Webster Univ Presents The Government Inspector 4/20-24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The production will run from April 20-24 in the Browning Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The production will run from April 20-24 in the Browning Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road.
NEXT TO NORMAL Comes To The Fox Theatre Thru 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011
The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winning NEXT TO NORMAL will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre for almited engagement thru April 24.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011
The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winning NEXT TO NORMAL will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre for almited engagement thru April 24.
Sheldon Art Galleries Present a Free Gallery Talk with Barbel Schulte
by Chris Gibson - April 23, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents a free Gallery Talk with Bärbel Schulte, curator of the exhibition Max Lazarus: Trier / St. Louis / Denver - A Jewish Artist's Fate, Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. Dr. Schulte will speak on Max Lazarus' life and career in conjunction with the exhibition, admission free.
by Chris Gibson - April 23, 2011
The Sheldon Art Galleries presents a free Gallery Talk with Bärbel Schulte, curator of the exhibition Max Lazarus: Trier / St. Louis / Denver - A Jewish Artist's Fate, Saturday, April 23, 1 p.m. Dr. Schulte will speak on Max Lazarus' life and career in conjunction with the exhibition, admission free.
Two Concerts Announced for The Sheldon Ballroom 4/22 & 6/17
by Chris Gibson - April 22, 2011
Hazard To Ya Booty fuses old-school funk with elements of rock, hip-hop and soul to make a unique sound that's guaranteed to get your body moving. Garage-rock band The 4th Row continues its reunion tour at The Sheldon Ballroom! Led by Radio Rich Dalton of KHITS 96, thehigh-energy group performs your favorite hits from the '60s, including the music of The Doors, the Moody Blues, and more!
by Chris Gibson - April 22, 2011
Hazard To Ya Booty fuses old-school funk with elements of rock, hip-hop and soul to make a unique sound that's guaranteed to get your body moving. Garage-rock band The 4th Row continues its reunion tour at The Sheldon Ballroom! Led by Radio Rich Dalton of KHITS 96, thehigh-energy group performs your favorite hits from the '60s, including the music of The Doors, the Moody Blues, and more!
Max & Louie Productions Premieres THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, 5/12
by Kelsey Denette - April 21, 2011
Before Dr. Phil, before Oprah, before Dan Savage, there was Ann Landers. In this engaging, witty one-woman play praised from New York to L.A.. we are delighted as Ms. Landers (aka Eppie Lederer) revisits some of her favorite columns, dispenses advice, and shares tidbits of her own life choices and heartaches.
by Kelsey Denette - April 21, 2011
Before Dr. Phil, before Oprah, before Dan Savage, there was Ann Landers. In this engaging, witty one-woman play praised from New York to L.A.. we are delighted as Ms. Landers (aka Eppie Lederer) revisits some of her favorite columns, dispenses advice, and shares tidbits of her own life choices and heartaches.
BWW Review: Mustard Seed Theatre's Engaging Premiere of TILL WE HAVE FACES
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
It's always exciting when a reviewer gets the opportunity to see a new work premiered, and Mustard Seed Theatre is currently presenting an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel TILL WE HAVE FACES by playwright/director Deanna Jent, and it's a well-done and literate play that captures the prose and style of the author quite nicely. While I was always more attracted to the science fiction of C.S. Lewis, the 'Space Trilogy' in particular, I think the show has appeal beyond the fan base of Lewis, and at the sold-out performance I attended it was clear that there's definitely an audience for this material. A terrific cast under Jent's thoughtful direction brings this novel, and the mythologies that it represents, to life in fine fashion.
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
It's always exciting when a reviewer gets the opportunity to see a new work premiered, and Mustard Seed Theatre is currently presenting an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel TILL WE HAVE FACES by playwright/director Deanna Jent, and it's a well-done and literate play that captures the prose and style of the author quite nicely. While I was always more attracted to the science fiction of C.S. Lewis, the 'Space Trilogy' in particular, I think the show has appeal beyond the fan base of Lewis, and at the sold-out performance I attended it was clear that there's definitely an audience for this material. A terrific cast under Jent's thoughtful direction brings this novel, and the mythologies that it represents, to life in fine fashion.
The Friends of the Sheldon Present Steve Tyrell, 5/15
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
The Friends of the Sheldon present Steve Tyrell, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell has spent four decades in the music business, has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter and performer and is a two-time Emmy nominee. Tyrell helped to re-invent and re-popularize classic pop standards for a modern-day audience and has worked with legendary artists such as Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Burt Bacharach and Stevie Wonder.
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
The Friends of the Sheldon present Steve Tyrell, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell has spent four decades in the music business, has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter and performer and is a two-time Emmy nominee. Tyrell helped to re-invent and re-popularize classic pop standards for a modern-day audience and has worked with legendary artists such as Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Burt Bacharach and Stevie Wonder.
