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STL to Premiere Of Drama Desk Winner THE REALISTIC JONESES
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2018
REBEL AND MISFITS PRODUCTIONS is thrilled to announce their upcoming production of "The Realistic Joneses" by award-winning Will Eno, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. This production, directed by Edward M. Coffield, is the St. Louis premiere of arguably the best work yet from one of America's most clever and perceptive playwrights of the past decade. The event will run for three weeks, Thursday through Sunday, from July 26th through August 12th at the Kranzberg Arts Center Theater
11th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE Festival Returns To The Touhill
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018
Dance St. Louis closes its 2017-18 season with the 11th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE Festival. Noted as one of the region's must-see festivals, the vibrant extravaganza brings together more than 25 professional dance companies from across the country and beyond for two unique, exhilarating nights of nonstop dance on Memorial Day weekend.
HELLO, DOLLY! At Ozark Actors Theatre Announces Complete Cast And Creative Team
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2018
The full cast and creative team have been assembled for Ozark Actors Theatre's upcoming production of the Broadway classic Hello, Dolly!
A&E Expands Katherine Dunham Fellowship Program
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
The Arts and Education Council (A&E) announced today the expansion of the Katherine Dunham Fellowship, a program that aims to develop a pipeline of African-American leaders in the arts, to support a second fellowship beginning in fall 2018. Applications for the fall semester are now open and due May 31.
Max & Louie Productions Presents The STL Premiere Of END OF THE RAINBOW
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
Max & Louie Productions present the St. Louis premiere End of the Rainbow written by Peter Quilter, starring Angela Ingersoll as Judy Garland, directed by David New, with music direction by Thomas Conroy. It will run at The Grandel in the Grand Center Arts District, June 21 through July 1, 2018. Individual reserved seating is now available. To purchase tickets call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111 or visit www.maxandlouie.com
Peabody Opera House Hosts an Evening with Carol Burnett
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
Carol Burnett, award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of "100 Best Television Shows of All Time," The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history.
8th STL Teen Talent Competition Announces Winner
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2018
On Saturday, April 28th, 15 metro area high school acts brought the crowd to their feet when they performed on stage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre in the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Finals.  Students competed for more than $40,000 in college scholarships, cash awards and special prizes.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces In The Works Programming
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
"Into the Breeches," a play written by George Brant and directed by Nancy Bell, will be the main stage production of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' new fourth pillar of programming, In the Works. The month-long, ticketed event, scheduled for late fall at the Grandel Theatre, will culminate the 2018 season that includes the Education Tour, SHAKE 38, the main stage production of "Romeo & Juliet" (June 1-24) and the Shakespeare in the Streets' production of "Blow, Winds," (June 15-16). 
Gesher Music Festival Announces 8th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Now in its 8th season, the Gesher Music Festival returns for two weeks in August, bringing chamber music with a multi-cultural twist to their performances. The Festival runs from August 9 - 19 with three formal concerts as well as several more informal opportunities to hear some of the music and meet the musicians.
Casting Announced For Stages St Louis 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
I DO! I DO!, MAMMA MIA!, OKLAHOMA!, and its Family Theatre Series production of MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure. Artistic Director, Michael Hamilton sums up this season as a celebration of "connection, commitment, and community through an examination of friendship and love."  All subscription and single tickets are on sale now.  The 2018 Season is proudly sponsored by Artistic Sponsor, the Berges Family Foundation, and Design Sponsor, Judy & Jerry Kent.
Chamber Music Society's 10th Anniversary Gala Adds 2nd STL Icon - Ozzie Smith
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis (CMSSL) adds another level of excitement to "Notes From Hollywood - The Sequel" their Tenth Anniversary  Gala celebrating Maestro Leonard Slatkin on May 21, 2018 in the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7pm.  St. Louis icon Ozzie Smith will join the festivities to honor Slatkin and welcome the couple back to St. Louis as permanent residents.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Comes to the Fox
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
Announcing the one and only Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker ~ Dove of Peace Tour! The performance will be at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, December 2, 3:00pm matinee and 7:00pm evening.
8th STL Teen Talent Competition Comes to The Fox
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
On Sunday, March 25th, 45 metro area high school acts competed in the Semi-final round of the 8th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition.  St. Louis performing arts professionals judged the performances and narrowed the field to 15 acts (28 individual finalists) who will move on to the finals on Saturday, April 28th at 8pm at The Fabulous Fox Theatre (a list of acts can be found here). 
HAMILTON To Return In Fabulous Fox 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2018
The national tour of HAMILTON will return to St. Louis in the 2019-2020 U.S. Bank Broadway season, it was announced today by producer Jeffrey Seller and the Fabulous Fox Theatre. HAMILTON just completed its three-week debut engagement at the Fabulous Fox.
PRIME Creates New Theater With Local Youth
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2018
Three St. Louis organizations are teaming up to bring the unheard stories of local youth to one of our city's premier stages. Led by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Blake Smith, experimental theatre company PRIME and creative writing and tutoring non-profit YourWords STL have united with Marygrove Children's Home, a therapeutic residence for infants to 21-year-olds, to theatrically stage true life stories written by Marygrove residents
Arts And Education Council Welcomes Three New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2018
The Arts and Education Council (A&E) announced today that the nonprofit organization's Board of Directors elected three new members at the April 19 meeting: Kendall Coyne, vice president of tax, Ameren; Brad Liebman, vice president, HOK; and Rodney Sanders, global talent & organizational capability lead, Monsanto.
Photo Flash: First Look at A TREE, FALLING at Kranzberg Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018
Octogenarian Lenny was once a busy physician at the epicenter of a vibrant family who now has no recollection whatever of his earlier life. These days his chief adventure is the daily tracking down of the remote control-at least until a friendly social worker named Lola shows up. Try as she might to help Lenny recover his memory, though, he continues to live within the moment, and the poignancy of his plight forces Lola to question the meaning of her own past as well as her future.
Six Entrepreneurs Named Finalists in 2018 stARTup Competition for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2018
The Arts and Education Council (A&E) announced today the names of six finalists in the 2018 stARTup Competition, a partnership between A&E and the PNC Foundation to foster innovative ideas for changing the fabric of the St. Louis arts community.
Tesseract Ends Season With Ferguson's SPINNING JENNY
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
The Tesseract Theatre Company will close its fifth season with SPINNING JENNY, a new play written by Kevin D. Ferguson. May 25 - June 3, 2018, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00p, Sundays at 4:00p
Edward Coffield Named Artistic Director Of St. Louis' New Jewish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018
The J is pleased to announce that Edward Coffield has been named Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre. Coffield brings nearly three decades of experience to the J, including 16 years with New Jewish Theatre as Associate Artistic Director. During this time, he has directed more than 15 productions including My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Yentl, and Driving Miss Daisy (original 2005 NJT production). Many of the productions have been Award-winning - The Immigrant, From Door to Door, Jacob and Jack and many others.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces New Executive Producer
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018
After a nine-month national search, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has appointed Tom Ridgely, a Drama Desk-nominated director, producer and educator, as the Festival's new Executive Producer, a title that encompasses both artistic and executive leadership roles, it was announced today.
HAMILTON's EduHam Continues In St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2018
The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway will continue in St. Louis on Wednesday, April 11 when 3,900 students and teachers from 42 high schools attend the matinee performance of the musical at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
The Rep Tops $1 Million In Single Ticket Revenue For The Second Straight Season
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' recently concluded 2017-2018 season generated more than $1 million in single ticket revenue. The nonprofit theatre's six Mainstage and three Studio productions sold a combined $1.14 million in single tickets, which is in addition to revenue from Mainstage and Studio subscribers. Total ticket revenue for The Rep's 2017-2018 season exceeded $4.7 million.
COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA, and More Announced for Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2018-2019 U.S. Bank Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2018
The Fabulous Fox Theatre announces a magnificent 2018-2019 U.S. Bank Broadway Series that includes five new musicals that will make their Fox debuts.
Three Area Middle Schools Awarded Fully Funded Three-Year Jumpstart Theatre Program
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
After a two-month selection process, STAGES St. Louis and the STAGES Performing Arts Academy have named the three area middle schools they will partner with for the regional launch of the JumpStart Theatre program. JumpStart Theatre is a three-year program that will equip faculty and administrators with the skills and resources to produce their school's first musical theatre production.

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