by James Lindhorst - April 25, 2026
This production of Fiddler on the Roof is a triumph! It is fresh, exciting, engaging, entertaining, and unlike any other seen. Caleb Long and Colin Healy have created a transformative piece of theater. It has a slight contemporary sound while staying true to the source material. Long inspires affect...
by Rob Levy - April 23, 2026
This lively production, directed by Lizi Watt, features a talented ensemble, catchy music, and sublime whimsy. Written by Jura Soyfer and adapted by artistic director Philip Boehm, The End of the World Cabaret pulls no punches in commenting on the dangers of ignoring authoritarianism....
by James Lindhorst - April 20, 2026
Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical. She inspired and evoked vibrant performances from a high-octane cast who enthrall the audience with lively storytelling. Bentley delivers Eleventh Hour Radio’s ‘save the...
by Steve Callahan - April 20, 2026
'The End of the World Cabaret' at Upstream:
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by James Lindhorst - April 17, 2026
Rebekah Scallet has once again brought St. Louis audiences a newer work to the NJT Wool Studio Stage with resounding success. Her production of Prayer for the French Republic is a gripping story with cataclysmic force. The Salomon and Benhamou Families face paralyzing fear steeped in the long histor...
by Rob Levy - April 15, 2026
Filled with moments of solidarity and sleaze, 9 to 5 is dazzling. There’s something for everyone here, (even an unexpected cameo to bring the house down) in a well-paced battle of the sexes that rages, sings, dances and laughs from the moment you clock in to the moment you clock out....
by James Lindhorst - April 13, 2026
The surreal script can best be described as oddly bizarre. Dead Man’s Cellphone is a fantasy that explores human obsession with digital technology and the effects it has on our relationships. But it goes beyond the plot device to connect the protagonist to a dead man’s family. It examines how we...
by James Lindhorst - April 11, 2026
Chorus of Fools swung for the fences taking on Romeo & Juliet. While they didn’t hit a home run, it was certainly a quality at bat. Director Eric Satterfield staged an emotionally satisfying production led by the outstanding performances of Zach Pierson, Tia René Williams, Celeste Genevieve Gardn...
by James Lindhorst - April 04, 2026
The Orange Girls and St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s The Half-Life of Marie Curie is a beautiful work. The production brings together all the design elements of a play into an artistic expression of friendship and feminism through intelligent story telling. It is flawlessly directed, convincingly act...
by James Lindhorst - March 28, 2026
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern may be dead, but the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is very much alive. Those lucky enough to have secured a ticket to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead won’t be disappointed by this chaotically lively production of what Director Tom Ridgley calls “Tom Stoppard�...
Past Shows
COCA presents a new dance production titled Illuminated Echoes, created and choreographed by Tommie-Waheed Evans. This innovative performance, inspired by James Turrell's light installations, combines...
Summer Rep showcases the talents of COCA's musical theatre pre-professional artists in a weekend of contrasting musicals performed in rotating repertoire. This exciting event will...
Harmonious features the Allegro Vocal Company alongside members of COCA’s voice department as they delve into the horror musical genre. The performance presents selections from...
Verve showcases the talent of COCA's Pre-Professional Division dance companies, COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica, featuring a diverse array of 12 dance works presented across three...
Kaleidoscope Crown, written by Ashleigh Akilah Rucker, is a world premiere production that follows a young girl who discovers her hair transforms into vibrant colors...
Joyful celebrates the winter season with a vibrant array of performances by the pre-professional artists of Allegro Vocal Company. Audiences can expect to hear holiday...
COCA presents a fresh adaptation of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker, performed by pre-professional artists in Ballet Eclectica. This version, choreographed by Tom Gold,...
Improv Troupe: COCA Ignites! features an engaging and interactive performance by pre-professional artists employing both long-form and short-form improvisation, as well as sketch comedy. Audience...
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, under the direction of Igal Perry, showcases an evening of innovative choreography that highlights a range of artistic voices. With a...
Opening the COCApresents season on September 28, 2024, is 123 Andrés, a lively performance by the Latin Grammy-winning duo known for their engaging music aimed...
Afriky Lolo, the region's premier professional West African dance company, presents the 14th Annual African Dance Celebration on Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at...
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