We've lived in the St. Louis area for 9 years now, and 6 of those being in city - I'm MAD we didn't…read moreknow about this before this year because...wow. What an AMAZING experience! For anyone! We were looking for something to do on a Sunday evening, the weather was perfect for outdoors, and this popped up. We decided to pack ourselves a picnic and head over, we figured if it was a dud, we would just leave early. But it was SO cool. Seeing a free show, in the middle of the park, with a cheese board in front of you, and a bottle of wine in your water bottle? This is the St. Louis I love. We will absolutely be back every year to support this. Maybe even a few times per season. It's such a unique, and fun experience.

I can't complain about much since this is a FREE event. When I was in high school in NYC, I always…read moredreamed of attending Shakespeare in the Park but never made it. I didn't know STL had their own at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park! We watched the Tempest last night and the set and lightning design was fantastic! They have speakers set up so it wasn't difficult to hear. Get there early if you care about sitting up at the front, but honestly the views from the top of the hill were still great. Parking will be horrendous! Food was good, it was from Steve's Hot Dogs and the Fountain on Locust but so maaaanyy patrons brought in their own meals and bottles of wine (so cute) A teenage, abridged version of the Tempest was showing by the food stands before the show - very cute! I loved this and can't wait to see what's up next for their tour in August and September

First experience at the Edison Theater for a Black Rep performance. Happily surprised at the size…read moreof this auditorium. Seating comfortable, semi-circle around the stage with center, right and left choices. Ticket price included free parking in the garage located about a block from theater entrance. Enjoyed a funny, well performed play. Small concession stand. Enjoyed the show and setting on campus.

The Edison Theatre is a small proscenium thrust theater at Washington University. I swear there is…read morenot a bad seat in this 656 seat theatre. Everyone of them seems to have a direct view of the stage. It is located on Forsyth Blvd and is an easy find on campus. ET is a busy little theatre. In addition to Washington University Performing Arts Department, which produces three mainstage Edison shows each year, it also serves as a performance venue for Washington University student organizations. It also serves the STL theatre community as a rental house. Local performing arts organizations such as The Black Rep and Missouri Ballet Theatre, have produced major shows here. I love the intimacy of this small theatre, it has a real New York feel to it. Would I return? - Dim the lights and raise the curtains, I'm ready for a show When: Numerous Why: Live Theatre

A Mustard Seed performance is always thought-provoking and moving without being too strongly…read morereligious for most audiences. I've seen 4 productions here: All Is Calm, Jane Eyre, Shadowlands, and one other though I'm forgetting the name. There is no better theatre experience in St. Louis.

The mission statement of the Mustard Seed Theatre reads, " Exploring our relationship with God and…read moreour ethical responsibility to the world." I just discovered this very talented theatre group a few months ago and have now seen two of their productions. Their work is first rate. Yesterday's production of Till We Have Faces, a retelling of the myth of Psyche, was fantastic. It was not an easy story to adapt for the stage but the director, Deanna Jent, really nailed it. I am buying seasons tickets for their next year of productions. Great find that St. Louis needs to discover.

Outstanding theatre, great actors, music and great drinks & deserts!…read more Likewise age variety is wonderful, a very welcome staff! Highly recommended.

This venue has such a great atmosphere. No bad seats. Deathtrap was fun. Great set and amazing…read moreacting. Music really complimented the performance. Gary Bell is a many of many talents.

