Jazz Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Brings Elvis Interpretations to the Sheldon, 4/10
by Chris Gibson - March 10, 2010
The Sheldon presents the Cyrus Chestnut Trio, 'Cyrus Plays Elvis,' Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. KWMU host Dennis Owsley will present a pre-concert talk, 'Jazz Piano Giants,' at 7:10 p.m. Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut and pop icon Elvis Presley aren't a likely pairing: Chestnut is one of the top pianists of a generation, born many years after songs like 'Love Me Tender,' 'Hound Dog' and 'Don't Be Cruel' made Presley the king of rock 'n' roll. But on Chestnut's new CD, Cyrus Plays Elvis, he offers a fresh outlook on Presley.
by Chris Gibson - March 10, 2010
The Sheldon presents the Cyrus Chestnut Trio, 'Cyrus Plays Elvis,' Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. KWMU host Dennis Owsley will present a pre-concert talk, 'Jazz Piano Giants,' at 7:10 p.m. Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut and pop icon Elvis Presley aren't a likely pairing: Chestnut is one of the top pianists of a generation, born many years after songs like 'Love Me Tender,' 'Hound Dog' and 'Don't Be Cruel' made Presley the king of rock 'n' roll. But on Chestnut's new CD, Cyrus Plays Elvis, he offers a fresh outlook on Presley.
Tickets On Sale Monday 3/15 for Circus Flora's INGENIOSO
by Chris Gibson - March 10, 2010
On Monday, March 15, tickets go on sale to Circus Flora's 24th season production, INGENIOSO. Tickets to the always-affordable Circus Flora range from $8 to $39 and are available through all MetroTix outlets, including www.MetroTix.com and by phone at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available at the Emerson Box Office in the Centene Center for the Arts & Education, 3547 Olive St. and by calling Circus Flora at 314-289-4040. Group discounts are available now for groups of 20 or more.
by Chris Gibson - March 10, 2010
On Monday, March 15, tickets go on sale to Circus Flora's 24th season production, INGENIOSO. Tickets to the always-affordable Circus Flora range from $8 to $39 and are available through all MetroTix outlets, including www.MetroTix.com and by phone at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available at the Emerson Box Office in the Centene Center for the Arts & Education, 3547 Olive St. and by calling Circus Flora at 314-289-4040. Group discounts are available now for groups of 20 or more.
The Rep Wraps Up 2009-2010 Studio Theatre Series With CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2010
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) concludes its 2009-2010 Studio Theatre series with Crime and Punishment playing March 10 - 28, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2010
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) concludes its 2009-2010 Studio Theatre series with Crime and Punishment playing March 10 - 28, 2010.
The Sheldon Presents Chopin & Paderewski
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2010
The Sheldon presents Chopin & Paderewski, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2010
The Sheldon presents Chopin & Paderewski, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall.
DIVA LA TAP Makes Their Concert Debut at the Kranzberg Arts Center 3/20
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
DIVA LA TAP Professional Tap Trio makes its concert debut with the premiere of 'Rhythm Confetti - A Unique Tap Cabaret' combining the rhythmic tap footwork of Diva La Tap with the jazz vocal stylings of Charles and Nikki Glenn.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
DIVA LA TAP Professional Tap Trio makes its concert debut with the premiere of 'Rhythm Confetti - A Unique Tap Cabaret' combining the rhythmic tap footwork of Diva La Tap with the jazz vocal stylings of Charles and Nikki Glenn.
TIEMPO LIBRE Brings Their Latin Interpretations of Bach to the Edison Theatre on 3/26
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
Johann Sebastian Bach never wrote a conga, or a bolero, or a cha-cha-cha. Fortunately this oversight has now been rectified by TIEMPO LIBRE, one the hottest Latin jazz bands working today. In recent years the Miami-based ensemble has earned national attention for its high-voltage interpretations of many of the composer's best-loved works.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
Johann Sebastian Bach never wrote a conga, or a bolero, or a cha-cha-cha. Fortunately this oversight has now been rectified by TIEMPO LIBRE, one the hottest Latin jazz bands working today. In recent years the Miami-based ensemble has earned national attention for its high-voltage interpretations of many of the composer's best-loved works.
Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Musicians for Coffee Concerts Thru 3/10
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
The Black Rep Closes BILLIE HOLIDAY March 10
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
May 1959. A New York club is the stage for a stunning night of music - the last performance of the soulful, incomparable Billie Holiday. Now critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin portrays the legend in a night of song and story, featuring Billie's unforgettable classics including 'My Man', 'Strange Fruit', and 'God Bless the Child'.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
May 1959. A New York club is the stage for a stunning night of music - the last performance of the soulful, incomparable Billie Holiday. Now critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin portrays the legend in a night of song and story, featuring Billie's unforgettable classics including 'My Man', 'Strange Fruit', and 'God Bless the Child'.
New Line Theatre Announces Video Contest in Connection with Their Next Show THE WILD PARTY
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010, and New Line has announced a web video contest in connection with the show.
Butz, Blanchard, Rensenhouse, Matthews and Lorette Lead Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ HAMLET
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis announced the full cast of this season's production of HAMLET, running May 26-June 20, 2010. As previously announced, St. Louisan and Kevin Kline Award winner Jim Butz plays the title role. Joining Butz will be Justin Blanchard as Laertes, John Rensenhouse as Claudius, Anderson Matthews as Polonius, Deanne Lorette as Gertrude, Rob Krakovski as Ghost/Player King, and Kimiye Corwin as Ophelia.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis announced the full cast of this season's production of HAMLET, running May 26-June 20, 2010. As previously announced, St. Louisan and Kevin Kline Award winner Jim Butz plays the title role. Joining Butz will be Justin Blanchard as Laertes, John Rensenhouse as Claudius, Anderson Matthews as Polonius, Deanne Lorette as Gertrude, Rob Krakovski as Ghost/Player King, and Kimiye Corwin as Ophelia.
St. Louis Stompers Offer Morning Programs of Traditional Jazz and Dixieland at the Sheldon 4/6-7
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981.
by Chris Gibson - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981.
The Sheldon Presents SPRING COFFEE CONCERT
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
Sheldon Concert Hall Announces Musicians for Coffee Concerts, 3/9 & 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2010
The Sheldon presents Bob Ceccarini, Charles Glenn, and Pat Joyce, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9 and 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room.
Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster U. Presents CLOUD NINE, 3/24-4/4
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Conservatory of Theatre Arts students Jessica Shoemaker, Sam Hay and John Kinney Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents 'Cloud Nine' by Caryl Churchill.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Conservatory of Theatre Arts students Jessica Shoemaker, Sam Hay and John Kinney Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents 'Cloud Nine' by Caryl Churchill.
Nickelodeon Brings STORYTIME LIVE to the Fox Theatre, 7/16 & 7/17
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring Storytime Live! to St. Louis July 16 & 17
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring Storytime Live! to St. Louis July 16 & 17
New Line Theatre to Stage THE WILD PARTY, 4/22-5/15
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2010
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' continues its nineteenth season of provocative, adult, alternative musical theatre with the St. Louis premiere of Andrew Lippa's rowdy, raunchy, jazz musical THE WILD PARTY, running April 22-May 15, 2010.
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre Present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON THE MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS Through 3/20
by Chris Gibson - March 08, 2010
Playwright Paul Zindel's work THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON THE MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS tells a painful and dark story, and offers only a glimmer of hope to its protagonist. Vaguely reminiscent of the work of Tennessee Williams, Zindel's play is peppered with poetic and lyrical snatches of dialog that seem at odds with their grungy surroundings, and he even includes a demented alcoholic figure that lords over the other characters, making their lives miserable in the process. Stray Dog Theatre's current presentation is a nicely mounted production, featuring a very solid cast.
by Chris Gibson - March 08, 2010
Playwright Paul Zindel's work THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON THE MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS tells a painful and dark story, and offers only a glimmer of hope to its protagonist. Vaguely reminiscent of the work of Tennessee Williams, Zindel's play is peppered with poetic and lyrical snatches of dialog that seem at odds with their grungy surroundings, and he even includes a demented alcoholic figure that lords over the other characters, making their lives miserable in the process. Stray Dog Theatre's current presentation is a nicely mounted production, featuring a very solid cast.
