University Of Central Missouri
116 W South StWarrensburg, MO 64093
Upcoming Shows
Review: THE MERCY SEAT at St. Louis Actors’ Studio is a Taut Post 9/11 Drama Steeped in Intimate Realism
The Mercy Seat is a voyeuristic look at less-than-stellar people who contemplate taking advantage of a dire situation for their own selfish motives. Director John Pierson tells a compelling but uncomfortable story of self-centered opportunism. Actors Franklin Killian and Kelly Schneider inhabit flaw…
Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at The Black Rep is a Satisfying Production
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
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
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…
Review: SAMSON ET DALILA at Union Avenue Opera
Astounding tenor brings the house down!…
Review: EXTREMITIES at Tower Grove Abbey
Intense, poignant, and painted with shades of grey, Extremities, the latest production from Stray Dog Theatre, is psychological drama at its best. Well-acted and fraught with moral ambiguity, the company’s latest production is compelling and evocative. Suspensefully relentless, William Mastrosimon…
Review: MEET ME IN ST LOUIS at The Muny Overflows with Sentimentality and Heart
Meet Me in St. Louis is exactly what you hope, want, and expect from a stage adaptation of the classic movie musical. What makes this Muny staging special are the wonderful portrayals, the beautiful set, video, and costume designs, and the many nostalgic nods to St. Louis.…
Review: JOB at New Jewish Theatre is a Turbulent Psychological Drama
New Jewish Theatre’s production of JOB a visceral theatrical experience. It is a turbulent psychological drama with unexpected twists and turns. Director Annamaria Pileggi and actors John Contini and Kristen Lintvedt capture all of the heightened drama in Friedman’s riveting script.…
Review: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
In her program notes, Director Rebekah Scallet makes no apologies for staging what is often called Shakespeare’s weakest play. She has found a charming and playful way to present The Two Gentlemen of Verona for maximal audience enjoyment. There were plenty of bursts of laughter throughout and the …
Review: WAKEY WAKEY is a Poignant Look at End of Life
Eno’s end of life play is thoughtful and funny while avoiding morbidity. There is no fourth wall. The direct address monologue is a unique narrative structure that is rarely used by playwrights, but a style of storytelling that’s often staged by The Midnight Company (Thom Pain, The Absolute Brig…
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Joyful COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/18-12/19) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) The Fabulous Fox Theatre (2/02-2/07) |
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Julie Hanson Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/22-9/22) |
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Ludo The Pageant (10/24-10/24) |
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Gateway Dirt Nationals – 3 Day Pass The Dome at America's Center (12/03-12/05) |
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Oxfest Music Festival & Charity Benefit– September 19, 11:30am – 10:15pm Washington Fairgrounds (9/19-9/19) |
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Ballet Hispánico New York Touhill Performing Arts Center (11/14-11/14) |
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COCA Live & Unscripted! Staenberg Performance Lab at COCA (11/21-11/21) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Fox Theatre (2/02-2/07) |
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Amadeus Gaslight (2/05-2/21) |