I havent found many Hidden Gems in St. L yet, but I think we're changing that here.. Maybe?…read more Okay, you think Comedy and St. Louis - you think Funny Bones, The Helium Club and maybe the Pageant and Fox Theatres I recommend you add one more to your list, the Improv Room. Warning: I had received some conflicting info so bear with: Now first and foremost, I have to explain that this is not your typical standup comic set. These are Improv students (Being taught at ... THE IMPROV ROOM) doing a nice take of "Drew Carey's Improv Ganza" Show (I would say "Who's Line Is it Anyway", but they usually only do one scene per show). Mind blown yet? Don't be. Cause you've got an amazing operation here with so MUCH you're not going to realize it, and it's incredible for the cost. Basically, this is operation is a series of classes, in which you can come in to learn how to do "improv" (ironically, I don't think it's limited to comedy, at least per the website, although that's their specialty). There are literally three stages in one quaint (Ironically, "out of the way" location, which seems to make it feel safer for parking than you can expect). It's time to take things out of order: Because of the special fact of the Improv Room. I will start with the drinks/food: The food is minimal fare honestly, but that's okay. Sandwiches/Wraps/and Quick Bites. (The good news is that if you're in a show, simply turn on the tea lamp on your table and someone will come to you. My problem was that I picked a lightless table. OOPS on the staff!). {sorry guys; have to take off 1 point since I didn't get to try the food for this error} The good news was they have bar and a 'Lounge" (of sorts) out front, and the nice young bartendress told me how the building and stages worked (and made a great Vodka Collins beforehand.) and a nice conversation with her about the entire building and company for a while. And just for warning purposes, the lighting was very dim in the "lounge".. dunno if it was for aesthetic purposes, but it did a very bad job of hiding the "STEPS" up to the stage rooms.. (Yes, i found out the hard way, but held it together) Anyway, so why do the food first? Because now it's time to talk about the shows. ** and there is some confusion on Yelp and the website (so this will be a "at your own risk" at the moment) The Shows: Now remember these are mostly improv students, so you're getting some amateurs with a little practice or maybe first timers, so be gentle. Mondays: You get to watch one of (up to 3) shows of the students doing a scene of some sort (sometimes with audience participation, sometimes without), all of which run about 60 minutes. and then a second "elevated' show with participants who have had more class time. But believe it or not, for you the audience, it's absolutely FREE! Come on, you can't argue that cost, can you? *NOTE; this is where Yelp and the website differ: The website calendar says they do Monday shows and even have a Monday specific menu, Yelp says it's closed, so if anyone can unconfuse me, please do * Note: My last attendance was on a Monday show, so I think yelp may be in the wrong here The keys are the show times; 7:30 and 9:00 PM. Usually you get your choice of one of two shows on each hour process (again, check the calendar for confirmation), and that goes for Thurdsay (fee for the early show, FREE for the late show), Friday (all ticketed/fee-prices) and Saturday (all ticket/fee-prices) So back to my visit: I managed to find the place in time to make the last bit of the early show (where teams were competing for audience applause) and the late show on a Monday where the featured act was a "LARP" of a Dungeons and Dragons game. (well as much as you can when you're pretending to be doing laundry [audience suggested by the way} as a major quest - final hint: we can say the laundry DIDN'T get done by the end of the scene) Again, I wasn't expecting professional standup comics, I got stage actors having fun doing unique scenes for laughs. And all at a reasonable price and accommodations. And looking back through all this. I feel bad that I haven't even mentioned the "Improv classes". Remember how I told you the shows are ticketed and free, and you have to keep asking yourself how do they do them for free? Think of it as a co-op. Sign up for (I believe) 8 weeks of courses you learn the art of improv (and ironically, I don't think it's all comedy, although I think that's where it's focused) and these free shows are your "tests" along the way. And just as a warning: I'd minimum age of 16 for attendance, due to potential subject matter, although i don't think they have any rules against kids, and try to keep it reasonably PG+ So go support your young aspiring St. Lou actresses and actors. Go now! Yes now! (but make sure it's a show day!)

Came on a Thursday night for the first time to see a friend in a show. It's a much bigger space…read morethan I imagined! They had a bar with alcoholic beverages available and food! I didn't get anything to drink, my friend got an old fashioned and didn't love it, but it looked fine to me! The improv was really good! I was very impressed. Every show is different, the show I saw had three groups. Would come back. Tickets seem very affordable.

The Lion in Winter! Here - now! Great cast! Super witty!! Playing Thursday-, Friday, Saturday at…read more8:00. Sunday at 2:00, thru Feb 8th. Don't miss it! Read the theatre review at KDHX.org don't miss this!

Clayton Community Theatre provides quality entertainment utilizing volunteers from the community as…read moreactors, actresses, and technical crew members.

I appreciate that there is an affordable movie theater in our often-forgotten neighborhood;…read moreHOWEVER, they could do better in their snack offerings. The popcorn is frequently stale and the candy choices are extremely limited. On my last visit they turned the lights off and neglected to turn on the stair lighting, so people were tripping to find seats. Seating: several of the seats are broken and the faux leather is starting to fray. That being said, I will continue to patronize them because of the proximity and affordability. I'll forego snacks and comfort for 2 hours AND I'll make sure to get seated before they turn the lights off!

Loved the cleanliness of it. Felt safe new renovated space but a couple blocks down looks sketchy…read more Hope to see more security outside the parking lots. The staff was really friendly. Hope to see it more lively. Hope it doesn't smell like weed or need a metal detector in the future.