Chuck's Choices for the weekend of November 2, 2012

As always, the choices are purely my personal opinion. Take with a grain (or a shaker) of salt.

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Clybourne Park through November 18. “Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a wickedly funny and provocative new play about the volatile intersection of race and real estate.” As I write in my review for 88.1 KDHX, "I just can't praise this script and the Rep's splendid production of it highly enough. It's entertaining, thought provoking, and complex enough to encourage repeated viewing". Performances take place in the studio theatre at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org.

R-S Theatrics presents A Kidaret Cabaret on Friday, November 3 at 7 PM. “R-S Theatrics is proud to present our first ever KIDaret - providing the opportunity for all members of the family to enjoy a night out!“ Leah Luciano is music director and pianist for the performance, which takes place at Arden Mead Center at 17 Selma Avenue in Webster Groves. I have no idea what this is actually going to be like, but as the evening is going to include songs by Tom Lehrer there's no way I can't recommend it. For more information: r-stheatrics.com or 314-968-8070.

The Kranzberg Center presents The Rodgers and Hart Songbook with Tim Schall on Friday, November 2, at 8 PM. Greg Schweizer is music director and pianist for the performance, which takes place at the Kranzberg Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. Yes, Tim is a friend and my former vocal coach, but he's also the most experienced and savvy cabaret performer in town. You can't go wrong with one of his shows. For more information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/280396.


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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the musical Daddy Long Legs through November 4. Performances take place on the main stage at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO.  In her review for 88.1 KDHX Connie Bollinger recommends this "unique treatment of an old favorite." I found it completely charming.  Two-character musicals are difficult to pull off, but this one does the trick. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org