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:
THIS IS A PLAY YOU MUST SEE!
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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�...
by Rob Levy - March 23, 2026
This jukebox musical, directed by Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom, offers a condensed biography of Cash’s life, told through his music. From his early childhood in Arkansas to his rise to fame at Sun Records, addiction battles, and his advocacy, there’s a lot to cram into two ho...
Past Shows
Dance St. Louis continues its landmark 60th anniversary season by presenting the legendary Ailey II for two nights at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Dance St. Louis presents MOMIX after 10 years! This time, with ALICE - a visually stunning, mind-bending dance experience inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland....
Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season”in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 6-12 The US Air Force Band of...
Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season”in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 6-12 The US Air Force Band of...
The prestigious NYC-based American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company kicks off Dance St. Louis’ highly anticipated 60th anniversary season, Novmeber 14 & 15 at the...
A sensory-exploding performance by the world-renowned dance company Pilobolus
2 Nights. 75 dancers. 12 professional dance companies from across the country. The Midwest region’s most celebrated dance festival returns for the 16th year!Nationally touring...
DIRECT FROM LOS ANGELES..."... one of the most talked-about young companies, not just in L.A. but nationwide" – Los Angeles TimesDance St. Louis presents BODYTRAFFIC...
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK CITY...“The dancers in Ailey II are spectacular beings” – The New York TimesBack by popular demand, Ailey II brings their “off-the-charts-energy”...
DIRECT FROM CHICAGO..."[stretches] the limits of what Irish dance can do aesthetically and rhythmically" – Chicago TribuneIt’s everything you expect, but like nothing you’d imagine!Dance...
“Arguably the best dance buffet in the Midwest” (Chicago Tribune)“Successful both as a celebration of dance and as an invitation to bask in its artistry.”...
Dance St. Louis continues its 56th season with the presentation of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlothe worlds foremost all-male comic ballet company. Direct from...
The world-renowned dance company of dancer-athletes and choreographers that has been seen by millions across the world returns to St. Louis to showcase its latest...
Dance St. Louis continues its 53rd season of presenting world-class dance from across the country and beyond with a one-night-only performance of the prestigious British...
15-year-old Alice, has recently lost her mother and the only thing that she feels that can save her is to go to a school far...
2 nights. 25+ professional dance companies. $20 and under tickets. Don’t miss one of the region’s must-see festivals when SPRING TO DANCE® returns for its...
Presented by UMSL Theatre and Cinema Arts Department. Aristophanes’ comedy, The Birds, tells the story of two Athenians who set out in search of a...
SPRING TO DANCE® returns for its 10th year! As one of the region’s must-see festivals, the 10th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE® Festival brings together...
Dance St. Louis continues its 2016-17 season with the presentation of "Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue" for three performances at the Touhill Performing Arts...
The North American premiere of Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical tells the story of activist and Grammy award-winning musician Miriam Makeba, outlining her role...
The talented dancers of Alexandra Ballet will present this masterpiece of the Romantic Era at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. This poignant story...
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