The Muny Launches 'Cool Down' Renovation; Ready for SPAMALOT, Summer 2013 by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2012 According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis' popular outdoor theater The Muny is planning to install a new fan system to help cool down the audience. If the installation goes according to schedule, the system will be in place when Spamalot kicks off the summer season on June 17, 2013. STAGE TUBE: The Muny Announces 2013 Season - SHREK, SPAMALOT, MARY POPPINS & More! by Stage Tube - October 27, 2012 The Muny's Assistant Director of Marketing Larry Pry appeared on 'Today In St. Louis' this morning, October 27, to announce the theater's 2013 season. Watch the video below! Regional Theater of the Week: The Muny, St. Louis, MO! by BWW Features - September 12, 2012 BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: The Muny in St. Louis, Missouri. ALADDIN, Starring Robin De Jesus, is The Muny's Most-Attended Show of Summer 2012 by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012 According to CBS St. Louis, Aladdin, starring Tony nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia as Aladdin and the Genie, was the best-attended production at The Muny in St. Louis this summer. The show sold 74,857 tickets across its nine performances and boasted an average of 8,317 per performance. BWW Reviews: Elegant and Robust THE KING AND I at The Muny by Chris Gibson - August 10, 2012 The Muny closes their 2012 season with the revival of a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, THE KING AND I. It's an elegant end to a very entertaining season that's been full of surprises. Here, the only surprise is how well this warhorse has aged, with its "East meets West", or "mismatched mates" device still working to perfection. Of course, it helps if you have quality performances from the leads, combined with the energetic direction of Rob Ruggerio. STAGE TUBE: Meet Kevin Gray - 'King of Siam' in The Muny's THE KING AND I! by Stage Tube - August 9, 2012 Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam in St. Louis' currently running production of THE KING AND I, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). In this conversation with Muny Executive Producer Mike Isaacson, Gray discusses his varied career and his rexamination of this role, one he's played before, for The Muny's production. Watch the interview below! STAGE TUBE: Opening Night Highlights - THE KING AND I at The Muny! by Stage Tube - August 9, 2012 The Muny presents the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, now through August 12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). Making her Muny debut as Anna Leonowens is Laura Michelle Kelly. Rounding out the cast are Joan Almedilla as Lady Thiang, Joshua Dela Cruz as Lun Tha, and Alan Ariano as the Kralahome. Check out opening night highlights in the video below! Photo Flash: First Look at Laura Michelle Kelly, Kevin Gray in the Muny's THE KING AND I by Nicole Rosky - August 8, 2012 The Muny presents the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, August 6-12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. Making her Muny debut as Anna Leonowens is Laura Michelle Kelly. Kevin Gray, playing The King of Siam, returns to The Muny after previously playing the Engineer in Miss Saigon (2001). Rounding out the cast are Joan Almedilla as Lady Thiang, Joshua Dela Cruz as Lun Tha, and Alan Ariano as the Kralahome. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below! BWW Reviews: Hilarious Production of PIRATES! at The Muny by Chris Gibson - August 2, 2012 The latest extravaganza to grace the stage at The Muny in Forest Park is a hilarious re-working of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of the Penzance (although some of the tunes are lifted from other works by the pair). PIRATES! (or Gilbert and Sullivan Plundr'd) is a spirited romp with a storyline more akin to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers than the original plot, and lyrics (revised book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin) and rearranged musical arrangements (courtesy of John McDaniel) that will amuse even the staunchest purists among us. This is just plain goofy, pirate-laden fare that owes as much to the recent Pirates of the Caribbean film series as to it does to Gilbert and Sullivan. And that's a good thing, at least it is in this case. STAGE TUBE: Hunter Foster, Kathy Fitzgerald, and More in PIRATES! at the Muny- Highlights! by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2012 The Muny presents the sixth show of its 94th season, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd), through August 5, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. Conceived by Gordon Greenburg, Nell Benjamin and John McDaniel, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) features lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, and music by Arthur Sullivan. Revised book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, and music supervision, new arrangements and orchestrations are by John McDaniel. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below! Photo Flash: First Look at Ed Dixon, Hunter Foster and More in PIRATES! at the Muny by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2012 The Muny presents the sixth show of its 94th season, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd), through August 5, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. Conceived by Gordon Greenburg, Nell Benjamin and John McDaniel, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) features lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, and music by Arthur Sullivan. Revised book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, and music supervision, new arrangements and orchestrations are by John McDaniel. