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Theater Latte Da's Musical Steerage Song to Premiere at Fitzgerald Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 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.
New Line Seeks Cast For PASSING STRANGE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 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.
Talented Teens to Perform at Major St. Louis Performing Arts Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
In addition to the cash, scholarships and prizes given out to the top twelve finalists at the conclusion of the 1st Annual Teen Talent Showcase on May 6th at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, the thirty-four teens that competed will also have the opportunity to perform at various events throughout the upcoming year.
Sylvia McNair Returns to The Sheldon for Special Cabaret Performance 6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) and The Sheldon are pleased to welcome vocalist Sylvia McNair, performing popular classics from the American songbook and beyond, in a special, cabaret-style evening in The Sheldon Ballroom, Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.
HotCity Theatre Awarded a $20,000 Grant by PNC Bank
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development, has been awarded a $20,000 grant by PNC Bank and their Arts Alive St. Louis program.
New Line Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of Rock Musical BARE, 6/2-6/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens the final show of its 20th anniversary season, the regional premiere of the massive cult hit, BARE, running June 2-25, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are available through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
Dramatic License Productions Presents MASS APPEAL, 5/26-6/12
by Chris Gibson - May 25, 2011
How much truth is too much? When dealing with the masses, is it better to entertain or enlighten? Should people hear what they want or need to hear? How do we find meaningful relationships in such a diverse world? These are just a few of the issues addressed with compassion and lots of humor in Bill C. Davis' comedy/drama MASS APPEAL, presented by Dramatic License Productions.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Hosts Every Other Hamlet in the Universe 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2011
Join us for a free reading of Kimberly Rosenstock's Every Other Hamlet in the Universe- Part of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' 2011 Shake 38
The Friends of the Sheldon Present 12th Annual Wine Tasting 5/25
by Chris Gibson - May 25, 2011
The Friends of The Sheldon present the 12th Annual Sunset at The Sheldon Wine Tasting, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until sunset on The Sheldon Observation Deck. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs. The event is co-chaired by Jane Matoesian and Nuviah Shirazi.
A CHORUS LINE Kicks Off Stages St. Louis 25th Season 6/3
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2011
The one singular sensation that exhilarated Broadway for over fifteen years, A Chorus Line opens on June 3 at STAGES ST. LOUIS. A Chorus Line continues through July 3 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood.
Stray Dog Theatre Presents THE VISIT June 9-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 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.
Gateway Men's Chorus Welcomes Special Guest Christine Brewer June 17-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011
Special Guest Artist Christine Brewer returns to the stage in St. Louis with Gateway Men's Chorus (GMC) as they present 'Boys Don't Cry.'
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 5/22
by BWW - May 22, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for St. Louis
Max and Louie Productions Presents THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, Closes 5/22
by Chris Gibson - May 22, 2011
Max and Louie Productions presents The Lady With All the Answers by David Rambo, drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers with the cooperation of Margo Howard. This production stars Stellie Siteman as Ann Landers and is directed by Sydnie Grosberg Ronga. The play closes May 22nd at the COCA Black Box Theater.
The Sheldon Concert Hall Presents THE PETER MARTIN QUARTET 5/22
by Chris Gibson - May 22, 2011
Peter Martin Music: Live! returns to The Sheldon stage with the Peter Martin Quartet featuring Reuben Rogers, bass; Greg Hutchinson, drums; and vibraphonist Warren Wolf. Vibes player Warren Wolf is one of the most sought after young musicians on the East Coast jazz scene. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Wolf toured with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the age of 9, wrote his first composition at age 10, and was playing jazz professionally by the time he was 12. Since then, Wolf has studied and performed with jazz masters such as Roy Haynes, Lewis Nash and Milt Jackson and is currently touring with Christian McBride and Inside Straight.
Mustard Seed Theatre Announces New Play Contest
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
Mustard Seed Theatre is launching a New Play Contest for scripts that relate to the theatre's mission of 'exploring our relationship with God and our ethical responsibility to the world.' The winning script or scripts will receive a staged reading on April 22 and 23, 2012.
