Musical Theater

“Spells of the Sea” tells the story of a 15-year-old fisherwoman and a grumpy lighthouse keeper who encounter mermaids, monsters and pirates in their quest to find the elixir of life.

In 1989, “Some of my best friends are” delighted St. Louis audiences with something new: a portrayal of gay and lesbian culture.

The Muny, one of St. Louis’ biggest outdoor attractions, is bracing for the heat wave moving through the region. The theater will hold its final performance of “Sweeney Todd” today. It’s leaders pledge to do everything they can to keep fans comfortable as the heat index approaches 105 degrees.

The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center will host the region’s first pre-Broadway tryout beginning June 1. “The Karate Kid” screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen reveals what to expect.

Writer Colin Healy’s “Big Machine” was inspired by the deadly events at a Standard Oil factory in Baywater, New Jersey, in 1924.

Somi Kakoma discusses “Dreaming Zenzile,” the musical she wrote and starred in, which just had its world premiere at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The play tells the story of South African singer Miriam Makeba.

The Muny's artistic director and executive producer shares highlights for this summer's virtual season — a star-studded mix of never-before-aired clips from past Muny shows, cast reunion sing-alongs, and song and dance performances by Muny artists.

The Muny is canceling its 2020 season because of the coronavirus. Its leaders concluded that the theater could not safely offer performances while…

Updated Sept. 13, 2018 - Since we originally published this story, the mother-daughter duo of Carmen and Isabel Garcia have continued performing in…

St. Louis actor Jen Kerner has played dozens of characters, but in recent years she’s taken on a new role: making the theater experience enjoyable for…