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Sheldon Art Galleries Features Works by Mary King, 6/17-8/13
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Mary King: A Selected Retrospective, June 17 - August 13, 2011 in the Bellwether Gallery of Saint Louis Artists. Please join us for the opening of this and three other new exhibits on Friday, June 17 from 5 - 7 p.m.! Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Noon - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free. For more information on the exhibition visit the galleries' website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.
Stages St. Louis and A CHORUS LINE Cast Hold Benefit Car Wash, 6/28
by Kelsey Denette - June 16, 2011
In light of recent natural disasters that have struck Missouri communities, STAGES ST. LOUIS and the cast of A CHORUS LINE will hold a car wash at the Kirkwood Civic Center on Tuesday, June 28th from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM to benefit the Red Cross Missouri Tornado and Flood Relief.
The Fox Theatre Welcomes ROBERT PLANT AND BAND OF JOY, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2011
Fox Concerts presents Robert Plant & the Band of Joy at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with special guest North Mississippi Allstars. Tickets are on sale now and are $65, $50, and $35.
Gateway Festival Orchestra Launches 48th Season Beginning 7/10
by Harrison Kaplan - June 14, 2011
The Gateway Festival Orchestra will launch its 48th season of free Sunday-evening concerts July 10 with Various Variations, a program exploring the use of variations by a handful of composers from the Baroque period through the 20th century.
Non Prophet Theatre Company Opens Season with DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA 6/23 - 7/3
by Harrison Kaplan - June 14, 2011
The NonProphet Theater Company presents the first show of their fifth theater season: DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA by John Patrick Shanley June 23- July 3, 2011, Thurs - Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63112. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for students (with a valid ID) and seniors 55 and older.
New Line Seeks Cast For PASSING STRANGE
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2011
Auditions for New Line Theatre's production of the St. Louis premiere of the rock musical PASSING STRANGE, will be held on two successive Monday nights, June 13 and 20, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington University South Campus, 6501 Clayton Road (formerly CBC High School), just east of Big Bend, in the second floor theatre.
BWW Reviews: Shakespeare Festival St. Louis's Charming 1950's Production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Harrison Kaplan - June 12, 2011
A busy month has produced a number of outstanding options for theatre-goers in St. Louis, and even when the weather is as variable as has been over the last few weeks, there's no denying the appeal of watching a fine production of Shakespeare in Forest Park, especially when it doesn't cost you one thin dime to attend (not counting the gas it may take you to get there). Shakespeare Festival St. Louis shrewdly (if you'll pardon the pun) re-imagines one of the Bard's works, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, with sets, costumes and a Cadillac straight out of the 1950's, and it works like a charm.
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre's Dark and Brilliant Production of THE VISIT
by Harrison Kaplan - June 12, 2011
Friedrich Durrenmatt's THE VISIT (adapted by Maurice Valency) is like one of those expressionistic German films from the 1920's directed by Robert Wiene or F.W. Murnau come to life on the stage. In fact, the characters and their stylized mannerisms seem like they would be right at home in one of the villages that Dr. Caligari might bring his somnambulist Cesare to for exhibition purposes. That's probably one of the reasons I found this unique and moralistic work so fascinating. Stray Dog Theatre is presenting this macabre and unusual play as the closer for their current season, and it's a brilliantly staged affair.
BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre's Lovely and Touching Production of THE IMMIGRANT
by Harrison Kaplan - June 12, 2011
They always tell aspiring writers to 'write what you know', and in the case of playwright/novelist Mark Harelik's THE IMMIGRANT, he's done just that, fully capturing the experience of his Russian grandparents as they fled from their oppressors and settled in the small town of Hamilton, Texas. It's a wonderful work, touching the heart and stirring the soul while allowing us to witness their progress over the course of time as they assimilate into American culture, without ever losing touch with their own Jewish heritage. The New Jewish Theatre closes their season with an absolutely lovely production of this warm and moving play that's not to be missed by any fan of theatre.
BWW Reviews: Stages St. Louis Dazzles with Their Production of A CHORUS LINE
by Harrison Kaplan - June 11, 2011
The original production of A CHORUS LINE grew out of workshops organized by director/choreographer Michael Bennett where dancers and performers discussed the various joys and hardships of a life spent pursuing the stage as an occupation. James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante pieced together these elements to form a compelling story focusing on the anxieties facing a group of dancers auditioning to be in the chorus of a Broadway show, while Marvin Hamlisch (music) and Edward Kleban put their tales to a catchy score that's still decidedly hummable. Stages St. Louis opens their 25th season with this timeless masterpiece, and it's a dazzling production filled with wonderful performances, nurtured by the excellent work of director Michael Hamilton and choreographer Kim Shriver, who neatly recreate the original magic.
Gladstone Theatre in the Park Presents FLYER!, 6/25
by Nicole Rosky - June 09, 2011
Please join us for an *Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social*, sponsored by Kemp's Ice Cream, as the members of the North Star Community Band and the cast of Flyer present selections from this exciting musical.
Stray Dog Theatre Presents THE VISIT June 9-25
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2011
The world's most glamorous and wealthy woman returns to the hometown of her youth, finding it debt-ridden and on the verge of self-destruction.
Muddy Waters Theatre Company Presents THE MINEOLA TWINS 6/10-26
by Harrison Kaplan - June 07, 2011
Just as a quick refresher, the play is Vogel's funny and satiric take on American women over the space of 4 decades with specific stops in the Eisenhower, Nixon and Bush #1's administrations along the way. Everything we see is through the crazed eyes of identical -- almost -- twins, Myrna the 'good' and chestally developed one, and Myra the 'evil' and prairie-chested one. Said by Vogel to represent the extremes of American politics, the twins' loathing relationship is far more complicated than the play's politics and far funnier.
