Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie
by James Lindhorst - August 01, 2024
WAITRESS is another must-see musical production in the Muny’s 106th season. Brown’s direction is incredible. She accomplishes the near impossible staging an intimate musical on a massive stage. Credit her and the entire technical team for pulling off miraculous Muny magic. Vosk is brilliant. The entire cast is superb. They deliver delightful vocals and find all the humor baked into the script. The Muny’s Waitress simply gets everything right. It is a sweet little slice of musical theater pie.
by James Lindhorst - August 01, 2024
WAITRESS is another must-see musical production in the Muny’s 106th season. Brown’s direction is incredible. She accomplishes the near impossible staging an intimate musical on a massive stage. Credit her and the entire technical team for pulling off miraculous Muny magic. Vosk is brilliant. The entire cast is superb. They deliver delightful vocals and find all the humor baked into the script. The Muny’s Waitress simply gets everything right. It is a sweet little slice of musical theater pie.
Single Tickets For Dance St. Louis' 59th Season On Sale August 23
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
Dance St. Louis will present a 2024/25 season featuring magnificent performances from world-renowned dance companies from across the US and beyond
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2024
Dance St. Louis will present a 2024/25 season featuring magnificent performances from world-renowned dance companies from across the US and beyond
Feature: Chorus Of Fools Debuts with CANDLELIGHT DINNER and THE REASON WHY at Greenfinch Theater And Dive Bar
by James Lindhorst - July 30, 2024
On August 15th Chorus of Fools will make their St. Louis debut with “Twice Upon a Stage,” featuring the one act plays CANDLIGHT DINNER and THE REASON WHY. They two plays were selected by a reading committee from a group of 20 submissions. CANDLELIGHT DINNER is written by Jim Danek and THE REASON WHY was penned by E.K. Doolin. Both will be directed by Satterfield and will be acted by the members of the Chorus of Fools ensemble.
by James Lindhorst - July 30, 2024
On August 15th Chorus of Fools will make their St. Louis debut with “Twice Upon a Stage,” featuring the one act plays CANDLIGHT DINNER and THE REASON WHY. They two plays were selected by a reading committee from a group of 20 submissions. CANDLELIGHT DINNER is written by Jim Danek and THE REASON WHY was penned by E.K. Doolin. Both will be directed by Satterfield and will be acted by the members of the Chorus of Fools ensemble.
BWW Q&A: Scott Moreau on MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - July 30, 2024
Scott Moreau is from Litchfield, ME and holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. After a lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player, Scott turned to the stage after seeing a life-changing performance of Les Misérables in London his freshman year of high school. Through his years in high school and college, he found a love for not only musical theatre but choral singing, directing, sound design and stage combat.
by Joshua Wright - July 30, 2024
Scott Moreau is from Litchfield, ME and holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. After a lifelong dream of being a professional baseball player, Scott turned to the stage after seeing a life-changing performance of Les Misérables in London his freshman year of high school. Through his years in high school and college, he found a love for not only musical theatre but choral singing, directing, sound design and stage combat.
BWW Q&A: Rebekah Scallet on RED at New Jewish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - July 30, 2024
New Jewish Theatre presents Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Rebekah Scallet (Artistic Director) is in her second full season with the New Jewish Theatre. Last season she directed the St. Louis Theatre Circle Award-nominated production of The Immigrant.
by Joshua Wright - July 30, 2024
New Jewish Theatre presents Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Rebekah Scallet (Artistic Director) is in her second full season with the New Jewish Theatre. Last season she directed the St. Louis Theatre Circle Award-nominated production of The Immigrant.
Review: AIDA at Union Avenue Opera
by Steve Callahan - July 29, 2024
Elephants? No elephants here. Just grand, grand opera! (Tenor Limmie Pulliam will astonish you!) The evening is filled with moments of glory.
by Steve Callahan - July 29, 2024
Elephants? No elephants here. Just grand, grand opera! (Tenor Limmie Pulliam will astonish you!) The evening is filled with moments of glory.
Feature: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Riverside Theatre Project
by James Lindhorst - July 28, 2024
The city of Hermann, Missouri rests on the banks of the Missouri River and is the home to some of Missouri’s most popular wineries. In the heart of downtown Hermann, just over an hour west of St. Louis, is a small old movie house. The Showboat Community Theater sits just a half block east of Route 19 on 4th Street.
by James Lindhorst - July 28, 2024
The city of Hermann, Missouri rests on the banks of the Missouri River and is the home to some of Missouri’s most popular wineries. In the heart of downtown Hermann, just over an hour west of St. Louis, is a small old movie house. The Showboat Community Theater sits just a half block east of Route 19 on 4th Street.
