Review: Jan 2026 The experience was everything I expected…read moreand more! I went to Alicia Keys Broadway Play "Hell's Kitchen." She is my childhood/ adulthood favorite. Of course the event was on one of the coldest night we experience this past Winter in STL. For fashion, I decided to ditch my bulky coat in the truck and take the lighter instead. Fortunately, I arrived early and was able to find street parking close by and didn't have to endure the bitter cold too long Design: The architectural designs are breathe taken! It's something about "antique designs that I am always fascinated with. Food: My friend & I decided to have dinner at the restaurant next door (don't remember the name). I wanted to grab a drink at the Fox, however didn't want to miss out on any of the play standing in long lines. Service: Everyone hustled to get in after going through the metal detector or being scanned by security. There were staff members present to guide you to your seat. Overall Experience: I truly enjoyed myself. I definitely will be back!

What an amazing theater!! An absolute great place to see a show…read more Really easy to Uber and get dropped off. Lines go quickly - quick metal detector scan, ticket check, and you're in! Artwork and decor is stunning! This is where you'll find many of your concessions stands as well as merchandise. If you're on the orchestra level, head straight to the back. Otherwise, take the elevator or stairs to the balcony. The rows are set steep, so watch your footing! The Curtain Call restaurant is a nice place to grab a bite before or after. Concessions inside are a bit expensive, to be expected. Bathrooms are located on most levels.

Today was my first time at Stages! Lovely little theater. St. Louis is lucky to be getting the new…read moreJane Austen musical before its Broadway debut and I'm happy I took the time today to check out the matinee show. Parking is a little difficult due to a small lot, but I was able to snag street parking around the corner which worked out just fine. I sat in the front row and had a great view. The seats were pretty comfortable and the patrons were respectful apart for some errant ringtones throughout the show. I treated myself to a signature cocktail during intermission which was a little too sweet (and expensive at $13 + tip) but also flavorful and refreshing as a dessert type drink. For the 2025 season, they are offering a discount on tickets with the code Explore50, making tickets for any of their productions $50 (inclusive of service charges). Unless you're a student or senior, this is the best ticket price you can find. It also allows you to sit anywhere so treat yourself and sit in the front row to admire Mr. Darcy you can!

Saw Carole King musical and it was just fabulous. Lead had a great voice and all the main players…read morewere just wonderful. It was funny, dramatic and had such great music and learned a lot about Carole King. Seats were fantastic and the theater is such a great place. Only complaint is I bought a ticket package that was stated included pre show reception with "drinks". But the drinks were a coupon for a single coffee or soft drink, just thought it was a bit misleading.

I have been a patron forever! I've never seen a bad show. I've become familiar with artists that I…read moreotherwise have never heard of. The atmosphere is intimate, ticket prices are always affordable and the food and drinks selections are imaginative and delicious! The service here is always friendly and fast. My only complaint is that street parking is at a premium-especially if there are other events being held nearby. The valet lot and nearby lots charge ridiculous prices (but I guess you pay for convenience) This is my top choice for quality jazz!

Love this place! Would love to go more often. Low key intimate setting with amazing performers, and…read morereally good food. Loved that they had a vegan entree and it was delicious! Service was great. Close to the Fox and Powell so check schedules before you go. I imagine parking can be a challenge depending on what else is going on

Everything from the meeting with the hostess to our wonderful server. The food was spectacular. We…read morehaven't had good Cajun-creole since we left the Gulf Coast and Broadway did not disappoint. Our only difficulty was trying to choose! Our server made it easier by choosing for us! She described all the deliciousness we should expect with such accuracy. Loved the Blues music playing in the background. Just loud enough to enjoy, while being able to have a conversation. I am tempted to make the 5 hour drive from Kentucky to come back again.

Broadway Oyster Bar is such a cool, unique spot. The atmosphere is awesome as is the food. It is…read moreextremely popular for good reason. We recently visited when in town for a hockey game and had a great experience. Tee sat in the patio area and enjoyed the live music. Our server was very attentive. I ordered the Crawfish Mona which I highly recommend. It's so good. I will definitely plan on returning on future trips to St. Louis.

