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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St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of December 9th 2024

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The Blue Strawberry presents A Cash Christmas, a Johnny Cash tribute show with Scott Moreau, on Tuesday December 10th at 7 pm. “Featuring numerous holiday favorites, some of Johnny’s biggest hits, his self-penned Christmas songs as well as anecdotes from Johnny’s favorite Christmas memories. Little Drummer Boy, Christmas Time’s A-Comin’, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Blue Christmas, Silent Night, I Walk The Line, Ballad Of The Harp Weaver and more!”   The performance takes place at The Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Gina Malone and Jeffrey Carter

The Blue Strawberry presents Holidays at Home, with singer/actress Gina Malone and pianist/music director Jeffrey Carter on Sunday December 15th at 7 pm . “Gina Malone is known locally as a concert and opera singer, as well as a singing actress and teaching artist. Most notably, she’s performed with Union Avenue Opera, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and St. Louis Shakespeare Festival among others. Jeffrey Carter is professor of music at Webster University where he leads the unique program in music direction for musical theatre. Carter and Ms. Malone bring iconic sounds of the season in solos and duets and singalongs to Blue Strawberry as they toast the holiday season.”   The performance takes place at The Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

Emery Entertainment presents “Christmas with C.S. Lewis,” starring Gregory Williams Welsch, at the Westport Playhouse through December 15. “In the early years of his young adult life C. S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J R R Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. Here we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmassing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed his Christmas celebrations.” For more information: www.westportstl.com.

First Run Theatre Playwright’s Workshop presents a reading of the new play The Death of Francis Tumblety, M.D. by Otis Sweendy. The play asks the question “Did Jack the Ripper die in St. Louis in 1903?” The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square.  For more information: firstruntheatre.org.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Stages St. Louis present the musical Million Dollar Quartet Christmas through December 22. “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins back together for a festive jam session that will have you jingling ALL the way! In the decked-out Sun Records studio, filled to the brim with Christmas cheer and enough musical talent to power a city grid, these legendary musicians blend their chart-topping hits with seasonal cheer. Get ready for a holly jolly journey through this iconic rock n’ roll musical!” Performances take on the main stage of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.repstl.org.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the Rep Holiday Benefit fundraiser on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. “Following last year’s sold-out success featuring John Goodman, The Rep is back with another evening of holiday magic! This year’s event will feature Celebrity Guest Sean Gunn and special Musical Guest Denise Thimes. The Holiday Benefit aims to raise $300,000 to support The Rep’s educational and community programs.” The Holiday Benefit takes place on the main stage of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.repstl.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall and Out of Blue Strawberry present singer Stella Cole in a night of Broadway, Great American Songbook, and jazz standards on Friday, December 13th, at 8 pm. “With her powerhouse vocals, captivating stage presence, and the emotional connection she creates with her audiences, Stella Cole is a singer you won’t forget. Stella exists out of time. She could have been plucked straight out of and old MGM movie. The joy she feels from the Great American Songbook is palpable and irresistible, and the honesty of her performance profoundly moving.” The shows takes place at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Christmas Carol: the Remix

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents Christmas Carol: The Remix, created by Q Brothers Collective, running through December 22. In this comedy update on the Dickens classic, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Hip-Hop Past, Present, and Future. As they show him the path of rhythm and redemption, will he throw off his selfish chains and get down to the beat? Performances take place in the .ZACK in Grand Center. For more information: stlshkes.org.

Bell, Book and Candle
Photo: John Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the John Van Druten’s Bell, Book and Candle Thursdays through Saturdays at 8, December 5 through 21, with an additional performance  at 2 pm on Sunday December 15. “In 1950s New York, Gillian Holroyd is a modern-day witch who casts spells and performs feats of supernaturalism. When Gillian encounters charming publisher Shep Henderson, she casts a love spell to gain Shep’s interest in order to thwart a rival. Gillian finds herself falling in love with Shep, which poses a problem: witches, unfortunately, cannot fall in love, and this pesky imperfection leads to a number of difficult life lessons.” Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in Tower Grove East. For more information: www.straydogtheatre.org