BWW Reviews: Family Fun at Circus Flora's VAGABOND ADVENTURES
by Harrison Kaplan - June 07, 2011
June in St. Louis can mean only one thing to those of us who think young - the Circus is in town! And Circus Flora, the festival of fun we can proudly call our own here in St. Louis, continues a tradition they began some 25 years ago with their latest venture titled VAGABOND ADVENTURES. Forget about all those other three-ring spectacles that blast into town and play a vast arena or stadium for a single weekend before moving on to another town and another venue, Circus Flora is an intimate single-ring delight that delivers the goods in air conditioned comfort in our very own backyard. You'll be doing yourself a considerable disservice if you allow the opportunity to catch this highly talented and dedicated group of performers pass you by. So, take advantage of this homegrown phenomenon while you can.
BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre's Powerful and Provocative Production of BARE: A POP OPERA
by Harrison Kaplan - June 07, 2011
At a time in our history when gay teens are committing suicide at an astounding and alarmingly high rate, a show like BARE: A POP OPERA shines a bright and important light on their struggles to deal with their difficulties in coping with accepting, and be accepted, for who they are. There are no easy answers to be found here, only questions that demand real solutions and not simple platitudes or religious dogma. New Line Theatre's current production of BARE is a devastatingly powerful presentation that features a strong and talented cast performing at an exceptional level under director Scott Miller's sure hand.
BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre Presents Powerful and Provocative BARE: A POP OPERA
by Harrison Kaplan - June 06, 2011
At a time in our history when gay teens are committing suicide at an astoundingly high rate, a show like BARE: A POP OPERA shines a bright and important light on their struggles to deal with their difficulties in coping with accepting, and be accepted, for who they are. There are no easy answers to be found here, only questions that demand real solutions and not simple platitudes or religious dogma. New Line Theatre's current production of BARE is a devastatingly powerful presentation that features a strong and talented cast performing at an exceptional level under director Scott Miller's sure hand.
Fox Concerts Presents Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 06, 2011
The real original Jersey Boy, FRANKIE VALLI, is a true American pop icon. His incredible career with THE FOUR SEASONS, as well as his solo success has spawned countless hit singles.
The Black Rep Presents THE MONTFORD POINT MARINE 5/25-6/26
by Harrison Kaplan - June 05, 2011
The day of July 10th, 1993 marks a special moment for Robert Charles Wilson. 50 years ago he enlisted to become a Marine at Montford Point. He proudly served his country in WWII at Iwo Jima and after exiting the service trained as a classical opera singer. But his only shortcoming in life was separating from his wife, Gwen, when she refused to chase his dream of becoming a famous singer. With their only son R.C. in town to celebrate the anniversary of his father's enlistment, this day brings a wave of memories back to Robert, along with a few unexpected turns in this World Premiere theatre event.
Northland Symphony Orchestra Presents Final Concert of the Season 6/5
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2011
Northland Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City's preeminent orchestra, will perform it's fifth and final concert of its 44th season on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 7:30pm at Park Hill South High School, 4500 NW River Park Drive. Admission to the performance is free.
Wells Foundation Presents Benefit to End Homelessness, 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2011
Celebrated composer and pianist Steven C (a.k.a. Steven C. Anderson.) channels his life experiences through the creation of music. Steven's artistry and passion allow him to express his heartfelt music in a way that is both enjoyable and accessible to a growing audience of piano enthusiasts who particularly appreciate the spiritual and healing aspects of his music.
Sheldon Art Galleries Features Works by Mary King, 6/17-8/13
by Nicole Rosky - June 02, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Mary King: A Selected Retrospective, June 17 - August 13, 2011 in the Bellwether Gallery of Saint Louis Artists. Please join us for the opening of this and three other new exhibits on Friday, June 17 from 5 - 7 p.m.! Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Noon - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free. For more information on the exhibition visit the galleries' website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.
Theater Latte Da's Musical Steerage Song to Premiere at Fitzgerald Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2011
The world premiere of Theater Latte Da's original musical Steerage Song, which celebrates the journey of immigrants to America during the height of immigration, will debut at St. Paul's historic Fitzgerald Theater and will run June 2-5, 2011.
Circus Flora Celebrates 25th Season with VAGABOND ADVENTURES, 6/2-26
by Chris Gibson - June 02, 2011
In celebration of its 25th season, Circus Flora, St. Louis' beloved, one-ring circus presents a brand new show, VAGABOND ADVENTURES, June 2 through 26, under the air-conditioned, red-and-white, big top tent in Grand Center. Presented by Edward Jones, the show comes on the heels of Circus Flora's triumph with the St. Louis Symphony in January.
First Run Theatre Presents BEHIND THE CHAIR, 6/24-7/3
by Kelsey Denette - June 01, 2011
Beauty Foundations Salon and Spa has just been bought, to the dismay of the staff and some customers, by a rival Legion Salons Incorporated. When the new district manager arrives with a new computer system things go from chaotic to down right depressing if not evil. The staff must band together under their leader Dorian to make a desperate bid for freedom with the help of a wealthy client. Can they do it with a mole in their midsts and a diabolical computer?
The NonProphet Theater Company Announces Their 2011 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2011
The NonProphet Theater Company proudly announces their fifth "legitimate" theater season running June through October 2011.

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