My daughter dance with this company for several years before we found a different place. I'd…read moremention what we experienced while attending this studio for over 16+ hours a week over the course of 3 years with 2 students. When daughter hurt her foot, she was advised to wear a boot from ortho until day of show to rest her foot, she was yelled at for moving "too slowing" when marking in tech even though the doctor instructed her to take it easy and walk slowly to rest before recital. Charging extra for adult costumes are normal bc it's more expensive from vendors but I was charged $5 for all of the costumes when my dancer had many child XLs. When questioned, office manager said it's not very much money. But my child was in over 13 dances so it adds up. Rule is rule right? Technique is lacking for older more advanced children. The classes are merged or canceled due to lower numbers. No real substitute teaching staff, when someone is out, the replacement is not well versed in the style of dance or not qualified to teach at that caliber. Maybe it's different now bc they have better teachers. All kinds of food are allowed in the studio rooms only for pre pro children. No regards to allergies as those are the same floor dancers roll on for contemporary, stretching or conditioning. My dancer rolled over cheese and crumbs weekly. One particular night, my dancer's friend had a medium allergic reaction to tree nut found on the floor. They did not have Benadryl on hand, so mom had to rush over to administer meds. This dancer also stayed home for a few days bc the allergic reaction was intense but no studio follow up after the incident. Balanchine based conservatory ballet school only has 1 1 hour technique class a week. Seems they have changed it to 1.5 hours for 2 days now. Rep and company class does not replace technique. In these classes, they are learning new choreo. Also pointe is normally offered right after technique, last year it was after lyrical, which is an elective. Only 1 1 hour pointe class a week for a 12 year old is not enough for a conservatory based dance school. No viewing the entire year at studio, handbook said once a quarter, but it's since been removed. Spent entire year having only seen my dancer at paid events like the fox theater, Busch stadium, and ambush where tickets are pricy. Dancer enjoyed community outreach, when we first joined the studio, company members danced in front of nursing homes and local parades. Didn't happen at all last year. Why can't you see your kids dance in the studio? On website, it says, "Instructors hail from prominent companies such as Joffrey Ballet, ABT, SAB, Alabama Ballet, Big Muddy Dance Co, and Ballet 314", but bio of teachers doesn't have anyone who has danced at Joffrey Ballet, ABT, SAB or Alabama Ballet.

Bridgeman Academy offers quality artistic training without compromising good morals. There are a…read morelot of fine art schools out there, but rarely do you find one that also feels like a safe environment for your kids. This is one of those rare schools.

I really like this venue as it has quite the intimate feel. Surprisingly I had never seen a show or…read moreperformance here until recently. They had several satellite bars set up to make it convenient to grab a drink. I didn't see the upstairs so don't know how seating is up there. The floor seats are ramped and the back they have these great sections that you sit on a couch with table in front of you. one drawback is the proximity of the seats on main floor area. But honestly not different than other places.

More kids need to experience a Metro Theater play. I've been twice, once for a field trip with…read morefourth graders and another time with my toddler. The stories are interesting and just long enough for squirrely kids. The times I've been the actors stayed after to answer questions. If a child is into writing or performing, that'd definitely be something worth exposing them to. The local talent is awesome and for the play I attended with music, I could tell they took their time rehearsing. Well done guys!

I've already heard of the Stifel, but have never been until now I attended David & Tamela Mann's…read moretour. When I first got there I thought the vibe was going to a basic theater setup based on the older appearance on the outside of the building, but man was I blown away when I stepped foot in there! The marble and gold layout throughout the theater was placed perfectly in each designated spot. The layout of the theater was comfortable for me, but there may be difficulties for those with specific needs. Most of the seating is auditorium style seating, but there are about four booth box seating on each floor for wheelchair accessible options or those who are a bigger size. The rows were intentionally built to provide visibility from any row, and I was all the way in the Mezzanine row and I could see perfectly fine. They offer events and showings that would interest different types of people from popular musical events to comedy shows and ballets. The downside to the theater are the concession stands, all of the food and drinks were overly priced and offered limited items. Also, in my opinion, the theater needs better lighting in the isle rows and the entrances to prevent incidents. The entrances to the theater have uneven angles and I briefly lost my footing since I didn't see where the angle changed. Overall I had a great experience at the showing and saw some shows I'd love to go in the coming future.