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St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of November 11, 2024

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Paul McKnight

The Blue Strawberry presents Paul Returns with Love with singer Paul McKnight and pianist/music director Carol Schmidt on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 pm. “The lovely and talented Carol Schmidt and I have created a nice collection of some of our favorite tunes with a love theme. We include our own arrangements of Ellington, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, and a nice mix of Beatles, Fogelberg, Bacharach and Jimmy Webb. Our songs range from jazz standards to contemporary and, of course, Broadway. ” The performance takes place at The Blue Strawberry, 356 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Christy Simmons

The Blue Strawberry presents singer Christy Simmons and pianist Joe Dreyer on Sunday, November 17, at 6:00 pm. “Christy Simmons brings her zest for The Great American Songbook, singing with frequent musical collaborator, Joe Dreyer, and her best friends…the audience, to The Lounge at Blue Strawberry. A frequent performer on the St. Louis Cabaret Scene, Christy has also worked in musical theatre, including at That Uppity Theatre Company, New Jewish Theatre, The Missouri History Museum, Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre, The Goldenrod Showboat, among others.” The performance takes place in the lounge at The Blue Strawberry, 356 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Peter Pan
Photo: Matthew Murphy

The Fabulous Fox presents the musical Peter Pan November 13 - 24. “This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. “ The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.

First Run Theatre presents Elephant’s Graveyard by St. Louis playwright Marjorie Williamson Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, November 15 through 24. "Over the course of one year, Smitty and Margaret, two elderly life-long friends with vastly different life-styles meet for alcohol-fueled tea parties where they reminisce, argue, trade insults, and hash over the questions we all torment ourselves with: how should we live; how will we die: and how the heck did we end up here?" Performances take place at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: firstruntheatre.org.

First Run Theatre Playwright’s Workshop presents a reading of the new play Pinwheels for Peace by Dennis Fisher at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 11. “A 40 something couple goes to a party for old college friends. On the ride home they have to take a detour. What a detour it is . . .”  The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square.  For more information: firstruntheatre.org.

The Grandel Theatre presents Girls Night: the Musical on Saturday, November 16th, at 7 pm. “This touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance in the aisles! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out ... and you'll recognize yourself in each of them!” The Grandel Theatre is across from Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: www.metrotix.com/venues/detail/grandel

Tim Schall

The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center presents singer Tim Schall in Music That Transcends Time on Tuesday, November 12, at 10:30 am. “Good music transcends time! The ever-changing Great American Songbook began with standards of the 30s and 40s, and has evolved into the great singer/songwriters of the 60s and 70s. Join Tim Schall as he spans an array of great songs from Cole Porter to Carole King and The Beatles to Billy Joel - with a lot in between. Coffee and donuts sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts.” The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center is on East Monroe in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: www.metrotix.com/events/detail/kpac-tim-schall

Prison Performing Arts Alumni Theatre Company presents As Told by Us, an evening of two one-act plays by PPA Alumni Theatre Company members, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, November 14 through 17.  The plays are Don’t Be a Hero, Thank You by Katie Leemon and Go Before I Do by Hazel McIntire. Performances take place at the Greenfinch Theater and Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson in Benton Park. For more information: www.greenfinchstl.com.

The Roommate
Photo: Jon Gitchoff

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the dark comedy The Roommate through November 17. “In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo's lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere- even your own kitchen table!” Performances take place in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.repstl.org.

Tesseract Theatre presents the musical Anastasia Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 4, November 14 through 24. “Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.” Performances take place at the Marcelle Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: www.tesseracttheatre.com.

West End Players Guild presents The Butcher of Baraboo by Marisa Wegrzyn, October November 15 - 24. “Butcher Valerie’s husband is missing, her daughter is skirting the law, and her sister-in-law is testing her own boundaries. In this mixture of goofiness and menace who will figure out what really happened?” Performances take place at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union in the Central West End. For more information: westendplayers.org.

