St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of April 15, 2013

Updated Thursday, April 18

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The Kranzberg Center presents Amy Willard Top: Back to Then, Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, at 8 PM. The show is “a collection of Broadway, standards and pop.” It's directed by Tim Schall with musical direction by Greg Schweizer. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Center 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: amywillardtop.brownpapertickets.com/

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents baritone Ed Golterman and pianist/vocalist Kellie Frohnert in The Best of the 'Sweaters' Crowd, featuring the music of Andy Williams, Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, Jack Nat Cole, and Vic Damone, on Saturday, April 20, at 8 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt at Waterman in the Central West End. There’s free parking in the lot right across the street. For more information: 314-909-7224 or email egolterman at att.net.

Florissant Valley Community College presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee through April 20. Performances take place in the Fisher Theatre on the campus at 3400 Pershall Road. For more information, call 314-644-5522.

The Pub Theater Company presents Bye Bye Liver: The St. Louis Drinking Play, a comedic romp through the joys and pitfalls of The Gateway to the West's favorite pastime. Performances take place on Saturdays at 9 PM at Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market Street. For more information, you may call 314-827-4185, email stlouis at byebyeliver.com, or visit byebyeliver.com/stlouis.

O'Fallon TheatreWorks presents Faith County at the O'Fallon Municipal Centre auditorium April 19-28. The O'Fallon Municipal Centre is located at 100 North Main Street in O'Fallon, MO. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us or call 636-379-5606.

Stray Dog Theatre presents the Jule Style/Stephen Sondheim musical Gypsy, based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, trough April 20. There will be a matinee on the closing Saturday at 2 PM in addition to the evening show. Performances take place at The Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee. For more information, visit straydogtheatre.org or call 314-865-1995. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Lindenwood University presents Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest April 18-20. Performances take place in the Emerson Black Box Theatre at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles, MO. For more information, call 636-949-4433 or visit lindenwood.edu/center.

Washington University Performing Arts Department presents In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday (April 28 only) at 2 PM, April 19-28. Performances take place in the Studio Theatre in the Mallinckrodt Center on the Washington University campus. For more information, call (314) 935-5858.

Family Musical Theater presents Sondheim's Into the Woods through April 20 at the Ivory Theatre, 7622 Michigan. For more information, visit familymusical.org or call 314-571-9579.

Mustard Seed Theatre presents Jane Eyre, based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë and adapted by Julie Beckman, through April 28 at the Fontbonne Fine Arts Theatre, 6800 Wydown Blvd. For more information, call (314) 719-8060 or visit the web site at www.mustardseedtheatre.com. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Summerstage presents the musical Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat April 19-21. Performances take place at 1350 27th St. in Granite City, IL. For more information, call (618) 451-1032.

The Monroe Actors Stage Company presents the thriller Laura April 19-28 in the Historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Waterloo, Illinois. For more information, visit www.masctheatre.org or call 618-939-7469.

The Hawthorne Players present the comedy Leading Ladies through April 21. The performances take place at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at Parker and Waterford in Florissant, MO. For more information, call 921-5678 or visit hawthorneplayers.com.

St. Louis Community College at Meramec Theatre Department presents Macbeth through Sunday, April 21. Performances take place in the theatre on the campus at 11333 Big Bend Road. For more information, call 314-984-7500.

The Lemp Mansion Comedy-Mystery Dinner Theater presents Murder in Mayberry through April 27. The Lemp Mansion is at 3322 DeMenil Place. For more information: lempmansion.com

Clinton County Showcase presents the comedy Nunset Boulevard through April 21. Performances take place at the Avon Theater, 525 North 2nd Street Breese IL. For more information, visit ccshowcase.com.

The Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents Nursery Crimes through April 30th. The Bissell Mansion is at 4426 Randall Place. For more information: bissellmansiontheatre.com

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents Shake38, a 38-play Shakespeare marathon that takes place all over St. Louis. This year, Shake38 will celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday, running Friday, April 19, through the Bard's Birthday on Tuesday, April 23. For more information: sfstl.com.

St. Louis Community College at Forest Park Theatre Department presents A Sherlock Holmes Comedy April 19-22. Performances take place in the Bastian Theatre on the campus at 5600 Oakland. For more information, call 314-644-9100.

Union Avenue Opera presents Leonard Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, April 19-21. Performances take place at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union at Enright in the Central West End. The opera is sung in English with projected English text. For more information, visit unionavenueopera.org or call 314-361-2881.

