St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of January 1, 2024

What's on St.Louis theater and cabaret stages this coming week. Please leave a comment if anything was wrong or got left out

Maria Bartolotta

The Blue Strawberry presents singer/actress Maria Bartolotta in I’ve Grown Plenty, Thanks! on Saturday January 6 at 7:30 pm. “An evening full of music and laughs, Maria Bartolotta takes you on a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life. Combined with music from some of your Broadway favorites, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Garfunkel & Oates, and many more, join us as Maria let’s us in on dating in New York City and why her experience is so unique - causing her to ask the ever-alluding question: What’s Wrong With Me?!” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Mrs. Doubtfire
Photo: Joan Marcus

The Fabulous Fox presents the musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the hit film comedy,  through January 7.  “Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.”  The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: https://fabulousfox.com

The Lemp Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and Jest Mysteries present Harm for the Hoidays  through January 13, 2024. "This may look like a festive Holiday Party for a family-owned, candle-making business but there is danger lurking beneath the mistletoe! Slimy characters, sneaky thieves, blackmailers, cheats and liars prowl around every corner and you oughta know since you’re one of them!  They’re malicious conspiring reveals the true nature of Harm Enterprises…organized crime (shhh…don’t tell Grandpa!)  But the shortest fuse in the room belongs to Hector Harm, he’s the grinchiest of the Harm siblings and he’s got one of his beady little eyes on old Grandma Harm’s Job.  Hope he doesn’t snuff her out before her time!" The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place in south city. For more information: www.lempmansion.com

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the drama Boy Gets Girl Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, January 5-14. “Boy Gets Girl uses the story of what happens when a blind date turns into a living nightmare to examine stalking, sexism and the nature of the idea of romantic pursuit. Theresa Bedell is a smart, successful woman in her 30s, who writes for an upscale literary New York magazine. She is utterly devoted to her work and struggles with relationships.” Performances take place at the Guild theatre at 517 Theatre Lane, at the corner of Newport and Summit in Webster Groves. For more information: www.webstergrovestheatreguild.com

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