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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Richard Thomas steps into an iconic role in Aaron Sorkin's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The TV and Broadway star says Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation takes Atticus Finch "off the pedestal" for an emotional journey.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Metro Theater Company's new musical, 'Spells of the Sea,' started as a pandemic podcast by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Spells of the Sea" makes transition to the stage at Metro Theater Company.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

St. Louis Theater Circle announces nominations for 2023 awards by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nominees were selected in more than 30 categories, covering comedies, dramas, musicals and operas presented by local professional theater and opera companies in 2022.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00PM
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023

World premiere by Big Muddy Dance Co. adds to universe of Sherlock Holmes adaptations by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Big Muddy Dance Company will stage the world premiere of “My Dear Watson,” which combines pieces from many of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories and novels.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00PM
Monday, January 9, 2023
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Muny announces 2023 lineup: 'Beautiful,' 'Rent' among debuts by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The seven-show lineup also includes Disney's “Beauty and the Beast,” “Chess,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Sister Act.”

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:48AM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

'Hadestown,' coming to the Fox, puts sizzling spin on myth and features 3 St. Louisans by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Inspired by Greek mythology and boasting a folk-inflected score with a hint of jazz, the show not only won eight Tony Awards, including one for best musical, but also has attracted the kind …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:25AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Saturday, September 24, 2022

'Bee Play' addresses climate change by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

New Jewish Theatre presents world premiere.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:55AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2022

He was convicted in a bomb plot. Now he’s earning praise on St. Louis stages. by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Olajuwon Davis thought he had found his purpose in life — as an artist and as an activist. But in 2014, that road took a detour.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:19AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

'Beetlejuice' is latest Broadway show for St. Louis native Elizabeth Teeter by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Elizabeth Teeter steps into the black boots of goth girl Lydia Deetz.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:37PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Playwright rebuilds 'House of Joy' to open Repertory Theatre of St. Louis season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Madhuri Shekar's play about a harem guarded by female warriors gets a rewrite that elevates a secondary character.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:25PM
Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Curtain call: 3 memorable moments from the Muny's 104th season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Here are three highlights from the Muny season that came to a close Aug. 18.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:54AM
Sunday, August 21, 2022

Set design is vivid for 'In the Heights' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Anna Louizos created its distinctive look.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:33AM
Friday, August 19, 2022

Stages St. Louis, New Jewish Theatre announce leadership changes by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Andrew Kuhlman succeeds Jack Lane, and Rebekah Scallet replaces Edward Coffield.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:04AM

'Bronte Sister House Party,' a play without a plot, is comically nontraditional by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

SATE stages a new play that was presented in March as a St. Louis Shakespeare Festival staged reading.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:04AM
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

'Joseph' is back at the Muny for another Technicolor ride by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Before the musicals that made them famous — “Jesus Christ Superstar” (which premiered on Broadway in 1971) and “Evita” (1979) — composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:03PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

For 'Rose Tattoo' star, the role presents both opportunity and challenge by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Serafina Delle Rose is among the most vivid characters to emerge from the pen of Tennessee Williams.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:12PM
Monday, July 25, 2022

Provocative drama about solitary confinement comes to Big Top in Grand Center by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Inspired by stories collected from U.S. prisons, playwright Sarah Shourd's “The Box” addresses solitary confinement, its impact and its consequences.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:33PM
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

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