The Rep to Kick Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere Of DREAMING ZENZILE, Based On The Life Of Miriam Makeba
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2021
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) will launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2021
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) will launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma.
Photo Flash: Go Inside Opening Night of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's KING LEAR With André De Shields & More
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by Carl Cofield, opened in Forest Park on June 4 in St. Louis, MO. In the title role is Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!, The Full Monty).
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2021
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by Carl Cofield, opened in Forest Park on June 4 in St. Louis, MO. In the title role is Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner André De Shields (Hadestown, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Play On!, The Full Monty).
BWW Review: KING LEAR at Saint Louis Shakespeare Festival
by Steve Callahan - June 07, 2021
Yes, André de Shields is playing Lear! His long career in musical theater stretches from the original Hair to The Wiz to Hadestown, and it is bespangled with awards (Emmy, Grammy and others). He’s an icon. Now, at seventy-five, he takes on the most demanding role in all of Shakespeare.
by Steve Callahan - June 07, 2021
Yes, André de Shields is playing Lear! His long career in musical theater stretches from the original Hair to The Wiz to Hadestown, and it is bespangled with awards (Emmy, Grammy and others). He’s an icon. Now, at seventy-five, he takes on the most demanding role in all of Shakespeare.
BWW Review: MLIMA'S TALE at Berges Theatre
by Rob Levy - June 06, 2021
Globalism, greed and international politics collide in the Repertory Theatre St. Louis’ sterling production of Mlima’s Tale. Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s poignant and emotional play about the horrors of the global ivory trade is the company’s only production for its augmented 20202/2021 season.
by Rob Levy - June 06, 2021
Globalism, greed and international politics collide in the Repertory Theatre St. Louis’ sterling production of Mlima’s Tale. Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s poignant and emotional play about the horrors of the global ivory trade is the company’s only production for its augmented 20202/2021 season.
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Opens in St. Louis September 16
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
Beyond Van Gogh will have a limited engagement in St. Louis, September 16 to November 7. The exhibition will fill the new Starry Night Pavilion on the grounds of the Saint Louis Galleria.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2021
Beyond Van Gogh will have a limited engagement in St. Louis, September 16 to November 7. The exhibition will fill the new Starry Night Pavilion on the grounds of the Saint Louis Galleria.
BWW Previews: DO I MOVE YOU? at The Black Rep
by James Lindhorst - June 02, 2021
The St. Louis Black Rep concludes its season of virtual programming with a mainstage production of an original work, Do I Move You? It is based on a collection of poetry by Dr. Jonathan Smith I the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Saint Louis University. He is also the President of The Black Rep Board of Directors. The performance will stream on Vimeo June 15-30.
by James Lindhorst - June 02, 2021
The St. Louis Black Rep concludes its season of virtual programming with a mainstage production of an original work, Do I Move You? It is based on a collection of poetry by Dr. Jonathan Smith I the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Saint Louis University. He is also the President of The Black Rep Board of Directors. The performance will stream on Vimeo June 15-30.
Student Blog: Who Am I, You May Ask?
by Student Blogger: Allie Pruett - June 01, 2021
I'm Allie, an almost-nineteen-year-old journalism major looking for a little thing to do during the summer to further my experience in the field. It's not much, but I couldn't be more excited.
by Student Blogger: Allie Pruett - June 01, 2021
I'm Allie, an almost-nineteen-year-old journalism major looking for a little thing to do during the summer to further my experience in the field. It's not much, but I couldn't be more excited.
St. Louis Ballet Returns to Live Performances This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Tickets can be purchased now online at TuTuTix.com.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Tickets can be purchased now online at TuTuTix.com.
Winner Announced for 11th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
On May 24th the fourteen finalists of the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition competed in a televised event broadcast on Nine PBS. Students vied for $50,000 in college scholarships, cash awards and special prizes.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2021
On May 24th the fourteen finalists of the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition competed in a televised event broadcast on Nine PBS. Students vied for $50,000 in college scholarships, cash awards and special prizes.
COCA's BILLY ELLIOT The Musical Tickets Are On Sale Now!
