St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of October 22, 2012

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The Black Rep presents Anne and Emmett October 25 - November 4. “Anne Frank and Emmett Till meet in a magical place called Memory.They share their stories, their pain, and their hopes in this unforgettable new work.” Performances take place at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square. For more information, visit theblackrep.org or call 314-534-3810.

Catalyst Communications Theatre presents the Variety Children's Theatre production of the musical Annie Friday through Sunday, October 26 - 28. Performances take place at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus. For more information: www.varietychildrenstheatre.org.

The Presenters Dolan presents Breaking the Rules starring pianist, music director, and singer Al Fischer with special guest Charlie Robin. The performance is directed by Ken Haller and takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, at 8 PM at The Kranzberg Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: licketytix.com or 314-725-4200 ext. 10.

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.

Washington University Performing Arts Department presents the musical Cabaret through October 28. Performances take place in the Edison Theatre in the Mallinckrodt Student Center on the Washington University campus. For more information, call 314-935-6543.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Clybourne Park October 24 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.” 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.

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. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The University of Missouri at St. Louis presents the drama In the Blood October 25 - 28. “This 2000 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play is a modern day re-interpretation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. Penned by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Top Dog Under Dog Suzan-Lori Parks, we follow the story of Hester and her five fatherless children. Parks uses themes from Hawthorne's text to bring a modern story of poverty and oppression to life.“ Performances take place in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus. For more information, visit touhill.org or call 314-516-4949.

The COCA Family Theatre Series presents John Tartaglia's Imaginocean Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28. COCA is at 524 Trinity in University City. For more information, call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

The Fox Theatre presents the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables through October 28. The Fox Theatre is at 527 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1678. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Dramatic License Productions presents the comedy Moonlight and Magnolias October 25 - November 11. 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.

West County Family Y's Y-Rep Tweens present Night of the Teenage Zombies Thursday through Saturday, October 25 - 27. Performances take place at the West County YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place. For more information, call (636) 532-6515 Ext. 227.

Unity Theatre Ensemble presents Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 3:00 throiugh October 28. Performances take place at The Ivory Theatre, 7620 Michigan Avenue. For more information: www.utensemble.org or call 314-925-9699.

The Showboat Community Theatre and The Wine Country Follies present Ron Youngman in Songs from Vaudeville, The Silver Screen and The Musical Stage Thursdays at 3 PM through October 25. "Ron has performed in various venues from St. Louis to Beijing, China and New York." Performances take place at The Showboat Theatre in Hermann, Mo. For more information: 1-573-486-2744 or 1-800-932-8687.

Act II Community Theater presents Sondheim's Sweeney Todd Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, October 26 - November 4. Performances take place at 1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters, MO. For more information, visit www.act2theater.com, call 636-336-0034 or email info at act2theater.com.