Categories: Entertainment and Attractions
Music & Theatre in St. Louis
Author: Beth Custer, Cheryl Hughey, Judy Kupsky, and Jennifer R. Rolf
St. Louis's geographic position at the nation's "center stage" makes our city a vital stop for touring musicians and actors. The spotlight shines on a thriving cultural scene composed of performers, artists, and musicians at our renowned theaters and concert halls.
The fabulous Fox Theatre (527 N. Grand, 314-534-1111) has been a favorite with St. Louisans since its inception over 75 years ago. It hosts a dazzling variety of shows, from Broadway musicals to rock concerts to ballets; its Siamese Byzantine décor is a show in itself.
Website: www.fabulousfox.com
Housed in the Loretto-Hilton Center in scenic Webster Groves, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis ( 130 Edgar Road, 314-968-492) is St. Louis's premier professional theater company. Come and enjoy a spectacular and intimate performance in a place where you're never more than 20 rows away from the stage. The new Off-Ramp series is a provocative series of plays, which are performed at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center arts and entertainment district. The series will leave you laughing, crying, or simply wondering what's next. In addition to the Mainstage performances and the Off-Ramp series, there is the Imaginary Theatre Company, which produces children's theatre.
Website: www.repstl.org
Stages St. Louis (314-821-2407, 111 S. Geyer Rd.) is a local professional musical theatre company with over 20 years of performances to its credit. Stages is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to producing the indigenous American art form of musical theatre.
Website: www.stagesstlouis.org
The recently renovated Playhouse at West Port Plaza is a 240-seat venue that provides a high-quality theatrical experience in an intimate setting. Popular shows have include Menopause: The Musical, and Xtreme Comedy.
Website: www.playhouseatwestport.com
The luxurious Powell Symphony Hall (718 N. Grand, 314-533-2500) is home to our world-renowned and critically acclaimed Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. David Robertson is at the helm now, and has stunned audiences with his energetic and novel approach to conducting. The beautiful concert hall resonates with the symphony's high caliber performances.
Website: www.slso.org
The Sheldon Concert Hall (3648 Washington, 314-533-9900) hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed musical acts. The Sheldon Art Galleries are also on site and feature rotating exhibits of sculpture, architecture, children's art, and more.
Website: www.sheldonconcerthall.org
A place where the legendary talents of trumpeters Miles Davis and Clark Terry began their careers, St. Louis is also a hotspot for some of the hippest international jazz acts in the world today. Jazz fans can enjoy dinner and drinks in a sophisticated atmosphere at Jazz at the Bistro (314-531-1012, 3536 Washington Ave.). Candlelit tables, attentive staff, and fine dining are combined with America's favorite art form to make the perfect evening for everyone.
Website: www.jazzstl.org
The stellar casts at the Saint Louis Black Repertory Company (314-534-3810, 634 N. Grand) always delight audiences with a wide selection of musicals and other critically acclaimed performances.
Website: www.theblackrep.org
A recent addition to the music scene, Finale (314-863-8631, 8025 Bonhomme) in the Clayton on the Park Hotel, offers live jazz in an intimate setting in the Clayton neighborhood.
Website: www.finale-stl.com
The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center (314-516-4949, UM-St. Louis) is on the campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis. It hosts famous touring acts, comedians, concerts, and and a speakers series featuring some of the most dynamic, inspiring voices in the country.
Website: www.touhill.org
Check out both well-known rockers and up-and-coming bands at the Pageant (6161 Delmar, 314-726-616) a concert nightclub in the Loop.
Website: www.thepageant.com
At the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (I-270 & I-70, 314-421-1888) you can kick back on the sloping hillside or reserve a seat - either way, you're in for a night to remember. It's outdoor amphitheatre is perfect for enjoying top-shelf musicians on a warm summer evening.
Forest Park's giant outdoor theatre, the Muny (314-361-1900), is the oldest and largest outdoor theatre in the country. Loved by St. Louis audiences, it hosts popular musicals during the summer months. The back rows are always free and open to the public.
Website: www.muny.org.
Check out places of interest near Music & Theatre in St. Louis:
Jazz at the Bistro
3536 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63103
Enjoy an up-close and personal jazz experience in the sophisticated atmosphere of this club, where the hottest rising stars, Grammy winners, and legends can all be found.
