St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of February 10, 2025

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 Coconut Cake by Mealdy Beaty February 5 through March 2. “Eddie Lee seeks companionship with his friends at the local McDonald's, swapping stories for advice over coffee and games of chess. But what happens when a mysterious woman comes to town, offering visitors a tantalizing coconut cake along with another big secret? Life takes a interesting turn for all of them.” Performances take place at the Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For more information: www.theblackrep.org.

Image courtesy of The Blue Strawberry

The Blue Strawberry presents Galentine’s Day with Maria Bartolotta: A Show For The Girlies, on Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 pm . “Join Maria Bartolotta as she celebrates the one area of her life she has no trouble with: The Girlies! “Girly” is not a gender binary - it’s a state of mind. This is a celebration of friendship, love and laughter for all! Whether you’re coming with your bestie, flying solo with style, or bringing your special someone - Maria will have you covered with music and laughs. If you’ve never considered yourself a “Girly” - we guarantee you will by the end of the show.” The performance takes place in at The Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Circus Harmony presents Unbound! Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm, through February 23. “An unfettered look at fairy tales featuring Circus Harmony youth circus troupe.” Performances take place at City Museum downtown. For more information: circusharmony.org.

Schucked
Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman

The Fabulous Fox presents the musical Schucked opening on Tuesday, February 11 and running through February 23. “SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.

First Run Theatre Playwright’s Workshop presents a reading of the new play Out of Life by Guy Selbert. “We see a “Challenged” person, a homeless individual on the corner talking to themself and shake our head in dismay. Does it ever occur to you that they just might not be? Talking to themselves that is.” The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square. For more information: firstruntheatre.org.

Clyde's
Photo: Jon Gitchoff

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage February 6 – March 7. “From two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage comes the Tony-nominated-play, Clyde’s. In a small run-down sandwich joint, ex-cons endure Clyde’s fiery critiques and a scorching kitchen. Yet, when a mystic chef throws down the gauntlet—craft the ultimate sandwich—the team ignites with newfound zeal. Fueled by this savory challenge, they transform their past into a recipe for triumphant fresh starts. Join this spirited culinary quest where second chances are as vibrant as the flavors sizzling in the pan!” Performances take on the main stage of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.repstl.org.

The Curious Savage
Photo: John Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents The Curious Savage by John Patrick Thursdays through Saturdays at 8, February 6 through 22, with additional performances at 2 pm on Sunday February 9 and 16. “Ethel Savage’s husband left her $10-million, which she intends to give to anyone who wishes to pursue their “foolish dreams.” Her stepchildren strongly object, and to prevent her from ruining their legacy, they have her committed to a sanitarium. Much to her surprise, Mrs. Savage finds a new family filled with kindness, loyalty, and unconditional love as she befriends the gentle residents of her newfound home. A warm, hilarious comedy about who are the so-called “normal people” who live among us.” Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in Tower Grove East. For more information: www.straydogtheatre.org.

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) presents Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm, February 7-23. “Directed by our friend and Tony® award nominated Actor/Director Austin Pendleton, Long Day’s Journey Into Night is widely regarded as O’Neill’s magnum opus and one of the great American plays of the 20th century. It premiered in Sweden in February 1956 and then opened on Broadway in November 1956, winning the Tony Award for Best Play. O’Neill received the 1957 Pulitzer Prize for Drama posthumously for Long Day’s Journey Into Night. The work is openly autobiographical in nature. The “long day” in the title refers to the setting of the play, which takes place during one single day.” Performance take place at the Gaslight Theatre on North Boyle. For more information: stlas.org.

West End Players Guild presents Constellations by Nick Payne, February 7 through 16. “Marianne and Roland meet at a party and go for a drink, or perhaps they don’t…Their choices send them off…and back together…” 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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