St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of May 7, 2012

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The Alton Little Theater presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer May 11-20 at 2450 North Henry in Alton, IL. For more information, call 618.462.6562 or visit altonlittletheater.org.

Millennium Approaches

Stray Dog Theatre presents Tony Kushner's Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, May 10-12. Performances take place at The Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee. For more information, call 314-865-1995. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Stray Dog Theatre presents Tony Kushner's Angels in America, Part 2: Perestroika Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, May 3-5, and May 17-19. Performances take place at The Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee. For more information, call 314-865-1995. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Perestroika

The St. Louis Writers' Group presents a reading of the new play with music, Apollo's Way by Mario Farwell, on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 PM at Big Daddy's, 1000 Sidney in Soulard. There's no admission charge; refreshments and food may be purchased from restaurant. For more information, visit www.stlwritersgroup.com, call 314-865-1296, or send an e-mail to farwemar at aol.com.

The Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble presents Lanford Wilson's Burn This Wednesday through Saturdays at 8 PM, May 9 through 26. Performances take place at Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton in Maplewood. For more information, call visit slightlyoff.org.

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 Saturdaysat 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.

Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels through May 13. Performances take place at the Robert G. Reim Theatre of the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road. For more information, call 314-821-9956. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The Looking Glass Playhouse presents the musical The Drowsy Chaperone through May 13. Performances take place at 301 West St. Louis Street in Lebanon, Ill. For more information, visit www.lookingglassplayhouse.com.


Dramatic License Productions presents the musical I Do! I Do! Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, April 26 through May 13. 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.com Read the 88.1 KDHX review!.

The Opera Theatre of St. Louis Illuminating Opera series presents Sweeney Todd: The Secret's in the Seasoning, a talk featuring Carondelet Bakery co-owner Linda Smith, actress Karen Ziemba (Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd), Opera Theatre Music Director Stephen Lord, and director Ron Daniels. It takes place on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 PM 7:30 PM at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information, visit experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

Jacob and Jack

New Jewish Theatre presents James Sherman's Jacob and Jack through May 20. The play is “a rip-roaring, door-slamming backstage farce that combines elements of both contemporary and Yiddish theatre.” Performances take place at the Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre at the JCCA, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information, call 314-442-3283 or visit www.newjewishtheatre.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the comedy Lend Me a Tenor May 11 through 20. Performances take place in the Guild theatre at Newport and Summit in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, visit theaterguildwg.org or call 314-962-0876.

KTK Productions presents the musical Little Shop of Horrors Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, May 11-20. Performances take place at Southampton Presbyterian Church, 4716 Macklind. For more information, call 314-351-8984.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The Black Rep presents August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom through May 13. Performances take place at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square. For more information, visit theblackrep.org or call 314-534-3810. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Peabody Opera House presents the classic musical Mary Poppins may 8 through 13. For more information, visit peabodyoperahouse.com or call 314-622-5420. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Memphis

The Fox Theatre presents the musical Memphis through May 13. “Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.” The Fox Theatre is at 527 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1678. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Michael Feinstein in concert on Sunday, May 13, at 2 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information, visit stlsymphony.org.

Gitana Productions presents Muddy River Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, May 11-19, at the Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Drive. Muddy River is “an original dance theatre performance that explores iconic St. Louis racial events and issues.” For more information, visit www.gitana-inc.org or call 314-721-6556.

Max and Louie Productions presents Paul Rudnick's The New Century May 10 through 20. “This provocative and outrageous comedy features a collection of hilarious characters dealing with issues within the LGBT community. The celebrated playwright, screen writer and New Yorker contributor, Paul Rudnick, explores themes of inclusion and tolerance in these heartfelt set of vignettes, providing evidence of just where our new century might be heading.” Performances take place at COCA, 524 Trinity in University City. For more information, visit maxandlouie.com. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

HotCity Theatre presents Richard Dresser's Rounding Third, “a comedic and scary look at raising kids in a world where winning is everything,” Thursdays through Sundays, May 11-26. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, visit www.hotcitytheatre.org or call 314-289-4063.

Star Trek: Live!

Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre presents Star Trek: Live! Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, May 4 through 19, at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar in University City. The show is presented in cooperation with the St. Louis Science Center's Star Trek: The Experience Exhibit. Visitors to the exhibit receive a “buy one, get one free” admission to any 10:30 performance. For more information, visit stlshakespeare.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!