Review: RED at New Jewish Theatre is a Stimulating Story About an Artist and His Art
by James Lindhorst - July 27, 2024
The New Jewish Theatre’s production of John Logan’s RED is sensational. Knoll’s directorial vision immerses the audience into Rothko’s studio, his painting techniques, and his fragile mind. Harris and Petrillo’s phenomenal portrayal and the production staff’s sensational work create a stimulating and layered story about both the artist and his art.
by James Lindhorst - July 27, 2024
The New Jewish Theatre’s production of John Logan’s RED is sensational. Knoll’s directorial vision immerses the audience into Rothko’s studio, his painting techniques, and his fragile mind. Harris and Petrillo’s phenomenal portrayal and the production staff’s sensational work create a stimulating and layered story about both the artist and his art.
DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Single Tickets On Sale Now
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024
Single tickets for DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running December 27-29, 2024, are now available.
by Blair Ingenthron - July 26, 2024
Single tickets for DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running December 27-29, 2024, are now available.
Interview: Chatting with Set Designer Ann Beyersdorfer And Choreographer Lindsay Joy Lancaster of DISNEY'S NEWSIES at STAGES St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - July 25, 2024
Set designer Ann Beyersdorfer and choreographer Lindsay Joy Lancaster are making their STAGES St. Louis debut working on the upcoming production of Disney’s NEWSIES. Beyersdorfer, a Belleville, Illinois native, is a world class set designer who has created sets for Broadway, National Tours, Saturday Night Live, and the St. Louis Muny. Lancaster, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, is the head of dance at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Both sat down with Broadway World during their dinner break to talk about what brought them to STAGES St. Louis, how excited they are to work on this production of Disney’s NEWSIES, and the fresh perspectives they are bringing to the show.
by James Lindhorst - July 25, 2024
Set designer Ann Beyersdorfer and choreographer Lindsay Joy Lancaster are making their STAGES St. Louis debut working on the upcoming production of Disney’s NEWSIES. Beyersdorfer, a Belleville, Illinois native, is a world class set designer who has created sets for Broadway, National Tours, Saturday Night Live, and the St. Louis Muny. Lancaster, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, is the head of dance at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Both sat down with Broadway World during their dinner break to talk about what brought them to STAGES St. Louis, how excited they are to work on this production of Disney’s NEWSIES, and the fresh perspectives they are bringing to the show.
Photos: New Jewish Theatre Presents RED by John Logan
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2024
New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. See photos from the production.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2024
New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. See photos from the production.
Feature: THE ROOMMATE and ATHENA at The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Marks the Return of The Steve Woolf Studio Series
by James Lindhorst - July 24, 2024
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to present the return of the Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theateregoers for the 2024/25 Season in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. The two-play series features a wickedly funny comedy, THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman running October 26 - November 17, 2024, and the fast-paced engaging play ATHENA by Gracie Gardner, January 15 - February 8, 2025.
by James Lindhorst - July 24, 2024
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to present the return of the Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theateregoers for the 2024/25 Season in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University. The two-play series features a wickedly funny comedy, THE ROOMMATE by Jen Silverman running October 26 - November 17, 2024, and the fast-paced engaging play ATHENA by Gracie Gardner, January 15 - February 8, 2025.
HAMILTON to Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre This August
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2024
HAMILTON will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2024
HAMILTON will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: Steve Bebout on Disney's NEWSIES at STAGES St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - July 23, 2024
It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing, Tony Award-winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season!
by Joshua Wright - July 23, 2024
It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing, Tony Award-winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season!
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS is Coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2024
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2024 for a very merry tour to more than 30 U.S. cities this holiday season, including The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2024
A Magical Cirque Christmas will return in 2024 for a very merry tour to more than 30 U.S. cities this holiday season, including The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Rep's Steve Woolf Studio Series Returns for the 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2024
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present the return of the Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theateregoers for the 2024/25 Season in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2024
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present the return of the Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theateregoers for the 2024/25 Season in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University.
The New Jewish Theatre Will Host Three Special Events For RED
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2024
New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J's Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2024
New Jewish Theatre will present Red by John Logan, running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11 at the J's Wool Studio Theatre. Alongside the production, the New Jewish Theatre is hosting three special events that will give special understanding for this compelling play about the life of abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko.
Special Offer: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by BWW Special Offer - July 22, 2024
A Rocking Christmas in July Sale from The Rep!
by BWW Special Offer - July 22, 2024
A Rocking Christmas in July Sale from The Rep!
CHRISTMAS WITH C.S. LEWIS Comes to Westport Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2024
Emery Entertainment will bring back 'Christmas with C.S. Lewis' to the Westport Playhouse stage starring St. Louis's own Gregory Williams Welsch, November 29-December 15.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2024
Emery Entertainment will bring back 'Christmas with C.S. Lewis' to the Westport Playhouse stage starring St. Louis's own Gregory Williams Welsch, November 29-December 15.