COCA Family Theatre Series Presents FAIRY TALES
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
Composer, conductor, pianist and commentator Rob Kapilow introduces family audiences to favorite fairy tales and classical music along with pianist Judith Gordon and the talented PickleShoes Dancers. Kapilow is known for his entertaining programs and appearances on NPR and his live concert series at Lincoln Center. Great for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
Composer, conductor, pianist and commentator Rob Kapilow introduces family audiences to favorite fairy tales and classical music along with pianist Judith Gordon and the talented PickleShoes Dancers. Kapilow is known for his entertaining programs and appearances on NPR and his live concert series at Lincoln Center. Great for all ages.
First Run Theatre Presents 8th Annual Play Reading Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
First Run Theatre, a professional company dedicated to presenting world premieres of unpublished plays by local-area playwrights, will present its 8th Annual Play Reading Festival early next month. The Festival is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
First Run Theatre, a professional company dedicated to presenting world premieres of unpublished plays by local-area playwrights, will present its 8th Annual Play Reading Festival early next month. The Festival is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Closes at The Rep, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Wendy Kesselman's adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2010
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2009-2010 Mainstage series with Wendy Kesselman's adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
First Run Theatre Presents 8th Annual Play Reading Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2010
First Run Theatre, a professional company dedicated to presenting world premieres of unpublished plays by local-area playwrights, will present its 8th Annual Play Reading Festival early next month. The Festival is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2010
First Run Theatre, a professional company dedicated to presenting world premieres of unpublished plays by local-area playwrights, will present its 8th Annual Play Reading Festival early next month. The Festival is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.
Jackson Browne to Perform at Fox Theatre, 8/10
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2010
Fox Concerts presents JACKSON BROWNE With David Lindley
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2010
Fox Concerts presents JACKSON BROWNE With David Lindley
Washington University Opera Presents DER FLEDERMAUS 3/19 & 3/20
by Chris Gibson - March 05, 2010
In March, the Washington University Opera will celebrate Jolly Stewart's upcoming retirement with an 'all-star' performance of DER FLEDERMAUS (1874), the beloved operetta by Johann Strauss II (1825-99). The production will feature nine returning alumni - all of whom now sing professionally - as well as celebrated baritone Ian Greenlaw, teacher of applied music in Arts & Sciences.
by Chris Gibson - March 05, 2010
In March, the Washington University Opera will celebrate Jolly Stewart's upcoming retirement with an 'all-star' performance of DER FLEDERMAUS (1874), the beloved operetta by Johann Strauss II (1825-99). The production will feature nine returning alumni - all of whom now sing professionally - as well as celebrated baritone Ian Greenlaw, teacher of applied music in Arts & Sciences.
River City Casino Opens in St. Louis County
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2010
River City Casino, the first casino complex in south St. Louis County, opened its doors at 2 p.m. today, bringing a new level of gaming action, tempting restaurants and sizzling nightlife to the area. The casino, owned by Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:PNK), represents an investment of approximately $380 million, one of the largest private investments in the St. Louis region.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2010
River City Casino, the first casino complex in south St. Louis County, opened its doors at 2 p.m. today, bringing a new level of gaming action, tempting restaurants and sizzling nightlife to the area. The casino, owned by Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:PNK), represents an investment of approximately $380 million, one of the largest private investments in the St. Louis region.
BWW Reviews: Stunning and Powerful Production of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Plays the Fox Theatre Through 3/14
by Chris Gibson - March 04, 2010
My first introduction to the work of playwright Tracy Letts was covering a local production of Bug. I came away amazed and enthralled with the play, marveling at the way Letts writes dialog, and captivated by a bizarre tale of conspiratorial madness fueled by excessive drug consumption and psychotic behavior. So, needless to say, I had high expectations for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company's presentation of AUGUST:OSAGE COUNTY that touched down at the Fox Theatre for a two week run. I'm happy to report that I was blown away by the brilliance of the writing and the cast. August: Osage County is must-see theatre.
by Chris Gibson - March 04, 2010
My first introduction to the work of playwright Tracy Letts was covering a local production of Bug. I came away amazed and enthralled with the play, marveling at the way Letts writes dialog, and captivated by a bizarre tale of conspiratorial madness fueled by excessive drug consumption and psychotic behavior. So, needless to say, I had high expectations for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company's presentation of AUGUST:OSAGE COUNTY that touched down at the Fox Theatre for a two week run. I'm happy to report that I was blown away by the brilliance of the writing and the cast. August: Osage County is must-see theatre.
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