The first show in Upstream Theater's celebratory 20th Season, LIFE IS A DREAM is the professional premiere of a new translation by G.J. Racz of this Spanish classic by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. Pedro Calderón de la Barca's best-known drama follows the journey of Prince Segismundo, who was imprisoned at birth due to a prophecy. As he grapples with his newfound freedom within a world of court intrigue, Segismundo ponders the nature of his existence and the power of his own choices. A play of enduring relevance in an age filled with political uncertainty. Directed by Philip Boehm. Performance Dates and Times: October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2 at 8:00 pm October 20 at 7:00 pm October 27 and November 3 at 2:00 pm Ticket Price Range: $35 - $45 Limited Pay What (If) You Can tickets on Sunday, October 20 $10 limited tickets for Bohemian Thursday, October 24 For group rates, contact upstreamtheater@sbcglobal.net
Upstream Theater is at The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, MO 63103, St. Louis, MO.
Meet Me At Dawn (4/11/25-4/27/25)
Don't Wait for the Marlboro Man (4/12/24-4/28/24)
Bitter Fruit (10/13/23-10/29/23)
Revenge is Sweet (4/5/13-4/21/13)
Caf (1/11/13-1/27/13)
Conversations with an Executioner (4/12/12-4/29/12)
TBA (2/17/12-3/4/12)
Blood Wedding (10/7/11-10/23/11)
An Orchard for Chekov (11/7/25-11/23/25)
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Emma
The Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis (12/3 - 12/21) | |
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Broadway Noir Deux!
Sheldon Concert Hall (1/9 - 1/10) | |
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Cheers, Darling! - A Spectaculaire New Year's Eve
Casa Loma Ballroom (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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The Addams Family
Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA (8/7 - 8/8) | |
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Wicked
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (4/22 - 5/3) | |
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The Ugly Duckling
The Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis (3/28 - 3/28) | |
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The Little Mermaid
Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA (7/17 - 7/26) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in St. Louis, MO! On March 18, 2026
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (3/18 - 3/18) | |
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