St. Louis Actors' Studio presents Waiting for Godot April 19-May 5 at the Gaslight Theatre, 358 North Boyle. For more information, call 314-458-2978 or visit stlas.org.

Circus Harmony presents two special World Circus Day Shows on Saturday, April 20, at 1 and 3 PM. Audience members at those shows will have the opportunity to win free tickets to an upcoming Circus Flora show. Performances take place at City Museum, 701 N. 15th Street. Show admission is free with museum admission. For more information: circusharmony.org.

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St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of October 31, 2001

Updated Friday, November 4, 2011

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Citilites Theatre presents Maltby and Shire's musical Baby Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through November 20. Performances take place at the Gaslight Theatre, 358 North Boyle in the Central West End. For more information, call 314-773-1879.

Lindenwood University presents the musical Bat Boy: The Musical through November 4. Performances take place in the Emerson Black Box Theatre at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles, MO. For more information, call 636-949-4433 or visit lindenwood.edu/center.

Billy Elliot

The Fox Theatre presents Billy Elliot - the Musical through November 13. The Fox Theatre is at 517 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1678. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

The Pub Theater Company presents Bye Bye Liver: The St. Louis Drinking Play, a comedic romp through the joys and pitfalls of The Gateway to the West's favorite pastime. Performances take place on “select Saturdays” at Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market Street, and on the first and third Friday of each month at The Fox Hole at The Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester in The Grove. For more information, you may call 314-827-4185 or visit byebyeliver.com/stlouis.

Crestwood Booth Theatre presents Trey Parker's Cannibal! The Musical -- Live!!! through November 19. Performances take place at Crestwood ArtSpace, 109 Crestwood Plaza, Suite 134 - near the southeast mall entrance. For more information, visit www.Cannibal-STL.com or call the Cannibal! Hotline 314-662-0097.

Circle Mirror Transformation
©Photo by Lon Brauer

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Anne Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation Tuesdays through Sundays through November 13. Performances take place in the studio theatre at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

The Regional Arts Commission presents Roberta Miles in her one-woman show An Evening With Roberta Miles Friday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 8 PM, November 4 and 5. The Regional Arts Commission is at 6128 Delmar. For more information, visit www.miles-stl.com.

St. Louis Community College at Forest Park Theatre Department presents Freaks of the Cosmic Circus through Sunday, November 6. Performances take place in the Bastian Theatre on the campus at 5600 Oakland. For more information, call 314-644-9100.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage Tuesdays through Sundays through November 6. Performances take place on the main stage at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

Winter Opera St. Louis presents Rogers and Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing Friday at 8 PM and Sunday at 4 PM, November 4 and 6. Performances take place at The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh. For more information, visit winteroperastl.org.

Gruesome Playground
Injuries

R-S Theatrics, an offshoot of Soundstage Productions, presents a fully staged production of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries at 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 PM Sundays through November 6. Performances take place in their art space at 214 Crestwood Court. For more information, you may email RSTheatrics at yahoo.com or call 314-968-8070. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

The Guru of Chai

Edison Theatre Ovations! presents The Guru Of Chai Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, at 8 PM. “In The Guru of Chai Jacob Rajan, co-founder of New Zealand's India Ink Theatre Company, gives voice to the world's largest democracy through a series of indelible characters - the mercurial chaiwallah (tea seller), the lovelorn policeman, the protection racketeers, the abandoned girl whose singing stops crowds in their tracks.” Performances take place in the Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For more information, call (314) 935-6543, e-mail edison at wustl.edu or visit edison.wustl.edu.

Missouri Baptist University presents the musical Guys And Dolls through Sunday, November 6. Missouri Baptist University is at One College Park Drive. For more information , visit mobap.edu or call 314-434-1115.

OnSite Productions presents Hit-Story by Carter Lewis November 4 through 20. The production is “set in Clayton's high-performance fitness center”, Sweat, at 8011 Maryland Avenue. For more information, visit onsitetheatre.org or call 314-686-0062.

Muddy Waters Theatre Company presents Paula Vogel's How I Learned to Drive Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, November 4 through 20. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand at Olive in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-799-8399.

The Hawthorne Players present the comedy I'm Not Rappaport Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sunday [November 13 only] at 2 PM, November 4 through 13. Performances take place at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre at Parker and Waterford in Florissant, MO. For more information, call 921-5678 or visit hawthorneplayers.com.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents The Improvised Shakespeare Company on Saturday, November 5. The Touhill Performing Arts Center is on the campus of the University of Missouri at St. Louis. For more information, visit touhill.org.

