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THE WILDEY THEATRE

252 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Edwardsville, IL 62025



Review: The Hilarious WILD NIGHTS: AN EMILY DICKINSON SLEEPOVER PLAY is Driven by Absurd Performances


by James Lindhorst - June 01, 2026

Wild Nights is inspired ridiculousness. It’s a fun romp of giddy, screaming, giggling teenage girls executing what they believe is the perfect sleepover. The directors and actors tap into this ensemble’s fearless ability to be comedically vulnerable and do what ever it takes to earn the audience...

Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis


by Steve Callahan - June 02, 2026

Young lovers from different worlds. What are their odds? A beautiful evening, rich in music, is a delight at Opera Theatre of St. Louis...

Review: THE TEMPEST at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is Awash in Vibrant Technical Design


by James Lindhorst - May 30, 2026

One can always count on an outstanding show from the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival team. This production of The Tempest is a beautifully staged and technically superior production with crisp direction, incandescent portrayals, keen stage direction, luxuriantly tailored costumes, and vibrant technic...

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at St. Louis Opera Theatre


by Steve Callahan - May 26, 2026

It's almost a century-and-a-half old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.  It's The Pirates of Penzance—perhaps the most irresistible of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Savoy' operas.  Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened a delicio...

Review: The Outrageously Hilarious FAT HAM Opens at The Black Rep


by James Lindhorst - May 23, 2026

The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway. Ijames hilarious script takes on socially relevant topics in his updated retelling of Hamlet. Geovonday Jones sharp direction and the cast’s dynamic comedic portrayals make this a show that cannot be missed...

Review: Absence of Chalice: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Fox Theatre, St. Louis


by Rob Levy - May 11, 2026

Raunchy, camp, silly, and idiotic, this quest for the Holy Grail could not be more hilarious. Pairing a talented cast with earworm-worthy ditties like I Am Not Dead Yet and Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, makes Monty Python’s Spamalot fantastic fun!...

Review: Fly North Theatricals’ FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a Triumph


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...

Review: THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at The Marcelle Theater


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....

Review: ELEVENTH HOUR RADIO Prompts Conservation Conversation


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...

Review: THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at Upstream Theater


by Steve Callahan - April 20, 2026

'The End of the World Cabaret' at Upstream: THIS IS A PLAY YOU MUST SEE! ...

Past Shows

Enuff Z'Nuff at The Wildey
Enuff Z'Nuff at The Wildey
Apr 9

Enuff Z’nuff is a living, breathing example of what a rock/ pop group should be for forty plus years.With 20+ albums, Enuff Z’nuff legion of...

Head East at The Wildey
Head East at The Wildey
Mar 20 – Mar 21, 2026

The legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, full-vocal, goodtime rock harmonies that few bands can equal. Their high-energy...

The Man In Black, Tribute to Johnny Cash at The Wildey
The Man In Black, Tribute to Johnny Cash at The Wildey
Sep 13

With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker's uncanny resemblance to the original "Man In Black" revitalizes the true character and...

Socks in the Frying Pan at The Wildey
Socks in the Frying Pan at The Wildey
Aug 6

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF AWARD WINNING CELTIC MUSIC AT THE WILDEY - Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County...

Michael Winslow at The Wildey
Michael Winslow at The Wildey
Aug 1

Hundreds of credits include Police Academy, Space Balls, Gremlins and America Got Talent - Known as “The extraordinary Human Jukebox” and “Man of 10,000 Sound...

Les Dudek
Les Dudek
Jul 23 – Jul 24, 2025

Les Dudek is known in the music world as a Guitar Legend whose contributions have influenced the history of Rock. His highly acclaimed solo albums...

The Blind Boys of Alabama
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Feb 7

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The...

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New Jewish Theatre (NJT) (6/11-6/28)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in St. Louis The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Stages St. Louis at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (5/29-6/28)
The Light in the Piazza in St. Louis The Light in the Piazza
Loretto-Hilton Center (5/30-6/28)
The Wasp by Morgan Lloyd Malcom in St. Louis The Wasp by Morgan Lloyd Malcom
Albion Theatre (6/12-6/28)
Kauffman Stadium in St. Louis Kauffman Stadium
Kauffman Stadium (7/15-7/15)
Jake’s Leg - June 27, 7:30pm in St. Louis Jake’s Leg - June 27, 7:30pm
The Wildey (6/27-6/27)
Terms of Endearment in St. Louis Terms of Endearment
Clayton Community Theatre (7/23-8/02)
Mamma Mia! in St. Louis Mamma Mia!
The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04)
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Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (6/13-6/13)
Mamma Mia! in St. Louis Mamma Mia!
Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04)