Monday, October 2, 2023

Holiday shows take center stage at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University by Sponsored Content By Mary McHugh, Brand Ave. Studios Contributing Writer

Content by Lindenwood Center for the Arts. Ring in the holidays with an incredibly entertaining three-show lineup that includes live music set to animated films, a veteran New York-based per…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:25AM
Friday, June 23, 2023

Best Bets: Fall Out Boy, Tyler Hubbard, Fitz and the Tantrums, Willie Nelson and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do June 23-29.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Statue of Liberty has arrived in Sauget. Sort of. by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Soon, the Statue of Liberty will be lifting her lamp beside the golden door of Sauget. Well, maybe not the Statue of Liberty. But certainly a Statue of Liberty.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Friday, June 16, 2023

Spinks brothers, Harry Weber will be immortalized on St. Louis Walk of Fame by Olivia Poolos | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A world-class sculptor and two Olympic-medalist boxers will be the latest honorees in the Delmar Loop.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:00PM

Best Bets: Juneteenth events, Hank Williams Jr., 'Princess Bride,' Charlie Puth and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do June 16-22.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:30AM
Monday, June 12, 2023

Inside the Tony Awards: No script, but plenty of song, dance, high spirits and history by Jocelyn Noveck Associated Press

It was a night of triumph for the small, big-hearted musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” but also a night notable for inclusion.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:30PM

Winning STL: Why the free seats are core to The Muny’s identity by Ian Caso St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher

When the Muny opens tonight with Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, it will continue a tradition of offering nearly 1,500 free seats available nightly on a first-come, first-served basis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:45AM
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Musicals from 4 St. Louis producers are among top contenders for Tony Awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"& Juliet" and "Shucked" compete for best musical, and "Parade" vies for best revival of a musical.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:30AM
Friday, June 9, 2023

Best Bets: Rooftop Drag Show, George Lopez, 'Golf the Galleries,' Juneteenth in the Loop by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do June 9-15.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:30PM

'Shucked' brings Kevin Cahoon's career full circle (and lands a Tony nod) by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

Kevin Cahoon’s career has come full circle with the new musical, “Shucked.” “I started by telling jokes to the rodeo announcer when I was 5 years old,” he says. Now, he’s a one-m…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30AM
Thursday, June 8, 2023

105th season of outdoor theater at the Muny gets off to a 'Beautiful' start by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Among its seven shows this summer, outdoor theater in Forest Park will present four Muny premieres: "Beautiful," "Sister Act," "Rent" and "Chess."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:00PM

Review: Corny as can be, 'Shucked' entertains like few musicals by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

There are so many one-liners in “Shucked,” you’ll want to write them down. Don’t – just let the goofiness of the musical wash over you.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Review: 'Sweeney Todd' returns with a vengeance, and Josh Groban by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

There have been so many interpretations of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” it probably was time to give it a more traditional spin.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:30PM

Winning STL: What's next for The Muny? A vision beyond those 7 summer shows by Ian Caso St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publisher

CEO Kwofe Coleman explains his dream of "packing every corner" for The Muny as a centerpiece for St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:20AM

'Kimberly Akimbo,' 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Leopoldstadt' among top Tony contenders by Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal

There’s no “Hamilton” in this year’s competition for Tony Awards.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:30AM
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Opera Theatre of St. Louis sets 2024 festival season of 'brilliant classics' by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

Among the operas are “Julius Caesar” and “Galileo Galilei,” both OTSL premieres.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:35AM

Review: 'Some Like It Hot' sizzles with sly revisions to story by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

Thanks to the show’s smart book (by Amber Ruffin and Matthew Lopez), the musical is able to address contemporary issues at a Jazz Age pace. It’s a remarkable feat that plays better than …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:15AM
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

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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