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ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE to Kick Off Stages' 27th Season, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS celebrates music legend and cross-over sensation Patsy Cline, May 31 through June 30 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood. The touching true story, Always... Patsy Cline combines humor, heartache and 27 of Patsy's most unforgettable hits, such as 'Crazy,' 'Walkin' After Midnight,' 'Sweet Dreams,' and more. (more...)
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Jacqueline Petroccia to Lead Stages St. Louis' ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, Beg. 5/31
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2013
STAGES ST. LOUIS is proud to announce casting for Always... Patsy Cline, Legally Blonde, The Musical and My Fair Lady. This season exceptional talent will bring life tothree passionate women who broke down society's barriers and stereotypes by refusing to be limited by the vision of others. STAGES also announces the cast for the Theatre for Young Audiences production of, the 'princess story' that started it all, Disney's Cinderella. All season and single tickets are on sale now. (more...)
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Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 16, 2013
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)
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Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 02, 2013
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)
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Abingdon Theatre Company's BODEGA BAY Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews Friday, January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)
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Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, Now thru 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews tonight, January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)
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Erin Davie, Karen Ziemba, and More Earn 2013 Louie Awards Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2013
The St. Louis Theater Circle has just announced the nominees for the 2013 Louie Awards, honoring excellence in professional theater. The ceremony is set to take place on March 11 at the Gaslight Theater (358 North Boyle Avenue). To reserve tickets, email stltheatercircle@sbcglobal.net. (more...)
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Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 02, 2013
Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: TALLEY'S FOLLY Brings Romance to Florida Rep
by Justin Cowan - Dec 02, 2012
If an evening of quiet laughter, tears, and sweet romance is what you're looking for, then the Florida Rep's current offering of Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Talley's Folly is for you. Set in 1944 rural Missouri, Talley's Folly tells the story of Sally Talley (Rachel Burttram) and Matt Friedman (Chris Clavelli), two unmarried and middle-aged lovers who are reunited one summer evening after a 7 day courtship that occurred one year prior. (more...)
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Florida Rep's TALLEY'S FOLLY Plays Arcade Theatre, Now thru 12/16
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012
Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the opening of Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy, Talley’s Folly. Playing tonight, Nov. 30 to Dec. 16 with discounted previews Nov. 27, 28 and 29, Talley’s Folly is the touching story of the unlikely courtship of young Sally Talley and her much older, Jewish suitor, Matt Friedman. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: STAGES St. Louis Puts On Flashy and Stylish MY ONE AND ONLY
by Chris Gibson - Sep 15, 2012
MY ONE AND ONLY is what I like to call a "retrofit" musical, appropriating tunes from the Gershwin brothers (Ira and George, of course) catalog, while creating a book (Peter Stone and Timothy Mayer) that incorporates familiar elements from 1927, the year it's set in. That being said, it's a slick and flashy excursion into fun that's "all talking, all singing, and all dancing". This final production of the season for Stages St. Louis is a terrifically convivial ride utilizing the old "boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back" plot that so many musicals, particularly from that era, rely on. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: Wonderful, Charming THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Stages St. Louis
by Chris Gibson - Jul 29, 2012
There are a number of reasons that Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC is still so popular today. The songs are definitely catchy and familiar, and the story is compelling. But, it takes a good cast and solid direction to make it work properly, and the troupe that Stages St. Louis has corralled are excellent in their roles. This venerable warhorse of a show is their current production, and its charm still holds up remarkably well after all these years. (more...)
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SOUND OF MUSIC Opens at Stages St. Louis Tonight, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2012
From tonight, July 20 through August 19, The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood will transform into the beautiful hills of Austria echoing tunes of childhood when STAGES ST. LOUIS presents the beloved musical masterpiece, The Sound of Music. (more...)
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SOUND OF MUSIC Opens 7/20 at Stages St. Louis
by BWW News Desk - Jul 06, 2012
From July 20 through August 19, The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood will transform into the beautiful hills of Austria echoing tunes of childhood when STAGES ST. LOUIS presents the beloved musical masterpiece, The Sound of Music. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Richard Maltby Jr. Visits STAGES St. Louis' AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 03, 2012
On Friday, June 29, 2012 Tony Award winner and Ain't Misbehavin' creator, Richard Maltby Jr. visited STAGES ST. LOUIS to experience their critically acclaimed production first hand. Following the 8:00 pm performance Maltby Jr., met with the cast and crew to congratulate them on a successful run. Check out photos of Maltby with the cast below! (more...)
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