Sunday, June 4, 2023

Review: 'Parade' shows how progress comes slowly, if at all by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

In a big Broadway revival – inventively directed by Michael Arden – it’s also a love story between Frank (Ben Platt) and his wife Lucille (Micaela Diamond). Together, they confront the…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:15AM

Review: Heartfelt 'Kimberly Akimbo' shows just how important love is by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

Like “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” this show digs into the quieter moments of life and comes away with a loopy story that doesn’t promise a happy ending.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:00AM
Friday, June 2, 2023

In town to conduct 'Susannah' at OTSL, Gemma New still feels at home in St. Louis by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

Former St. Louis Symphony Orchestra resident conductor Gemma New will conduct Opera Theatre of St. Louis production of "Susannah."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:45PM

Best Bets: Circus Flora, Dead & Company, Steve Martin and Martin Short by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do June 2-8.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:45AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival taps into celeb culture for a fresh ‘Twelfth Night’ by Calvin Wilson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival production in Forest Park, Chicago-based director Lisa Portes has found a tale of immigrants.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30PM
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Winning STL: The Muny is unique to our nation and a centerpiece for St. Louis by Ian Caso Publisher, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kwofe Coleman explains how, for a couple hours on a given summer night, 11,000 people from all walks of life can share a common experience.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:15AM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Best Bets: Pointfest, Irish Fest, African Arts Fest, Chasten Buttigieg, Grant's Farm by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do May 26-June 1.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:45AM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Dada Ball raises $400,000 for Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A cyber-themed Dada Ball & Bash raised $400,000 for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis this year, about 15% of its annual operating budget.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:30PM

Your guide to 40+ things to do in St. Louis this summer by St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It's officially summertime in St. Louis, and the possibilities are endless. Here's some of our best advice for spending the longest days of the year.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:51PM

Current operator of Fox Theatre to maintain ownership, ending lawsuit by Steph Kukuljan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The longtime operator of the Fabulous Fox Theatre will have complete ownership over the iconic institution, ending a yearslong dispute.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:49PM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Honor the fallen with St. Louis-area Memorial Day parades, ceremonies by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Events include ceremonies at cemeteries, parades and a fireworks display.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Memphis ballet company reflects diversity of Spring to Dance Festival by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Collage Dance Collective, a ballet company based in Memphis, closes the annual two-day showcase of companies from across the country.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

Best Bets: Festival at CityPark, Bark in the Park, Art on the Square and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do May 19-25.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:15AM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

OTSL's 'Treemonisha' has roots in its mystical connections by Daniel Durchholz | Special To The Post-Dispatch

“Treemonisha” is about to receive its world premiere, opening Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023 festival season.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:13PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

'Blaze' brings Big Muddy Dance season to a close by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The dance showcase includes two world premieres.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:30AM
Friday, May 12, 2023

St. Louis Zoo plans $40 million Destination Discovery in old children's zoo area by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The children’s zoo area at the St. Louis Zoo will be rebuilt as a place where children and families can interact with and be inspired by animals.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:45PM

Stephanie Childress takes a final bow with SLSO ... for now by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor may be saying farewell to St. Louis, but this is not goodbye.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM

'Mandela: The Official Exhibition' to open at St. Louis Science Center by From Staff Reports

The traveling exhibit, which includes more than 150 objects and artifacts that belonged to the humanitarian, will run there through mid-September.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:21AM

Best Bets: Chihuly Nights, Laumeier Art Fair, Denise Thimes, 'Black Panther' and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do May 12-18.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:15AM
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents a festival season without pandemic obstacles by Daniel Durchholz | Special To The Post-Dispatch

“Everything is returning to what we have loved and what we’ve not been able to do during the ... pandemic,” general director Andrew Jorgensen says.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:00PM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Made in St. Louis: Her collages have appeared on 'The Big Bang Theory' and more by Pat Eby Special To The Post-Dispatch

Jen Dykeman's works meld her talent and her background in art therapy.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis appoints its new chief curator by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dean Daderko will be the new chief curator at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, joining its leadership team June 19.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:00PM
Monday, May 8, 2023

Grace Bumbry, trailblazing opera star from St. Louis, dies at 86 by From Staff Reports

The St. Louis-born mezzo-soprano rocked the operatic world as the rich-voiced "Black Venus" of Bayreuth in 1961.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:20PM
Friday, May 5, 2023

Best Bets: Cinco de Mayo, Florissant Valley of Flowers, Microfest, Samara Joy and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do May 5-11.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:15AM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

As the world awaits a coronation, we honor the many kings of St. Louis by Valerie Schremp Hahn, Ian Froeb and Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

From Kingshighway to King Louis to the King Burger to the King of Beers to a visit in 1977 from the future king himself, we bow down to our own royalty.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Stars align for SLSO to present a do-over of ‘Damnation of Faust’

Weekend concerts will mark the SLSO’s final performances in Powell Hall until its expansion and renovation is complete in 2025.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Friday, April 28, 2023

Glass works by renowned artist Chihuly sprout at Missouri Botanical Garden by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Chihuly in the Garden 2023" runs May 2-Oct. 15. There are 19 works across the garden’s 79 acres, as well as an installation of smaller works and drawings in the Sachs Museum.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM

St. Louis producer helps 'Shucked' bring the corn to Broadway by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The latest musical from producer and St. Louis native Mike Bosner, it's set in Cobb County, whose economy depends on corn.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:00AM

Best Bets: Tim McGraw, Elvis festival, Independent Bookstore Day, 'Swan Lake' and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do April 28-May 4.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:15AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Midnight Company's one-man show is an acting challenge by Calvin Wilson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Joe Hanrahan stars in 'The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,' a police procedural with a twist

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:19AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Rep’s artistic director Hana S. Sharif is stepping down by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hana S. Sharif is leaving to go to Washington, D.C.’s acclaimed Arena Stage.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM

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