New Spring Classes Set At The Improv Trick
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2011
A new round of classes is right around the corner at The Improv Trick!
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2011
A new round of classes is right around the corner at The Improv Trick!
Washington University Presents THE ALUMINUM SHOW ,4/30
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
Like a space-age mix of Stomp and Blue Man Group, THE ALUMINUM SHOW is a visually arresting spectacle filled with unique choreography, avant-garde lighting, pulsating electronic music and ingenious sets and costumes constructed entirely from the title substance. The show dates back to 2002, when Israeli dancer Ilan Azriel and his wife, Ella Munk-Azriel - cofounders of Dollbeat Productions Ltd. - began developing a theatrical evening that would personify industrial materials while enabling direct interaction between audience and performers.
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
Like a space-age mix of Stomp and Blue Man Group, THE ALUMINUM SHOW is a visually arresting spectacle filled with unique choreography, avant-garde lighting, pulsating electronic music and ingenious sets and costumes constructed entirely from the title substance. The show dates back to 2002, when Israeli dancer Ilan Azriel and his wife, Ella Munk-Azriel - cofounders of Dollbeat Productions Ltd. - began developing a theatrical evening that would personify industrial materials while enabling direct interaction between audience and performers.
The Black Rep Presents BLACK PEARL SINGS! 4/20-5/15
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
Set in the 1930's, jailed in a Texas prison, Alberta 'Pearl' Johnson has little hope for release and even less for reconnecting with her missing daughter. That is until Susannah Mullally, a song collector on a mission to record pieces of African American culture, overhears Pearl singing while on a visit to the prison. Through her music, Pearl has the unexpected opportunity to earn her freedom and search for her daughter. BLACK PEARL SINGS! is a work that harnesses race relations and the rich oral history of the African American community to build a tale that is funny, touching and compelling.
by Chris Gibson - April 20, 2011
Set in the 1930's, jailed in a Texas prison, Alberta 'Pearl' Johnson has little hope for release and even less for reconnecting with her missing daughter. That is until Susannah Mullally, a song collector on a mission to record pieces of African American culture, overhears Pearl singing while on a visit to the prison. Through her music, Pearl has the unexpected opportunity to earn her freedom and search for her daughter. BLACK PEARL SINGS! is a work that harnesses race relations and the rich oral history of the African American community to build a tale that is funny, touching and compelling.
Webster Univ Presents The Government Inspector 4/20-24
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The production will run from April 20-24 in the Browning Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2011
Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. The production will run from April 20-24 in the Browning Theatre of Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Presents Special Productions to Address Youth Issues
by Chris Gibson - April 18, 2011
In conjunction with this year's production of the Taming of the Shrew, set for May 25-June 19 (excluding Tuesdays) in Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, the two educational shows now making their rounds to 22,000 students throughout 125 schools and community venues include 'Shrew in a Few,' and 'Cruel to be Kind.' Both adaptations were written by Christopher Limber, the education director for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. 'Cruel to be Kind' illuminates Shakespeare's career as a playwright in London while also addressing the timely subject of bullying and the power of theatre to change lives.
by Chris Gibson - April 18, 2011
In conjunction with this year's production of the Taming of the Shrew, set for May 25-June 19 (excluding Tuesdays) in Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park, the two educational shows now making their rounds to 22,000 students throughout 125 schools and community venues include 'Shrew in a Few,' and 'Cruel to be Kind.' Both adaptations were written by Christopher Limber, the education director for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. 'Cruel to be Kind' illuminates Shakespeare's career as a playwright in London while also addressing the timely subject of bullying and the power of theatre to change lives.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Addresses Bullying
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2011
What's the Bard say on bullying? Plenty, in fact. And, more than 400 years later, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is trying to spread the word. In the past 10 years the organization has inspired more than 185,000 students with the Bard's advice through productions artfully adapted for young audiences. These 50-minute text-based adaptations are commissioned from local playwrights and performed by five professional actor/teaching artists at schools and community venues throughout the St. Louis metro area. This season's performances run from Feb. 22 - May 20.
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2011
What's the Bard say on bullying? Plenty, in fact. And, more than 400 years later, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is trying to spread the word. In the past 10 years the organization has inspired more than 185,000 students with the Bard's advice through productions artfully adapted for young audiences. These 50-minute text-based adaptations are commissioned from local playwrights and performed by five professional actor/teaching artists at schools and community venues throughout the St. Louis metro area. This season's performances run from Feb. 22 - May 20.
