St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of April 8, 2024

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

The Blue Strawberry presents Johnny Mathis: Different Stands Alone with singer Steve Brammeier and the Pfeffer Trio on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 pm. “Join Steve and The Pfeffer Trio as he celebrates Johnny Mathis, sings some of his hit songs and some lesser known tunes while sharing stories about Johnny’s life and career.”  The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Tim Schall and Carol Schmidt

The Blue Strawberry presents Sunday Standard Time with Tim Schall and Carol Schmidt on Sunday April 14 at 6 pm. “Join Tim Schall (vocals) and Carol Schmidt (piano) in the lounge for a casual, classy Sunday evening of jazz standards, a little sophisticated pop and a dash of classic Broadway. Tim is no stranger to the theater and concert stages of St. Louis, Chicago and New York's Lincoln Center. Carol has a rich history of entertaining St. Louis audiences as musician and singer. Together they will help you wind down your weekend with timeless music and a lot of irreverent dry humor.”  The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

The Play That Goes Wrong
Photo: Dan Donovan

Clayton Community Theatre presents The Play That Goes Wrong Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through April 14.  ““Break a leg!” takes on a whole new meaning for a woefully misguided troupe of players at the Cornley University Society’s opening night performance of . An unconscious leading lady, a corpse who can’t play dead, a ruffled detective, and a word-mangling butler (among others) must battle against technical gaffes, forgotten lines, and sabotaging scenery in a quest to arrive all in one piece at the final curtain call. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, all mayhem, this 1920s whodunit is disastrously delightful.” Performances take place at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd. For more information: www.placeseveryone.org.

Emery Entertainment presents David Payne in Churchill Friday through Saturday, April 12 through 14. “In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man-show... veteran British actor, David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage. Audiences will be delighted to hear of his exploits during the Boer War, his constant battles with Britain's fellow politicians, and his special relationship with America and America's presidents. But most telling of all, Churchill enlightens the audience with intimate and touching details of the two special women in his life—his wife Clementine and Queen Elizabeth. Performances take place at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza. For more information: thewestportplayhouse.com

The Book of Mormon
Photo: Julieta Cervantes

The Fabulous Fox presents the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon April 9 through 14. “This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.

The Midnight Company presents Just One Look by Joe Hanrahan, starring Kelly Howe as Linda Ronstadt, on Wednesday April 10 at 7:30 pm. “Linda Ronstadt ruled the pop charts and filled stadiums in the 70’s and 80’s. The reigning rock goddess of her era, she later took on light opera - Gilbert and Sullivan on Broadway - and The Great American Songbook with Nelson Riddle. Her involvement in social issues accelerated during her relationship with California Governor Jerry Brown, then running for President. But for Linda, it was always a search for the next great song. Kelly Howe will portray Linda Ronstadt and sing her sensational songs.” The performance takes place at The Blue Strawberry, 356 N. Boyle. For more information: www.midnightcompany.com

The Whale

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) presents The Whale by Samuel D. Hunter Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm, through April 21. “On the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho, a 600-pound recluse hides away in his apartment and slowly eats himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The Whale tells the story of a man's last chance at redemption, and of finding beauty in the most unexpected places.” Performances take place at the Gaslight Theatre on North Boyle. For more information: stlas.org.

St. Louis Shakespeare presents Hamlet through April 13. “Immerse yourself in the world of "Hamlet," a gripping story of vengeance and moral corruption. This Shakespearean classic invites the audience into the troubled mind of Prince Hamlet, who, haunted by his father's ghost, seeks to avenge his untimely death. Set in the gloomy castle of Elsinore, the play weaves a tale of deception, madness, and existential dread.” Performances take place at Lift for Life Academy High School, 1731 S. Broadway. For more information: www.stlshakespeare.org

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents the Confluence New Play Festival of staged readings Friday through Sunday at 7 pm, April 12-14. “Showcasing three new works from Missouri and Illinois playwrights read publicly for the first time by St. Louis’s best performers and directors. Be challenged and moved with these thrilling stories.” Performances take place at the Festival Rehearsal Hall at 3333 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: stlshakes.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket

The St. Louis Writers Group presents an Evening of One-Acts on  Monday, April 8, at 6:30 pm at the Schlafly Tap Room in Midtown.  More information is available at the St. Louis Writers Group Facebook page.

The Stifel Theatre presents The Cher Show Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 and 11, at 7:30 pm. “Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.” The Stifel Theatre is at 14th and Olive downtown. For more information: www.stifeltheatre.com

Xanadu
Photo: John Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the musical Xanadu Thursdays through Saturdays at 8, through April 27, with additional performances at 2 pm on April 14 and 21. “Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California. It’s 1980 and she’s on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to achieve the greatest creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! But when she falls into forbidden love with a mortal, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.” Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in Tower Grove East. For more information: www.straydogtheatre.org.

Upstream Theater presents Don't Wait for the Marlboro Man a play by Olivier Garofalo (Luxembourg) translated by Philip Boehm. Performances are  Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm with additional shows Sunday, April 14, at 7 pm and April 21 at 2 pm. “Two very different people meet in a hospital. Sarah has just received news of her partner's motorcycle accident and rushed out of her office, cell phone in hand. Word has also reached Pedro, the hospitalized man’s good-natured motorcycle buddy. Their encounter reveals a collision of lifestyles and values that touches on larger issues of risk and security, individual freedom, and social responsibility—all with vivid dialogue in an intriguingly theatrical frame.” Performances take place at the Kranzberg Center in Grand Center. For more information: www.upstreamtheater.org

West End Players Guild presents Dark Matters by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa at 8 pm Thursday through Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, April 11 through 14. “In an isolated house at the edge of a cornfield, in the mountains of Virginia, something almost beyond belief is happening to the Cleary family. When Bridget Cleary goes missing, in the dead of the night, her husband Michael and son, Jeremy, scramble to help Sheriff Richard Egan find her. Then, as suddenly as she vanished, Bridget reappears, talking about strange visitations and otherworldly beings. Is she lying? Or are supernatural forces at work? DARK MATTERS is a suspense thriller about the secrets that hold families together and the terrible truths we sometimes choose to ignore in the people we love.” Performances take place at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union in the Central West End. For more information: westendplayers.org

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