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The New Jewish Theatre's LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Closes 6/20
by Chris Gibson - June 20, 2010
What do Lucille Kallen, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Woody Allen, Michael Stewart, Mel Tolkin, Larry Gelbart, Carl Reiner and Selma Diamond have in common? Most are Jewish, and all were denizens of the famed 'Writer's Room' where they labored to create the comedy sketches for the live 90 minute weekly variety series, 'Your Show of Shows' starring the legendary Sid Caesar. Composites of these writers make up the characters in Neil Simon's raucous comedy,LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR, set in 1953 during television's golden age.
Gateway Men's Chorus Presents MAMMA KNOW'S Concert 6/18-19
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
Gateway Men's Chorus (GMC) wraps up their exciting 23rd season with Mama Knows! Friday and Saturday June 18 & 19, 2010 at 8 p.m. at The Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
Director/Designer Isaac Mizrahi Directs A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2010
Famed director/designer Isaac Mizrahi will direct the upcoming production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the Opera Theatre in St. Louis. The production will run June 6th through 19th at the Opera Theatre and will feature conductor Stephen Lord. NIGHT MUSIC was written by Hugh Wheeler and features a score by Stephen Sondheim.
Lyceum Theatre Season Continues with ANYTHING GOES, 6/19-6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 18, 2010
The passengers sailing on the S. S. American from New York to England are an unusual lot. Among them are a gangster, an evangelist turned nightclub crooner, a society debutante, a wealthy business man and many more! The madcap antics of a love triangle at sea, a myriad of mistaken identities and a lively Cole Porter musical score including, 'You're the Top,' 'I Get A Kick Out Of You,' and 'It's De-Lovely,' make for a special performance of energy and entertainment. It's a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where ANYTHING GOES!
Gateway Men's Chorus Presents MAMMA KNOW'S Concert 6/18-19
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2010
Gateway Men's Chorus (GMC) wraps up their exciting 23rd season with Mama Knows! Friday and Saturday June 18 & 19, 2010 at 8 p.m. at The Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
New Line Musical Theatre Scholarship Awarded
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' now in its nineteenth season of provocative, alternative musical theatre, has awarded its 2010 musical theatre scholarship to Matt Dumke, from Kirkwood High School. Judith Newmark, senior theatre critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, selects the winner of the scholarship each year.
The Improv Trick Hosts Improv Classes 6/17-7/18
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2010
The Improv Trick Hosts Improv Classes 6/17-7/18
WICKED At The Fox Theatre Announces Lottery Seats
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2010
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from June 16-July 11 at the Fox Theatre
ALT Continues World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2010
American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.
Nickelodeon Brings STORYTIME LIVE to the Fox Theatre, 7/16 & 7/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring Storytime Live! to St. Louis July 16 & 17
BWW Reviews: OUR TOWN at Stray Dog
by Chris Gibson - June 14, 2010
Thornton Wilder's venerable American classic OUR TOWN is an interesting character study, focusing its attention on a small New England town and the changes that occur to various characters as time passes. This was an era when entire families put down roots and never gave a thought to moving, with children growing up and taking over the family businesses. Stray Dog Theatre is currently presenting the play, and though it's a flawed presentation, a game cast does a fairly good job of bringing Wilder's characters to life.
The Sheldon Welcomes Tommy Femia in Judy Garland Live! 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 14, 2010
Cabaret St. Louis presents Tommy Femia in 'Judy Garland Live' on Thursday, July 14 at 8 pm at The Sheldon. Tommy Femia is the 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award-winning impersonator and a mainstay of Manhattan's top clubs and concerts nationwide with his incomparable portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland.
BWW Reviews; The Black Rep Brings Their Season to a Close with Lively Production of THE ME NOBODY KNOWS
by Chris Gibson - June 14, 2010
THE ME NOBODY KNOWS is a musical plea for understanding by a group of underprivileged children that's set in one of the poorer neighborhoods of New York City. It's an indictment of our current social and economic conditions that this show, written in 1970, explores themes and issues that still resonate with audiences today. The current production by the Black Rep is a rousing and entertaining show that features a young and talented cast.
BWW Reviews: Opera Theatre of St. Louis Continues Season with Strong Production of EUGENE ONEGIN
by Chris Gibson - June 13, 2010
While Alexander Pushkin's original verse novel, EUGENE ONEGIN, had its protagonist at the center of attention, composer Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky and writer Konstantin Shilovsky's operatic adaptation (with an English translation by David Lloyd-Jones) instead focuses on Tatiana, the woman whose heart is broken by Onegin when he rejects her. This fundamental change in perspective actually makes for a more tragic and emotional experience, and coming from Tatiana's point of view, works perfectly for the world of opera. The Opera Theatre of St. Louis is presenting a lush and dramatic production of EUGENE ONEGIN as part of their season now playing at the Loretto-Hilton.