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Experience the first COCA Summer Musical in the Catherine B. Berges Theatre—or from your own home—with Billy Elliot! The summer musical features some of the best triple-threat talent in St. Louis with COCA's leading performers, local apprentice actors, and regional professional performers all coming together under the direction of Nancy Bell for an uplifting and energetic theatre experience you don't want to miss.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Experience the first COCA Summer Musical in the Catherine B. Berges Theatre—or from your own home—with Billy Elliot! The summer musical features some of the best triple-threat talent in St. Louis with COCA's leading performers, local apprentice actors, and regional professional performers all coming together under the direction of Nancy Bell for an uplifting and energetic theatre experience you don't want to miss.
Second DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT Show added at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Due to popular demand, a 2:30 p.m. matinee has been added to the Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2021
Due to popular demand, a 2:30 p.m. matinee has been added to the Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
MLIMA'S TALE Comes To Life At The Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will bring an extraordinary production with a cast and crew from around the globe to St. Louis in the organization's return to live theatre with 'Mlima's Tale,' a moving, lyrical journey through the dark world of the international ivory trade from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will bring an extraordinary production with a cast and crew from around the globe to St. Louis in the organization's return to live theatre with 'Mlima's Tale,' a moving, lyrical journey through the dark world of the international ivory trade from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.
Tesseract Theatre Returns With FEAST, June 11
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
The Tesseract Theatre Company is returning to the stage at the .Zack Theatre with new play Feast by Megan Gogerty. The St. Louis premiere of Feast will star Donna Parrone and be directed by Shane Signorino. The production will be live and run June 11 - 27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
The Tesseract Theatre Company is returning to the stage at the .Zack Theatre with new play Feast by Megan Gogerty. The St. Louis premiere of Feast will star Donna Parrone and be directed by Shane Signorino. The production will be live and run June 11 - 27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4pm.
Fabulous Fox To Resume Saturday Tours
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced the return of guided tours of the historic landmark. Limited tours of the Fabulous Fox will resume on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Tours will be conducted on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and include a presentation on the Wurlitzer organ.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced the return of guided tours of the historic landmark. Limited tours of the Fabulous Fox will resume on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Tours will be conducted on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and include a presentation on the Wurlitzer organ.
New President and CEO Kwofe Coleman Discusses Changes to the 103rd Season at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - May 19, 2021
BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with The Muny’s Kwofe Coleman to discuss plans for the 103rd Season in Forest Park. “We are excited to produce five shows and bring people back to The Muny this summer.” Coleman shared that this is a significant step forward. Shows will be presented at a reduced capacity of 60%, or 6000 patrons for each performance. All parties will be socially distanced, separated by 3-feet on all sides. The Muny’s five show season will open with Smokey Joe’s Café, July 26 – August 1. The season continues with The Sound of Music, August 3-9, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers August 12 – 18, and On Your Feet, August 21 – 27. The season will close with Kander and Ebb’s Chicago from August 30 – September 5.
by James Lindhorst - May 19, 2021
BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to sit down with The Muny’s Kwofe Coleman to discuss plans for the 103rd Season in Forest Park. “We are excited to produce five shows and bring people back to The Muny this summer.” Coleman shared that this is a significant step forward. Shows will be presented at a reduced capacity of 60%, or 6000 patrons for each performance. All parties will be socially distanced, separated by 3-feet on all sides. The Muny’s five show season will open with Smokey Joe’s Café, July 26 – August 1. The season continues with The Sound of Music, August 3-9, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers August 12 – 18, and On Your Feet, August 21 – 27. The season will close with Kander and Ebb’s Chicago from August 30 – September 5.
VIDEO: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Ends Season With Beethoven's Seventh
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2021
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra ended its season with Beethoven's Seventh at Powell Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2021
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra ended its season with Beethoven's Seventh at Powell Hall.
LISTEN: MOONSTONE CONNECTIONS Podcast Presents Teresa Eyring
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021
Moonstone Connections episode 7 is now available. The episode features Executive Director / CEO of The Theatre Communications Group in NYC, Teresa Eyring. TCG has invested in building greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in the American theatre field and promotes a vision for 'a better world for theatre, and a better world because of theatre.'
