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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Closes The Rep's Season In Disastrous Fashion
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
A full-scale calamity is about to ensue at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The Play That Goes Wrong - a masterpiece of theatrical mass-destruction, has thrilled audiences on Broadway and London's West End. Now it makes its American regional theatre debut, as The Rep becomes the first U.S. theatre to self-produce the show outside of New York City.
New Jewish Theatre Presents TIME STANDS STILL
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2019
The New Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season continues with Donald Margulies' thoughtful drama, Time Stands Still, directed by Doug Finlayson.
Muny Receives $4 Million Gift From Barbara And Andrew Taylor In Support Of Second Century Capital Campaign
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Muny announced today the acquisition of a $4 million gift from Barbara and Andrew Taylor towards The Muny's Second Century Capital Campaign. Given in honor of their great niece and current Muny Teen Allison Broadhurst, who began performing at The Muny in 2011, this gift will aid in the renovation of The Muny's West Platform.
Witty And Tender NONSENSE AND BEAUTY Closes The Rep's 2018-19 Studio Theatre Season
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present the world premiere of Scott C. Sickles' Nonsense and Beauty, directed by Seth Gordon, running March 6 - 24 in The Rep's Emerson Studio Theatre.
The Kingdom Choir Comes to The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2019
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced that London's The Kingdom Choir will perform in Helzberg Hall on October 1, as part of the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.
BWW Review: THE HUNDRED DRESSES Addresses Bullying, Friendship, Forgiveness
by Tanya Seale - February 17, 2019
Adapted by William Kent Williams from Eleanor Estes' 1945 Newbery Honor-winning novel of the same title, The Hundred Dresses is the second play of Metro Theater Company's 46th season. Suitable for young theatre patrons, families, and for educators as well, this is the story of Wanda Petronski (Sophie Murk), a young Polish immigrant, who is the new kid in an American town.
MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VEBUS- LIVE Returns For 3 Shows Only In St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2019
Produced by Emery Entertainment, MEN ARE FROM MARS-WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! will make a brief stop to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza stage May 17-18 for three performances. Show times are Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. The Off-Broadway hit is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.
Philip Hernández Will Headline LOVE'S LABORS LOST at Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2019
Veteran performer Philip Hernandez, the only actor in Broadway history to play both Valjean and Javert in "Les Miserables," will headline the 2019 Shakespeare Festival St. Louis production of "Love's Labors Lost," May 31 through June 23, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Preview performances are scheduled May 29-30. Performances are held nightly, excluding Mondays, and begin at 8 p.m.
Photo Flash: New Line Theatre Presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
What happens when the son of a middle-aged gay couple brings home the daughter of an arch-conservative politician -- and her parents -- for dinner?
Tennessee Williams Fest STL Announces 2019 Main Stage Production
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis - named the "Arts Startup of the Year" for 2019 by the Arts & Education Council - will present Tennessee Williams' steamy and startling "The Night of the Iguana" as its main stage production at the Grandel Theatre on May 9-19.  Jim Butz, Lavonne Byers, Nisi Sturgis, Elizabeth Townsend, and Harry Weber headline as Americans who are hiding-or seeking-or both-at a seedy Mexican hotel during the run-up to World War II. Tim Ocel will once again direct, having guided last year's "A Streetcar Named Desire" to a record 11 award nominations by the St. Louis Theater Circle. 
Muny Production of MATILDA to be Inspired by the World of Mary Engelbreit
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2019
The Muny announced today that critically-acclaimed St. Louis artist Mary Engelbreit will provide the inspiration for its final production of the 101st season, Matilda, August 5-11. 
Gary Clarke, Jr. To Perform Live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre In August 12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Fox Concerts is proud to announce GARY CLARK JR. will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Monday, August 12 at 8 p.m.
Arts And Education Council Receives Funding From PNC Foundation And PNC Bank For Arts Entrepreneurs, Programming
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The Arts and Education Council today announced that the PNC Foundation has awarded the organization $45,000 and PNC Bank has awarded $5,000 to renew two partnerships - the groundbreaking stARTup Creative Competition for arts entrepreneurs and PNC Program Grants for arts and arts education initiatives.
Stifel Theatre Announces #IMOMSOHARD
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The comedy duo of Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley, creators and stars of the hit Facebook weekly series, #IMomSoHard, is on their second cross-country comedy tour.  Being a mom can be tough, which is why the I Mom So Hard duo is excited to give even more moms an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night out with friends July 18, 7:30 p.m. at Stifel Theatre.
The Piano Guys Play the Fox November 19
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
Fox Concerts is proud to announce that THE PIANO GUYS will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m.
WAITRESS Comes to The Fabulous Fox
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
St. Louis has announced WAITRESS will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre for a limited 2-week engagement March 26-April 7.
Release: Los Tigres Del Norte And Making Movies Come to The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2019
Los Tigres del Norte, legends of regional Mexican music, will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on April 14. The event is part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series. Local band Making Movies will open the show.
BWW Review: 2017 Tony Winner OSLO Appears at The Rep
by Tanya Seale - February 10, 2019
2017 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Oslo, by J.T. Rogers, is Repertory Theatre St. Louis' artistic director Steven Woolf's final directing project before his retirement begins. It is the story of the Norwegian couple-an academic and social scientist, Terje, who has developed a new approach to conflict resolution, and his clever wife, Mona, who is a dignitary in the office of the Foreign Ministry-who together initiated and facilitated clandestine peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in 1992 and 1993; talks that would highlight the past and decide the futures of two peoples, each having reasonable grievances, though each striving to find resolution.
New Line Premieres Gilbert and Sullivan's Long-Lost BLOODY KING OEDIPUS
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' has announced a free public reading of Gilbert and Sullivan's BLOODY KING OEDIPUS, Monday night, Jan. 6, 2020, at 7:00 pm at the Marcelle Theater, in the Grad Center Arts District.
The Rep Announces Its First Season Under New Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif - ANGELS IN AMERICA and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2019
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to announce its Mainstage and Studio Theatre seasons for 2019-2020. This will be The Rep's first season under the leadership of new artistic director Hana S. Sharif.
Alicia Keys To Headline Dinner With the Stars At Stifel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Variety is pleased to announce that master of musical styles and platinum- selling performer Alicia Keys will headline Dinner with the Stars, Variety's pinnacle event to top off Variety Week! The dinner and concert will be held at Stifel Theatre on April 13, and, for the seventh time, will be underwritten by The Steward Family Foundation, Centene Charitable Foundation, and World Wide Technology so that all funds raised will go directly to local Variety Kids. Variety Week is the pillar fundraising and awareness campaign for the charity.
9th STL Teen Talent Competition Announces Semi-Finalists
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation's (FoxPACF) 9th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition moves on to its Semi-Final round Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Forty-five high school acts will take the stage at Kirkwood High School to select the final acts that will compete onstage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 13th. 
Classic 107.3 Announces 2019 Gala With Marlo Thomas and Leonard Slatkin
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Classic 107.3, "The Voice for the Arts in St. Louis", will host its biennial fundraising Gala on Thursday, April 30 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q is Cheeky, Naughty Puppet Fun
by Tanya Seale - February 04, 2019
Avenue Q, winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Book, Best Musical, and Best Score, makes its Playhouse at Westport Plaza debut, and, although I've seen other fine productions of this musical, Westport is the perfect venue-intimate and cozy-for this beloved brazen show.
Iyanla Vanzant Comes To The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Life coach, best-selling author and EMMY Award-winning television host Iyanla Vanzant will speak at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on August 23. The event is part of the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series and is presented in partnership with Mills Entertainment.

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