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below! Laura Michelle Kelly & Kevin Gray to Lead THE KING AND I at the Muny by Nicole Rosky - July 27, 2012 The Muny has announced principal casting for the seventh and final show of its 94th season, The King and I, August 6-12, directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. The King and I is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. BWW Reviews: The Muny's Lively Production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Chris Gibson - July 26, 2012 If you like your JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT's straight up (no chaser), then the current production playing The Muny may not be your cup of tea. But, if you like it when they give the show a St. Louis twist, then this is your type of musical. I've seen enough productions of this particular show to want something a little different myself, so I was completely charmed by the Muny's take of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's work. STAGE TUBE: Chatting with The Muny's DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday, Part 2! by Stage Tube - July 22, 2012 Tony and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Holliday reprises her legendary Broadway performance of Effie White at The Muny. In the second of a three-part series, get to know the woman behind this historic role. Click below for part two to find out about Holliday's relationship with American Idol star Jessica Sanchez, and how it began on Twitter and has grown into an opportunity to mentor the young star. Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Set for PIRATES! at the Muny by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2012 The Muny has announced principal casting for the sixth show of its 94th season, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd), July 30 - August 5, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. Conceived by Gordon Greenburg, Nell Benjamin and John McDaniel, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) features lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, and music by Arthur Sullivan. Revised book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, and music supervision, new arrangements and orchestrations are by John McDaniel. BWW Reviews: The Muny's Excellent Production of DREAMGIRLS by Chris Gibson - July 19, 2012 If you only went to the Muny this week to see a very svelte Jennifer Holliday sing "And I'm Am Telling You I'm Not Going", in the role that virtually made her career, you would already have enough reasons to attend The Muny's production of DREAMGIRLS. But, the fact is, there are so many more things to like about this show, that your attendance is practically mandatory. A superb cast and sharp direction heighten the pleasure of watching this finely rendered presentation. STAGE TUBE: Meet Demetria McKinney - 'Deena' in The Muny's DREAMGIRLS! by Stage Tube - July 17, 2012 Demetria McKinney plays the role of Deena in The Muny's production of DREAMGIRLS, running through July 22, 2012, in St. Louis. Before the opening of this historic production, she sat down with Mike Isaacson to discuss her path to this role, her television acting career and her relationship with Jennifer Holliday. Watch the video interview below! STAGE TUBE: Inside Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS at the Muny! by Nicole Rosky - July 17, 2012 This summer, original 'Effie,' Jennifer Holliday will return to DREAMGIRLS, playing the role at the MUNY in St. Louis. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show's opening night, July 16, below! STAGE TUBE: Chatting With Jennifer Holliday, Star of The Muny's DREAMGIRLS! by Kelsey Denette - July 16, 2012 Tony and Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Holliday will reprise her legendary Broadway performance of Effie White at The Muny, beginning tonight. In this three part series, get to know the woman behind this historic role. Scroll down for part one to find out what playing this role at The Muny means to her and how she hopes to continue inspiring fans through her message and performance. Justin Guarini, Mamie Parris to Lead JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Muny by Nicole Rosky - July 16, 2012 The Muny has announced today principal casting for the fifth show of its 94th season, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat (July 23-29), directed and choreographed by Lara Teeter. Joseph… is sponsored by Edward Jones. STAGE TUBE: Meet The Muny's ALADDIN - Robin de Jesus! by Stage Tube - July 12, 2012 The Muny's production of ALADDIN stars Robin de Jesus in the title role. Before rehearsals, Jesus sat down with Mike Isaacson to discuss his first experiences in musical theatre and how he landed the role of Aladdin. Watch the video interview below! BWW Reviews: The Muny's Colorful Production of DISNEY'S ALADDIN: THE NEW STAGE MUSICAL by Chris Gibson - July 11, 2012 I missed press night for DISNEY'S ALADDIN: THE NEW STAGE MUSICAL, but I decided to go down this Tuesday and check out the production from the free seats. Armed with a pair of binoculars, which I didn't really need, I was able to take in this wonderfully charming presentation after all. And, I was not disappointed. And, those of you who bring children in tow won't be either. This is a delightfully colorful production that captures the feel of the original movie, while adding quite a few new musical numbers (that were in the original draft of the movie) and wrinkles to it. I highly recommend this spirited show. STAGE TUBE: Meet Director Gary Griffin of The Muny's ALADDIN by Stage Tube - July 9, 2012 It's 'A Whole New World' as The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin, which runs through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Check out the video below as Director, Gary Griffin, gives us some insight into the process behind creating this stage extravaganza! STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN at The Muny - Opening Night Highlights! by Stage Tube - July 6, 2012 It's 'A Whole New World' as The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin, which runs through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Check out the video below for highlights from the show's opening night! Milton Craig Nealy Joins Christopher Jackson, Jennifer Holliday in DREAMGIRLS at the MUNY by Nicole Rosky - June 28, 2012 This summer, original 'Effie,' Jennifer Holliday will return to DREAMGIRLS, playing the role at the MUNY in St. Louis. According the the MUNY's official website, Milton Craig Nealy will star as Jimmy, alongside previously announced Demetria McKinney as Deena, Jenelle Lynn Randall as Lorrell, Muny veteran Ken Page as Marty, Christopher Jackson as Curtis, Karla Mosely as Michelle, and Tommar Wilson as C.C. |
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