Wolf Kings

YoungLiars present Wolf Kings, a new play written and directed by Chuck Harper, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, through November 23. “As an antidote to their dystopian daily lives, five women meet weekly to divert, distract, and delight each other at a clandestine theatrical soiree. But tonight, the mood grows menacing as the line between oppressor and oppressed gets murky. Part Victorian Drag Show, part Parisian Literary Salon, and part Fairy Tale Resistance Rally, Wolf Kings blends witty conversation, savage karaoke, ecstatic dance, and vicious fortune-telling into an original YoungLiars spectacle. Join us as we stray from the well-worn path into the deep dark forest, where hooded maidens, diabolical beasts, and morally-compromised grannies inevitably converge at that tiny cottage in the woods.” Performances take place at The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton, MO. For more information: www.youngliarstheatre.org.

Looking for auditions and other artistic opportunities? Check out the St. Louis Auditions site.

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Act Two Theatre presents the musical Once Upon a Mattress Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm through November 10. “Once Upon A Mattress is a hilarious and heartwarming musical based on the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. This famous Broadway show, which launched Carol Burnett to stardom, promises an evening of laughter, romance, and unforgettable characters. Step into a whimsical kingdom where a talkative queen, a mute king, and a spirited princess create delightful chaos. Follow the adventures of Princess Winnifred, who swims moats and steals hearts, as she vies for the love of Prince Dauntless. Will she pass the Queen’s impossible test and break the curse that silences the King?” Performances take place at the St. Peters Cultural Center in St. Peters, MO. For more information: www.acttwotheatre.com.

Critique Theatre Company presents Slasher by Alison Moore Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, November 7 through 10. “This hilarious hit of 2009's Humana Festival of New American Plays at the Actors Theater of Louisville combines the camp of a horror flick with the tension of a family drama. When she's cast as the "last girl" in a low-budget slasher flick, Sheena thinks it's the ticket to financial freedom she's been waiting for. But news of the movie unleashes her housebound mother's thwarted feminist rage, and Mom is prepared to do anything to stop filming...no matter who gets hurt.” Performances take place at the Greenfinch Theater and Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson in Benton Park. For more information: www.greenfinchstl.com.

A Beautiful Noise
Photo: Jeremy Daniel

The Fabulous Fox presents A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical through November 10. “Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.

The Hawthorne Players present Arthur Miller’s All My Sons through November 10. “During the war Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power. An electrifying play.” Performances take place in the Florissant Civic Center Theatre in Florissant, MO. For more information: www.hawthorneplayers.info.

The Roommate
Photo: Jon Gitchoff

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the dark comedy The Roommate through November 27. “In the quietest corner of the Midwest, middle-aged Sharon, recently divorced and seeking a sensible roommate, opens her home to Robyn, a mysterious woman with a murky past. Entwining this unlikely duo's lives in shared dish-duty and shady business, Jen Silverman takes us on an uproarious journey of self-discovery, secrets and revelations. Challenge societal norms, embrace the unexpected, and revel in the reinvention that only true friendship can spark in this dark comedy that proves coming of age can happen anytime, anywhere- even your own kitchen table!” Performances take place in the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.repstl.org.

Webster Conservatory presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm, November 8 through 20. “Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Thornton Wilder beautifully takes us from the everyday to the cosmic, asking us to consider our very humanity.” Performances take place on the Browning Main Stage at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University campus. For more information: www.webster.edu/conservatory.

Winter Opera presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 pm, November 8 and 10. “Set sail for laughter and romance with Gilbert and Sullivan's timeless operetta, HMS Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor! Love sets a course for stormy seas as Captain Corcoran's beautiful daughter, Josephine, is torn between duty and desire. Her heart belongs to Ralph Rackstraw, a handsome sailor, but her father insists she marry the pompous Sir Joseph Porter, the clueless First Lord of the Admiralty.This hilarious operetta is filled with unforgettable characters, witty dialogue, and toe-tapping tunes. Will true love conquer all, or will class distinctions keep Josephine and Ralph apart? Find out in this delightful operatic journey that skewers social status and celebrates the power of love.” Performances take place at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 201 E. Monroe in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: winteroperastl.org.

