American regional premiere of the Broadway rock musical CRY-BABY, which The Wall Street Journal called 'the funniest new musical since Avenue Q.' The stage musical is based on the cult classic John Waters film starring Johnny Depp. The original creative team is reworking and re-orchestrating the show for New Line, to make it a smaller, more intimate musical for this first production since Broadway.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 11/06
by BWW - November 06, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/06 for St. Louis
by BWW - November 06, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 11/06 for St. Louis
BWW Reviews: Choreography Shines in Fox Theatre Production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
by Chris Gibson - November 05, 2011
The stage continues to mine the movies for product, and sometimes it strikes gold (High Fidelity-although not hugely successful was, for me a better musical than a movie) and sometimes it strikes tin. The hugely acclaimed and multi-awarded BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL falls into the latter category, taking a gloriously fine and moving film and turning it into a bloated, tuneless production that's only saved by the winning performance of its lead (which rotates between four young lads) and some dazzling choreography Unfortunately, it tries too hard to cram into far too many plot elements, clocking in at almost three hours. And, it features a legendary pop tunesmith's worst work to date, leaving its audience with nary a hummable song in its score. It's a real shame because there are absolutely electric moments to be found here and there. But, too often, what worked on the big screen doesn't make the transition to the stage in smooth fashion.
by Chris Gibson - November 05, 2011
The stage continues to mine the movies for product, and sometimes it strikes gold (High Fidelity-although not hugely successful was, for me a better musical than a movie) and sometimes it strikes tin. The hugely acclaimed and multi-awarded BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL falls into the latter category, taking a gloriously fine and moving film and turning it into a bloated, tuneless production that's only saved by the winning performance of its lead (which rotates between four young lads) and some dazzling choreography Unfortunately, it tries too hard to cram into far too many plot elements, clocking in at almost three hours. And, it features a legendary pop tunesmith's worst work to date, leaving its audience with nary a hummable song in its score. It's a real shame because there are absolutely electric moments to be found here and there. But, too often, what worked on the big screen doesn't make the transition to the stage in smooth fashion.
John Gray's MARS/VENUS To Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2011
John Gray's MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is the number one best selling, relationship book in history
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2011
John Gray's MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is the number one best selling, relationship book in history
Fox Performing Arts Announces 2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase
by Carly Rosemore - November 01, 2011
Registration for the 2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition in Spring of 2012 is underway! The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) created this competition to showcase the St. Louis region's most talented teens in the performing arts. A change from last year's application process is that any high school student in the metro area is welcome to sign up, instead of last year's one submission per school guideline. 'This allows more students to participate this year,' said Mary Strauss, President of FPACF and event producer. Students may enter in, but are not limited to, any of the following categories: singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian, circus arts, etc.
by Carly Rosemore - November 01, 2011
Registration for the 2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition in Spring of 2012 is underway! The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) created this competition to showcase the St. Louis region's most talented teens in the performing arts. A change from last year's application process is that any high school student in the metro area is welcome to sign up, instead of last year's one submission per school guideline. 'This allows more students to participate this year,' said Mary Strauss, President of FPACF and event producer. Students may enter in, but are not limited to, any of the following categories: singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian, circus arts, etc.
BILLY ELLIOT Comes to the Fox Theatre, 11/1-13
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
NETworks Presentations, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to St. Louis' Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 1-13. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
NETworks Presentations, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to St. Louis' Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 1-13. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
St. Louis Fabulous Fox Theatre Presents BILLY ELLIOT, 11/1-13
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to St. Louis' Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 1-13. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to St. Louis' Fabulous Fox Theatre from November 1-13. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.
BILLY ELLIOT Rescheduled at the Fox Theatre 11/1-13, 2011
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
Fox Associates and Dance St. Louis have announced that due to changes in the routing of the tour, the previously scheduled engagement of the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL for August 10-28, 2011 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre has been rescheduled for November 1-13, 2011.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2011
Fox Associates and Dance St. Louis have announced that due to changes in the routing of the tour, the previously scheduled engagement of the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL for August 10-28, 2011 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre has been rescheduled for November 1-13, 2011.
Champaign Urbana Theatre Company To Hold CASH BASH 2011
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2011
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will hold a 'Cash Bash' fundraiser gala on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign with a Roaring '20s theme to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary season.
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2011
The Champaign Urbana Theatre Company will hold a 'Cash Bash' fundraiser gala on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign with a Roaring '20s theme to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary season.
BWW Reviews: Marble Stage Delivers Toothless Production of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
I'm a completely unabashed fan of George Romero's 1968 classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. I first saw it a midnight screening and was floored by it's raw cinematic energy and black and white gore. It was one of the first films I owned on video tape during the video revolution, and it was widely available since the title had slipped into the public domain. When the official Romero-approved version hit DVD I picked that up as well, and I even have a copy of the film on my iPod. So, I was pleased that a group actually did the smart thing and decided to stage a presentation during the Halloween season. It's too bad that Marble Stage had to battle the surging St. Louis Cardinals and their phenomenal and improbable World Series run for an audience. It's also too bad that their production wasn't more tightly executed.
