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BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY Relishes and Reveres Holidays of Old
by Tanya Seale - December 07, 2018
Whether you're 7 or 107, Philip Grecian's adaptation of the 1983 cult classic film, A Christmas Story, will likely tickle your funny bone and get you reminiscing about holidays past. You'll be greeted at your seat by evocative Christmas carols and a stage flanked with decked-out trees and shiny, wrapped gifts as Ralphie's quest to obtain a 'legendary official Red Ryder 200-shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle with a compass and this thing which tells time built right into the stock' begins.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Warms Hearts and Reminds that Giving > Receiving
by Tanya Seale - December 07, 2018
Based on the classic Charles Dickens novel, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan's touring production of the musical A Christmas Carol opened for this weekend only on December 6 at The Fox. It is the moving tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, whose devotion to his money interferes with his ability to make meaningful human connections.
2019 St. Louis Arts Awards Entertainment Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
New work and emerging young talent take center stage at the 28th annual St. Louis Arts Awards on January 21 at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel. The Arts and Education Council (A&E) has announced that entertainment for their signature fundraiser will include an audience favorite from The Big Muddy Dance Company, a preview of new work from special guest Bryan Batt along with performances from 11-year-old piano phenom Jerry Chang and The City of Music All-Star Chorus.
'The Old Stripper' To Screen In St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
The world is opening their eyes to THE OLD STRIPPER. And she's coming to a local movie theater near you in St. Louis.
TYLER PERRY'S MADEA'S FAREWELL PLAY TOUR Comes to the Fabulous Fox
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
Today actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian, Tyler Perry, has announced On Sale details for Tyler Perry's "Madea's Farewell Play Tour".  The nationwide tour will kick off in Oakland, CA on January 18, and over the course of 5 months, Perry will bring his beloved characters to venues across the United States, including a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 10-12. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The tour will wrap at New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall at the end of May.
The Muny Receives 12 $1 Million Gifts To Support Second Century Capital Improvements
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2018
The Muny announced today the acquisition of 12 individual $1 million gifts towards their Second Century Capital Campaign.
Vote For The 2018 BWW St. Louis Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER Brings Its Twist on a Classic to St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The Hip Hop Nutcracker (www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre today, November 30 at 8:00 p.m.   Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with Executive Producer, Eva Price, and co-commissioned by the United Palace of Cultural Arts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker will feature MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, opening the show in most cities with a short set before rapping the introduction.
Max & Louie Announce Regional Premiere of LOVE, LINDA
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Max & Louie proudly announce the first show of its tenth sensational season with the St. Louis premiere, "Love, Linda" the one woman musical tour de force about the life of the remarkable Linda Lee Thomas (Mrs. Cole Porter) and her dedication and love for a man whose creative genius she indisputably inspired. Music and Lyrics are by Cole Porter with a book by Stevie Holland, arrangements and additional music by Gary William Friedman.
AN ACT OF GOD Comes to New Jewish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The second production of the new Jewish Theatre's 2018-19 season is the entertaining comedy, An Act of God. Directed by NJT Artistic Director Edward Coffield, the show runs November 29 - December 16.
Stifel Theatre Welcomes Aziz Ansari
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
Aziz Ansari has announced the Road To Nowhere Tour coming to Stifel Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE REALISTIC JONESES Leads Best Comedy!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Ashley Kate Adams To Star In Ozark Actors Theatre's One-Woman A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Ozark Actors Theatre is thrilled to announce that Ashley Kate Adams will be taking on their one-woman Christmas Carol, in a new version adapted by Angela Sauer and Ozark Actors Theatre Artistic Director A.S. Freeman. Freeman will direct the production.
Caitlin McCommis' New Play FACING Premieres At Tesseract
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The Tesseract Theatre Company will continue its sixth season with Facing, a new play written by Caitlin McCommis about a woman coming to terms with the diagnosis of Crohn's Disease told through the imagination of grief and denial.
