The Gateway Men's Chorus presents Cabaret Risqué: FELLA-nies and MISS-demeanors, its annual fundraiser, on Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Lolla van Ella will host the event, which "will feature a troupe of talented, diverse entertainers performing a variety of burlesque and vaudeville numbers appropriate for an adult audience." The performance takes place at the Mad Art Gallery, the former third district police station at 12th and Lynch in Soulard. For more information: gatewaymenschorus.org.
Circus Flora presents its new show, The Case of the Missing Bellhop through May 13. "The world-famous Balding Hotel has long been an exclusive getaway for dignitaries and nobility from around the world. A place where the staff and crew have unusual skills and where people can go about their business without many questions asked - making the hotel famous for luxury and impeccable service. But when a beloved bellhop goes missing, the Balding begins to attract attention. Secrets proliferate and questions abound! What happened to the bellhop, and who knew about it?" The show takes place at Circus Flora's new home at 3401 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: circusflora.org.
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| A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline |
CSZ St. Louis presents The ComedySportz Show on Saturday nights at 7:30 pm. The show is "action-packed, interactive and hilarious comedy played as a sport. Two teams battle it out for points and your laughs! You choose the winners the teams provide the funny!" Performances take place on the second floor of the Sugar Cubed, 917 S Main St. in St Charles, Mo. For more information: www.cszstlouis.com.
The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents An Evening With Audra McDonald on Sunday, May 6, at 7 pm. " Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actress. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award, she received a 2015 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama and was also named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people that year." The Touhill Center is on the University of Missouri St. Louis campus. For more information: touhill.org.
Unity Theatre Ensemble presents Everything Must Change Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at 8 pm. " Throughout history the poet and performing artist have addressed injustice and social intolerance with an artistic expression that promotes awareness, enlightenment, and a motivation for open communication among people and an improved cultural understanding among societies. With the continued increase of intolerance, acts of inhumanity and violence and the endless spewing of venomous words resulting in hatred and separation, Unity Theatre Ensemble was compelled to present a limited encore of the musical theater experience: EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE (MESSAGE IN THE MUSIC). Come and explore through music, song, dance and poetry the elements of hatred, intolerance and racism infesting our culture and the need for acceptance, harmony and everyone's responsibility to improve and embrace change. Come be encouraged and inspired to celebrate what unites all of us rather than divides us." Performances take place at the Ivory Theatre, 7622 Michigan in the Carondelet neighborhood. For more information: www.utensemble.org.
The Lemp Mansion Comedy-Mystery Dinner Theater presents A Fistful of Hollers through July 28. The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place. For more information: lempmansion.com.
Wentzville Christian Church Theatre Group presents the musical Footloose Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm, May 4 - 6. Wentzville Christian Church is at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville, MO. For more information: www.wentzvillecc.org.
The Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents Get "Hitched" To A Redneck Or Die May 4 - July 29. The Bissell Mansion is at 4426 Randall Place. For more information: bissellmansiontheatre.com.
Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents the musical Guys and Dolls May 4 - 13. " Considered by many to be the perfect musical the tale chronicles gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town. The authorities are breathing down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and as a result, Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. The story takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, with the memorable music from Frank Loesser." Performances take place in the Robert G. Reim Theatre of the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road. For more information, call 314-821-9956 or visit ktg-onstage.org.
Act Two Theatre presents the comedy Leading Ladies Fridays ad Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays a 2 p.m. through May 6. "In this hilarious comedy, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find their careers in a rut. They are currently performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, the traveling actors resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Hilarity ensues when it turns out the relatives are actually nieces and not nephews. Things get even more complicated when Leo falls madly in love with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local minister." Performances take place in the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters, MO 63376. For more information: act2theater.com.
Lindenwood University presents the student improv comedy troupe The Nick of Time Players on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 pm " The Nick of Time Players are directed by Theatre Program Professor Larry Quiggins. The troupe has several performances throughout the year that are sure to leave your sides splitting!" The performances take place in the Emerson Black Bos Theatre at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles, MO. For more information, call 636-949-4433 or visit www.lindenwood.edu/center.
KTK Productions presents the comedy Over the River and Through the Woods Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 6. "Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn't mean his family isn't still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job. The job he's been waiting for-marketing executive-would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. He tells them. The news doesn't sit so well. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family's love to move to Seattle, for a job, wonder his grandparents? Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely-and single-Caitlin O'Hare as bait…we won't give the ending away here." Performances take place at Southampton Presbyterian Church, 4716 Macklind. For more information: kurtainkall.org or call 314-351-8984.
The University of Missouri at St. Louis presents Pageant Play Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, May 4 - 6. "Welcome to the hilarious, terrifying and surreal world of child beauty pageants. Pinky Corningfield will do anything to make sure her little angel wins the ultimate title, Supreme Queen. When Marge, a newcomer to the pageant circuit, shows up and starts grabbing all the glory, Pinky and her minions, Bob and Bobby, use some unorthodox methods in order to ensure her darling, Chevrolet, is victorious. Glitz. Glamour. Kidnapping. Money." Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: kranzbergartscenter.org
The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the farce Run For Your Wife Fridays through Sundays, May 4 - 12. 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.
The Rogue Theatre Company presents Stop Kiss Fridays through Sundays at 7:30 pm through May 6. "After Callie and Sara unexpectedly fall in love, a violent attack changes everything. Though you never see the actual assault, our journey takes the audience back and forth through time to highlight it's impact on the players and their intertwined connections with each other." Performances take place at 1320 Milton Rd. in Alton IL. For more information: riverbender.com
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| David Giuntoli |
The Looking Glass Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, May 3 - 13. Performances take place at 301 West St. Louis Street in Lebanon, Ill. For more information, visit www.lookingglassplayhouse.com.
Looking for auditions and other artistic opportunities? Check out the St. Louis Auditions site.
For information on events beyond this week, check out the searchable database at the Regional Arts Commission's Events Calendar.
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.
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