Playhouse at West Port Plaza
635 West Port Plaza,
St. Louis, MO 63146
Recently renovated 240-seat venue provides a high-quality theatrical experience in an intimate setting.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
718 N. Grand,
St. Louis, MO 63103
This world-renowned orchestra performs in the elegant Powell Symphony Hall.
Stages
111 S. Geyer,
St. Louis, MO 63122
This professional musical theatre company continues to bring lively entertainment to the 380-seat Robert Reim Theatre. Performers are cast from auditions in St. Louis and New York.
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3658 Washington Ave.,
St. Louis, MO 63108
With a reputation for perfect acoustics, the Sheldon is a much-appreciated concert venue. Call for complete schedule.
Cicero's Restaurant and Entertainment Venue
6691 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63130
Housing a combination Italian-restaurant and entertainment venue sets Cicero's apart, but not quite as much its free beer school, offered every Wednesday to help beer drinkers sound more like wine experts when describing a brew.
The Bluebird
2706 Olive St.,
St. Louis, MO 63103
The Bluebird is an underground venue connected to Beffa's restaurant in downtown St. Louis.
The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63112
A concert nightclub with an excellent sound system and great sightlines.
Jazz St. Louis
3536 Washington Ave,
St. Louis, MO 63103
www.jazzatthebistro.com. Enjoy an up-close and personal jazz experience in the sophisticated atmosphere of this club, where the hottest rising stars, Grammy winners, and legends can all be found. Call for a current schedule.
Playhouse at Westport Plaza
635 Westport Plaza,
Maryland Heights,, MO 63146
The newly renovated 240-seat Playhouse at Westport Plaza provides a high-quality theatrical experience in an intimate setting.
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
130 Edgar Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63119
One of St. Louis's leading professional theatre companies. The Rep presents musicals, comedies, and dramas, contemporary and classic, on two stages in the Loretto-Hilton Center (Season runs September-April). In addition, they offer three shows at The Grandel Theatre in Grand Center (Season runs September-December).
The Black Rep
3610 Grandel Square,
St. Louis, MO 63108
Our nation's largest African-American theatre company, where talented displays of theater, dance, and other creative expression heighten social and cultural awareness.
The Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.,
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
An exotic, restored venue from the days of the grand movie houses.
The Muny
Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis, The Muny, Forest Park,
St. Louis, MO 63112
For a Broadway experience under the stars, visit The Muny, America's largest and oldest outdoor musical theater. Open nightly, mid June-mid August, the Muny usually runs about 7 week-long productions of some of Broadway's most successful shows and often attracts stars of stage and screen. Like so many Forest Park attractions, the Muny truly appreciates its patrons, and as a token of that appreciation, offers 1,620 free seats for every performance. The free seats are in the back of the amphitheater and are given away on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 7 p.m. For more information on the Muny, call For a Broadway experience under the stars, visit The Muny, America's largest and oldest outdoor musical theater. Open nightly, mid June-mid August, the Muny usually runs about 7 week-long productions of some of Broadway's most successful shows and often attracts stars of stage and screen. Like so many Forest Park attractions, the Muny truly appreciates its patrons, and as a token of that appreciation, offers 1,620 free seats for every performance. The free seats are in the back of the amphitheater and are given away on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 7 p.m. For more information on the Muny, call 314-361-1900 or visit www.muny.org. or visit www.muny.org.
The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63112
A concert nightclub with an excellent sound system and great sightlines.
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis
130 Edgar Road,
St. Louis, MO 63119
This St. Louis theater company is on a mission to bring high quality theater to the city for audiences of all ages. Performances suit a wide array of tastes; the company's line-up includes all types of theater from musicals to psycological murder mystery to comedy to experimental theater.
Touhill Performing Arts Center
1 University Blvd., University of Missouri - St. Louis,
St. Louis, MO 63121
Located on the campus of the University of Missouri - St. Louis, this structure, designed by architect I.M. Pei, hosts world-famous performers as well as local favorites.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
14141 Riverport Dr.,
St. Louis, MO 63043
A premier outdoor concert venue brings everything from the hottest new talent to internationally known stars to St. Louis.