BWW Reviews: The Midnight Company's Intriguing Production of AN APOLOGY...
by Chris Gibson - June 13, 2010
The classic German legend of Faust gets an interesting re-imagining with playwright Mickle Maher's An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Doctor John Faustus on This His Final Evening. This is an hour spent in the company of a very regretful Doctor John Faustus, along with his ever present servant of the past twenty-four years, Mephistopheles. The Midnight Company has crafted an engaging and intriguing production of this play that's driven by a splendid performance by Joe Hanrahan.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 6/13
by BWW - June 13, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/13 for St. Louis
Opera Theater of St. Louis Set for World Premiere of Ash & Sturrock's THE GOLDEN TICKET, 6/13-6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2010
THE GOLDEN TICKET a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will premiere at Opera Theatre of St. Louis with a run scheduled for June 13 to 26, 2010.
ALT Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET 6/13
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2010
American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Presents THE PRODUCERS, 6/2-12
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2010
The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season opens on June 2nd with the Lyceum premiere of Mel Brooks' The Producers running through June 12. Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001 including Best Musical, this musical tells the story of a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer (Max Bialystock), played by Dana Snyder. Dana is returning to the Lyceum stage after a 16 year hiatus during which time he has appeared in many regional theatres from Austin to Cleveland. Mr. Snyder's television credits include Brothers and Sisters and ER. His voice over work includes Cartoon Network's Chowder, Nickelodeon's Penguins of Madagascar and Master Shake in Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Most recently, Dana has been touring the country in Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live!
Gateway Festival Orchestra Launches 47th Season at Washington University 7/11
by Chris Gibson - June 11, 2010
The Gateway Festival Orchestra will launch its 47th season of free Sunday-evening concerts at Washington University July 11 with 'Music for the Night,' a program of works on nocturnal themes. Musical director James Richards will conduct the performance, which will open with the 'witches' Sabbath' scene from Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain (1867). Next up will be American composer Arthur Foote's A Night Piece (1918), featuring solo flutist Jan Scott, professor emerita at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Concluding the program will be a medley of works from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Phantom of the Opera (1986) and from Johannes Brahms' Orchestral Serenade No. 1 in D Major (1857).
Muddy Waters Theatre Presents Eugene O'Neill's NOW I ASK YOU 6/11 - 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010
Friday, June 11, marks the opening of Muddy Waters' production of the 1916 Eugene O'Neill comedy -- yes, really -- NOW I ASK YOU. We are certain it is a Midwest premiere and may be the first time it's ever been performed professionally, though the history is fuzzy on that. It is also interesting because of the certain collaboration with Agnes Boulton O'Neill, the playwright's second wife.
Playhouse at Westport Plaza Hosts 'Wizards of Improv' Beginning 6/11
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010
Throughout the summer, Bill Chott's Improv Trick will be performing at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza every Friday and Saturday, starting June 11th at 7:30pm. No two performances will be the same. Audiences are encouraged to come out early in the run and return often to make this a regular part of their summer fun.
St. Louis Actors' Studio Concludes Season with Premiere of Joan Lipkin's THE STATE OF MARRIAGE 6/10 - 6/20
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2010
St. Louis Actors' Studio concludes its third season with the world premiere of the performance piece THE STATE OF MARRIAGE. Conceived by Joan Lipkin, this original work is co-produced by That Uppity Theatre Company and St. Louis Actors' Studio in their first collaboration. The piece explores the changing face of marriage and considers the institution's complicated emotional, religious, and social dimensions and history.
Stray Dog Theatre Presents OUR TOWN 6/10-6/26
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2010
Stray Dog Theatre presents Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN, considered to be one of the most important American plays of all time. The brillliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece comes alive again. More than any American classic, this play stands for simple truths and eternal connections. Return to Grover's Corners for a fresh take on the play that changed theatre history! A poignant family tale that reminds us of what is truly important in life.
Cabaret St. Louis & Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Present THE GLAMOROUS LIFE 6/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 09, 2010
Join us for a fabulous evening of wonderful music! The Glamorous Life features 2010 Opera Theatre artists Matthew DiBattista (Basilio in The Marriage of Figaro), Christopher Herbert (Henrik Egerman in A Little Night Music), Candra Savage (Petra in A Little Night Music), and Amanda Squitieri (Anne in A Little Night Music).

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