BWW Q&A: Gayle Seay of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at STAGES St. Louis
Join Gayle Seay as she discusses her journey from performer to Artistic Director and her work on Steel Magnolias at STAGES St. Louis. The show runs at the Ross Family Theatre, Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, from May 31 to June 30. Learn about her inspiration, directorial approach, and more in this exclusive interview.
Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
Spring fever? If you’ve been made a bit dozy by these warm spring days the new production at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will, with a bang, hoist you wide awake in all your senses. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville opened Saturday to an audience that packed the Loretto-Hilton theatre to the rafters.
St. Louis' Jack Lane Notches His 7th Tony Nomination for Producing WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
For the second year in row and the seventh time in his career St. Louisan Jack Lane has been nominated for a Tony Award, this time for his work on WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. In addition to his nomination for Best Musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical, Book of a Musical, Choreography, Scenic Design, Costume Design, and Lighting Design.
The St. Louis Children's Choirs Join Cody Fry in Concert Next Month
Members of The St. Louis Children's Choirs (SLCC) have been invited to perform with Cody Fry and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra during their collaborative concert at 7:30 pm June 7 at St. Louis' Stifel Theatre. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting SLSO.org.
STAGES St. Louis Announces Complete Casting for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Standby), and Meme Wolff (Standby). This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Kate Bergstrom Named the New Augustin Family Artistic Director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) has announced that Kate Bergstrom will assume the role as the Augustin Family Artistic Director effective May 13, 2024. The Rep conducted a six-month nationwide search before naming Bergstrom to the role. Bergstrom succeeds Hana S. Sharif’s following her departure last summer. With the appointment, Bergstrom brings a passionate energy for The Rep’s next chapter to build on the theater’s success as a vital, celebrated, cultural cornerstone of St. Louis.
STAGES St. Louis Announces Creative Team for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
STAGES St. Louis has announced the creative team behind its 2024 season opener, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, at the Ross Family Theatre in the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The show will run from May 31- June 30 and highlights a multitude of St. Louis local designers, actors, artists, technicians, stagehands, and more.
Review: COOL RIDER, London Palladium
Producers Christopher D Clegg and James Drury have had a remarkable journey with Cool Rider, the much-lauded Grease 2 stage adaption. From a supposed ‘one night only show’ back in 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, to record-breaking ticket sales, a flurry of last-minute additional dates, then a return run three months later at the Duchess Theatre…not to mention an original cast recording.
Review: St. Louis Shakespeare's HAMLET is a Well Acted Gem
This well-directed and remarkably acted version of HAMLET illustrates how entertaining and engaging Shakespeare’s works can be. Siler and his cast created a production that would meet the highest standards of a finicky bardolator while entertaining a casual theater goer who may wonder if Shakespeare is right for them.