I love the Stifel Theatre for comedy shows & music tours. First time I visited was for Ledesi & Kem…read moreR&B tour. It was beautiful! I will be reviewing my last visit. The "Legends & Laughter Tour!" A great time was had. All the comedians were hilarious as to be expected. One disappointment though was the DJ! He didn't know how to read the room, when to cut the music on/off in between headliners or prior to the start of the show. Even the comedians got mad at him! I hope that DJ wasn't theirs and was "just a local" upcoming DJ. Parking: This visit, I opted for street parking although we had a nice little walk in the cold. There were some people on golf carts roaming around offering rides for a fee. You can also opt for VIP parking close to the venue. There are a few lots that offers this option, however they are very limited and must be reserved in advance. The last time I selected that option, It was difficult trying to find a spot & parking my oversized SUV. Food: Opted for drink only. All containers must be opened by workers (including beer in a can). Lines are usually long with limited options to choose from. Seating: Very comfortable, with a drink holder on the back of the seats. You get the seat you pay for. More $, closer to the front. I opted to save a few $ this round and selected back center. Recommendation: Give it a try! You will not be disappointed.

Beautiful older building! Loved getting to attend a concert…read more The lobby has a bar area and some great spaces to wait before a show. All of the team members were friendly and helpful. The amaretto sour that my wife got was light on the amaretto and very heavy on the sour. Server had to ask someone if there were other ingredients. Not great, but not terrible. Great acoustics and loved how close you are to the performers. Would love to attend another show there!

I went to a volunteer appreciation night for the ronald McDonald house volunteers. I was so excited…read moreto go because I wanted to see the new addition to the Sheldon. It seemed tricky and almost scary to meld the new with the classic historic symphony hall. It really was beautifully done. The event was catered by Russos and the food and bar service was great. Huge crowd and I'm sure challenging! Bravo to the Sheldon team with this beautiful facility, the RMHstl team who put the event together and the architects and designers who brought this beautiful design project to life!

Powell Symphony Hall. My husband and I won a giveaway from Deluxe Magazine for tickets to see…read more"Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner". One of the best shows I've been to in a while! The renovations to the building were great! The staff as always were polite and welcoming. The show itself, absolutely wonderful! We got to dance, sing along, and have a grand time! I always enjoy visiting the Symphony. The musicians and artists are truly amazing and talented. So glad that the work they put in brings international recognition to the talent that we have right here in St. Louis.

Tuesday 1/27/26 Visited Powell Hall to see and hear Historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin…read moresponsored by Maryville University as part of the 25-26 Speaker series. A very interesting discussion covering the past presidents being compared to current events. Ms Goodwin has written 8 bestselling books but for this review I will mention a few of my favorites. She has written The Bully Pulpit and the Team of Rivals concentrating on Abraham Lincoln and his time dealing with the civil war and the presidency. She also has books about Theodore and Eleanor Roosevelt The Home Front in World War II. She was a 24 year old that earned an opportunity to work in the LBJ presidential term and eventually working with him on writing his memoirs after graduating with a Phd in government from Harvard taught a course on American presidency .This was a fantastic speaker series. Try to take one in the next time they are offered you will not be disappointed. There are many different speakers to choose from in the Maryville University sponsored event. .

Still loving this gem in St. Louis! I try to make at least one performance each year...this year…read morewas Tango Buenos Aires. Dance St. Louis really does an amazing job at curating their seasons. Usually there is something for everyone. This year boasts Dirty Dancing, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Tango Buenos Aires, ballet from the Aspen Santa Fe company, and Stomp, just to name a few. Next year is really going to be over-the-top, as they are planning on hosting Momix again and also the Nashville ballet collaborating with some St. Louis groups on Carmina Burana. I've been to performances of both, and they are really fabulous. I love the community feel of Dance St. Louis. They try to engage the audience; yesterday the dance company held a tango class in between their shows. It was really neat to see so many people...of all walks of life...wanting to participate! They do so much community outreach too...from dance classes to scholarships, such as the high schoolers they recognized yesterday. Prices are so reasonable, especially when all the seats are pretty good at the Touhill. They are still continuing on their yearly Spring to Dance Festival over Memorial Day weekend, which shows a conglomerate of dance companies all over the country...and tickets still cost between $10 to $20. How could you not love St. Louis for all of its dedication to art?!

Think of this organization as a gauge of how cultured and arts-driven St. Louis is! This is still…read moreworth supporting! AND, of COURSE, how can we forget the really amazing Spring to Dance festival bringing incredible artist from all over to dance in our festival for one ticket price!