YoungLiars present Wolf Kings, a new play written and directed by Chuck Harper, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, November 7 through 23. “As an antidote to their dystopian daily lives, five women meet weekly to divert, distract, and delight each other at a clandestine theatrical soiree. But tonight, the mood grows menacing as the line between oppressor and oppressed gets murky. Part Victorian Drag Show, part Parisian Literary Salon, and part Fairy Tale Resistance Rally, Wolf Kings blends witty conversation, savage karaoke, ecstatic dance, and vicious fortune-telling into an original YoungLiars spectacle. Join us as we stray from the well-worn path into the deep dark forest, where hooded maidens, diabolical beasts, and morally-compromised grannies inevitably converge at that tiny cottage in the woods.” Performances take place at The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton, MO. For more information: www.youngliarstheatre.org.

Looking for auditions and other artistic opportunities? Check out the St. Louis Auditions site.

To get your event listed here, send an email to chuck at kdhx.org Your event information should be in text format (i.e. not part of a graphic), but feel free to include publicity stills.

Would you like to be on the radio? KDHX, 88.1 FM needs theatre reviewers. If you're 18 years or older, knowledgeable in this area, have practical theatre experience (acting, directing, writing, technical design, etc.), have good oral and written communications skills and would like to become one of our volunteer reviewers, send an email describing your experience and interests to chuck at kdhx.org. Please include a sample review of something you've seen recently.

St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of October 14, 2024

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Albion Theatre Company presents Lungs by Duncan MacMillan October 18 through November 3. “Climate change, overpopulation, war, and political division. Why would anyone want to bring a baby into this world? Successful English playwright Macmillan addresses these issues in this “off-kilter love story (that) is brutally honest, funny, edgy and current” (The Guardian). It will be presented using its original British script.” Performances take place in the Black Box Theatre at the Kranzberg Center, 501 N. Grand in Grand Center. For more information: albiontheatrestl.org.

Joe Iconis

The Blue Strawberry presents Joe Iconis with Special Guest Alex Ferrara on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, at 7:30 pm. “In a rare piano-only show, Tony-nominated musical theater writer and performer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, Signature Theatre’s upcoming The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical) will perform an intimate set of original tunes, brand new material from shows in the works, explosive singalongs, and a whole lot of banging on the ol’ piano. Come knock back a stiff one, have a good old-fashioned cry, share a laugh with a stranger, and shake off your dust with contemporary musical theater’s favorite maverick writer. ” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

The Blue Strawberry presents a Master Class in Performance for Musical Theater and Concert/Cabaret with singer Joe Iconis on Saturday, October 19, at 1:00 pm. “You are invited to take part in a performance master class with Joe Iconis, the illustrious and iconoclastic composer/lyricist of Be More Chill, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Love in Hate Nation, and Bloodsong of Love. Get invaluable notes, tips and pointers from Joe about your performance of his work. Or just come and observe, and get a behind-the-curtain glimpse at the kind of work it takes to be a performer. Scott Miller, artistic director of New Line Theatre, producer of the regional premiere of Be More Chill in 2019, will also be on hand for a short interview with Joe about the process of writing a show and bringing it to the stage.” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Clayton Community Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’s Night of the Iguana, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, October 17 through 27. “Reverend T. Lawrence Shannon is a minister recently fallen from grace and expelled from his congregation for a "nervous breakdown," who travels to 1940s Mexico to work as a travel guide. Among his group of tourists, however, is a 16-year-old girl, Charlotte Goodall, with whom Shannon has recently been accused of an inappropriate relationship. Meanwhile, his friend and motel owner Maxine Faulk sees in Shannon an escape for her loneliness following the death of her husband, Fred. The situation is only complicated further by the arrival of Hannah Jelks, a spinster from Nantucket, and her father, Nonno, a renowned poet in failing health who is attempting to compose what will be his final work. As Shannon and Jelks develop a deep bond, Maxine's jealousies get the best of her.” Performances take place at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd. For more information: www.placeseveryone.org.