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
I'm a completely unabashed fan of George Romero's 1968 classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. I first saw it a midnight screening and was floored by it's raw cinematic energy and black and white gore. It was one of the first films I owned on video tape during the video revolution, and it was widely available since the title had slipped into the public domain. When the official Romero-approved version hit DVD I picked that up as well, and I even have a copy of the film on my iPod. So, I was pleased that a group actually did the smart thing and decided to stage a presentation during the Halloween season. It's too bad that Marble Stage had to battle the surging St. Louis Cardinals and their phenomenal and improbable World Series run for an audience. It's also too bad that their production wasn't more tightly executed.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Funny and Knowing Studio Production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
I don't know if playwright Annie Baker ever attended a six week community summer drama class like the one depicted in her wonderful work, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, but it has the painful ring of truth that makes you think she may have at one time. Whether or not that really occurred though is immaterial, this is a remarkably funny, and at times painful, play that marks the opening of the Repertory of St. Louis' Studio series, and I think it's a near-classic. So, whether you attend the production playing upstairs on the mainstage (God of Carnage) or downstairs in the studio, you can't go wrong; both have more than their fair share of laughs.
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
I don't know if playwright Annie Baker ever attended a six week community summer drama class like the one depicted in her wonderful work, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, but it has the painful ring of truth that makes you think she may have at one time. Whether or not that really occurred though is immaterial, this is a remarkably funny, and at times painful, play that marks the opening of the Repertory of St. Louis' Studio series, and I think it's a near-classic. So, whether you attend the production playing upstairs on the mainstage (God of Carnage) or downstairs in the studio, you can't go wrong; both have more than their fair share of laughs.
BWW Reviews: R-S Theatrics Painful and Painfully Funny Production of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
There's something very funny, yet very sad about the two characters in Rajiv Joseph's bittersweet work GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES. They're both damaged goods in one way or another, and we desperately want them to make a real love connection since they truly seem oddly suited for one another. And yet, there's a poignancy to the fact that won't ever progress past the point where they began at age 8. R-S Theatrics is presenting this unusual play, and it's made even more interesting by the fact that a real life husband and wife play the two characters that keep our attention for about an hour and a half.
by Chris Gibson - October 31, 2011
There's something very funny, yet very sad about the two characters in Rajiv Joseph's bittersweet work GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES. They're both damaged goods in one way or another, and we desperately want them to make a real love connection since they truly seem oddly suited for one another. And yet, there's a poignancy to the fact that won't ever progress past the point where they began at age 8. R-S Theatrics is presenting this unusual play, and it's made even more interesting by the fact that a real life husband and wife play the two characters that keep our attention for about an hour and a half.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 10/30
by BWW - October 30, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/30 for St. Louis
by BWW - October 30, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/30 for St. Louis
COCA & The Magic House Present ALICE IN WONDERLAND Performance, Exhibit, & Party Thru 11/6
by Jennie Mamary - October 28, 2011
Alice Finds Her Wonderland at COCA and The Magic House. Literature lovers have many chances to experience the Lewis Carroll classic.
by Jennie Mamary - October 28, 2011
Alice Finds Her Wonderland at COCA and The Magic House. Literature lovers have many chances to experience the Lewis Carroll classic.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Presents 'Mid-Missouri's Got Talent' at SoCo Club, 11/5
by Jennie Mamary - October 28, 2011
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents The 2nd Annual Mid-Missouri's Got Talent. Finals will be on November 5th at the SoCo Club, 128 E. Nifong, Columbia, MO.Doors open at 6:30pm show starts at 7:30pm.
by Jennie Mamary - October 28, 2011
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents The 2nd Annual Mid-Missouri's Got Talent. Finals will be on November 5th at the SoCo Club, 128 E. Nifong, Columbia, MO.Doors open at 6:30pm show starts at 7:30pm.
New Line Secures Rights For BLOODY BLOODY, NEXT TO NORMAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' has secured the rights for the regional premieres of the outrageous Wild West, emo rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON and the brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera NEXT TO NORMAL, both for next season.
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' has secured the rights for the regional premieres of the outrageous Wild West, emo rock musical BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON and the brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera NEXT TO NORMAL, both for next season.
Tony Bennett to Appear at the Fox Theatre 11/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 25, 2011
Fox Concerts is set to present legendary performer TONY BENNETT live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, November 16th at 8 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 25, 2011
Fox Concerts is set to present legendary performer TONY BENNETT live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, November 16th at 8 p.m.
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