The Top 10 Theater Productions in St. Louis for 2024
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. Tesseract Theater Company had a breakout year, placing two productions on this top 10 list. The Black Rep, ERA, They Muny, New Jewish Theater, The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, and STAGES St. Louis all benefited from positive word of mouth and strong single ticket box office sales thanks to their marvelous seasons and well-reviewed productions.
Review: Upstream Theater's LIFE IS A DREAM at The Marcelle
Upstream Theater’s production of LIFE IS A DREAM is an illustrious production of Calderón's complex work. It has a clear directorial vision, exceptional acting, and stunning technical design elements. It is a superior in its artistry, staging, and storytelling.
BWW Q&A: Rebekah Scallet on RED at New Jewish Theatre
New Jewish Theatre presents Red by John Logan. Running Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, August 11, performances will take place in the J’s Wool Studio Theatre. Rebekah Scallet (Artistic Director) is in her second full season with the New Jewish Theatre. Last season she directed the St. Louis Theatre Circle Award-nominated production of The Immigrant.
Review: RED at New Jewish Theatre is a Stimulating Story About an Artist and His Art
The New Jewish Theatre’s production of John Logan’s RED is sensational. Knoll’s directorial vision immerses the audience into Rothko’s studio, his painting techniques, and his fragile mind. Harris and Petrillo’s phenomenal portrayal and the production staff’s sensational work create a stimulating and layered story about both the artist and his art.
Review: WE ALL FALL DOWN at The New Jewish Theatre
The Stein family has gathered to celebrate the Passover Seder for the first time. Linda, the controlling family matriarch, insisted that all the members of her family gather for the traditional celebration that has been anything but a tradition for their non-practicing secular family.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY March 19th - April 7th
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis closes its current season with a production of Tray Letts’ tragicomedy AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Performances begin on March 19th and the show runs through April 7th on the main stage in the Loretto-Hilton Center. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The dark comedy examines the dysfunctional dynamics of the Weston Family when they return home for a funeral. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with Director Amelia Acosta Powell and Broadway’s Astrid Van Wieren who plays Mattie Faye Aiken to talk about The Rep’s upcoming production.