Monday, December 25, 2023

St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of December 25, 2023

What's on St.Louis theater and cabaret stages this coming week. Please leave a comment if anything was wrong or got left out

Spencer Jones
The Blue Strawberry presents singer Spencer Jones and pianist/music director Dr. Jeffrey Carter in Home for Christmas on Wednesday December 27 at 7:30 pm. “A native St. Louisan, Spencer Jones is a 2023 graduate of Kirkwood High School. His stage career began at the age of 7. He is now an avid songwriter, living in NYC, and auditioning for theater and film projects. Since moving to NYC in September, Spencer has booked a cabaret show at Chelsea Table and Stage in October, having made his cabaret debut earlier this year in St. Louis.In Home for Christmas, we will be hearing the Broadway and pop songs that have most influenced him, including songs of the season. We will hear about the aspirations and longings that have taken him to New York, and what he is finding out about himself and the city.” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Maria Bartolotta
The Blue Strawberry presents singer/actress Maria Bartolotta in I’ve Grown Plenty, Thanks! on Thursday December 28 at 7:30 pm. “An evening full of music and laughs, Maria Bartolotta takes you on a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life. Combined with music from some of your Broadway favorites, Crazy Ex Girlfriend, Garfunkel & Oates, and many more, join us as Maria let’s us in on dating in New York City and why her experience is so unique - causing her to ask the ever-alluding question: What’s Wrong With Me?!” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Zachary Leeker
The Blue Strawberry presents A Night With Zachary Leeker on Friday December 29 at 7:30 pm. “Zachary Leeker is a singer, musician, and actor from Saint Louis. He performs a wide array of music, from oldies rock on a guitar and a piano—to standing (golden age and new age) musical theater. He is currently a freshman at Belmont University in their exclusive, nationally ranked musical theatre program, and he can’t wait to come back home to Saint Louis for a conversational night of fun and songs at the Blue Strawberry.” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Joe Deryer, Rosemary Watts,
Liz Zempel
The Blue Strawberry presents Off the Charts with Joe Dreyer & Rosemary Watts, featuring Liz Zempel with Rinn Netherton, Dave Black, and Ron Carron, Saturday December 30 at 7:30 pm. “OFF THE CHARTS revels in reprising the best of Great American Songbook standards. This time through, they expand their horizons to include more modern classics from Bonnie Raitt, Blind Faith and Leon Russell in addition to Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers. Singers Rosemary Watts and Joe Dreyer are joined by former Pink Champagne partner Liz Zempel.” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Mrs. Doubtfire
Photo: Joan Marcus
The Fabulous Fox presents the musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the hit film comedy,  December 26 through January 7.  “Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.”  The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: https://fabulousfox.com

The Lemp Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and Jest Mysteries present Harm for the Hoidays  through January 13, 2024. "This may look like a festive Holiday Party for a family-owned, candle-making business but there is danger lurking beneath the mistletoe! Slimy characters, sneaky thieves, blackmailers, cheats and liars prowl around every corner and you oughta know since you’re one of them!  They’re malicious conspiring reveals the true nature of Harm Enterprises…organized crime (shhh…don’t tell Grandpa!)  But the shortest fuse in the room belongs to Hector Harm, he’s the grinchiest of the Harm siblings and he’s got one of his beady little eyes on old Grandma Harm’s Job.  Hope he doesn’t snuff her out before her time!" The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place in south city. For more information: www.lempmansion.com

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