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Preview: Marilyn Maye Returns to St. Louis For One Night Only
by James Lindhorst - October 14, 2025
The legendary Marilyn Maye returns to St. Louis on November 19, 2025, with her musical tribute to the King of Late Night, Johnny Carson. For one night only, Maye will entertain audiences with her music and musings. Maye last appeared in St. Louis for two shows in February of 2024.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: THE LIFE OF PI at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Rob Levy - October 13, 2025
There are no musical numbers in the Fox Theatre’s 2025-2026 season opener. But that’s okay. Instead of a full-blown musical spectacle the company has opted for a moving production of The Life of Pi.
Review: PROFESSOR HOUSE is Gripping Psychological Drama
by James Lindhorst - October 13, 2025
Professor House blends Jacob Juntunen’s psychologically charged script with visionary direction, spellbinding performances, and evocative lighting and sound design. Director Sam Hayes, the cast, and technical team create an otherworldly experience that is riveting, thrilling, and absorbing. The macabre subject matter is deeply unsettling, but Hayes’ immersive storytelling is impressively unforgettable. It is a directorial masterwork from an emerging theater artist with an immense amount of vision and talent.
Review: PATRICIA SINGS PIAF at The Sheldon
by Steve Callahan - October 13, 2025
It’s been a really, really good year in St. Louis for French songs.  In April the Blue Strawberry hosted a marvelous evening of Jacques Brel, the superstar chansonnier of the ‘50s and ‘60s.  Now, at the Sheldon, we have an evening of that even more dazzling icon, Édith Piaf, who blazed across the world’s musical firmament a generation earlier.
Interview: St. Louisan Michael Schimmele Talks About Making His Broadway Debut in DISNEY’S ALADDIN
by James Lindhorst - October 12, 2025
For the past year, St. Louisan Michael Schimmele has been living his dream. Schimmele is currently playing Babkak in Disney’s Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. Babkak is Aladdin’s food-loving, wise cracking friend with a sky-high tenor. He is one-third of the storytelling trio who function like a mini-Greek chorus setting the stage, providing commentary, and helping to advance the plot.
Review: ELSINORE is a Hamlet Prequel filled with Envy and Bloodlust
by James Lindhorst - October 10, 2025
Elsinore is a bit of a coming-of-age tragedy peppered with romance, envy, and bloodlust, setting the stage for the beginning of Hamlet. It written with formal vernacular to enhance the story’s credibility. David Nonemaker and Eric Satterfield’s storytelling relies on many Shakespearean conventions including the use of soliloquies and asides, ghostly visits, a mix of comedy and tragedy, conflict, and one murder most foul. The one thing that is missing is a resolution. Elsinore is a bit like episodic television. It ends with a cliffhanger, but audiences already know the rest of the story.
Interview: Chatting with Alexandrea And Justin Reynolds of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - October 08, 2025
Actors Alexandrea (Alex) and Justin Reynolds play members of The Shirelles and The Drifters. Alex sings lead on “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and Justin takes the lead on “Up on a Roof.” The couple, married in real life, sat down with Broadway World to talk about getting the opportunity to work together at STAGES St. Louis and sing King’s iconic tunes.
Review: THE MINUTES at Tower Grove Abbey
by Rob Levy - October 08, 2025
Tense, terse, and at times testy, The Minutes is almost two plays in one. While the first half gives off the vibe of a comedic tale of small-town bureaucracy, the second half is a darker and more cynical examination of the erosion of power structures.
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.
BWW Q&A: RJ Woessner Talks BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at STAGES St. Louis
by Joshua Wright - October 06, 2025
STAGES St. Louis continues its acclaimed 2025 season with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, directed by Jennifer Werner. The hit Broadway musical follows the extraordinary journey of Carole King
Interview: Kevin Chamberlin Talks About Bringing His Solo Show FINDING THE JOY to St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - October 05, 2025
Tony nominee and Disney Channel star Kevin Chamberlin is bringing his family friendly cabaret show, “Finding the Joy,” to Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Chamberlin calls his show funny, emotional, and says it is peppered with fascinating stories about his career and how he became a TikTok sensation with nearly 11-million followers. Kevin took the time to sit down with Broadway World to talk about his upcoming performances in St. Louis.
Photos: BAT BOY at New Line Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2025
Check out production photos for New Line Theatre's production of BAT BOY, which runs October 2 through 25, 2025, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, all at 8 p.m., at the Marcelle Theater in St. Louis.