The Improv Trick hosts weekly Long Form Improv performances every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Lemmons Restaurant, 5800 Gravois. Long form improv features 15 to 20 minute sketches based entirely on audience suggestions, with audience participation strongly encouraged. For more information, visit theimprovtrick.com.

Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents the comedy Noises Off Thursday [November 10 only] through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday [November 6 only] at 2 PM, November 4 through 13. Performances take place in the Robert G. Reim Theatre of the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road. For more information, call 314-821-9956 or visit ktg-onstage.org.

Act II Community Theater presents the musical Nunsense Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, November 4 through 13. Performances take place at The St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road in St. Peters, MO. For more information, call 636-219-0150 or email info at act2theater.com.

The Missouri History Museum presents The Black Rep and The St. Louis Actors' Studio production of Palmer Park Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM, November 4 through 20. The performances take place in the Lee Auditorium at the History Museum at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park. For more information, you may visit mohistory.org or call (314) 361-9017.

St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of October 24, 2011

Updated Thursday, October 27, 2011

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The COCA Family Theatre Series presents Alice in Wonderland Friday through Sunday, October 28 - 30. COCA is at 524 Trinity in University City. For more information, call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

Lindenwood University presents the musical Bat Boy: The Musical October 27 through November 4. Performances take place in the Emerson Black Box Theatre at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles, MO. For more information, call 636-949-4433 or visit lindenwood.edu/center.

Unity Theatre Ensemble presents their “encore musical revue” The Best Of The Best Friday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 3 and 7:30 PM, October 28 and 29. Performances take place at the Ivory Theatre, 7620 Michigan. For more information, call 314-355-3586.

The Pub Theater Company presents Bye Bye Liver: The St. Louis Drinking Play, a comedic romp through the joys and pitfalls of The Gateway to the West's favorite pastime. Performances take place on “select Saturdays” at Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market Street, and on the first and third Friday of each month at The Fox Hole at The Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester in The Grove. For more information, you may call 314-827-4185 or visit byebyeliver.com/stlouis.

Circle Mirror Transformation
©Photo by Lon Brauer

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Anne Baker's Circle Mirror Transformation Tuesdays through Sundays, October 26 through November 13. Performances take place in the studio theatre at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage Tuesdays through Sundays through November 6. Performances take place on the main stage at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

R-S Theatrics, an offshoot of Soundstage Productions, presents a fully staged production of Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries at 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 PM Sundays, October 28 through November 6. Performances take place in their art space at 214 Crestwood Court. For more information, you may email RSTheatrics at yahoo.com or call 314-968-8070.

Hairspray

The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department present the musical Hairspray through October 30 in the Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For more information you may visit theblackrep.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

Marble Stage Theatre presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Saturdays at noon through October 29 at Marble Stage Theater, 426 Crestwood Mall Art Space. For more information, call 314-437-0846 or visit www.marblestage.org.

The Improv Trick hosts weekly Long Form Improv performances every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Lemmons Restaurant, 5800 Gravois. Long form improv features 15 to 20 minute sketches based entirely on audience suggestions, with audience participation strongly encouraged. For more information, visit theimprovtrick.com.

Marble Stage presents Night of the Living Dead Thursday through Sunday, October 27 through 30. Performances take place at Marble Stage's Crestwood Court Art Space. For more information, call 314-732-4003 or visit marblestage.org.

Topper Productions presents Christy Simmons in The Secret Life of Song, introducing the music of Don Kallembach, on Saturday, October 29, at 8 PM. Joining Christy on stage are Chloe Feoranzo (clarinet and saxophone), Dave Troncoso (bass), Clancy Newell (drums), and Christy's longtime friend and collaborator, Don Kallembach (piano). "The show introduces some extraordinary music, written by Kallembach, especially for this event." The performance takes place at the Kranzberg Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, visit brownpapertickets.com.

St. Louis theatre calendar for the week of September 26, 2011

[Updated Saturday, October 1, 2011]

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The Fox Theatre presents the new musical The Addams Family, based on the popular film, through October 9. The Fox Theatre is at 517 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1678.

Washington University Performing Arts Department presents The A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival Saturday, October 1, in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre in the Mallinckrodt Student Center on the Washington University campus. For more information, call 314-935-6543.

Family Musical Theater presents the musical The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas through October 2 at the Ivory Theatre, 7622 Michigan. For more information, visit familymusical.org or call 314-448-1436.

