James Lindhorst

STAGES St. Louis has announced their 2025 line-up, and it is a season of comedy, romance, and nostalgia. The season opens with the hilarious madcap musical MURDER FOR TWO.

With its large eyes and sharp teeth, the Big Bad Wolf is one of the most feared predatory creatures in fairytales.

The most wonderful friendships survive the test of time. A trusted confidant will become a part of your being.

ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL premiered on Broadway in 2017. It is based on the1997 Twentieth Century Fox animated movie “Anastasia” that tells a Disneyfied

“Don’t Be a Hero, Thank You” is a one-act play that takes a humorous look at the challenges faced by the fictional Kate following her release from prison for a felony conviction after robbing a bank. The narrative is comprised mostly as a single-person monologue that is interrupted by phone calls from friends. Leemon’s smartly written script builds empathy through laughter.Hazel McIntire’s “Go Before I Do” also deals with complex emotions but by using dramatic storytelling instead of satire. Like Leemon’s script, McIntire uses monologue, combined with dialogue between characters, to manage generational grief stemming from the loss of a spouse and parents.

A Wisconsin family pours out its darkest secrets at a farmhouse kitchen table in Marisa Wegrzyn 's black comedy THE BUTCHER OF BARABOO.

New Jewish Theatre's current production of FIRST DATE features a terrific cast in sublime comedic performances. Director Lee Ann Mathews and her company of seven clever actors fearlessly dive into physical comedy to create an entertaining show that is light, zany, and funny. It certainly isn’t a masterpiece of modern musical theater, but “FIRST DATE is a delectably fun and entertaining little diversion with a lot of laughs.

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) is pleased to announce its 27th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the J, beginning in March of 2025. The new season brings beloved shows by celebrated Jewish authors, as well as new work that presents unique perspectives on the Jewish experience.The Season opens with CABARET, and includes THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., THE WANDERERS, and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE REMIX is a fantastically creative retelling of the Dickensian tale. It is an outrageous theatrical event that adds up to high energy imaginative story telling. A couple moments in the show that feel a bit one-note and repetitive when the narrative goes on a little too long, but overall, The Q Brothers A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE REMIX will delight you and will make your heart swell with Christmas spirit.

This past season was the year of the drama in St. Louis Theater. Patrons returned to the theatre in droves and many of the regional companies experienced strong box office with sold-out or extended runs.