The Mercy Seat is a voyeuristic look at less-than-stellar people who contemplate taking advantage of a dire situation for their own selfish motives. Director John Pierson tells a compelling but uncomfortable story of self-centered opportunism. Actors Franklin Killian and Kelly Schneider inhabit flaw…
The Color Purple is a mid-tier movies-to-musical adaptation that falls just short of becoming a classic. Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray’s score is competent but uneven. However, Marsha Norman’s book and her message of resilience, self-actualization, liberation, and reclamation re…
Confetti Kids addresses a serious health crisis. The contaminated Coldwater Creek has been associated with increased cancer risks and premature mortality. Aurora Behlke’s script effectively examines the risks associated with nuclear research and the safe handling of nuclear waste. Behlke’s play …
Director Rob Ruggiero, his cast, and the technical design teams deliver a rollicking comedy with a relentless stream of laughs. Everything about this production screams big budget musical comedy. The performances are first rate from the multitalented ensemble. The Muny’s Something Rotten is a ramb…
Astounding tenor brings the house down!…
Intense, poignant, and painted with shades of grey, Extremities, the latest production from Stray Dog Theatre, is psychological drama at its best. Well-acted and fraught with moral ambiguity, the company’s latest production is compelling and evocative. Suspensefully relentless, William Mastrosimon…
Meet Me in St. Louis is exactly what you hope, want, and expect from a stage adaptation of the classic movie musical. What makes this Muny staging special are the wonderful portrayals, the beautiful set, video, and costume designs, and the many nostalgic nods to St. Louis.…
New Jewish Theatre’s production of JOB a visceral theatrical experience. It is a turbulent psychological drama with unexpected twists and turns. Director Annamaria Pileggi and actors John Contini and Kristen Lintvedt capture all of the heightened drama in Friedman’s riveting script.…
In her program notes, Director Rebekah Scallet makes no apologies for staging what is often called Shakespeare’s weakest play. She has found a charming and playful way to present The Two Gentlemen of Verona for maximal audience enjoyment. There were plenty of bursts of laughter throughout and the …
Eno’s end of life play is thoughtful and funny while avoiding morbidity. There is no fourth wall. The direct address monologue is a unique narrative structure that is rarely used by playwrights, but a style of storytelling that’s often staged by The Midnight Company (Thom Pain, The Absolute Brig…
On December 31st, 1867, on their first date, Ssm Clemens and his future wife Olivia attended a reading by the renowned English author Charles Dickens. That much is history. History is silent, however, as to whether or not the two giants of literature ever met face to face.But...
Adapted by Aaron Posner Based on the novel by Chaim Potok Set in the 1950’s, this is the story of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. When his artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship...
Book and Lyrics by Richard Ouzounian, Music by Marek Norman based on the Emily of New Moon series of books by Lucy Maud Montgomery Directed by Jennifer Stewart Originally commissioned for the world-famous Charlottetown Festival in Prince Edward Island, Canada, this is the...
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Joyful COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/18-12/19) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn The Fabulous Fox Theatre (10/06-10/06) |
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Dawn Weber Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (10/06-10/06) |
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COCA Live & Unscripted! Staenberg Performance Lab at COCA (11/21-11/21) |
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Gateway Dirt Nationals – 3 Day Pass The Dome at America's Center (12/03-12/05) |
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Ludo The Pageant (10/24-10/24) |
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2026 A. E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre (9/19-9/20) |
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The Nutcracker COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/11-12/13) |
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Misery Gaslight (11/06-11/22) |
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Rockin Chair Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/25-9/25) |