Christ Memorial Productions presents the musical Bye, Bye, Birdie Friday sand Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through October 2. Performances take place at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 5252 South Lindbergh. For more information, visit CMPShows.org or call 314-631-0304.

The Pub Theater Company presents Bye Bye Liver: The St. Louis Drinking Play, a comedic romp through the joys and pitfalls of The Gateway to the West's favorite pastime. Performances take place on “select Saturdays” at Maggie O'Brien's, 2000 Market Street, and on the first and third Friday of each month at The Fox Hole at The Atomic Cowboy, 4140 Manchester in The Grove. For more information, you may call 314-827-4185 or visit byebyeliver.com/stlouis.

Dirty Blonde

Dramatic License Productions presents Claudia Shear's Dirty Blonde, based on the life of Mae West, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through October 2. Performances take place at Dramatic License Theatre located at the upper level of Chesterfield Mall (near Sears and across from Houlihan's Restaurant. For more information, call 636-220-7012 or visit dramaticlicenseproductions.com. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

Lindenwood University presents the comedy The Folks Next Door Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM, September 29 through October 1. Performances take place in the Emerson Black Box Theatre at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood campus in St. Charles, MO. For more information, call 636-949-4433 or visit lindenwood.edu/center.

St. Louis Shakespeare presents Henry V through October 9. Performances take place at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square. For more information, call 314-361-5664 or visit stlshakespeare.org.

Soundstage Productions presents Lanford Wilson's The Hot L Baltimore Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM through October 9. Performances take place at Crestwood Plaza ArtSpace, #214 Crestwood Plaza on Watson Road in Crestwood, MO. For more information, send email to soundstage at msn.com.

Marble Stage Theatre presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Saturdays at noon through October 29 at Marble Stage Theater, 426 Crestwood Mall Art Space. For more information, call 314-437-0846 or visit www.marblestage.org.

The Improv Trick hosts weekly Long Form Improv performances every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Lemmons Restaurant, 5800 Gravois. Long form improv features 15 to 20 minute sketches based entirely on audience suggestions, with audience participation strongly encouraged. For more information, visit theimprovtrick.com.

The Tivoli Theatre presents a video broadcast of the National Theatre production of One Man, Two Guvnors on Saturday, October 1. The Tivoli is at 6350 Delmar. For more information, call (314) 995-6270.

Passing Strange
Photo by Jill Ritter Lindberg

New Line Theatre presents the St. Louis premiere of the rock musical Passing Strange Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM through October 15. “From singer-songwriter-performance artist Stew and his collaborator Heidi Rodewald comes a daring new rock musical that will take you on a journey across boundaries of place, identity and theatrical convention.” Performances take place at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Road. For more information, call 314-534-1111. The show is directed by 88.1 KDHX's own Scott Miller. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley presents The Pillowman, Friday at 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM, September 30 through October 8. Performances take place at the Terry M. Fischer Theatre on the campus at 3400 Pershall Road. For more information, call 314-513-4200 or visit www.stlcc.edu/FV/.

Insight Theatre Company presents the drama Rabbit Hole through October 2. Performances take place in the Heagney Theatre, 530 East Lockwood on the campus of Nerinx Hall High School in Webster Groves. For more information, call 314-556-1293 or visit insighttheatrecompany.com. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

Reasons To Be Pretty

The NonProphet Theater Company presents Reasons To Be Pretty by Neil LaBute Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 5 PM through October 9. For more information, call 636-236-4831 or visit nptco.org. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

Red

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the Tony Award-winning play Red by John Logan through October 2. Performances take place on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University) in Webster Groves. For more information, visit repstl.org or call 314-968-4925. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

The St. Louis University Theatre Department presents The Secret in the Wings through October 9. Performances take place in Xavier Hall, 3373 West Pine Mall. For more information, call (314) 977-2998 or visit www.slu.edu/theatre.

The COCA Family Theatre Series presents Sleeping Beauty Friday through Sunday through October 2. “With original, live music inspired by J.S. Bach and charming video design, this classic tale of a charmed princess is spun in rhymed verse by David Gonzalez.” COCA is at 524 Trinity in University City. For more information, call (314) 725-6555 or visit www.cocastl.org.

The Alpha Players of Florissant present the classic musical South Pacific through October 9 at The Florissant Civic Center Theater, Parker Rd. at Waterford Dr. in Florissant, MO. For more information, visit alphaplayers.org or call 314-921-5678.

The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University presents Caryl Churchill's Top Girls Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM through October 9. Performances take place on the Emerson Studio Theatre of the Loretto-Hilton Center 135 Edgar Road on the Webster University campus. For more information, call 314-968-7128.

