MOMENTS, A MUNY DOCUSERIES Examines the 106-Year History of The Muny in St. Louis
“Moments, A Muny Docuseries” is the brainchild of Colby Dezelick, The Muny’s Digital Communications Manager. He told Broadway World that this documentary series will focus on the century long history of The Muny. He shared that episode will examine specific moments in the timeline of The Muny and the blind courage it took to create an outdoor performance space that has now become a legendary theater. In fact, the first episode is titled “Blind Courage.” As part of the production process Dezelick hand selected St. Louis Actor Rich Pisarkiewicz to serve as the narrator for the series.
Kwofe Coleman Named Muny's Next President and CEO
The Muny Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Kwofe Coleman as the theatre's next president and CEO, effective January 1, 2022. He will succeed Denny Reagan, who has been with The Muny since 1968, and has served as president and CEO since 1991.
Longtime Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan Announces Retirement
After 52 years, Denny Reagan, Muny President and CEO, has announced plans to retire in December of 2021. Beginning January 2022, Reagan will assume the role of senior advisor. In this role, leadership will rely on his breadth of experience and knowledge as the theatre completes its Second Century Capital Campaign.
The Muny's Iconic Tree Canopy Returns
After three years of preparation, The Muny is once again a?oethe theatre between the mighty oaks.a?? Traveling nearly 300 miles earlier this month, the new trees that form the iconic canopy come from Kaneville Tree Farms in Kaneville, Illinois. The seven large trees planted include two swamp white oaks, two State Street maples and three London planes, each weighing 10,000 pounds with trunks ranging in size from six to eight inches.
The Muny Announces Plans to Open 2020 on July 20
With careful and ongoing consideration, The Muny announced today a revised schedule to offer musical theatre in Forest Park this summer. Pushing opening night to late July, The Muny hopes to present five of the seven productions originally announced in the 2020 season, with the other two productions being postponed until the 2021 season.