Review: ST. NICHOLAS at The Midnight Company is a Story of Obsession and Consequences
by James Lindhorst - October 03, 2025
The Midnight Company’s production of St. Nicholas is built for fans of vampire stories. The story of obsession leads a man to walk down a dark path with irreversible consequence. The script and Hanrahan’s delivery never quite reach a level of creepy macabre, but it is a fascinating story that’s suited to the Halloween season. The Midnight Company’s production of St. Nicholas continues at Greenfinch Theater and Dive Bar through October 5, 2025. Visit midnightcompany.com for more information.
NJT Will Host Second Annual NJTEA
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Join New Jewish Theatre as they lift the curtain on the 2026 season at the second annual NJTea event! Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet is ready to 'spill the tea' and announce the full slate of plays and musicals in store for next year.
Video: Stages St. Louis presents BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Stages St. Louis has released a first look at their production of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical. Watch the new video filmed at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center now!
Interview: Chatting with Director Sam Hayes About the World Premiere of PROFESSOR HOUSE at Contraband Theatre
by James Lindhorst - September 30, 2025
Local theater artist Sam Hayes is finding their niche. The Louisiana native studied theater at The University of Southern Mississippi, earning two Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees, one in acting/performance and the other in costume design/technology. Following graduation, Hayes moved to St. Louis to begin their theater career at STAGES St. Louis. Since arriving they have worked non-stop acting, directing, and desiging costumes for shows.
STAGES St. Louis Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by James Lindhorst - September 29, 2025
STAGES St. Louis has announced their 40th Anniversary Season today.  Their season opens on May 30 – June 28, 2026. with the hilarious and quirky The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The season continues July 24 – August 23, 2026, with what many consider to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls. The season closes with the long-awaited STAGES premiere of Come From Away on September 18 – October 18, 2026.
Review: TAYLOR LOUDERMAN Charms in Her First Cabaret Show at the Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge
by James Lindhorst - September 28, 2025
The talented and likeable Taylor Louderman charmed, delighted, and amused in her Blue Strawberry debut. Ending her set with the Tim McGraw hit “Humble and Kind,” Louderman sang, “Hold the door, say please, and say thank you. I know you’ve got mountains to climb but always stay humble and kind.” No doubt words that this affable artist and compelling storyteller lives by.
Review: CARMELA FULL OF WISHES at Metro Theater Company
by James Lindhorst - September 27, 2025
Metro Theater Company continues its mission of introducing meaningful and entertaining theatrical productions to young audiences. Their current production, Carmela Full of Wishes, is Alvaro Saar Rios’ adaptation of Matt de la Peña’s graphic children’s book. Ageless actor Fabiola Cabrera stars as 7-year-old Carmela. The recent college graduate delivers a thoroughly convincing child like performance. Cabrera’s optimistic exuberance coupled with her playful imagination drives Carmela Full of Wishes. She charms with infectious vivacity and her zestful portrayal of the hopeful Carmela.
Previews: Tracy Letts’ THE MINUTES to Have Regional Premiere at Stray Dog Theatre
by James Lindhorst - September 26, 2025
One of the most anticipated shows this fall is the regional premiere of Tracy Letts’ The Minutes at Stray Dog Theatre. The Minutes allows the audience to eavesdrop on a closed session of a small-town city council meeting. Hypocrisy and greed are exposed during the 90-minutes council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with director Justin Been and St. Louis Theater Circle Award winner Stephen Peirick to talk about The Minutes
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at STAGES St. Louis is Some Kind of Wonderful
by James Lindhorst - September 25, 2025
STAGES St. Louis production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is not only wonderfully nostalgic musically, but it is a richly entertaining evening of musical comedy. Director Jennifer Werner’s attention to detail creates an immensely enjoyable piece of period storytelling. The expressive and well-crafted performances of Brianna Kothari Barnes, Sean McGee, Kailey Boyle, and David Socolar skillfully tell the story of the two prolific songwriting teams whose music has stood the test of time.
Union Avenue Opera Launches Inaugural One-Act Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Union Avenue Opera will launch its first-ever One-Act Festival, a bold new fall initiative that brings two powerful contemporary operas to the stage: As One and dwb (driving while black). 
THE NOTEBOOK Comes to The Fabulous Fox in November
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
As part of the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, THE NOTEBOOK will play at The Fabulous Fox in November and audiences in St. Louis are about to fall in love all over again with this beloved story.
Interview: Chatting with Taylor Louderman About Her Upcoming Cabaret Performance at the Blue Strawberry
by James Lindhorst - September 19, 2025
On Friday, September 26 and Saturday September 27, 2025, Tony nominee Taylor Louderman will bring her cabaret show to the Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Louderman grew up in neighboring Bourbon, Missouri and started her career at The Muny. She took valuable time from her rehearsal schedule and her work with her non-profit organization, the Write Out Loud Project, to sit down with Broadway World and talk about her upcoming shows at Blue Strawberry.

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