DAMN YANKEES, CATS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST et al. Topline St. Louis Muny's 2010 Summer Season

St. Louis Muny, the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre, has announced the seven musicals that will comprise the 2010 summer season. 

Beauty and the Beast will launch the summer season, running from June 21 - June 30.  Titanic: The Musical will follow from July 5 - July 11.  Thereafter the season will feature Damn Yankees (July 12 - July 18), Cats (July 19 - July 25), The Sound of Music (July 26 - August 1), and Footloose (August 2 - August 8), closing with Showboat (August 9 - August 15). 

Cast and creative team announcements are forthcoming.

Says Denny Reagan, President & CEO of The Muny in a statement: "I think we've got a season with some great variety...We have two Broadway musicals that are making their Muny debut, Titanic-The Musical and Footloose. There are good shows for young people, strong dance shows, and a few of the classics that never grow old."

Season tickets go on sale on March 27, and single tickets will be available beginning June 5.

The theatre regularly attracts Broadway talent. Muny vets include Kate Baldwin, Max von Essen, Beth Leavel, and Robert Cuccioli.

For more information about The Muny and the 2010 productions, call (314) 361-1900 or visit www.muny.org.