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COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre

6880 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO

COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre is a theatre in St. Louis, MO.

Upcoming Shows

Joshua's Boots

Joshua's Boots

Oct 21 – Oct 24, 2026

Set in 1878, Joshua’s Boots is the story of a black teenager who flees from his Tennessee home to seek opportunity in the American West. After racial violence leaves him without a father, Joshua ends up in Dodge City where he is hired by the son of an ex-Confederate ranch owner...

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026

The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. COCA’s Ballet Eclectica dancers...

Joyful

Joyful

Dec 18 – Dec 19, 2026

Joyful celebrates the winter season in song with a variety of music performed by the Allegro Vocal Company. Joyful showcases Allegro, along with members of the COCA music department for the winter semester, and features pieces by The St. Louis Children’s Choirs. Join us for this...

Articles

Review: ERA’s THE LAST SHOW ON EARTH is an Entertaining Off-Kilter Comedy

Review: ERA’s THE LAST SHOW ON EARTH is an Entertaining Off-Kilter Comedy

by James Lindhorst · September 21, 2026

The Last Show on Earth is an off-kilter comedy that is as quirky as it is entertaining. Joe Taylor has penned and scored an inventive original play that he confidently placed in the innovative hands of Lucy Cashion and her boundary pushing creative teams at ERA. If your up for wildly imaginative the…

Review: THE LAST SHOW ON EARTH at ERA

Review: THE LAST SHOW ON EARTH at ERA

by Steve Callahan · September 19, 2026

A profound and hilarious scattershot examination of AI and the end of the universe. Invigorating! Rejuvenating! Don't miss it!…

Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Loretto-Hilton Center

Review: LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN at Loretto-Hilton Center

by Rob Levy · September 18, 2026

The perfect aperitif for the company’s season, the play boasts an incredible cast, amazing costumes, and plenty of emotional heft. Set during a time of extreme political darkness, the theatrical gravitas derived from Alcott’s novel once again reminds us of the potency of words, connection, and t…

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Rep is a Satisfying Production

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Rep is a Satisfying Production

by James Lindhorst · September 14, 2026

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…

Review: CONFETTI KIDS at The Chapel

Review: CONFETTI KIDS at The Chapel

by James Lindhorst · August 22, 2026

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 …

Review: The Muny’s SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Deliriously Funny

Review: The Muny’s SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Deliriously Funny

by James Lindhorst · August 19, 2026

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…

Past Shows

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

Apr 10 – Apr 11, 2026

By Qui Nguyen S he Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she gets pulled into an exciting adventure in the imaginary...

MOTheR

MOTheR

Dec 8 – Dec 10, 2023

MOTheR , a new work by Kirven Douthit-Boyd, centers a family who uses the power of dance to elevate their existence. Mother and her four sisters serve as protectors of their family, orchestrating movement of the natural world to transport them to sovereignty. They are magical...

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