Judges Choose 12 for St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Finals
by Lauren Wolman - April 17, 2011
On Saturday, April 16th, 25 metro area high schools continued their journey toward scholarships, prizes and money for their performing arts programs by competing at the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Semifinals. Area performing arts professionals judged the groups and narrowed them down to 12 that will move on to the finals on Friday, May 6th at 8pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (list of schools attached). The final competition is a Broadway style show and FREE to the public. Tickets are available at no charge at The Fox box office and through Metrotix (via phone and online)
by Lauren Wolman - April 17, 2011
On Saturday, April 16th, 25 metro area high schools continued their journey toward scholarships, prizes and money for their performing arts programs by competing at the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Semifinals. Area performing arts professionals judged the groups and narrowed them down to 12 that will move on to the finals on Friday, May 6th at 8pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (list of schools attached). The final competition is a Broadway style show and FREE to the public. Tickets are available at no charge at The Fox box office and through Metrotix (via phone and online)
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 4/17
by BWW - April 17, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/17 for St. Louis
by BWW - April 17, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 4/17 for St. Louis
Upstream Theater Presents THE DEATH OF ATAHUALPA, Closes 4/17
by Chris Gibson - April 17, 2011
Never before presented in English, this historical-folklorical tragical-comical reenactment of THE DEATH OF ATAHUALPA will be making its world debut in St. Louis this April. For centuries this tale of regicide has enthralled audiences in the Andes Mountains where some 7 million people speak Quechua, the ancestral language of the Incas. (That's more than speak Danish, Hebrew, or Slovak.) Plays depicting the Spaniard Pizarro's conquest of the majestic Inca Empire have been orally handed down through the generations, and now English-speaking audiences will have the unique opportunity to witness a work never before performed in the United States.
by Chris Gibson - April 17, 2011
Never before presented in English, this historical-folklorical tragical-comical reenactment of THE DEATH OF ATAHUALPA will be making its world debut in St. Louis this April. For centuries this tale of regicide has enthralled audiences in the Andes Mountains where some 7 million people speak Quechua, the ancestral language of the Incas. (That's more than speak Danish, Hebrew, or Slovak.) Plays depicting the Spaniard Pizarro's conquest of the majestic Inca Empire have been orally handed down through the generations, and now English-speaking audiences will have the unique opportunity to witness a work never before performed in the United States.
BWW Review: Fox Theatre Presents Astounding Production of NEXT TO NORMAL
by Chris Gibson - April 16, 2011
Last year the Pulitzer prize-winning play August: Osage County absolutely lit up the Fox Theatre, going down in my memory as one of the finest productions I'd ever had the pleasure to have seen, and this year the Pulitzer prize-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL arrives with similar high expectations and critical acclaim and, I'm happy to report, doesn't disappoint. At a time when the safe bet seems to be simply plucking a comedy from Hollywood's recent past and reworking it for the stage, it's refreshing to see an original work that actually addresses a real life issue, which in this case is mental illness and the devastating effect it can have on individuals and their families. NEXT TO NORMAL is a phenomenal show that's gripping from beginning to end, and the current production playing the Fox Theatre is required viewing for any fan of modern musical theatre.
by Chris Gibson - April 16, 2011
Last year the Pulitzer prize-winning play August: Osage County absolutely lit up the Fox Theatre, going down in my memory as one of the finest productions I'd ever had the pleasure to have seen, and this year the Pulitzer prize-winning musical NEXT TO NORMAL arrives with similar high expectations and critical acclaim and, I'm happy to report, doesn't disappoint. At a time when the safe bet seems to be simply plucking a comedy from Hollywood's recent past and reworking it for the stage, it's refreshing to see an original work that actually addresses a real life issue, which in this case is mental illness and the devastating effect it can have on individuals and their families. NEXT TO NORMAL is a phenomenal show that's gripping from beginning to end, and the current production playing the Fox Theatre is required viewing for any fan of modern musical theatre.
25 High Schools Chosen for St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Semis
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2011
On Saturday, April 9th, 50 metro area high schools took their first step toward scholarships, prizes and money for their schools' performing arts programs by competing at the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Preliminaries.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2011
On Saturday, April 9th, 50 metro area high schools took their first step toward scholarships, prizes and money for their schools' performing arts programs by competing at the St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Preliminaries.
Mustard Seed Theatre Presents TILL WE HAVE FACES 4/15-5/1
by Chris Gibson - April 15, 2011
Mustard Seed Theatre opens TILL WE HAVE FACES April 15 - May 1, 2011. A powerful Queen must surrender to invisible forces to rescue her sister and discover the secret of true beauty. From the novel by C.S. Lewis, this retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche has been adapted for the stage by Artistic Director Deanna Jent.
by Chris Gibson - April 15, 2011
Mustard Seed Theatre opens TILL WE HAVE FACES April 15 - May 1, 2011. A powerful Queen must surrender to invisible forces to rescue her sister and discover the secret of true beauty. From the novel by C.S. Lewis, this retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche has been adapted for the stage by Artistic Director Deanna Jent.
