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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Repertory Theatre Studio Series returns with 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Gruesome Playground Injuries,” the only Studio Series offering in the season, will be presented at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:42PM
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

2022-23 season at Black Rep includes 'Death of a Salesman' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Black Rep has announced its 2022-23 season, which includes plays by Arthur Miller, Dominique Morisseau and other notable dramatists.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:07PM
Saturday, June 25, 2022

Ralph Macchio drops in on 'The Karate Kid' musical in St. Louis by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Actor who originated role praises Stages St. Louis musical.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:33PM
Friday, June 24, 2022

Dance St. Louis announces 2022-2023 season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Highlights include Complexions, Spring to Dance Festival.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:07PM
Friday, June 10, 2022

Muny stage is set for first full season since 2019 by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Outdoor theater in Forest Park returns to a full season, with precautions in place to keep the shows going.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:18AM
Saturday, May 21, 2022

Bronze statue of retired Muny president Dennis Reagan now greets theater guests by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dennis Reagan was a familiar and welcoming presence at shows, and a new likeness of him stands in Donor Plaza.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:03AM
Thursday, May 19, 2022

'Karate Kid: The Musical,' bound for Broadway, kicks off with world premiere in St. Louis by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

New musical adaptation of 1984 film "The Karate Kid" gets its pre-Broadway tryout at Stages St. Louis, with hopes that more shows will launch here.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:33PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Enjoy 3 nights of Shakespeare-inspired movies this week in Forest Park by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The screenings, in collaboration with Cinema St. Louis, are free.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:18PM
Friday, May 6, 2022

Metro Theater announces 50th anniversary season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Metro Theater Company has announced its 50th anniversary season, which begins Sept. 9 with “Bold, Brave, Curious!”

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:12PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Review: West End Players' 'Lonesome West' is a masterclass in comic acting by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

West End Players Guild presents "Lonesome West," a brilliantly acted comedy-drama by Martin McDonagh.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:48AM
Monday, April 25, 2022
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis 2022-23 mainstage season opens with 'House of Joy' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Season's other shows include "Private Lives," "Putting It Together" and annual production of "A Christmas Carol."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:42PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Review: Dinosaurs roam the stage in Stray Dog's entertaining 'Triassic Parq' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Connoisseurs of dinosaurs are likely to have a fun time at “Triassic Parq,” a goofily entertaining Stray Dog Theatre production.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:18PM
Friday, April 15, 2022

'Hamilton' lives up to the hype by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Show at the Fox is a first-rate American musical, and the cast of this touring production is great, too.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:03AM
Monday, April 11, 2022

Review: 'Hand to God' at St. Louis Actors' Studio is hands-down hilarious by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Hand to God" boasts a first-rate cast, but the true star is a puppet.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:06PM
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Review: Tuneful, spirited, occasionally over the top, 'Hairspray' is an irresistible musical by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Hairspray" embraces the irreverence of its source material, a film that brought John Waters into the mainstream.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:03PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Review: Moonstone Theatre Company's 'Proof' is a compelling, must-see family drama by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In a remarkable Moonstone production, playwright David Auburn’s absorbing tale of a reluctant math prodigy is a meditation on the pluses and minuses of moving on.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:42AM
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Review: Delightful cast makes the most of humor in Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

New Jewish Theatre returns to the stage to open its season with Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:48AM

Muny's 'Chicago' wins big at St. Louis Theater Circle Awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nominees in more than 30 categories honored for comedies, dramas, musicals and operas produced by local professional companies in 2020 and 2021.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:48AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022

Review: The Rep's '39 Steps' is a hilarious, whirlwind Hitchcock romp by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cast of four takes on playwright Patrick Barlow's speedy spy spoof in Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of "The 39 Steps."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:18AM
Saturday, March 26, 2022

'Plaza Suite' poised to be another Broadway triumph for St. Louis producers by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

With Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on the marquee, “Plaza Suite” has a good shot at being another triumph for St. Louis-based producers.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:03AM
Friday, March 25, 2022

Review: ‘My Fair Lady’ at Fox Theatre is a memorable, old-school gem by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Touring production of “My Fair Lady,” at the Fox Theatre through April 3, is as mesmerizing as it is memorable.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:54AM

Fox Theatre 2022-23 Broadway Series includes 'Frozen,' 'Hadestown,' Sorkin's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Fox Theatre in St. Louis celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new Broadway Series starting in September.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:54AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Review: Black Rep's 'Behind the Sheet' is poignant and powerful by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The play is inspired by the true story of J. Marion Sims, who until recently was celebrated as “the father of modern gynecology.”

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:37PM
Friday, March 18, 2022

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis schedule will feature 'The Rose Tattoo' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis returns Aug. 18-28 with its seventh edition.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:18PM
Thursday, March 10, 2022

Review: 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is an offbeat treat by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is so intriguingly bizarre that it would be worth seeing just for its nose-thumbing audacity.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:54PM
Saturday, March 5, 2022

Shakespeare Festival announces season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Much Ado about Nothing" will be presented in Forest Park.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:12AM
Saturday, February 19, 2022

'Stick Fly' is a fun getaway at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Stick Fly” addresses race and class with subtlety, nuance and an edginess rooted in hard truth.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:06PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Review: 'Mean Girls' musical is a flashy crowd-pleaser at the Fox by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Some folks will argue that the show delivers good bang for the buck. Others might find it more exhausting than exhilarating.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:03PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Review: West End Players' 'Hillary and Clinton' is sophisticated, must-see fun by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hillary Clinton is an apt subject for the stage, as playwright Lucas Hnath demonstrates with offbeat comedy-drama “Hillary and Clinton.”

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:06PM
Monday, February 14, 2022

Review: 'Fireflies' at Black Rep sheds light on civil rights movement by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Focus of Donja R. Love’s play is not on crowds marching for equality but on a married couple struggling to conceal secrets.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:48PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards