Upcoming Shows
In Team M, the world premiere of a new musical written by Dr. Philip Woodmore, the audience is invited to a weekly support group meeting, in the...
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaidtakes the audience toa magical underwater kingdom. In...
Get ready for a delightfully spooky and hilarious musical that brings everyone’s favorite eccentric family to life like never before! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess...
by James Lindhorst - February 21, 2026
You will be entertained by Kathryn Bentley and Colin McLaughlin’s new play, but that is only one small part of why their work needs to be seen. This historical drama is an important part of St. Louis’ Black History. A Brick and a Bible is an empowerment story about women raising their voices for...
by Rob Levy - February 16, 2026
Filled with gamesmanship, deception, death, and creative differences, Stray Dog Theatre’s Deathtrap is sleuthing at its finest. Well-acted and draped in the unexpected, the production’s apprehensive atmosphere and inventive plot contortions cause audiences to gasp as the drama reaches a bloody c...
by James Lindhorst - February 16, 2026
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor dec...
by James Lindhorst - February 13, 2026
When Lucas Hnath’s play premiered on Broadway the New York Times and Time Out New York called it “the best play of the season.” It’s an engaging and modern script tackling themes of feminist autonomy and self-determination. Weber’s staging is well-conceived and highly entertaining. Layton,...
by Rob Levy - February 12, 2026
An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor....
by James Lindhorst - February 08, 2026
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, while staged as a play, is more of an artistic poetic reading. Lisa B. Thompson’s brief 80-minute work, currently on stage at The Black Rep, examines the life experiences of one woman told by three voices...
by Steve Callahan - February 02, 2026
How do you tell that your play is a success? Not so easy if it’s a drama; you might detect a little silent sobbing. But with a comedy? That roar of laughter is a sure sign you’ve got a hit! Well, the folks at the Clayton Community Theatre have a hit on their hands with their production...
by James Lindhorst - January 24, 2026
Myth of the Ostrich is brazen comedy. It’s among the most accessibly entertaining productions staged at Upstream Theater in recent years. It is full of artfully crafted irreverent portrayals, expert direction, and a bevy of belly laughs....
by James Lindhorst - January 22, 2026
The Dance on Widow’s Row at The Black Rep features a charismatic ensemble with infectious energy stemming from playful performances. It’s a fun evening in the theater that provides a lot of laughter....
by Rob Levy - January 21, 2026
Filled with garlands and good times, the production’s loose adherence to traditional theater makes it refreshing. Whether a wallflower taking it all in or someone choosing to interact with the proceedings, everyone attending this party is treated to a fun romp filled with love, community, laughter...
Past Shows
Illuminated Echoes is a full-length dance work created by award-winning artist Tommie-Waheed Evans for COCAdance, COCA’s modern and contemporary pre-professional dance company. The piece is inspired...
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories—that of young dreamers Orpheus and...
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with this enchanting, Tony-nominated Broadway adaptation of the beloved musical which will put a spell...
Kaleidoscope Crown, written by playwright Ashleigh Akilah Rucker, tells the inspiring story of a young girl who awakens to a shocking new ability: with every...
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred...
To celebrate 20 years of COCA summer musicals, we are welcoming back COCA Alumni from past summer musicals to join our current students in a...
MOTheR, a new work by Kirven Douthit-Boyd, centers on a family who uses the power of dance to elevate their existence. Mother and her four...
Triumphant unites COCA’s Pre-Professional dance companies as they take their season-ending bows and COCA’s graduating seniors grace the stage one last time. Triumphant highlights the versatility of our...
With an infectiously unforgettable score from Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is a coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the teenage years of life and the search to find what...
TRIumphant, May 5–7, is a performance experience for any and all dance enthusiasts! Experience the immense talent and versatility of COCA’s three Pre-Professional Division dance...
The Little Dancer, a beloved COCA holiday tradition, has been reimagined as The Little Dancer: Moments in Time, a full-length classical ballet performed by members...
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