Am I Dangerous?
Photo: Carolee Carmelita

Contraband Theatre presents Am I Dangerous? by St. Louis playwright, e.k. doolin Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm through October 26. “All of her life, sixteen-year-old Philoten has been told about dangerous women. Those who flaunt their bodies. Those who are different. Those who do not follow the rules. And she’s tried, so hard, not to be dangerous. But then, something really awful happens. A few things, actually, but one of them is unforgivable and forces her to ask the question of herself, Am I Dangerous? Am I Dangerous? springboards off ancient questing stories like Shakespeare’s Pericles, creating a brand-new fem-tagonist origin story with themes around coming of age, familial reconciliation, bodily autonomy, and cultivation of the native and natural biosphere.” Performances take place at The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton. For more information: www.contrabandtheatre.org.

First Run Theatre Writers’ Workshop presents a reading of The Bhutto Project by Dennis Corcoran and Naveed Moeed on Monday, October 14, at 6:30 pm. “The Bhutto Project is named after Benazir Bhutto , the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan who was assassinated while campaigning for her 3rd term in office in 2007. The Bhutto Project tells a fictionalized version of the nation's continued progress – and setbacks – through the eyes and lives of two young girls from Pakistan’s Swat Valley who, like their historical counterpart, Malala Yousafzai, and so many others, found the courage and strength to persevere.” The reading takes place at Square One Brewery in Lafayette Square. For more information: firstruntheatre.org.

Metro Theatre Company presents An Unlikely Hero by Emilio Rodriguez Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 10:30 am and 2 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm, October 18-20. “In a world of heroes and villains, where do you belong? Jordan doesn’t fit in at school and spends every free moment immersed in comic books. A sudden invitation to attend Haven High, a school for superheroes, sends Jordan on a journey of self-discovery to find their place in the world. Is Jordan doomed to be a villain or will they prove to be a superhero after all? Best enjoyed by ages 6 and up. Approximate run time is 70 minutes with no intermission.” Performances take place at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. For more information: www.metroplays.org.

Riverside Theatre Project presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, October 18 through 27. "Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death." Performances take place at the historic Showboat Theatre in Hermann, Missouri. For mor information: www.riversidetheatreproject.com.

 

Ragtime
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Stages St. Louis presents the musical Ragtime through October 20. “At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible. A sweeping musical portrait of early twentieth-century America, RAGTIME, tells the story of three families united by courage, compassion, and a belief in not only the American dream, but the promise of tomorrow. Told through a dazzling array of musical styles from the era, this Tony Award-Winning musical is bursting with emotion and hope as the surprising interconnections of the heart are discovered and history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair are confronted.” Performances take place at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: stagesstlouis.org.

Nevermore
Photo: John Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the musical Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 through November 2, with an additional performance  at 2 pm on Sunday October 20. “This unique and wildly theatrical experience combines haunting music and poetic storytelling to chronicle the fascinating life of iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe. At once gorgeous and grotesque, Nevermore explores the events that shaped Poe’s character and career, blurring the lines between fact and fiction—after all, as Poe himself writes, “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”” Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in Tower Grove East. For more information: www.straydogtheatre.org.

Upstream Theater presents the professional premiere of Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca's Life is a Dream in a new translation by G.J. Racz, October 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2 at 8:00 pm; October 20 at 7:00 pm; and October 27 and November 3 at 2:00 pm. “Pedro Calderón de la Barca's best-known drama follows the journey of Prince Segismundo, who was imprisoned at birth due to a prophecy. As he grapples with his newfound freedom within a world of court intrigue, Segismundo ponders the nature of his existence and the power of his own choices. A play of enduring relevance in an age filled with political uncertainty.” Performances take place at The Marcelle in Grand Center. For more information: www.upstreamtheater.org.

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Blues in the Night
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The Black Rep presents the musical Blues in the Night through September 22. “This dynamite, dramatic revue thrills us with the universal language of the blues. The soul of the blues wails out full and strong in Blues in the Night, a scorching, Tony-nominated musical! The 26 hot and torchy numbers that tell of the sweet, sexy, and sorrowful experiences that three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to wail.” Performances take place at the Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For more information: www.theblackrep.org.

