What's
on
St. Louis theater and cabaret stages this coming week. Please
leave a comment if anything was wrong or got left out
Albion Theatre presents the thriller
Mindgame
by Anthony Horowitz October 20 through November 5. “Horowitz is
known for his novels (including The Alex Rider series, Magpie
Murders and many more) and his TV work (Foyle’s War, Midsomer
Murders etc.) This is his only full-length play. Set in
an asylum for the criminally insane, a writer of ‘true crime’
paperbacks is trying to get an interview with a notorious mass
murderer but nothing is as it seems.” Performances take place at the
Kranzberg Arts Center 501 N. Grand in Grand Center. For more
information:
albiontheatrestl.org.
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| Beth Leavel |
The Blue Strawberry presents Tony Award-winner
Beth
Leavel Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21, at 7:30 pm.
“Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (
The Prom,
The Drowsy
Chaperone) is bringing her award-winning cabaret act to Blue
Strawberry for two fabulous nights of fun! Join Beth for an evening
of story and song as she takes you through her illustrious career as
one of Broadway’s biggest, belting-est divas. Filled with laughs,
surprises and some joyously chaotic misbehaving, this is one show
you don’t want to miss!” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N.
Boyle in the Central West End. For more information:
bluestrawberrystl.com
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| Tim Schall
and Carol Schmidt |
The Blue Strawberry presents
Sunday Standard Time
with
Tim Schall and
Carol Schmidt on Sunday October
22 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.
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| See You
in a Minute |
Contraband Theatre presents the world premiere play
See
You
in a Minute by Jacob Juntunen, directed by Ellie
Schwetye Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm,
through October 28. “In 2041 Kathryn returns to her parents to take
care of them during a pandemic, risks her NYC job, and this brings
up no 2020 trauma. Right?” Performances take place at The Chapel,
6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton, MO. For more
information:
www.eventbrite.com.
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Beetlejuice
Photo: Matthew Murphy |
The Fabulous Fox presents the musical
Beetlejuice
through October 22. “It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s
dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia
Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when
she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for
stripes.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For
more information:
fabulousfox.com
KTK Productions presents the comedy
Play On! Fridays
and
Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through October 22.
“One plucky community theatre is about to produce a show called
Murder Most Foul, a new “murder mystery play” with the same title as
an Agatha Christie novel but with no relation whatsoever. The
director/theatre manager, Gerry, thought producing the play was a
good idea since the inexperienced playwright has agreed to let the
company perform the show for no charge. Gerry, however, had no idea
wat disasters awaited her: the show is hilariously amateur, the
“murder mystery” plot doesn’t really have a murder, and to top it
off the playwright keeps changing the story and script only two days
from its premiere! It doesn’t help that the cast is disgruntled, and
the playwright accidentally deletes the entire sound effect board.
All of the disasters come to fruition in Act III when the company
performs the actual show with hilarious mishaps as every turn. Play
On! is a hilarious love letter to community theatre.” Performances
take place at the Saint John The Baptist Gymnasium, 4200 Delor
Street in south St. Louis. For more information:
kurtainkall.org
The Lemp Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and
Jest
Mysteries present
Zombie Love through November
4. "Calling all Zombies! Tired of being judged for munching on the
occasional brain? So what if you're not really "alive" anymore. You
can still enjoy socializing with the living and enjoying a hilarious
show together. Well, we've got the perfect show for you. Drama!
Comedy! Looove! ...And, of course, Zombies! But some zombie has
ignored rule number one in the “Zombieing for Dummies” handbook…No
biting. Nina Tina Deena May will never be the same…do you know
who’s to blame? And, no, it was not Mike Tyson! " The Lemp Mansion
is at 3322 DeMenil Place in south city. For more information:
www.lempmansion.com
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| The cast of
Eddie and Vinnie |
Metro Theater Company presents
Eddie and Vinnie,
a new play by Jenny Millenger, October 18 through November 5. Public
performances are Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 and 2 pm, and
Sundays at 2 pm, October 27 through November 5. “Eddie is an
unstoppable artist with a uniquely beautiful mind – and his best
friend is a gecko. Together, the pair spends hours making intricate
and beautiful puzzles. But he’ll be solving worse puzzles in summer
school if he can’t get his grades up. In a last-ditch effort, Eddie
teams up with the overly helpful new girl for the dreaded
end-of-year report. Will their presentation on MC Escher save his
grades? Eddie & Vinnie reminds us all that there is more than
one way to learn – and more than one way to shine.” Best
enjoyed by ages 6 – 12, the show’s approximate run time is 60
minutes with no intermission. For more information:
www.metroplays.org
Metro Theater Company presents
Maddi’s Fridge
by Anne Negri, adapted from the Book by Lois Brandt with
illustrations by Vin Vogel. “What if the only way to help a
friend was to break a promise? Sofia and Maddi are best friends.
