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Classic 107.3 Announces Retirement Of Station Manager Jim Connett
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2019
Classic 107.3, “The Voice for the Arts in St. Louis”, announced today that founding Station Manager Jim Connett will retire effective June 14, 2019.
BWW Review: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Kicks Off Fourth Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis
by Tanya Seale - May 11, 2019
If you know Tennessee Williams, and I hope you do/will, you know there's a lot to unpack in his work. His characters are tormented and textured, plotlines layered with the riddles and aches of the human heart. There's no mercy when Tennessee Williams shines a flashlight into the darkest corners of a soul, and you will likely come away from the work exhausted and amazed for both the damage and any bit of renewal you've witnessed. Such is the case in The Night of the Iguana, playing at The Grandel Theatre now, as the main stage production of the 2019 Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis.
BWW Review: DEAR MR. WILLIAMS: Bryan Batt Mesmerizes at The Curtain Call Lounge
by Rob Levy - May 11, 2019
DEAR MR. WILLIAMS centers on the parallel journeys between Batt and his beloved playwright. Sharing Williams passion for The Big Easy, Batt's metamorphosis from adolescent soccer player to an actor lauded by Helen Hayes is a bumpy coming-of-age story filled that is equally parts hilarious, ironic, tragic, contemplative and rousing.
BWW Previews: SAY ANYTHING at Touhill Performing Arts Center
by Rob Levy - May 10, 2019
Three decades later SAY ANYTHING remains one of best romantic comedies of the late 1980s. Confronting issues like adolescent love, social status and independence. Its crisp dialogue, witty charm and killer soundtrack provides the perfect launching point for John Cusack's enduring career.
Laugh Out Loud at the Fourth Annual 'That's What She Said' Evening of Female-Centric Comedy
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Solid Lines Productions announces its fourth annual fundraising gala That's What She Said. The evening of comedy and camaraderie will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Sophie's Lounge in the .ZACK. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with a Silent auction, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar available. The cabaret performance, hosted by Fox Smith and Rachel Bailey, begins at 7:30 pm. The highly anticipated annual event features a variety of local artists and includes hilarious stand-up, short skits, burlesque, drag, and singing comedy. The potential for spontaneous laughter is high.
Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
Ozark Actors Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for this summer's Our Town. The production will be directed by Matt Saltzberg, and will star Carolina Quirez Cuoto as Emily Webb and Christian Boyd as George Gibbs. John Contini will take on the iconic role of the Stage Manager.
New Line Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," has announced its 29th season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the return of the wild, comic rock musical CRY-BABY,  which New Line first produced in 2012 in its American regional premiere, based on the John Waters film, running Sept. 26-Oct. 19, 2019; followed by the electrifying new rock musical fresh from Broadway, in its regional premiere, HEAD OVER HEELS, a high-energy, adult romp about gender and sexuality, based on a 16th century novel and using the songs of the pop group The Go-Go's, running March 5-28, 2020; and the season closes with the return of one of New Line's biggest hits, which the New Liners first presented in 2007, the pitch dark satire URINETOWN, the hilarious, outrageous fable of greed, corruption, love, revolution, and urination, running June 4-27, 2020.
Muny Announces Student Rush Program Presented By PNC Arts Alive
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
The Muny announced today the kick-off of a new discounted ticketing program focused solely on high school and college level students: The Muny Student Rush Program.
St. Louis Actors' Studio Announces 13th Season 'Two to Tango'
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
October 2019 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's Thirteenth season, themed "Two to Tango". With the sort of clarity and theatrical density that only the two-hander can achieve, the season of exclusively two-character plays will journey through our most closely complex relationships : Mentor and Apprentice; Husband and wife; Mothers and Child.
Lenny Kravitz Comes to the Fox
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Extending a monumental two-year world tour, Lenny Kravitz returns to the road in North America on August 21st. He announces a month-long run across the continent, beginning in Vienna, VA at Wolf Trap, trekking through major markets coast-to-coast, that includes a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, September 10 at 8 p.m. Along the way, he will take the stage at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York on August 27.
Muny 101st Season Single Tickets Now Available
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
The Muny announced today that single tickets for the first season of their second century are now available. Tickets can be purchased online at muny.org, by phone at (314) 534-1111, or in person at The Muny Box Office, open 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Staring June 1, Muny Box Office hours will extend to 9am-9pm daily. The Muny proudly celebrates its 101st season in Forest Park this summer.