The Greenfinch Theatre and Dive presents the regional premiere of Toothpaste and Cigars by TJ Dawe and Mike Rinaldi Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. “Starring Jozette Spaid and Greenfinch's own Colin Healy, TOOTHPASTE AND CIGARS, the play that inspired the 2013 Daniel Radcliffe rom-com "What If?", follows two friends and the movies about running through airports, refrigerator magnets, fried peanut butter sandwiches that might possibly turn them into lovers. Elisabeth Wurm (former founder of Silhouettes Production Company) produces & directs the heartwarming show.” The Greenfinch Theatre and Dive is at 2525 South Jefferson. For more information: www.purplepass.com.

Trayf
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New Jewish Theatre presents Trayf Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, September 12 - 29. “Zalmy lives a double life. By day, he drives a Chabad “Mitzvah Tank” through 1990s New York City, performing good deeds with his best friend Shmuel. By night, he sneaks out of his orthodox community to roller-skate and listen to rock and roll. But when a curious outsider offers him unfettered access to the secular world, is it worth jeopardizing everything he’s ever known? This road-trip bromance is a funny and heartwarming ode to the turbulence of youth, the universal suspicion that we don’t quite fit in, and the faith and friends that see us through.”  Performances take place at the SFC Performing Arts Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information: jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions.

New Line Theatre presents the rock musical American Idiot, based on the album by Green Day, September 12 through October 5. “Lost and disconnected in a post-9/11 America, three friends, Johnny, Tunny and Will, struggle to find meaning in their lives. The three men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, but their paths quickly diverge as Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to a pregnant girlfriend, and Johnny descends into an urban underworld, following a seductive love interest and a deadly new friendship. As each of the three learns to navigate his "alienation," we see in them America's struggle to find a new path in this new millennium, after a long period of darkness.” Performances take place at the Marcelle Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: www.newlinetheatre.com.

The St. Louis Writers Group presents the first of three rounds of its annual Playwright Slam Event on Monday, September 9, at 6:30 pm. “Get ready for a night of fun impromptu theater. The order of scripts to be read will be chosen at random. Each script will be given a five minute read, and rated by a panel of judges based upon audience reaction. The judges will select several plays to move on to round two which will be ten minutes of the same script, from which a winner will be chosen.”  The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square.  More information is available at the St. Louis Writers Group Facebook page.

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Chorus of Fools presents the world premiere of two new plays in their debut production, Twice Upon a Stage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm, August 16 through 18. “The first is Candlelight Dinner written by Jim Danek In this laugh-out-loud comedy, what begins as a romantic candlelight dinner quickly spirals into a chaotic and hilarious night as everything that could go wrong does. In The Reason Why, penned by e.k. doolin, the increasing world of rural addiction creates a strange set of bed-fellows. A series of weekly meetings opens up old and new wounds on the road to recovery in this beautiful play.” Performances take place at the Greenfinch Theatre, The Greenfinch Theater, 2525 S. Jefferson. For more information: www.greenfinchstl.com.

Christ Memorial Productions presents the musical My Fair Lady Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm, through August 18.  Performances take place at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd.  For more information, visit CMPShows.org or call 314-631-0304.

First Run Theatre presents A Comedy Double Feature Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm through August  11. The plays are The Conversation About The Keys - Part One - Tim Without Thaliaby Yu-Li Alice Shen and Cash Flow by Marjorie Williamson. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Black Box theatre at Grand and Olive in Grand Center. For more information: sswww.metrotix.com.

Big Machine
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Fly North Theatricals presents Big Machine through August 18. A new musical by Colin Healy. Big Machine, is based on largely-forgotten true events, about how “The Man Who Harmed The World The Most” took us all for a ride. Performances are at The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard in Grand Center. For more information: flynorthmusic.com/

The Gaslight Theatre presents the world premiere of Longing by Liz Lewy Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 and 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm, August 16 through 18. “The performance currently runs at 70 minutes no intermission and contains flashing lights, strong language, explicit sexual dialogue, and adult themes.” For more information: Lxnging.com.

