St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of January 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

The Black Rep presents the comedy Chicken and Biscuits January 8 through 26.  “Nothing is sacred in this laugh-out-loud comedy as rival sisters Beverly and Baneatta bring the drama to their father’s funeral….God rest his soul. But the side eyes aren’t just for each other. Beverly tries to keep a lid on her daughter’s curiosity while Baneatta has some attitude for her son and his Jewish boyfriend. In the middle of it all-a shocking family secret is revealed. Get ready to gasp and clutch your pearls” Performances take place at the Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For more information: www.theblackrep.org.

Just One Look
Photo courtesy of The Blue Strawberry

The Midnight Company presents Just One Look by Joe Hanrahan, starring Kelly Howe as Linda Ronstadt, on Sunday January 12  at 3:00 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.” Performances take place at The Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

New Line Theatre presents A New Line Cabaret VI: Broadway Noir Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, January 10 and 11. “New Line returns to the acoustically magnificent Sheldon Concert Hall with an all-black cast singing great theatre songs black performers don't usually get to sing. You'll enjoy some of the greatest songs from classic Broadway musicals like Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Carousel, The Sound of Music, She Loves Me, Company, Guys and Dolls, Grease, Follies, and Pippin; plus terrific songs from more recent shows like Waitress, Dear Evan Hansen, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – and all performed by wildly talented, local performers of color, who may never get a chance to sing these songs inside these musicals.” Performances take place at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. For more information: www.newlinetheatre.com.

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