The Presenters Dolan Welcome KAY LOVE to the Kranzberg 4/15-16
by Chris Gibson - April 14, 2011
The Presenters Dolan welcome Kay Love and her cabaret show Confessions of a Pom Pom Reject 8pm on Friday, April 15 & Saturday April 16 at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Lennie Watts directs and Steven Ray Watkins is the music director for this presentation. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.licketytix.com, or by calling 314-725-4200 ext 10.
by Chris Gibson - April 14, 2011
The Presenters Dolan welcome Kay Love and her cabaret show Confessions of a Pom Pom Reject 8pm on Friday, April 15 & Saturday April 16 at the Kranzberg Arts Center. Lennie Watts directs and Steven Ray Watkins is the music director for this presentation. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.licketytix.com, or by calling 314-725-4200 ext 10.
The Black Rep Presents BLACK PEARL SINGS! 4/20-5/15
by Chris Gibson - April 13, 2011
Set in the 1930's, jailed in a Texas prison, Alberta 'Pearl' Johnson has little hope for release and even less for reconnecting with her missing daughter. That is until Susannah Mullally, a song collector on a mission to record pieces of African American culture, overhears Pearl singing while on a visit to the prison. Through her music, Pearl has the unexpected opportunity to earn her freedom and search for her daughter. BLACK PEARL SINGS! is a work that harnesses race relations and the rich oral history of the African American community to build a tale that is funny, touching and compelling.
by Chris Gibson - April 13, 2011
Set in the 1930's, jailed in a Texas prison, Alberta 'Pearl' Johnson has little hope for release and even less for reconnecting with her missing daughter. That is until Susannah Mullally, a song collector on a mission to record pieces of African American culture, overhears Pearl singing while on a visit to the prison. Through her music, Pearl has the unexpected opportunity to earn her freedom and search for her daughter. BLACK PEARL SINGS! is a work that harnesses race relations and the rich oral history of the African American community to build a tale that is funny, touching and compelling.
STAGES ST. LOUIS Turley Challenge Grant Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 13, 2011
STAGES ST. LOUIS, the region's foremost not-for-profit musical theatre company and performing arts academy, is thrilled to announce a $250,000 Challenge Grant honoring our Silver Anniversary!
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 13, 2011
STAGES ST. LOUIS, the region's foremost not-for-profit musical theatre company and performing arts academy, is thrilled to announce a $250,000 Challenge Grant honoring our Silver Anniversary!
Circus Flora Celebrates 25th Season with VAGABOND ADVENTURES, 6/2-26
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 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.
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 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.
The Sheldon Presents THE SHELDON JAZZ QUINTET 5/10- 5/11
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 2011
The Sheldon presents The Sheldon Jazz Quintet, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room. Led by guitarist Rick Haydon, The Sheldon Jazz Quintet features St. Louis all-stars performing straight-ahead jazz and swinging jazz standards! Haydon will be joined by acclaimed vocalist Mardra Thomas, and a rhythm section including pianist Reggie Thomas and drummer Miles Vandiver.
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 2011
The Sheldon presents The Sheldon Jazz Quintet, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room. Led by guitarist Rick Haydon, The Sheldon Jazz Quintet features St. Louis all-stars performing straight-ahead jazz and swinging jazz standards! Haydon will be joined by acclaimed vocalist Mardra Thomas, and a rhythm section including pianist Reggie Thomas and drummer Miles Vandiver.
West End Players Guild Announces Upcoming Shows for Their 101st Season
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 2011
On November 11, 2011 - 100 years to the day after the first performance of The Players at the St. Louis Artists Guild - WEPG will open its season with Charles Marowitz's MURDERING MARLOWE directed by Robert A. Mitchell. William Shakespeare is an aspiring playwright desperate to make his mark in London. The greatest obstacle to his success is the prominence of Christopher Marlowe, the 'superstar' of the Elizabethan theatre. This intriguing thriller explores the high price of envy, love and blind ambition, all played out among the familiar names of Shakespeare's day. MURDERING MARLOWE runs through November 20.
by Chris Gibson - April 12, 2011
On November 11, 2011 - 100 years to the day after the first performance of The Players at the St. Louis Artists Guild - WEPG will open its season with Charles Marowitz's MURDERING MARLOWE directed by Robert A. Mitchell. William Shakespeare is an aspiring playwright desperate to make his mark in London. The greatest obstacle to his success is the prominence of Christopher Marlowe, the 'superstar' of the Elizabethan theatre. This intriguing thriller explores the high price of envy, love and blind ambition, all played out among the familiar names of Shakespeare's day. MURDERING MARLOWE runs through November 20.
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