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Thursdays At The Intersection Kicks Off Tomorrow Night in Grand Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 09, 2010
Thursdays @ The Intersection, a brand new outdoor entertainment series in Grand Center, features an artful evening of live music, engaging performances and interactive activities all centered around one of the many arts specialties found among the district's venues and organizations.
WICKED At The Fox Theatre Announces Lottery Seats
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 09, 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
BWW Reviews: JEWEL Delivers Gem of a Performance at the Sheldon Concert Hall 6/6
by Chris Gibson - June 09, 2010
The first thing that strikes you about Jewel as a performer is her incredible vocal range, and she began her performance at the Sheldon Concert Hall (June 6, 2010) with a sweetly rendered solo version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'(also covered on her 2009 album 'Lullaby'), that acted as a sort of test run for the shimmering sonic qualities this hall provides for any artist who graces its stage. Suitably impressed by the sound, and the enthusiastic response the audience gave her, she strapped on one of her acoustic guitars and proceeded to regale the assembled crowd with a set that featured material both old and new, thoroughly pleasing longtime fans, while also promoting her latest work, 'Sweet and Wild'.
HotCity Theatre's 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival to Run, 6/25-6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 08, 2010
HotCity Theatre, a professional theatre company with a focus on contemporary programming and new play development announces the production of the company's 5th Annual GreenHouse New Play Festival. Three plays 'in progress' are chosen from over 250 submitted by playwrights all over the world. Each script is given a workshop that includes professional directors on staff at HotCity, a professional dramaturg (a literary drama scholar) and professional local actors. This workshop provides a springboard for re-writes, culminating in readings at the festival by professional actors and adjudicated by HotCity artistic staff. At the festival event, scripts are performed as staged readings, followed by talkback sessions where you, the patrons, are given the opportunity to offer your thoughts and ask questions of the playwrights.
The Sheldon Concert Hall Brings LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND to the Stage, 8/2
by Chris Gibson - June 08, 2010
The Friends of The Sheldon present Lyle Lovett and His Large Band in Concert at The Sheldon, Monday, August 2 at 8 p.m.. One of the great all-time American singer/songwriters, Lyle Lovett is currently on tour supporting his most recent studio album, Natural Forces(Curb/Lost Highway). For nearly three decades, Lyle Lovett has defined the modern Texas singer-songwriter. Fusing elements of the blues, country, folk, gospel and jazz, four-time Grammy winner Lovett-in a career that spans 14 albums and more than four million records sold-has created his own style of Americana, defying convention and breaking down barriers along the way.
The Sheldon Concert Hall Welcoms PETER MARTIN with CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE on 9/11
by Chris Gibson - June 08, 2010
Peter Martin returns to The Sheldon (Saturday, September 11, 2010) with acclaimed bassist Christian McBride. Raised in St. Louis, and with strong roots in the New Orleans jazz scene, Peter Martin is an accomplished pianist, producer, arranger and composer. Having traveled the world and played with today's finest jazz musicians, from Chris Botti to Wynton Marsalis, Peter Martin Music Live showcases jazz masters past and present in an intimate and casual setting.
Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble Presents HAMLETMACHINE, 6/9-6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 08, 2010
The plays of Heiner Muller are as dense as they are brief - shell fragments fired into our collective psyche. What Muller does is boil down a universally recognizable story to its skeleton. Of his vast body of work, HAMLETMACHINE is probably Muller's most recognizable, and possibly the least accessible. Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble will transform Muller's dark text into a media circus that both celebrates and challenges traditional theatre forms, using the best elements of pop culture to take the mystique out of the text, and make it accessible.
BWW Reviews: Circus Flora's Daring and Dazzling INGENIOSO Plays Through 6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 08, 2010
Last year was the first time I'd taken my son to see Circus Flora, and even though he was excited to go again, he's at the stage where he's a wee bit afraid of the dark. So, when the lights went down at the beginning of this year's show, INGENIOSO, he freaked out a little. But, the charm of the performers, particularly the animal ones, quickly won him over and by the close of the night he was sporting a broad smile as we exited the tent. I think the fact that he got a great big hug from his favorite clown Nino (Giovanni Zoppe) certainly helped. And, it's that kind of warmth and good humor that you'll find on display here, along with a considerable amount of athleticism and grace.
St. Louis Shakespeare Announces Its 26th Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 07, 2010
St. Louis Shakespeare begins its' 26th season in July with THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, followed by Jane Martin's ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS in August and THE TEMPEST in October, at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center Arts District. In March, SLS returns with CYRANO DE BERGERAC, presented at the Missouri History Museum as part of their Performing Arts Series.
Muddy Waters Theatre Presents Eugene O'Neill's NOW I ASK YOU 6/11 - 6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 07, 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.
ALT Announces World Premiere of THE GOLDEN TICKET 6/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 07, 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.
BWW Reviews: Lyceum Theatre Opens 50th Season with Funny and Frenetic Production of THE PRODUCERS Through 6/12
by Chris Gibson - June 06, 2010
Mel Brooks is an equal opportunity offender, and I think that's one of the reasons he's able to get away with so much. When it was in the planning stages, it seemed highly improbable that he could turn his 1968 feature THE PRODUCERS into a Broadway musical, much less a runaway hit. But, he and writer Thomas Meehan did just that, garnering a number of accolades and awards along the way. The Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, MO begin their 50th professional season with a lively and well mounted production of THE PRODUCERS that continues their longstanding tradition of providing exceptional entertainment in the very heart of the mid-west.
BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre Closes Season with Outstanding Production of LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
by Chris Gibson - June 06, 2010
Sometimes when I'm seeing a show about a particular subject I'll look through my library and re-read (or newly purchase) books that pertain to it. When I noticed that the New Jewish Theatre's production of Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor was on the schedule, I decided to bone up. So, I picked up Sid Caesar's biography, 'Caesar's Hours', and I also watched a few DVDs of 'Your Show of Shows' and 'Caesar's Hour', as well as thumbing through my copy of Mel Brooks' biography ('It's Good to Be the King'). Attempts have been made before to put on display that elusive magic that took place in the writer's room of those shows, including the Brooksfilm production of My Favorite Year. But, I think LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR best captures the moment, focusing its attention on the actual work and play that went on in the room between the star and his genius stable of writers. The current presentation by the New Jewish Theatre is simply hilarious, and greatly aided by a wonderful cast and terrific direction.
BWW Reviews: Stages St.Louis Does Terrific Work with Their Production of BIG RIVER 5/28-6/27
by Chris Gibson - June 06, 2010
The was my first time seeing BIG RIVER, and I must confess to some misgivings I harbored concerning William Hauptman's adaptation of Mark Twain's classic tale, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' The original is a work of great American literature, filled with dialogue that's now considered controversial, but which was pitch perfect and true to its characters and its time. Happily, Hauptman and composer/lyricist Roger Miller have crafted a wonderful version that manages to capture the flavor and feel of the times, while remaining fairly faithful to its source material. Stage St. Louis has put together a production that's a feast for the eyes and ears, conjuring up the muddy Mississippi on stage with considerable technical wizardry, while a talented cast works its own magic under Michael Hamilton's expert direction.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for St. Louis - 6/06
by BWW - June 06, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/06 for St. Louis
JEWEL Set for Solo Concert at the Sheldon on 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2010
COUNTRY® Financial presents acclaimed multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Jewel, Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Opening for Jewel will be singer/songwriter Kip Moore.
Diana Ross Set to Perform at the Fox Theatre, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2010
The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in this spectacular live show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a live string and horn section. This must see show goes on sale Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
Director/Designer Isaac Mizrahi Directs A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 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.
Fox Concerts Cancels Ronald Isley and Teena Marie St. Louis Concert, Planned for 6/5
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2010
Fox Concerts has cancelled its scheduled concert of Ronald Isley and Teena Marie. This concert was scheduled to be held on June 5 at 8pm at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
The Sheldon Gallery Presents ERIK SPEHN: TAPE DRAWINGS 6/4 -9/18
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
Since 2007, many of Erik Spehn's paintings have involved applying strips of masking tape to the surface of his canvases; then painting over them, peeling them off, and taping and repainting again and again. Over time, Spehn recognized that the discarded tape might offer a new avenue of formal investigation, so he began to make works on paper by applying the used tape to matboard. Each piece echoed the specific paintings on which he was working, but visually these 'drawings' became a distinct and separate body of work.
The Sheldon Gallery Presents Circus Flora Photographs by Scott Raffe 6/4-9/18
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
Raffe has photographed Circus Flora for more than a decade and this body of work is unified by theme and sensitivity, revealing the photographer's passion and intense interest in the circus, matched only by his mastery of the craft. Raffe's intent was to 'document the circus as an important part of our shared cultural heritage and to capture and preserve the humanity and the artistry of these extraordinary people through portraits and images of the 'decisive moment' during performances.'
The Sheldon Gallery Presents Large-Scale Photographs By Jay Wolke 6/4 - 9/4
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
Since 1999, Jay Wolke has been photographing in the south of Italy . During these visits, Wolke has captured the complexity of a landscape called the Mezzogiorno. What he found in this storied landscape is an elaborate set of physical, social and political structures, manifesting in an extraordinary folding together of visual information. On one level, the images he has created are referential and documentary-but on another level, they are about what cannot be explicitly seen, what is hidden and implied. Wolke's color photographs convey purposeful neutrality; constructions of selected non-fictions resonating between historical and contemporary meaning. The larger narratives of the marks made, marks abandoned, and marks erased, represent numerous conquerors and occupiers, from the Greeks to the Spanish to the Camorra.
Sheldon Gallery to Exhibit Works Wallace Herndon Smith 6/4 - 8/21
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
The exhibition features paintings by St. Louis artist Wallace Herndon Smith. Born in St. Louis in 1901, Wallace Smith was a traditional painter who absorbed the visual language of artists like Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse, and Edward Hopper. Smith was fluent in many subjects including still-lifes, landscapes, interiors, and portraits. The artist's strength was in capturing psychological nuances, and the exhibit has been selected to illuminate this area of his work.
The Sheldon Announces New Gallery Exhibits for Summer 2010
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2010
The Sheldon Art Galleries announces the Summer 2010 opening of four new exhibits. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, June 4 from 5-7 p.m.! Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Noon - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays - Fridays, Noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free.
Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday To Perform at PrideFest, 6/26
by Marivic Tagala - June 03, 2010
Tony-Winner Jennifer Holliday is said to be performing on the opening day of PrideFest St. Louis 2010 which runs from June 26th to the 27th. Holliday earned her Tony in 1982 for her portrayal of Effie in the musical, DREAMGIRLS.

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