The Midnight Company presents an encore performance of Just One Look by Joe Hanrahan, starring Kelly Howe as Linda Ronstadt, on Thursday May 22 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.” Performances take place at The Blue Strawberry, 356 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

In the Heights
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The Muny presents In the Heights through August 15 at 8:15 pm.  “Before Hamilton, the visionary Lin-Manuel Miranda made a splash on Broadway with In the Heights. Set against the beats of salsa and hip-hop, the acclaimed musical tells the story of Usnavi, who longs to pick up his roots and move away from Washington Heights, the tight-knit New York City neighborhood that shaped him. This vibrant show will fill your heart with its spellbinding choreography and infectious energy. A Muny premiere.” Performances take place on the Muny's outdoor stage in Forest Park. For more information: muny.org.

Prism Theatre Company presents [title of show] August 16 through September 8.  “[title of show] is a Broadway musical written by Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen about two aspiring writers in New York City who attempt to create an original musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival. The show follows the writers, Hunter and Jeff, and their friends as they navigate the challenges of collaboration, self-expression, and working with others to create something original. The musical is both funny and heartbreaking, and is considered a love letter to musical theater. This gender-bent version puts a spotlight on female writers and highlights the beauty and uniqueness of female friendships.” Performances take place at the Kranzberg Center in Grand Center. For more information: prismtheatrecompany.org.

St. Louis Shakespeare’s Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre presents The Return of the One-Hour Lord of the Rings Trilogy through August 9 17. “Revisit the legend of Frodo, Gandalf, and the rest as they embark on their monumental quest, all while racing against the clock. This whirlwind rendition captures the essence of Tolkien's masterpiece but with a twist only the Monkeys could deliver. Expect side-splitting interpretations of iconic scenes, rapid-fire costume changes, and a narrative pace that would give even the swiftest Nazgûl a run for its money.” Performances take place at Lift for Life Academy High School, 1731 S. Broadway. For more information: www.stlshakespeare.org/pages/magic-smoking-monkey

The STL Fringe Festival opens with performances of the solo ballet Amnesiac and Red Hot Patriot, a tribute to the late columnist Molly Ivins, Tuesday August 13 at 5 pm. The annual festival, which features over three dozen different performers at various locations in Grand Center, runs through Saturday August 18.  For information on shows, performance schedules, and tickets: stlfringe.org

The Tempest
Photo: Theo R. Welling

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest as its 2024 touring production, playing through August 25. “The 90-minute TourCo performance created especially for audiences of all ages will travel to 24 parks across the region. Pack your picnic, blankets and chairs and join us for a summer adventure.” For a complete schedule: stlshakes.org.

The St. Louis Writers Group presents a reading of Tatyana by Shahnaz Ahmed on Monday, August 12, at 6:30 pm. “When a call from a hospital interrupts a conversation between a father and his teenage son, the past will be explored and secrets will be revealed.” The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square.  More information is available at the St. Louis Writers Group Facebook page.

Disney's Newsies
Photo: Phillip Hamer

Stages St. Louis presents Disney’s Newsies through August 25. “It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd pleasing, Tony Award-Winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season! This rousing tale takes us to New York City where a band of newsboys, led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, become unlikely heroes as they stand up to the titans of the publishing industry. Along the way they learn what it means to come together, fight for what they believe in, and truly seize the day. Disney’s NEWSIES is an uplifting story fit for every member of the family and packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message.” Performances take place at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: stagesstlouis.org

Ruthless
Photo: John Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the musical Ruthless Thursdays through Saturdays at 8, through August 24, with an additional  performance at 2 pm on Sunday August 18. “Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she’ll do anything to win the part in her school musical. Her mother, fellow students, and the rest of the world had better watch out because nothing will stop her quest for stardom! Cunningly spoofing classic musicals and campy films from Gypsy to The Bad Seed, this aggressively outrageous musical garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.” Performances take place at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee in Tower Grove East. For more information: www.straydogtheatre.org.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Photo: Suzy Gorman

The Tennessee Williams Festival presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm, through August 18. ”This Pulitzer Prize winning drama follows the story of the Pollitts, a wealthy southern family whose history of greed and deception looms overhead as the imminent death of the family’s patriarch approaches. Siblings and spouses go head-to-head to secure the Pollitt fortune, weaving an overwhelming web of mistruths.” Performances take place at The Grandel Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: www.twstl.org.

