St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of October 29, 2012

Updated Tuesday, October 30

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The Black Rep presents Anne and Emmett through 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. 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.

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the thriller Cat's Cradle Thursdays through Sundays, November 2 - 11. Performances take place in the Guild theatre at Newport and Summit in Webster Groves, MO. For more information: theaterguildwg.org or call 314-962-0876.

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.” 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!

Edison Theatre Ovations! Series presents the Aquila Theatre Company prodution of Cyrano de Bergerac on Friday, November 2 at 8 PM. The performance takes place at Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. For more information, edison.wustl.edu or call 314-935-6543.

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 Missouri History Museum and The Black Rep present Facing the Shadow Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, November 1 - 11. Performances take place in the Des Lee Auditorium at the History Museum at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park. For more information, you may visit mohistory.org or call 314-361-9017.

The Hawthorne Players present August Wilson's Fences November 2 - 11. The performance takes place at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at Parker and Waterford in Florissant, MO. For more information, call 314-921-5678 or visit hawthorneplayers.com.

Alton Little Theater presents The Glass Menagerie November 2 - 11 at 2450 North Henry in Alton, IL. For more information, call 618.462.6562 or visit altonlittletheater.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. For more information: r-stheatrics.com or 314-968-8070.

The Crestwood/Kirkwood Youth Theatre presents The Little Mermaid Jr. November 2 through December 2. Performances take place at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood Community Center. Call 314-822-5855 for more information.

The Monroe Actors Stage Company presents The Lion in Winter November 2 - 11 in the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo, Illinois. For more information, visit www.masctheatre.org or call 618 939 7469.

Dramatic License Productions presents the comedy Moonlight and Magnolias through 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.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

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. For more information: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/280396.

Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents the comedy The Red Velvet Cake War November 2 - 11. 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.

Act II Community Theater presents Sondheim's Sweeney Todd Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sundas at 2 PM , November 2 - 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.

Edison Theatre Ovations! Series presents the Aquila Theatre Company prodution of The Taming of the Shrew on Saturday, November 3, at 8 PM. The performance takes place at Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. For more information, edison.wustl.edu or call 314-935-6543.