St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of March 11, 2013

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Lion's Paw Theatre Company presents a reading of the plays American Gothic by Michael McKeever, Bride on the Rocks by David Wiener, and Please Have a Seat ... by Garth Wingfield on Tuesday, March 12, at noon. The reading, which includes lunch, takes place at The Hearth Room at The Hawken House, 1155 South Rock Hill Road. For more information: lionspawtheatre.org.

St. Louis Shakespeare presents As You Like It March 15-24. Performances take place at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square. For more information, call 314-361-5664 or visit stlshakespeare.org.

The Gateway Men's Chorus presents Bad Boys on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, at 8 PM. “This flamboyant show will feature B-52s Fred Schneider and the Gateway Men's Chorus, performing the famed B-52s music such as Love Shack, Monster, Hot Pants Explosion, Dreamland and Planet Claire! The Chorus will get into a singing and dance number with "Let it Go" from the Broadway hit The Full Monty! Hear "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper, "Fever" by Peggy Lee, "You Could Drive A Person Crazy" from Company by Stephen Soundheim and "Can't Help Lovin' That Man Of Mine", with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, is one of the most famous songs from their classic 1927 musical play Show Boat.“ The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Avenue in University City. For more information, visit gmcstl.org.

The Alpha Players of Florissant present the Noel Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit March 15-24 at The Florissant Civic Center Theater, Parker Rd. at Waterford Dr. in Florissant, MO. For more information, call 314-921-5678.

Photo credit: Zachary Stefaniak

Dramatic License Productions presents the comedy Boeing, Boeing through March 17. “1960s Paris. American playboy Bernard is engaged to three beautiful flight attendants: a feisty German, a lusty Italian, and a take-charge Texan, each oblivious to the other. When flight schedules collide and an old college chum shows up for an unexpected visit, comedy and turbulence ensue in this "non-stop" comedy.” Performances take place at Dramatic License Theatre located at the upper level of Chesterfield Mall (near Sears and across from Houlihan's Restaurant). For more information, call 636-220-7012 or visit dramaticlicenseproductions.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The Pub Theater Company presents Bye Bye Liver: The St. Louis Drinking Play, a comedic romp through the joys and pitfalls of The Gateway to the West's favorite pastime. Performances take place on Saturdays at 9 PM at Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market Street. For more information, you may call 314-827-4185, email stlouis at byebyeliver.com, or visit byebyeliver.com/stlouis.

Alton Little Theater presents Clue, the Musical March 15-24 at 2450 North Henry in Alton, IL. For more information, call 618.462.6562 or visit altonlittletheater.org.

St. Louis Actors Studio presents the world premiere of Day Of The Dog by Daniel Damiano March 8-24 at the Gaslight Theatre, 358 North Boyle. “A South Florida couple obtains the services of a somewhat enigmatic Canine Relations Specialist in order to curb the violent behavior of their dog Carrot, but gradually learn that a dog is merely a reflection of the people who house him.” For more information, call 314-458-2978 or visit stlas.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Double Indemnity, based on James M. Cain's 1930s noir thriller, March 13 through April 7. “Is it possible to commit the perfect crime? The beautiful and seductive Phillis Nirlinger is willing to try. Aided by smitten insurance agent Walter Huff, Phyllis sets out to murder her husband and collect on a giant insurance claim. Caught in the femme fatale's sinister web of guilt and betrayal, Huff finds himself on a deadly journey that may be more than he bargained for.” Performances take place at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org.

Fontbonne University presents Eurydice March 13-17. “Written by Sarah Ruhl and Directed by Deanna Jent; Eurydice is a retelling of the myth of Orpheus from the perspective of Eurydice, his wife. The story focuses on Eurydice's choice to return to earth with Orpheus or to stay in Hades with her father.” Performances take place at the Fontbonne Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown Blvd. For more information: fontbonne.edu. or 314-862-3456.

The University of Missouri at St. Louis presents Four by Tenn, four one-acts by Tennessee Williams, March 14-17. Performances take place at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus. For more information, visit touhill.org or call 314-516-4949.

Lindenwood University's J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts presents the musical Guys and Dolls March 14-17. The Scheidegger Center is on the Lindenwood campus in St Charles MO. For more information, visit lindenwood.edu/center.