Muny Announces Kwofe Coleman As Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
The Muny announced today the appointment of Kwofe Coleman as Managing Director. Coleman, who previously served as The Muny's Marketing and Communications Director, will work with the President and CEO, Artistic Director, department heads, staff and community to support the larger vision of The Muny, maintaining a dynamic environment in keeping with The Muny's mission while ensuring financial stability and growth.
SHOTSPEARE Is Back At The Playhouse @ Westport Plaza
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
SHOTSPEARE combines the greatest playwright in history with audience participation, a drinking game and a sleeve of saltines, creating a must-see comedic twist on classic literature. After years of successful performances in New York City, Las Vegas and festivals around the world, Emery Entertainment, Inc. brings this laugh-out-loud show back to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza Today, Friday and Saturday evenings only, November 15 thru December 8. Note: there will be no performances Thanksgiving weekend. Tickets may be purchased through MetroTix at www.metrotix.com or by calling 314-534-1111. Additionally, tickets will be available at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza box office one hour prior to show time. All seats are $25. Student Rush tickets also available one hour before show time at the box office for $10 (ages 21 and up).
Cast Members from Disney's ALADDIN North American Tour Present Sultan's Soiree: An Exclusive Cocktail Reception
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Cast members from Disney's Aladdin will present "Sultan's Soiree," an exclusive cocktail reception, on Sunday, November 18 at 9pm in the Curtain Call Lounge at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (521 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103). 
Fox Concerts, AEG Presents & Madison House Presents THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Over the past decade, The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America's most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 11 albums, 7 DVDs and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule. Their 23 year history is packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments. They have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music.
The Q Collective Hosts Panel Discussion On Intimacy, Sexuality, And Consent Onstage
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
The Q Collective hosts a panel discussion, Intimacy, Sexuality, and Consent On Stage: A Panel Discussion on Creating Safe Spaces on Stage and In the Rehearsal Room, on January 15, 2019, at The Monocle, 4510 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Holekamp Family Foundation, The William R. Orthwein Jr. And Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Each Gift $2 Million To Muny Capital Improvements
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
The Muny announced today that long-time Muny Partners Bill and Kerry Holekamp and The Orthwein Foundation have each pledged $2 million towards The Muny's Second Century Capital Campaign. In recognition of these gifts, The Muny will name its costume shop for The Holekamp Family Foundation and the administrative board room for The Orthwein Foundation.
'Weird Al' Yankovic Brings STRINGS ATTACHED Tour to the Fabulous Fox
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
"Weird Al" Yankovic has just announced the dates for his 2019 Strings Attached tour - a high-energy, rock and comedy show featuring costumes, props, a video wall, and - for the first time - a full orchestra. The North American tour will include a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m.
NEEDTOBREATHE Comes to the Stifel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
On the heels of the biggest and best-selling tour of their career, southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will take their music to the fans once again come February, this time in support of their first-ever acoustic live album, Acoustic Live Vol. 1, playing their most intimate theater shows to date.
Jim Jefferies' The Night Talker Tour Comes to the Stifel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
AEG Live welcomes the hilarious Jim Jefferies and his "Night Talker" Tour to the historic Stifel Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 3. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 16th.
The Muny Announces Dates for Upcoming Season Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
The Muny announced today show dates for its dazzling, seven-show 101st season in Forest Park. Ushering in the theatre's second century, The Muny will be the first in the U.S. to produce the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning international sensation Kinky Boots and will welcome back spellbinding Muny favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
MACBETH: COME LIKE SHADOWS Is a Wild, Wonderful Immersion
by Tanya Seale - November 09, 2018
You only have two more chances to see Rebel and Misfits' Macbeth: Come Like Shadows, directed by Sean Patrick Higgins and Kelly Hummert, and even in a city of generous theatre offerings, you will probably not have the opportunity to see anything else quite like this. Not anytime soon anyway. Cancel your weekend plans and click over now to buy your tickets. Seriously. I'll wait.

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