The Tennessee Williams Festival presents Life Upon the Wicked Stage: A Series of One Acts directed by Brian Hohlfield at 1:00pm and 3:00pm Saturdays and Sundays through August 18.  “Experience the Grand Center of Tennessee Williams’ time with these shows about show business. “In Our Profession”, “The Magic Tower”, and “The Fat Man’s Wife” will be presented as a series of one-acts at the Curtain Call Lounge in Grand Center.”  For more information: www.twstl.org.

Union Avenue Opera presents Sondheim’s Into the Woods Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, August 16 through 24. “A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around the Join Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and more as they cross paths with a baker and his wife on their quest through the woods. Who will live happily ever after and who will learn that magic comes at a price? But be careful what you wish for, because there’s a witch who’s out to get them, and a giant who’s not too happy about a beanstalk. Don’t miss this witty and whimsical show that will make you laugh, cry, and think twice before venturing into the woods.” Performances are sung in English with projected English supertitles and take place at Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union at Enright in the Central West End. For more information: unionavenueopera.org.

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St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of November 20, 2023

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Tim Schall and Carol Schmidt

The Blue Strawberry presents Sunday Standard Time with Tim Schall and Carol Schmidt on Sunday November 26 from 6:30 to 9:00pm. “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. This week's special guest is Lavonne Byers”  The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

The Fabulous Fox presents Tina – The Tina Turner Musical through November 26.  “An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.  Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com

First Run Theatre presents Leannán Sidhe Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, November 24 through December 3.   “Leannán Sidhe is Irish Gaelic for "fairy lover."  Our play is centered around Mya, a writer who lives in her dreams.  In her world the full moon is constantly out, it's always summer, and the dashing British actor Vincent Thane is her lover.  But is Vincent real, another fantasy, or some of both?  A funny and moving play about how dangerous it can be to achieve your dreams.” Performances take place at the Kranzberg Center in Grand Center. For more information: https://firstruntheatre.org.

The Lemp Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and Jest Mysteries present Harm for the Hoidays  through January 13, 2024. "This may look like a festive Holiday Party for a family-owned, candle-making business but there is danger lurking beneath the mistletoe! Slimy characters, sneaky thieves, blackmailers, cheats and liars prowl around every corner and you oughta know since you’re one of them!  They’re malicious conspiring reveals the true nature of Harm Enterprises…organized crime (shhh…don’t tell Grandpa!)  But the shortest fuse in the room belongs to Hector Harm, he’s the grinchiest of the Harm siblings and he’s got one of his beady little eyes on old Grandma Harm’s Job.  Hope he doesn’t snuff her out before her time!" The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place in south city. For more information: www.lempmansion.com

Just One Look
Photo: The Midnight Company

The Midnight Company presents Just One Look by Joe Hanrahan, starring Kelly Howe as Linda Ronstadt, on Wednesday November 22 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 City Winery, 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 158. For more information: https://www.midnightcompany.com.

The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents the Q Brothers Christmas Carol November 21 through December 23. “In this laugh-out-loud hip-hop remix of Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Hip-Hop Past, Present, and Future. As Scrooge is shown the path of rhythm and redemption, will he throw off his selfish chains and get down to the beat? Q Brothers Christmas Carol mixes everything from reggae to rock, taking this beloved tale of love, forgiveness, and Christmas spirit to the next level. Best enjoyed by ages 12 & up.” Performances take place at the National Blues Museum downtown. For more information: https://stlshakes.org/production/carol.

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