BWW Review: SALT, ROOT, AND ROE Challenges and Touches with Deeply Moving Performances
by Tanya Seale - May 04, 2019
The distant sound of Atlantic Ocean waves receive you when you enter the theatre at the Kransberg Arts Center for Salt, Root, and Roe by Tim Price, which is currently making its US premier with Upstream Theater in partnership with Stages Repertory of Houston. When the lights dim, you'll be transported to a small village on the northern coast of modern-day Pembrokeshire, the most westerly part of Wales. An exterior beach in the foreground; an interior wood-planked room filled with packing boxes, small furnishings, and textiles just beyond that; and on the back wall, an illustrated representation of this place - Anest and Iola's seaside cottage - all aptly set the stage for what is to come.
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at FOX THEATRE-Helicopters and Hopelessness Make MISS SAIGON a winner!
by Rob Levy - May 04, 2019
After 30 years of tours and a successful run in the West End and on Broadway MISS SAIGON needed a fresh coat of paint. Boy did it sure get one!
Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
Ozark Actors Theatre is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for this summer's production of Mary Poppins. The production will be directed by Lee Anne Mathews, and will star Pauline Parkhurst as the practically perfect, titular nanny. Quinn Cason will take on the role of Bert, and St. Louis legend John Contini will play the role of Admiral Boom.
Straight No Chaser Comes to the Fox
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2019
Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced plans for another epic U.S. concert tour, "The Open Bar Tour." The dates begin October 25th at Biloxi, MS' IP Casino and include a St. Louis engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Friday, November 22 at 8 p.m. Fan pre-sales begin Tuesday, May 7th; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10th. For complete details, please visit www.sncmusic.com/tour.
A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DRINK Returns To Centene Center For The Arts In August
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
A Midsummer Night's Drink, a rooftop party to celebrate the St. Louis arts and creative community, returns Aug. 2 to the Arts and Education Council's Centene Center for the Arts. Tickets are now on sale at KeepArtHappening.org/midsummer.
St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Announce Nominees & Host!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The Muny, and the Fabulous Fox Theatre are pleased to announce the nominees for the third St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards to be held on Sunday, June 2 at 4 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The nominees were announced today and will be presented with a commemorative medallion at a ceremony hosted at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Monday, May 6.
The New Jewish Theatre Presents I NOW PRONOUNCE
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
The New Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season concludes with Tashsa Gordon-Solomon's hilarious comedy, I Now Pronounce, directed by Artistic Director, Edward Coffield.
VIDEO: Watch the Muny's Light Bridge Installation
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
The Muny recently installed a new light bridge, replacing the one previously in place since 1935. Check out the video below!
Inaugural Bravely Awards Honoring Artist/Activist Joan Lipkin Raises Over $10,000
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2019
Theatre artist and social activist Joan Lipkin received two standing ovations at the recent inaugural Bravely Awards Luncheon to honor women who exemplify courage.
Casting Announced For Stages St. Louis' 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
STAGES St. Louis is thrilled to announce casting for its 33rd Season: THE BOY FROM OZ, GREASE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and its Emerson Family Theatre Series production of Disney's 101 DALMATIANS. 'The tagline at STAGES is 'Experience The Story' and our 2019 Season stays true to these words offering something special for everyone,' expresses Associate Producer Andrew Kuhlman.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces Details Of Park Production, SITS And New Fall Programming
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
The nationally-recognized Shakespeare in the Streets program will highlight the stories of not just one community, but two - Normandy, Missouri and Brussels, Illinois -- for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' first urban-rural exchange Sept. 12-14. The performances will be inspired by the Bard's play, "As You Like It."
Two Winners Named In 2019 StARTup Creative Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2019
The Arts and Education Council has named Black Tulip Chorale and EBT Culture Card as winners of the third annual stARTup Creative Competition. The competition, supported by PNC Foundation, encourages the development of great ideas with art at their core that strengthen and enhance the St. Louis arts community.
Makeup Artist and Digital Phenomenon, James Charles, Brings National Tour To the Fox
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2019
Fox Concerts is excited to announce that JAMES CHARLES will bring his SISTERS TOUR to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 26 at 12 p.m.
Moscow Ballet's GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Comes to the Fox
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
Moscow Ballet brings the Gift of Christmas Tour to St. Louis with Great Russian Nutcracker performances bringing holiday magic to life and creating unforgettable memories for all ages. The company performs at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, November 20, 7 p.m. and Thursday, November 21, 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m.

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Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA (5/15 - 5/16)
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The Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis (3/28 - 3/28)
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The Wildey (1/24 - 1/24)
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