St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of January 5, 2015

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The Kranzberg Arts Center presents A Cabaret Showcase Evening on Saturday, January 10, at 7 p.m. "Eight talented singers take the stage to perform individual cabaret sets created specifically for this evening! Starring Shirley Aschinger, Kevin Cherry, Elizabeth DeVoto, Linda Kennedy, Dan McGee, Charlene Reimann, Annie Sauerburger and Ben Watts.Tim Schall is the director and Carol Schmidt is the Music Director and pianist. For more information: kranzbergartscenter.org.

Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the drama Dinner With Friends by John Marguiles Friday through Sunday, December 5-7. 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.

Shannon Marie Sullivan and Richard Prioleau
in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Photo: Lon Brauer

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, based on the classic film, January 7 - February 1. “A progressive couple's proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter arrives home bursting with excitement and an unexpected fiancé. Expectations and reality collide when questions of race, fear and cultural beliefs are staring them directly in the face. A new adaptation of the award-winning film explores family and acceptance and asks which has the greater hold on our hearts.” Performances take place on the mainstage at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org.

Slaying Dragons presents My River, My Valley by Ron Osborne Friday through Sunday, January 9-11, at The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. For more information: mohistory.org.

The Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents Phantom of the Grand Ole Opery through April 26. The Bissell Mansion is at 4426 Randall Place. For more information: bissellmansiontheatre.com

Archie Coleman and Curtis Lewis
in Stereo Heart

First Run Theatre presents the drama Stereo Heart by Mario Farwell Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, January 9-18. "This world premiere play is set in a rundown TV and Stereo repair shop in St. Louis. Theo and Sunny Freeman, a father and son team, run the shop and share an explosive secret. Theo has never been a pillar of society, and Sunny has served three stints in prison and is still on parole. While working on a Sony widescreen, Theo and Sunny discover a half-million dollar's worth of cocaine, and devise a scheme to sell the drugs. They soon learn that the drugs are the property of a drug kingpin named Three Thumb Hank. Georgette, the matriarch of the family, unaware of the intrigue unfolding in her household, sells a metal drum in which Theo stored the coke. When Theo and Sunny discover the drum has been sold, Sunny makes a desperate attempt to retrieve it. Three Thumb Hank returns and demands his merchandise. The family is thrown into chaos, secrets are revealed, and dreams are shattered resulting in tragic consequences." Performances take place at De Smet Jesuit High School Theatre, 233 N. New Ballas Rd. For more information, call (314) 352-5114 or visit www.firstruntheatre.com.

The Florissant Fine Arts Council presents Karen Knotts in Tied Up in Knotts on Sunday, January 11, at 2 PM at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at Parker Road at Waterford Drive in Florissant, MO. "Tied Up in Knotts is a must-see for kids of the '50s, '60s, and '70s who grew up laughing at Don Knotts as Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show. It's a father-daughter story about growing up in a celebrity 'Diva' world with the love of Mayberry. Karen Knotts tells stories about her legendary comedian dad, Don Knotts." For more information, call (314) 352-5114 or visit www.firstruntheatre.com.

Next Generation Theatre Company presents the musical Urinetown Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10. " Winner of three TONY Awards, three Outer Critic's Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America's greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!" Performances take place at the Florissant Civic Center Theater at Parker and Waterford in Florissant, MO. For more information: florissantmo.thundertix.com

G Arts Foundation presents VOICES: Sounds of America Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. " Voices: Sounds of America, a montage of monologues and songs by Lauron Thompson and Tre'von Griffith, will wow the minds of all who see it. As an open letter to youth this production brings to life issues of race,self-esteem, identity and many more issues that plague our youth today. VOICES allows youth to enter into a new environment to create dialogue on issues they face today through fine arts." Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: www.facebook.com/4thegarts

Would you like to be on the radio? KDHX, 88.1 FM needs theatre reviewers. If you're 18 years or older, knowledgeable in this area, have practical theatre experience (acting, directing, writing, technical design, etc.), have good oral and written communications skills and would like to become one of our volunteer reviewers, send an email describing your experience and interests to chuck at kdhx.org. Please include a sample review of something you've seen recently.