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New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' will open the company's season of rock theatre in October 2011 with the St.

Raised in St.

The Monsanto Fund has presented a $30,000 grant to STAGES ST.

Multi-Grammy nominated superstar FANTASIA is bringing her first headlining tour "Back to Me" to St.

The 25-person chorale, directed by Allen Carl Larson, celebrates the season with popular selections from Handel's Messiah, including mezzo-soprano Alice Montgomery singing 'O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion,' 'A Ceremony of Carols' by Benjamin Britten with the entire choir and Amy Camie, harp

The classic film It's a Wonderful Life is brought to the stage by Dramatic License Productions in a unique presentation, re-imagined as THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, and finding one actor taking on all the roles.

Stray Dog Theatre provides the discerning viewer with more alternative fare during the holiday season with their fine production of Douglas Carter Beane's pop culture-driven work AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/12 for St.

Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," m usic and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin.

The NonProphet Theater Company presents the final show of their 2010 season RECKLESS by Craig Lucas opening Friday, December 3, 8pm at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd.

The production of A Christmas Carol being presented at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 9-12 is a family tradition across the country.

The Repertory Theatre of St.

The Sheldon presents KATHY MATTEA: 'Songs and the Season,' Friday, December 10 at 8 p.

There are a number of unique holiday-themed shows currently playing in local theatres, and the NonProphet Theater Company has joined in the yuletide fray with their current production of RECKLESS.

Ben is excited to return to the cabaret stage December 9 at The Bistro.

The production of A Christmas Carol being presented at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 9-12 is a family tradition across the country.

The Sheldon presents Clarion Brass: 'Deck the Halls,' Tuesday and Wednesday, December 7 and 8 in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall.

The Repertory Theatre of St.

THIS WONDERFUL LIFE, conceived by Mark Setlock is a funny and heart-warming theatrical re-enactment of the Frank Capra holiday classic movie, It's a Wonderful Life.

The Sheldon presents Clarion Brass: 'Deck the Halls,' Tuesday and Wednesday, December 7 and 8 in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Echo Theatre Company, who continually push the envelope by presenting fresh and daring plays and musicals as part of their theatrical mission, offer up the St.

I'm a big fright film fan and aficionado, and I've even been to a couple of horror conventions, so playwright Alison Moore's fiendishly clever work, SLASHER, is right up my alley.

Sophie Tucker, born Sophie Kalish, was an extraordinary performer, possessing a big voice and an even bigger personality, she charmed audiences with her spicy humor and risque material.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/05 for St.

Peter Martin welcomes Romero Lubambo and Erin Bode! Peter Martin featuring Romero Lubambo with special guest Erin Bode Saturday, December 4 at 8 p.