Stages St. Louis presents the musical Victor/Victoria through October 9. Performances take place in the Robert G. Reim Theatre at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road in Kirkwood. For more information, visit stagesstlouis.org or call 314-821-2407. Read the 88.1 KDHX Review!

The St. Louis area theatre calendar for the week of December 6, 2010

Updated Monday, December 6, 2010

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The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through December 12. Performances take place in the Stage III Auditorium on the Webster University campus. Fore more information, call 314-968-7128.

Union Avenue Opera presents Menotti's Amahl And The Night Visitors Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 3 PM, December 10 through 12. Performances take place at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union at Enright in the Central West End. For more information, call 314-361-2881.

"As Bees in Honey Drown";
photo by Johh Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the satirical As Bees In Honey Drown Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM through December 18. There will be a matinee on the closing Saturday at 2 PM in addition to the evening show. Performances take place at The Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee. For more information, call 314-865-1995.

Bistro Cabaret presents Ben Norstrom's solo cabaret show, with Neal Richardson as pianist and music director, December 9, at 8 PM. The performance takes place at The Bistro at Grand Center. For more information, call 314-954-7257 or visit bistrocabaret.com.

Carol Schmidt

The Garden of Life Spiritual Center presents A Christmas Cabaret featuring vocalists Deborah Sharn, Tim Schall and Robert Breig, on Sunday, December 12, at 4 PM. Carol Schmidt is pianist and music director for the show, which also features Ric Vice on bass. The Garden of Life Spiritual Center is at 9525 Eddie and Park Road. For more information, call 636-489-8472.

The Fox Theatre presents The Nebraska Theatre Caravan's musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol Thursday and Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1 and 6 PM, December 9 through 12. The Fox is at 527 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1111.

Echo Theatre Company presents the St. Louis premiere of the comedy Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM, through December 19. Performances take place in Theatre 134 in the ArtSpace at Crestwood Court, 134 Crestwood Plaza. For more information, call 314-225-4329.

Everydaycircus Inc. performs shows hourly from 11 AM to 4 PM each weekend at City Museum, 701 N. 15th St. Shows are FREE with regular museum admission. (645-4445 or 231-CITY).

The Brass Rail Players present the holiday comedy Inspecting Carol. Performances take place through December 12 at the Lindenwood University Premier Center For The Arts In Belleville, Il. For more information, visit brassrailplayers.org.

"Last of the Red Hot Mamas";
photo by John Lamb

New Jewish Theatre presents The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas, based on the life of Sophie Tucker, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 PM through December 26. Performances take place at the Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre at the JCCA, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information, call 314-442-3283.

The COCA Family Theatre Seriespresents the Ballet Eclectica production of The Little Dancer: An American Tour Friday at 7 PM, Saturday at 2 and 5 PM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM, December 10 through 12. COCA, The Center of Creative Arts, is at 524 Trinity in University City. For more information, call 314-725-6555.

Lindenwood University's J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts presents the The Nick of Time Players Improv Show on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 PM, in the Emerson Black Box Theater. The Scheidegger Center is on the Lindenwood campus in St Charles MO. For more information, visit lindenwoodcenter.com.

"Over the Tavern"
© Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the comedy Over the Tavern Tuesdays through Sundays through December 26. Performances take place at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925.

The Washington Avenue Players Project and Black Cat Theatre present David Lindasy-Abaire's drama Rabbit Hole Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM through December 11. Performances take place at the Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton in Maplewood. For more information call 314-781-8300.

The NonProphet Theater Company presents Reckless by Craig Lucas Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 5 PM through December 12. Performances take place at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar. For more information, call 636-236-4831 or email nonprophetshows at yahoo.com.

"Slasher"

HotCity Theatre presents the satirical comedy Slasher Thursdays and Fridays at 8 PM, Saturdays at 3 and 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM through December 18. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314.289.4060 or visit hotcitytheatre.org.

"The Sunshine Boys"

The St. Louis Actors' Studio presents the Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys through December 19 at the Gaslight Theatre, 358 North Boyle. For more information, call 314-458-2978 or visit stlas.org.

Dramatic License Productions presents This Wonderful Life, the one-man show based on the classic film It's a Wonderful Life, starring Alan Knoll. Performances take place Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM through December 19. For more information, call 636-220-7012

Windsor Theatre Group presents Vaudeville Christmas, featuring magic, comedy, juggling and seasonal music, Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2 PM through December 10. Performances take place in the ArtSpace at Crestwood Court. For more information, call 314-632-2114 or visit windsortheatregroup.com.