St. Louis Actors' Studio Presents World Premiere of Neil Labute's JUST DESSERTS
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
St. Louis Actors' Studio concludes its fourth season, themed 'Angels and Demons,' with an evening that gets right to the heart of it. According to Mr. LaBute, these pieces were written '... to say something about love and life and betrayal and art and a number of other themes.... Each one for a different reason and for a different show or person or cause....along with some new material that is debuting here, these fragments of work have been performed in venues around the world but never before in this exciting combination. My task is to be true to my characters and to take my audience for a ride--I hope you all feel like that's the case when the curtain comes down (or the lights go out) and you've made it to the curtain call'
Sale of Artwork by Children’s Art Village Orphans to Benefit CAV and Sheldon Art Galleries
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Colors of Hope: Artwork from the Children's Art Village in the AT&T Children's Gallery, a multi-media exhibit featuring artwork by children from around the world who are served by the Children's Art Village (CAV), on view through June 11, 2011. The artwork featured in the exhibit will be for sale starting today, and will continue through the end of the exhibit. Prices will begin at $50 per matted piece of artwork. Proceeds will benefit the work of the Children's Art Village and the education programs of the Sheldon Art Galleries . Contact Becky Gunter, Gallery coordinator and Education Manager, at the Sheldon Art Galleries with questions and inquiries during normal gallery hours.
West End Players Guild Announces Auditions for First Three 2011-2012 Shows
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
West End Players Guild will hold auditions for the first three plays of its 2011-2012 season on Saturday, July 23, at 12 noon at the theatre in the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Boulevard (just north of Delmar).
Union Avenue Opera Announces 2011 Festival Season
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
Union Avenue Opera (UAO) prepares to raise the curtain on its 17th Festival Season. After great success with last season's local premiere of Tchaikovsky's psychological drama Pikovaya Dama (Queen of Spades), the comedic operetta Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan, and the romance of La fille du régiment (Daughter of the Regiment) by Donizetti, the company brings two well-loved operas and one local premiere to the stage at 733 North Union Boulevard: Puccini's Turandot, Rossini's La Cenerentola (Cinderella) and Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking.
Work of 8 Landscape Architecture Firms Featured in Sheldon’s Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents Material Landscapes, June 17, 2011 through January 21, 2012 in the Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture. Please join us for a gallery opening reception 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.
New Line Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of Rock Musical BARE, 6/2-6/25
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens the final show of its 20th anniversary season, the regional premiere of the massive cult hit, BARE, running June 2-25, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are available through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.
Family Album Comes to Life in NJT's THE IMMIGRANT
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
Actor Mark Harelik wanted to pay tribute to his Russian immigrant grandparents Haskell and Leah. So, based on his grandmother's photo album, he wrote a play, 'The Immigrant' subtitled, 'A Hamilton County Album. It is the true story about two Eastern European Jews who immigrated to a small Texas town in 1909.
GUYS AND DOLLS Opens 6/17 at Family Musical Theatre
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
'If a Guy did not have a Doll, who would holler on him?' Step right up, and bet your money as Family Musical Theatre opens their season with the musical comedy 'Guys and Dolls'. Based on a book by Damon Runyon, this 'fable of Broadway' captures the 1940s spirit of New York stereotypes: gamblers, entertainers, hopeless romantics and church-following missionaries. Popular tunes such as 'Adelaide's Lament', 'If I Were a Bell', and 'Luck Be a Lady' by Frank Loesser add color and insight to the characters. With multiple Tony Award Nominations, including Best Musical and Best Choreography, and a successful film make this musical on of Broadway's best successes. This is one show you will not want to miss this summer.
Midnight to Present St. Louis Premiere of Comedy MISTAKES WERE MADE in August
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011
The Midnight Company will present the St. Louis premiere of Craig Wright's riotous theatre comedy MISTAKES WERE MADE, August 18 through September 3, At The Kranzberg Center, 501 N. Grand, with performances Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm, and Saturdays at 7 and 9 pm.

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