Andra Velis Simon

Feature: The Muny’s 30 Nods Leads the St Louis Theater Circle Awards Nominations
by James Lindhorst - Feb 4, 2025

The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.

Video: Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk Sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Watch Devin DeSantis and Jessica Vosk sing 'You Matter To Me' from WAITRESS at The Muny in this all-new video.

Review: The Muny's WAITRESS is a Sweet Slice of Musical Theater Pie
by James Lindhorst - Aug 1, 2024

WAITRESS is another must-see musical production in the Muny’s 106th season. Brown’s direction is incredible. She accomplishes the near impossible staging an intimate musical on a massive stage. Credit her and the entire technical team for pulling off miraculous Muny magic. Vosk is brilliant. The entire cast is superb. They deliver delightful vocals and find all the humor baked into the script. The Muny’s Waitress simply gets everything right. It is a sweet little slice of musical theater pie. 

Video: Highlights of WAITRESS at The Muny
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 31, 2024

Watch highlights of at Waitress at The Muny starring Jessica Vosk and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Exclusive Photos: WAITRESS at The Muny Starring Jessica Vosk & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024

Get a first look at Waitress at The Muny starring Jessica Vosk and more! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: In Rehearsals for WAITRESS at The Muny, Starring Jessica Vosk
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Watch rehearsal footage from Waitress at the Muny, starring Jessica Vosk and more, in the video here!

VIDEO: Jessica Vosk & Devin DeSantis Sing 'Bad Idea' from WAITRESS in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2024

Get a first look at Jessica Vosk and Devin DeSantis rehearsing 'Bad Idea' from The Muny's production of Waitress in this all-new video.

Full Cast & Design Team Set for WAITRESS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

The Muny has revealed its full cast and design team for Waitress, the fifth show in the theatre’s 106th season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jessica Vosk Performs 'Everything Changes' From WAITRESS Ahead of Muny Run
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

Jessica Vosk is gearing up to take the stage in the role of Jenna in Waitress at The Muny in St. Louis.  Vosk took to social media to share a video of her performing 'Everything Changes' from the musical. Check out the video here!

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Announces WAITRESS And More for Upcoming Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

PCPA has announced its 61st season featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE BOOK OF WILL, THE RIVER BRIDE, and more. Discover a diverse lineup of performances from classics to contemporary works.

The Muny Reveals Cast of Young Stars Joining Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Six young St. Louis actors — Kate Kappel, Grace Moore, Will Schulte, Leia Rhiannon Yogi, Zoe Klevorn and Torri Tripoli — will fill starring roles in Muny productions this upcoming season.

Jessica Vosk Will Lead WAITRESS at The Muny; Initial Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Jessica Vosk is set to lead Waitress at the Muny this summer! Learn more about the cast here!

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Writers Theatre Adds Performances For THE BAND'S VISIT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Writers Theatre has announced an additional week of performances to the run of The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin.

Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at Writers Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 19, 2024

Director Zi Alikhan has gifted Chicago audiences with a production of THE BAND'S VISIT whose talent and creative execution equal---and may even exceed---those of the Broadway and touring productions. It runs through March 17 at Writers Theatre in Glencoe.

Photos: First Look At THE BAND'S VISIT At Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, continues its 2023/24 Season with The Band’s Visit, featuring music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, and based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin. See photos from the production. 

Review: THE BAND'S VISIT at TheatreSquared
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 4, 2023

What did our critic think of THE BAND'S VISIT at TheatreSquared?

TheatreSquared and Writers Theatre Present THE BAND'S VISIT Regional Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

The Band's Visit, the musical sensation that swept the Tony Awards after its Broadway debut, will have its regional premier October 11 at TheatreSquared.

U.S. Premiere of LONDON ROAD Adds Week of Performances at Theater Wit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

Due to popular demand, Shattered Globe Theatre has announce one added week of performances for its hit U.S. premiere musical London Road, extending through Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Photos: First Look at Shattered Globe Theatre's LONDON ROAD
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

Shattered Globe Theatre is concluding its 2022-23 season with the U.S. premiere of London Road, an experimental and innovative new musical featuring book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe, music and lyrics by Adam Cork, direction and movement by Elizabeth Margolius and music direction by Andra Velis Simon. London Road will play through June 3, 2023 at Theater Wit. Check out production photos here!