St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of May 6, 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

John Lloyd Young
Photo: Ramona Rosales

The Blue Strawberry presents John Lloyd Young: Broadway's Jersey Boy on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 pm. “Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young burst onto the scene as the charismatic original star of Jersey Boys on stage and on screen. His unique musical point of view has made him a hit with audiences across the globe. Young's thrilling interpretations of classic favorites and unexpected, genre-bending knockouts range from nostalgic pop to R&B, from jazz to Broadway, and beyond.”    The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. Check out my interview with John on Chuck's Culture Channel. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com

The Blue Strawberry presents Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University Senior Cabarets on Friday, May 10, at 7:30 pm.  The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com

Moulin Rouge
Photo by Matt Murphy for MurphyMade

KTK Productions presents the musical The Drunkard with music and lyrics by Barry Manilow Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, May 10 through 19. “Mary Wilson and her widowed mother are in dire straights. When it comes to their attention that the cottage they are renting is to be sold, Mary appears before the handsome new owner, Edward, hoping to request his mercy. Edward had already been informed of the debacle by the villainous lawyer, Cribbs, who has set about to destroy the Wilson family. Edward had already determined that the Wilson family was not to be forced from their home. After laying eyes on Mary, Edward is immediately in love, and the wedding is set; Cribbs' plan has been thwarted. He'll have to implement a new plan just as devious, involving the wicked devil's beverage... alcohol!” Performances take place at the Saint John the Baptist Gymnasium, 4200 Delor Street in south St. Louis. For more information: kurtainkall.org

The Midnight Company will present Mickle Maher’s Spirits to Enforce Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm through May 18. “They’ve finally imprisoned their arch nemesis, Professor Cannibal, and are keeping the City safe from fanged, venomous, ambulatory whales.  And now the Fathom City Enforcers have taken residence in a secret submarine, and are undertaking the most critical work of their crimefighting mission - fundraising.  Their Plan?  They’re getting ready to present a Superheroic benefit performance of THE TEMPEST.  Infused with comic book lore, chorale arrangements and text from Shakespeare’s masterpiece, SPIRITS TO ENFORCE is an utterly unique theatrical trip.” Performances take place at The Kranzberg Black Box theatre in Grand Center.   Ticket information is available at www.metrotix.com

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents the drama On Golden Pond Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, May 10 through 12.  “Ethel and Norman Thayer, spend each summer at lake Golden Pond. They are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé Billy Ray and his son Billy Ray Jr. The play explores the relationship the young woman shared with her father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage.” Performances take place at the Guild theatre at 517 Theatre Lane, at the corner of Newport and Summit in Webster Groves. For more information: www.webstergrovestheatreguild.com.

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