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021
Moonstone Connections episode 7 is now available. The episode features Executive Director / CEO of The Theatre Communications Group in NYC, Teresa Eyring. TCG has invested in building greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in the American theatre field and promotes a vision for 'a better world for theatre, and a better world because of theatre.'
Metro Theater Company To Receive $20,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts To
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Metro Theater Company has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its upcoming 2021/22 season production Last Stop on Market Street, based on the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning, and Coretta Scott King Award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Lamont Dozier and his son Paris Dozier.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Metro Theater Company has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its upcoming 2021/22 season production Last Stop on Market Street, based on the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning, and Coretta Scott King Award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Lamont Dozier and his son Paris Dozier.
Metro Theater Company Extends Run Of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Through May 23
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
Metro Theater Company is extending the run of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show / La Oruga Muy Hambrienta Espectáculo through Sunday, May 23. Six additional performances have been added to the schedule: Friday, May 21 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Sunday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
Metro Theater Company is extending the run of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show / La Oruga Muy Hambrienta Espectáculo through Sunday, May 23. Six additional performances have been added to the schedule: Friday, May 21 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Sunday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Music at the Intersection Announces Artist Lineup and Ticket Packages
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021
Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy Ayers will headline Music at the Intersection, the inaugural three-day music festival taking place in St. Louis September 10-12.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021
Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy Ayers will headline Music at the Intersection, the inaugural three-day music festival taking place in St. Louis September 10-12.
Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway And Roy Ayers Headline St. Louis' New MUSIC AT THE INTERSECTION Fall Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021
Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy Ayers will headline Music at the Intersection, the inaugural three-day music festival taking place in St. Louis September 10-12. The R&B, jazz and soul legends are among more than 60 national, regional and local acts scheduled to perform across six stages throughout Grand Center Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2021
Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter and Roy Ayers will headline Music at the Intersection, the inaugural three-day music festival taking place in St. Louis September 10-12. The R&B, jazz and soul legends are among more than 60 national, regional and local acts scheduled to perform across six stages throughout Grand Center Arts District.
Max & Louie Productions Announce 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2021
Max & Louie Productions announces its “Comeback” with the St. Louis premiere of “Tiny Beautiful Things” based on the New York Times bestseller, “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar” by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Oscar nominee, Nia Vardalos, playing at The Grandel Theatre July 29-August 8,2021.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2021
Max & Louie Productions announces its “Comeback” with the St. Louis premiere of “Tiny Beautiful Things” based on the New York Times bestseller, “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar” by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Oscar nominee, Nia Vardalos, playing at The Grandel Theatre July 29-August 8,2021.
COCA Students Return To The Stage With Live Dance & Theatre Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
After more than a year since the pandemic canceled live dance and theatre, COCA's Pre Professional Division student artists will take their places on stage for the productions of TRIumphant, Harmonious, and Spring Improv Troupe.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
After more than a year since the pandemic canceled live dance and theatre, COCA's Pre Professional Division student artists will take their places on stage for the productions of TRIumphant, Harmonious, and Spring Improv Troupe.
Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts Raises the Curtain
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
Earlier this morning, the unveiling of the newly defined “Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts” in Branson, Missouri was announced. Today’s announcement also featured news of the exclusive engagement of the brand new Disney production “Disney Princess: The Concert” arriving December 1st and 2nd at The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
Earlier this morning, the unveiling of the newly defined “Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts” in Branson, Missouri was announced. Today’s announcement also featured news of the exclusive engagement of the brand new Disney production “Disney Princess: The Concert” arriving December 1st and 2nd at The Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts.
DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT to be Presented at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.
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Promenade
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Broadway Noir Deux!
Sheldon Concert Hall (1/9 - 1/10) | |
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The Addams Family
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'ELVIS: In Person' | Live At The St Louis Sheldon | March 29th | Starring Matt Stone
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Primary Trust
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The Enigmatist
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