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Eliane Elias is a superbly talented performer, having started on piano at age six in her native Brazil (Sao Paulo).

SCRAPARTSMUSIC is a unique performance group that utilizes found objects to create amazing percussion instruments that are also works of art.

The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for '#1 musical of the year,' is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway, starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel! This production of GREASE will close January 24, 2010.

The Sheldon presents Eliane Elias, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8 p.

The Sheldon presents The Sheldon Chorale, 'Beloved Sacred Choruses,' Monday, February 22 at 8 p.

Due to overwhelming popularity, The Repertory Theatre of St.

Christopher Durang turns political humor upside down with this hilarious and provocative satire about America's 'War on Terror.

Black Pearl Sings! By Frank Higgins Directed by Lou Bellamy A regional premiere February 18 - March 14, 2010

[title of show] is an interesting new musical that chronicles the very creation of the show itself, and then documents the rocky road it takes on its journey to Broadway.

In director Chris Anthony's notes in the program she discusses the question of relevance where Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET is concerned.

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The Center of Creative Arts (COCA) has announced its upcoming events, including family theatre offerings and conversation series.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with soul, R&B and jazz singer Kim Massie! In this romantic, fun-filled program, Kim will explore love in all of its 'seasons' - from the blossoming feelings of spring, through a hot-and-heavy summer and autumn's mature comfort, to a rough, sometimes lonely winter.

Mustard Seed Theatre presents FIRES IN THE MIRROR by playwright Anna Deavere Smith.

On the heels of the sold out YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! tour in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Dallas in late 2009,W!ldbrain, The Magic Store and tour producer S2BN Entertainment are bringing YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE'S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to St.

Jamie Adkins is a unique talent, and his extraordinary abilities were on display at the Edison Theatre (January 16, 2010), on the campus of Washington University, in his one man show CIRCUS INCOGNITUS.

More than the passage of time has turned country singer/musician Ricky Skaggs into one of the elder statesmen of bluegrass.

The National Touring Cast of GREASE will offer a special concert cabaret to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and Saint Louis Effort for AIDS.

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The Sheldon presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sunday, February 14 at 7:30 p.

The nominees for the 5th Annual Kevin Kline Awards have been announced.

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The one that you want is back! GREASE is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway.

The Eighth Annual St.

An all-star line-up of St.