Review: The Muny Honors Tradition with a Classic Performance of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by James Lindhorst - July 21, 2024
What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny?What can be said about an absolutely perfect production of one of the most well written musicals of all time? Hurling superlatives seems cliché but there is nothing about The Muny’s latest offering of the classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that can be criticized. From the opening when the town’s residents circle to share their “Traditions,” to their closing moments mourning the loss of their community “Anatevka,” this production makes you laugh and cry, and laugh and cry repeatedly. It is emotion-packed storytelling at its finest with superb direction, divine choreography, outstanding orchestral accompaniment, pristine sound, and a dream cast acting and singing at the top of their game. The costume, set, video, and lighting design are picture perfect.
by James Lindhorst - July 21, 2024
What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny?What can be said about an absolutely perfect production of one of the most well written musicals of all time? Hurling superlatives seems cliché but there is nothing about The Muny’s latest offering of the classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that can be criticized. From the opening when the town’s residents circle to share their “Traditions,” to their closing moments mourning the loss of their community “Anatevka,” this production makes you laugh and cry, and laugh and cry repeatedly. It is emotion-packed storytelling at its finest with superb direction, divine choreography, outstanding orchestral accompaniment, pristine sound, and a dream cast acting and singing at the top of their game. The costume, set, video, and lighting design are picture perfect.
Review: CASCADE'S FIRE Presented by The Tesseract Theatre Company at The Marcelle
by James Lindhorst - July 21, 2024
Often new works at festivals, both plays and musicals, are unoriginal and rely on conventions that are commonly used. CASCADE’S FIRE is an adventurous undertaking that deserves to be seen. Gruenloh’s book is unconventional, and his lyrics are remarkable in their originality. Wernke’s piano score creates lugubrious motif but would benefit from some thoughtful edits and the performance of more skilled vocal musicians. It is a bold new work with an innovative plot and unique story arc. Tesseract is giving their audience a rarity with something that bravely challenges the conformities of musical theatre.
by James Lindhorst - July 21, 2024
Often new works at festivals, both plays and musicals, are unoriginal and rely on conventions that are commonly used. CASCADE’S FIRE is an adventurous undertaking that deserves to be seen. Gruenloh’s book is unconventional, and his lyrics are remarkable in their originality. Wernke’s piano score creates lugubrious motif but would benefit from some thoughtful edits and the performance of more skilled vocal musicians. It is a bold new work with an innovative plot and unique story arc. Tesseract is giving their audience a rarity with something that bravely challenges the conformities of musical theatre.
Review: MICHAEL MALIAKEL Impresses with Flawless Vocals at Blue Strawberry
by James Lindhorst - July 19, 2024
The quality of Maliakel’s voice is flawless with elegant tone and timbre. His phrasing is impeccable. His diction is magnificent. He possesses a resonant multi-octave range with rich and delicious vowels. Oh, those vowels! His elongated and euphonious Es in the titular song from “She Loves Me” reverberated throughout the room. Maliakel’s cabaret show is exactly what one wants in a musical theater performer’s solo show, carefully selected song choices that are familiar and not self-indulgent. His melodious singing and his relatable banter connected the insanely talented performer with his audience. The marvelous Maliakel has certainly proven that he is a vocal musician, a technician, an accomplished actor, a sensational singer, and an exceptional entertainer in any size venue. Hopefully, St. Louis will get to see him again soon on a local stage.
by James Lindhorst - July 19, 2024
The quality of Maliakel’s voice is flawless with elegant tone and timbre. His phrasing is impeccable. His diction is magnificent. He possesses a resonant multi-octave range with rich and delicious vowels. Oh, those vowels! His elongated and euphonious Es in the titular song from “She Loves Me” reverberated throughout the room. Maliakel’s cabaret show is exactly what one wants in a musical theater performer’s solo show, carefully selected song choices that are familiar and not self-indulgent. His melodious singing and his relatable banter connected the insanely talented performer with his audience. The marvelous Maliakel has certainly proven that he is a vocal musician, a technician, an accomplished actor, a sensational singer, and an exceptional entertainer in any size venue. Hopefully, St. Louis will get to see him again soon on a local stage.
ARCHITECTURE & ACROBATS to be Screened at St. Louis Filmmakers Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2024
Experience the blend of architecture and acrobatics on the big screen with ARCHITECTURE & ACROBATS at St. Louis Filmmakers Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2024
Experience the blend of architecture and acrobatics on the big screen with ARCHITECTURE & ACROBATS at St. Louis Filmmakers Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LONGING By Lize Lewy Debuts At The Gaslight Theater In August
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2024
LONGING, the new work from breakout playwright Lize Lewy, makes its world premiere August 16th-18th at the Gaslight Theater, featuring direction by Kay Ailee Bush.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2024
LONGING, the new work from breakout playwright Lize Lewy, makes its world premiere August 16th-18th at the Gaslight Theater, featuring direction by Kay Ailee Bush.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Comes to the Stifel Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2024
An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop in St. Louis at Stifel Theatre on October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2024
An all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop in St. Louis at Stifel Theatre on October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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