Over Due Theatre presents the comedy Harvey Friday and Saturdas at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM,. Performances take place at the Olivette Community Center, 9723 Grandview Drive, in Olivette, MO. For more information, call 314-210-2959 or visit overduetheatrecompany.com.

The Looking Glass Playhouse presents Joe Orton's Loot March 14-24. Performances take place at 301 West St. Louis Street in Lebanon, Ill. For more information, visit www.lookingglassplayhouse.com.

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New Line Theatre presents the musical Next to Normal Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM through March 23. "From the composer of High Fidelity comes the most adult, most mature rock musical to hit Broadway in decades, an unrelentingly intense, brutally honest – and often, darkly funny – story about a bipolar woman and the family that grapples with her illness, all set to a hard driving rock and roll score that explodes with raw, searing emotion. Rolling Stone called it 'the best new musical of the season – by a mile.'” Performances take place at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Road. For more information, call 314-534-1111. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The Lemp Mansion Comedy-Mystery Dinner Theater presents Murder in Mayberry through April 27. The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place. For more information: lempmansion.com

The Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents Nursery Crimes through April 30th. The Bissell Mansion is at 4426 Randall Place. For more information: bissellmansiontheatre.com

Spotlight Theatre presents Passion Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, March 14-23. “PASSION is the story of Christ's last days. Adapted from the Bible by Pamela Reckamp, the production features sacred music, stylized movement, and incorporates the audience into the telling of 'the greatest story ever told.'" Performances take place at The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh. For more information: www.itickets.com/events/300229.html or 314-412-6848.

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents David Lindsay-Abaire's drama Rabbit Hole through March 17. Performances take place in the Guild theatre at Newport and Summit in Webster Groves, MO. For more information: theatreguildwg.org or call 314-962-0876.

St. Charles Community College Young People's Theatre presents The Scarlet Pimpernel March 15-24. Performances take place in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the campus at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, MO. For more information, call 636-922-8050 or visit stchas.edu.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents a staged reading of Soups, Stews And Casseroles: 1976 by Rebecca Gilman on Saturday, March 16, at 3 PM as part of the Ignite! New Play Festival. “When the main employer in Monroe, Wisconsin is bought out, a whole town learns what it means to have their livelihood, identity and destiny taken from them. The Duerst family is experiencing these tensions first hand, along with a few others of their own. The author of Spinning into Butter and many others, Rebecca Gilman is one of the most highly regarded playwrights in the US today. A Repertory Theatre of St. Louis commission.” The reading takes place at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center, 210 Hazel in Webster Groves. For more information, visit repstl.org.

Curtain's Up Theatre presents Stone Soup by Marcia Brown on Saturday, March 16, at 7:0 PM. The performance takes place in the Dunham Hall Theater on the SIU-Edwardsville campus. For more information, visit curtainsuptheater.com.

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance presents Tennessee William's Suddenly Last Summer March 13-24 in the Dunham Hall theater on the campus in Edwardsville, IL. For more information, call 618-650-2774.

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The Tesseract Theatre Company presents To The New Girl From The Former Mrs._______: Sound Advice for My Husband's Wife or Mistress by Samantha Macher. “Ten different women, from all walks of life, giving advice to the "other woman" on the proper "care" of their former mates.” Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 4 PM, March 13-24. Performances take place at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar (across the street from The Pageant). Visit www.tesseracttheatre.org for more info or email contact at tesseracttheatre.org.

Edison Theatre Ovations! Series presents The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare on Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 AM. “Fresh off of their breakout success, the creators of Darwin the Dinosaur are at it again, bringing two classic fables to life with this innovative theater going experience using electroluminescent wired puppets and props. Each glow in the dark story combines the use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture and dance to create a 3-D unforgettable theatrical event.” Performances take place at Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. For more information, edison.wustl.edu or call 314-935-6543.

©Photo by Jerry Naunheim, Jr.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Venus in Fur through March 24. “Vanda is determined to land the lead in Venus in Fur, a new play based on a classic erotic novel. Her emotionally charged audition for the playwright/director unexpectedly becomes an electrifying and dangerous game of cat and mouse that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, seduction and power, love and sex.” 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. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The Fox Theatre presents the drama War Horse March 13-24. The Fox Theatre is at 527 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.

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