BWW Review: FLANAGAN'S WAKE Invites Participation, Improvs Your Stories, and Pays Respects to Everyone's Favorite Cousin
by Tanya Seale - Feb 3, 2020
Flanagan has passed. It was terrible how he went. It was terrible that he went. But here you are in the pub with the others to hear the reading of the will and to mourn his passing at a traditional Irish Catholic wake. Not Irish? Or Catholic? Not a problem. Grab a name tag in the lobby before you enter (you'll get a fittingly new name) and a stiff drink or two (now you're set!) and hurry on inside, because you won't want to miss a thing. Flanagan's Wake: The Hilarious Interactive Irish Wake kicks off with a pre-show show that sets the tone where, among other happenings...
2020 Season Muny Kids And Teens Creative Teams Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2020
The Muny announced today the choreographers and music directors for its Muny Kids and Teens 2020 season. The Muny's flagship education programs, The Muny Kids and Teens are two of nine offerings under The Crawford Taylor Education Initiative. Muny Director of Education, Tali Allen, and Artistic Associate, Michael Baxter, will serve as Artistic Directors for the groups. Information regarding upcoming auditions for The Muny Kids and Teens can be found here.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW St. Louis Awards!
by BWW - Nov 25, 2019
Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL Makes Retirement Look Fun
by Tanya Seale - Aug 4, 2019
Assisted Living: The Musical, written and performed by comedy duo Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett, and accompanied by pianist Jeremy Franklin Goodman, is a hilarious little 75-minute distraction from life's real aches and pains, playing now at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza. The vaudeville-style musical revue is set in the present day at Pelican Roost, a senior living community, where eighteen colorful characters take turns giving the real scoop on life after a person's AARP membership starts. The story (what loose story there is) is framed...
BWW Review: AVENUE Q is Cheeky, Naughty Puppet Fun
by Tanya Seale - Feb 4, 2019
Avenue Q, winner of the 2004 Tony awards for Best Book, Best Musical, and Best Score, makes its Playhouse at Westport Plaza debut, and, although I've seen other fine productions of this musical, Westport is the perfect venue-intimate and cozy-for this beloved brazen show.
Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, May. 20
by Audition Roundup - May 20, 2018
Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, May 20, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!
GET HAPPY: ANGELA INGERSOLL SINGS JUDY GARLAND To Premiere On Nine PBS St. Louis, 3/10
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2018
A star is born as award-winning dynamo Angela Ingersoll celebrates American icon Judy Garland. Tune in to Nine PBS St Louis Public Television on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 6:30pm for the St Louis premiere of Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland. The televised concert event offers viewers an opportunity to pledge their support to PBS. Thank-you gifts include CDs, DVDs, and tickets to a live performance of the show on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at Playhouse at Westport Plaza, 635 West Port Plaza, St Louis, MO, 63146.
St. Louis Area Cast Announced for National Tour Of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2018
GFour Productions, winner of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, has announced the cast of the international hit show Menopause The Musical coming to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, 635 Westport Plaza, in St. Louis for weekly performances beginning Tuesday, January 9 and running through Saturday, March 31.
STAGES St. Louis to Present Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND, 6/15-7/3
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016
Tumble down the rabbit hole with STAGES St. Louis this summer for its Theatre for Young Audiences production, Disney's Alice in Wonderland, June 15th - July 3rd, at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. This whimsical journey to a land beyond imagination is a fantastic adventure the whole family can enjoy!
Stages St. Louis to Offer Sensory-Friendly Performance of Disney's THE ARISTOCATS
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2015
STAGES St. Louis will present, for the first time, a Sensory-Friendly Performance of its Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production of Disney's The Aristocats on Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. Modeled on the nationally-renowned Theatre Development Fund (TDF) Accessibility Program's Autism Theatre Initiative, the special performance will provide those on the autism spectrum or other sensitivity conditions an accessible, friendly experience in which to experience live musical theatre.
STAGES St. Louis to Present Disney's THE ARISTOCATS, 6/3-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015
STAGES St. Louis takes you on a feline adventure in Disney's The Aristocats this June 3-28 at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. With an unforgettable mix of colorful characters, amusing antics, and swingin' music, this modern version of the familiar Disney classic is just purrrrrr-fect for the entire family.
Stages St. Louis Sets Casts for 2015 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015
STAGES St. Louis has announced casting for its exhilarating 29th season: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Anything Goes, and The Full Monty. This season's exceptional talent voyages through songs and stories of diverse relationships, the bonds of friendship, and strength found in community. STAGES also announces the cast for its Theatre for Young Audiences production, the purrrrr-fect family classic, Disney's The Aristocats. All season and single tickets are on sale now.