The St. Louis Theatre Calendar for the week of 29 November, 2010

Updated Thursday, December 2

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The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, December 1 through 12. Performances take place in the Stage III Auditorium on the Webster University campus. Fore more information, call 314-968-7128.

"As Bees in Honey Drown";
photo by Johh Lamb

Stray Dog Theatre presents the satirical As Bees In Honey Drown Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, December 2 through 18. There will be a matinee on the closing Saturday at 2 PM in addition to the evening show. Performances take place at The Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee. For more information, call 314-865-1995.

Barb Jungr

Cabaret St. Louis presents Barb Jungr in The Men I Love: The New American Songbook Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM, December 1 through 4. “With rave reviews internationally and two New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award), Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, approach to arrangements and interpretation of song.” Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-1111 or visit cabaretstl.org.

The Theatre Guild of Webster Groves presents their holiday fundraiser The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Thursday through Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, December 2 through 5. Performances take place at 517 Theatre Lane, at Newport and Summit in Webster Groves. For more information, call 314-962-0876.

Lindenwood University's J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts presents A Christmas Carol Thursday through Saturday, December 2 through 4, at 7:30 PM in the Bezemes Family Theater. The Scheidegger Center is on the Lindenwood campus in St Charles MO. For more information, visit lindenwoodcenter.com.

Echo Theatre Company presents the St. Louis premiere of the comedy Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM, December 3 through December 19. Performances take place in Theatre 134 in the ArtSpace at Crestwood Court, 134 Crestwood Plaza. For more information, call 314-225-4329.

Everydaycircus Inc. performs shows hourly from 11 AM to 4 PM each weekend at City Museum, 701 N. 15th St. Shows are FREE with regular museum admission. (645-4445 or 231-CITY).

The Crestwood/Kirkwood Youth Theatre presents the musical Hairspray Thursday through Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, December 2 through 5. Performances take place at the Robert G. Reim Theater in Kirkwood Community Center. Call 314-822-5855 for more information.

The Brass Rail Players present the holiday comedy Inspecting Carol. Performances take place December 2 through 12 at the Lindenwood University Premier Center For The Arts In Belleville, Il. For more information, visit brassrailplayers.org.

"Last of the Red Hot Mamas";
photo by John Lamb

New Jewish Theatre presents The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas, based on the life of Sophie Tucker, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 8 PM, and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 PM, December 1 through 26. Performances take place at the Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre at the JCCA, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information, call 314-442-3283.

Dance St. Louis presents The Joffrey Ballet production of the holiday classic The Nutcracker Thursday and Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 1 and 6 PM, December 2 through 5. Performances take place at the Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314-534-6622.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the comedy Over the Tavern Tuesdays through Sundays, December 1 through 26. Performances take place at the Loretto-Hlton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves, MO. For more information, call 314-968-4925.

The Washington Avenue Players Project and Black Cat Theatre present David Lindasy-Abaire's drama Rabbit Hole Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, December 2 through 11. Performances take place at the Black Cat Theatre, 2810 Sutton in Maplewood. For more information call 314-781-8300.

The NonProphet Theater Company presents Reckless by Craig Lucas Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 5 PM, December 3 through 12. Performances take place at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar. For more information, call 636-236-4831 or email nonprophetshows at yahoo.com.

"Slasher"

HotCity Theatre presents the satirical comedy Slasher Thursdays and Fridays at 8 PM, Saturdays at 3 and 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM, December 3 through18. Performances take place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, call 314.289.4060 or visit hotcitytheatre.org.

Tim Schall

Cabaret artist and director Tim Schall presents Songbook Sundays: Gershwin, the first in a series of cabaret programs celebrating the composers and lyricists of the Great American Songbook, on December 5 at 7 PM. Joe Dreyer is pianist and music director for the show, which takes place at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/138020.

The St. Louis Actors' Studio presents the Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys December 3 through 19 at the Gaslight Theatre, 358 North Boyle. For more information, call 314-458-2978 or visit stlas.org.

Dramatic License Productions presents This Wonderful Life, the one-man show based on the classic film It's a Wonderful Life, starring Alan Knoll. Performances take place Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM, December 2 through 19. For more information, call 636-220-7012

Windsor Theatre Group presents Vaudeville Christmas, featuring magic, comedy, juggling and seasonal music, Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2 and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2 PM through December 10. Performances take place in the ArtSpace at Crestwood Court. For more information, call 314-632-2114 or visit windsortheatregroup.com.