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Four Of Circus Harmony's Flying Children Land At Cirque Du Soleil!
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
'Circus didn't change my life. It saved my life,' says Melvin Diggs, a St. Louis native who is currently touring the world with Cirque du Soleil. Melvin and three other young urban St. Louisans are all alumni of St. Louis' only social circus school, Circus Harmony. In addition to Melvin, three other Circus Harmony students are touring with the renowned Cirque du Soleil!!
Ameren Corporation Raises Over $100,000 For Arts And Education Council
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The Arts and Education Council announced today that Ameren Corporation and its employees contributed over $100,000 to the Arts and Education Council in 2019. Ameren's cumulative giving to the Arts and Education Council surpasses $7 million over the past 54 years. This is Ameren's 39th year of surpassing $100,000 in giving.
STAND-UP JESUS Will Come to The Playhouse at Westport Plaza
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
Comedian Robert Dubac brings his brand new solo show, STAND-UP JESUS, to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza for two shows only, December 6 & 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through MetroTix at metrotix.com or by phone at 314-534-1111. Additionally, tickets will also be available at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza box office one hour prior to show time. All seats are $20. Any tickets left will be inherited by the meek.
BWW Review: FEEDING BEATRICE World Premiere at The Rep Is a Gothic Horror Version of The American Dream
by Tanya Seale - November 03, 2019
What you'll find at the end of a long, foggy hall with ominous flickering lights is the home of Lurie and June Walker. Come on in when you get here. Walk across the creaky kitchen floor and take a seat in one of the old wooden chairs along the walls. Don't mind the noises. Don't worry about those sharp flashes of light. You're safe. You're in a a?oegooda??...
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company to Open 2019-2020 Season With MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Gateway Center for Performing Arts' Youth Theatre Company will open its 2019-2020 Season with the Tony-award winning masterpiece, Matilda the Musical. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. GCPA will host a book drive in conjunction with their production to promote the benefits of literacy as celebrated in this delightful story.
Arts And Education Council Names Cynthia P. Davis Director Of Grants And Programs
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The Arts and Education Council has named Cynthia P. Davis director of grants and programs. In this role, Davis will be responsible for facilitating the productivity and efficiency of the organization's grants and program needs.
Metro Theater Company Presents IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE At The Grandel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Metro Theater Company (MTC) presents It's a Wonderful Life at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center Arts District, November 17 - December 15. The beloved American holiday classic leaps to captivating life on stage in this heartwarming, enchanting adaptation by St. Louis playwright John Wolbers.
Max & Louie Present The STL Premiere SONGS FOR NOBODIES
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
Fresh off sold-out tours in Australia and the UK, Songs For Nobodies by Olivier Award nominated playwright Joanna Murray-Smith, asks the question, a?oeWhat if an essentially unremarkable human being had an encounter or connection with a huge star that changed the course of their life?a??
Six Flags Will Host a Live Shadowcast of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2019
According to STL Today, a fire at St. Andrew's Cinema in St. Charles earlier this month caused the Flustered Mustard theater group to relocate their live shadowcasts of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Arts and Education Council Launches Diversifying the Arts Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The Arts and Education Council has awarded nine grants to local arts organizations who demonstrate diversity or seek to expand support of programs, leadership and access and that show promise for creative new directions in arts and cultural programming.
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite [REGION] Theatres are represented!
Pianos For People Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
Matt Brinkmann has been appointed executive director of Pianos for People, the nonprofit organization that provides refurbished pianos and lessons, all for free, to those who couldn't otherwise afford them.
BWW Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - October 22, 2019
The St. Louis Rep has opened a smart, fast-paced, rather serious comedy about the meaning of Truth. It's called 'The Lifespan of a Fact'.
BWW Review: The Write Stuff: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at The Repertory Theatre St. Louis
by Rob Levy - October 19, 2019
The arrival of the Repertory Theatre St. Louis' production of The Lifespan of a Fact could not be better timed. Although set in 2003, it's explorations of fiction versus nonfiction, fact versus embellishment and storytelling verses the truth could be ripped from the headlines of the modern world.
STAGES St. Louis Announces 2020 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2019
STAGES St. Louis announces its stellar 34th Season!
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Jewish Theatre's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2019
New Jewish Theatre (NJT) opens its 23rd season with the heartfelt Brighton Beach Memoirs.
BWW Review: CRY-BABY is a Rockin' Fun Look at Privilege and Classism
by Tanya Seale - October 13, 2019
New Line Theatre, whose tagline is fittingly #MusicalTheatreAF, opens their 29th season with Cry-Baby, the 2007 musical with book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan and songs by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger. It is based on Cry-Baby the film, written and directed by Hairspray creator, John Waters. Let me just pause here and say if you have only ever seen the film, you're missing out, as the musical has a much more cohesive, developed...
Fourteen Area Schools Awarded Grants For Arts Education Projects
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
The Arts and Education Council and Maritz have awarded 14 area schools with grants to support classroom-based art projects during the 2019-2020 academic year. The program, administered by the Arts and Education Council, is funded by a $25,000 gift from Maritz with additional support provided by individual donors. With these 14 grants, this unique partnership between the Arts and Education Council and Maritz has generated over a quarter of a million dollars for art education across the bi-state region since 2009.
SWEET CHARITY Dances Into Theatre In The Park This October
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Whether she's falling in love, or in a lake, Charity Hope Valentine is the underdog we all love rooting for; she's a little lost, she's hopeful, but while she can never quite get her big break on the stage or in love, Theatre in the Park audiences will love falling in love with SWEET CHARITY.
Fact! Tickets Go On Sale On National Bosses Day For THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Dunder Mifflin is opening an office near you! Producers of the sold-out, unauthorized Off-Broadway sensation The Office! A Musical Parody and Emery Entertainment today announced the North American tour will make a stop in St. Louis at The Grandel Theatre March 4-8, 2020. Show times are Wednesday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m. & 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $39-$69 and go on sale Wednesday, October 16 at 9 a.m., just in time for National Bosses Day! Tickets can be purchased via MetroTix.com or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Tickets will also be available at The Grandel Theatre box office one hour prior to show time.
Muny Announces MUNY MAGIC At The Sheldon Cast Change
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
The Muny has announced that St. Louis native and longtime Muny performer, Alex Prakken will star alongside the previously announced Mikaela Bennett in the eighth installment of its off-season concert series, Muny Magic at The Sheldon, November 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Moonstone Theatre Company Joins Cast Of St. Louis Arts Organizations
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
St. Louis' vibrant theater community just got a little brighter with the addition of new performing arts organization Moonstone Theatre Company.
St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Announce 2019-2020 Participating Schools
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2019
The Fabulous Fox, The Muny and The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation have announced the 41 participating schools for the 2019-2020 St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards season (SLHSMTA). The year-long adjudicating process kicks-off with Visitation Academy's Once Upon a Mattress, October 10-12 and continues through late April of next year. In early May of 2020, nominees will be announced in 14 categories, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor and a new category, The Carol B. Loeb Production Enhancement Award. Modeled on The Tony Awards, the 2019-2020 SLHSMTA season will culminate with an awards ceremony on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 4 p.m. at The Fabulous Fox Theatre with the Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor advancing to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (Jimmy Awards) in New York. Carol B. Loeb will serve as presenting sponsor with KTVI FOX2 and KPLR 11 partnering as media sponsors once again.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Lottery in St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2019
Dear Evan Hansen comes to St. Louis's Fabulous Fox Theatre October 22 a?" November 3. In advance of the start of performances, the production announced today that it will host a digital ticket lottery offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $25 tickets available per performance.

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