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Video: First Look at PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 22, 2026

New Jewish Theatre has released first look footage of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk Award-winning play now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Wool Studio Theatre at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center.

Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre Grips with Cataclysmic Force
by James Lindhorst - Apr 17, 2026

Rebekah Scallet has once again brought St. Louis audiences a newer work to the NJT Wool Studio Stage with resounding success. Her production of Prayer for the French Republic is a gripping story with cataclysmic force. The Salomon and Benhamou Families face paralyzing fear steeped in the long history of Jewish persecution expertly captured by a gifted powerhouse acting ensemble. This deeply gripping and devastating production leaves the audience filled with empathetic catharsis.

New Jewish Theatre and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Clean Up at Monday's Theater Circle Awards
by James Lindhorst - Mar 24, 2026

New Jewish Theatre’s 14 wins and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 13 wins sweep the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards. In ceremonies on Monday night, New Jewish Theatre’s production of Cabaret won the most awards, including Outstanding Production of a musical. The Rep’s productions of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brothers Size and The Cottage were named Outstanding Production of a Drama and Outstanding Production of a Comedy.

PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC To Make St. Louis Premiere At New Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

New Jewish Theatre will present the St. Louis premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, a play by Tony-nominated Joshua Harmon. Directed by NJT Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet.

The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026

The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.

St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Reveals Nominees And Host
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, The Muny, and the Fabulous Fox has announced the nominees for the eighth annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards (SLHSMTA) presented by Carol B. Loeb.

Review: Rebekah Scallet Directs a Sobering and Gripping Production of CABARET at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - Mar 21, 2025

New Jewish Theatre’s production of CABARET is a grim reminder of the early days of the Nazi reign in Germany. It is appropriately risqué and bawdy and artfully staged on David Blake’s beautiful set. It is filled with impressive performances from the entire cast, especially the original characterizations developed by Spener Davis Milford, Hailey Medrano, Dustin Lane Petrillo, and Jane Paradise. Rebekah Scallet’s storytelling reflects on the two melancholy love stories with a direful reminder of the past and a warning about current day antisemitism. She hammers home the funereal denouement like a railroad worker driving spikes with a maul.  

Photos: CABARET At New Jewish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

NJT will open its 27th season with the classic musical Cabaret, running March 20 through April 6. Check out photos from the production, directed by NJT's Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet.

CABARET To Open 2025 Season at NJT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

NJT will open its 27th season with the classic musical Cabaret, running March 20 through April 6. Directed by NJT's Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet in her first musical production for the theatre,

CABARET to Launch NJT Launches 27th Season in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

NJT will open its 27th season with a bold and immersive production of the classic musical Cabaret in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS Returns to Leicester in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2024

Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has announced a packed programme for LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS 2024 (LDIF24), Leicester's annual dance festival. 

Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

Erika Henningsen and Stephanie Beatriz discuss their roles on the new adult musical animated series, Hazbin Hotel. Watch a video of them revealing what drew them to the series, combining musical numbers with animation, the differences between voice work and stage acting, and more.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; COCA's BILLY ELLIOT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

THE LION KING Announces New Cast Members For West End Return Including Kayi Ushe as Simba
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2021

The West End production of DISNEY'S THE LION KING will welcome 14 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers when it reopens its doors this summer.

The MTI Junior Theatre Festival Europe to Take Place Online This Saturday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2021

The Junior Theatre Festival Online, which takes place on Saturday 8th May, is a day-long programme featuring: West End workshops for students and specially curated workshops for teachers and directors; panel discussions with performers and creatives from West End shows; exclusive performances and more.

Coastal Jazz & Blues Society Announces Dates for Virtual 2021 Festival  Pyatt Hall Series and Frankie's Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2021

The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Vancouver's signature Festival, celebrates its 35th edition this summer from Friday, June 25 to Sunday, July 4.

Winners Announced For the Black British Theatre Awards 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2020

The Black British Theatre Awards 2020 championed the artistic excellence and achievements of the black creatives and performers across all aspects of theatre. The program's first television broadcast on Sky Arts highlighted a cross section of some of the 2020 award-winners. 

New Jewish Theatre's WE ARE THE LEVINSONS is Postponed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2020

With the impacts of COVID-19 changing daily and to ensure the wellbeing of New Jewish Theatre (NJT) patrons, artists and staff, New Jewish Theatre has had to make some changes to their season in order to do their part to help flatten the curve of the spread of this virus.

Photo Flash: The New Jewish Theatre Presents WE ARE THE LEVINSONS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2020

The New Jewish Theatre continues its record-setting season with We Are the Levinsons, Wendy Kout's compelling play about a multi-generational Jewish family as they laugh, learn and love their way through a year of life and death. Weaving comedy with drama, this award-winning play explores the fragility and strength of family ties… and the capacity for strangers to change us and become family.