They live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play
at the same rock-climbing gym. But when Sofia learns a secret about
Maddi’s family, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her
promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge. With humor
and heart, this play is sure to inspire conversations with your
young people about honesty, sensitivity, empathy and helping
others.” Best enjoyed by ages 5 – 11, the show’s approximate
run time is 50 minutes with no intermission. It's available for
school tours through October 22. For more information:
www.metroplays.org
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The Lion
in Winter
Photo: Todd Davis |
The Midnight Company presents James Goldman’s comedy/drama
The
Lion
in
Winter Thursdays through Saturdays 8 pm through October
21. “Comedic in tone, dramatic in action - THE LION IN WINTER takes
place in 1183, in a Castle in Chinon, France, telling the story of
the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of
competing ambitions to inherit a crown. The queen, and
wealthiest woman in the world, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept
in prison since raising an army against her husband, King Henry II
of England. She’s been let out only for the holidays, and
hence the play centers around the inner conflicts of the royal
family - including their sons - the warrior Richard Lionheart,
the crafty middle son Geoffrey, and the youngest and Henry’s
favorite John - as they battle over the kingdom. The situation
is complicated by Henry’s paramour - Alais, a French princess - and
her brother, Philip, the new King of France, itching for his own war
against England.” Performances take place at the .ZACK in Grand
Center. For more information:
midnightcompany.com
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The
Immigrant
Photo: Jon Gitchoff |
New Jewish Theatre presents
The Immigrant Thursdays
at
7:30 pm, Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through October
29. “Rural Central Texas, 1909. A young Russian-Jewish immigrant,
newly arrived in America through the port of Galveston, pulls his
banana cart into the hamlet of Hamilton. Fleeing the vicious pogroms
of his homeland, he has sought refuge in the land of the free. Able
to speak only Yiddish, alone amid a staunchly Christian community,
he begs for shelter. Taken in by a local couple, over the next 30
years, he makes a home and raises a family in this tiny town. A
religion meets religion, culture meets culture, fear meets fear and
love meets love. This is the true story of Haskell Harelik, ‘the
Immigrant’.” Performances take place at the SFC Performing Arts
Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information:
jccstl.com
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Kevin
Roston Jr. in Twisted Melodies
Photo: Richard Anderson |
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents
Twisted
Melodies through October 22. “This powerful one-man show
is based on the life of St. Louis soul music icon Donny Hathaway.
Twisted
Melodies is an immersive and crushing play about the brilliant
singer and composer’s compelling inner struggle. Torn between the
muses that inspire him and the mental illness that torments him,
Hathaway evaluates his life in a gripping performance by St. Louis
native Kelvin Roston, Jr.” Performances take place at the Berges
Theatre at COCA in University City. For more information:
repstl.org
St. Louis Actors’ Studio presents
Dr. Ride’s American
Beach House through October 22. “Dr Ride’s American
Beach House is an intimate snapshot of queer anti-heroines. On the
eve of Dr. Sally Ride’s historic space flight, four women with
passionate opinions and no opportunities sit on a sweltering St.
Louis rooftop, watching life pass them by.” Performances take place
at the Gaslight Theater, 360 N. Boyle. For more information:
stlas.org.
The St. Louis Writers' Group presents
The Final Round
of its Playwright Slam on Tuesday, October 10, at 6:30
pm. “In rounds one and two each script will be given a five minute
read, and scored by a panel of judges based upon audience reaction.
the highest scoring plays will go to the final, which is based
on which will be ten minutes of the same script, from which a
winner will be chosen.” The Playwright Slam takes place upstairs at
Big Daddy’s in Soulard. For more information, visit
the St. Louis Writers'
Group Facebook page.
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Saturday
Night Fever
Photo: John Lamb |
Stray Dog Theatre presents the musical
Saturday Night
Fever Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 through October
28, with additional performances 2 pm Sundays, October 15 and 22.
“Based on the 1977 film that became a cultural phenomenon, this
electrifying show is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees,
classic disco tracks, and new original songs. Burn, baby, burn!”
Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in
Tower Grove East. For more information:
www.straydogtheatre.org
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Bitter
Fruit
Photo: ProPhoto STL |
Upstream Theater presents the US premiere of
Bitter
Fruit, by award-winning playwright Héctor Levy-Daniel in
a translation by Philip Boehm, through October 29. “ MarÃa doesn’t
understand why her mother hired this new maid. She’s convinced the
woman’s spying on behalf of the workers in their factory. But
there’s something about her even more unsettling… Tensions smolder
as a web of secrets, deceptions, and denials begins to unravel in
this taut drama by Argentine playwright Héctor Levy-Daniel, where
memory may be challenged, identities displaced, and even love may be
sacrificed on the altar of class.” Performances take place at the
Marcelle Theatre, 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. in Grand Center. For more
information:
www.upstreamtheater.org
Looking for auditions and other artistic opportunities? Check out
the
St.
Louis Auditions site.
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