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 went to the Westport Playhouse to watch Motown Soul Music Show featuring Dre Hilton and the…read moreFabulous Soul Brothers, I didn't really know what to expect, I knew that I would enjoy it but what I didn't know just how much. The Westport Playhouse is located in the Westport area, where there's plenty of entertainment and food to enjoy. It's a small, intimate venue that holds just the right amount of people, that it's not overcrowded. There's no food to order at the venue itself, but there's restaurants to enjoy before or after the show. However, right outside of the venue is a bar that you can order drinks and bring into the venue. To sum it all up, I'll definitely go back to the Westport Playhouse for other shows that are offered, such as comedy, musicals, and tributes. If you're looking for a not so crowded night out with your friends or family, check out the shows that they have to offer.

This is a fun place for a night out. It's intimate so you can enjoy a show without feeling…read moreoverwhelmed by crowds. There are plenty of places around to enjoy dinner first or drinks after too, making it a one stop destination for your evening. My only complaint here was the drinks. My first drink was in a 12 ounce cup but when I went for the second, they said they couldn't give me more than half of cup full and yet charged me the same price.

December 16 is the 250th birthday of author, Jane Austen. Celebrating early, I went to see, "Emma,"…read moreat the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. First, the location of this theater is excellent. It's near Webster University in the suburbs, a more convenient area than St. Louis City where other theater venues are located. Second, if patrons go to a matinee, there is plenty of free parking. I went on to the 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon showing of "Emma." There are ways to get discounted tickets at the last minute. I recommend visiting their website for more details on how to do this. I bought a flash sale offering which included three shows, "Emma," being the first one. The show itself was 2 1/2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. I recommend getting everything you need before you go into the theater. 15 minutes doesn't give patrons enough time to get in and out of the restroom or get a drink because of the lines. Speaking of drinks, there were three specialty offerings. Each one had a theme relating to, "Emma." My personal favorite was the Emma Expresso Martini. Almost every seat gives you an excellent view of the stage. If you are not familiar with the layout, show the ushers your ticket and they are happy to direct you to your seat. There were not many open seats. It depends on the production if it's going to be a sellout or not. Evidently, there were a lot of people who are fans of Jane Austen that were in attendance. The costumes and stage sets were top-notch. The scene from the berry-picking party and its aftermath was absolutely hilarious. I loved how the actors interacted directly with the audience as if we were co-conspirators in the events as they were unfolding. There are deviations from Austen's novel; however, I feel this production faithfully follows the spirit of "Emma." In addition to the play itself, the Rep's Christmas decorations were festive and welcoming. If you are in the St. Louis area and love the theater, I highly recommend putting the Repertory Theater of St. Louis on your to-do list.

The Repertory Theatre of St Louis is truly a theatre for the PEOPLE!! The Rep's goal of making the…read morearts more accessible to everyone is such a treat. Please go to a show or two or three!! Special shoutout to Kate and Delaney and rest of the staff for being amazing. I look forward to becoming a season ticket holder.

C-101! I made the mistake of sitting in that broken seat…read moreagain! It's been about a year since the last time. It feels like you're about to be dumped onto the aisle. Maybe someone will read this post! Someone who can fix it perhaps. I was here for a OTSL Spotlight, so I moved. However, had I been here for a performance, with an assigned seat, (third row, on the aisle) I'd be really upset. Hey, KPAC, fix the seat! You're striving to be better than this! Right?

What a beautiful venue with incredible acoustics in the Strauss black box theatre. We chose to…read moreattend a concert by the Molly Healey string project. We initially had purchased general admission tickets, but after arriving, changed our minds and upgraded to a stage side table. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. The music was at an enjoyable decibel. The staff was wonderful. Plenty of parking and easy disabled accessibility. This is a lovely venue.

We love Juggling Jeff as an entertainer!! We've seen him at the Shakespeare Festival and many times…read moreat library kids shows. He's funny, captivating, and a REALLY great juggler. My kids adore him. He's really good at playing to his crowd, no matter what the age and setting. Hoping to become one of his groupies!

16 years ago my family moved to St. Louis and found a new favorite activity, the Shakespeare…read moreFestival. While we waited for the show, a jester entertained the crowds and we were immediately enamored. My mom, true to form, searched for this fellow's information and learned his name is Juggling Jeff. From that day forward, mom swore that Jeff would be hired for some family event: birthday parties, gatherings, weddings, etc. and because mom loved it so much, us kids rolled our eyes and put up a firm resistance. This year for her birthday, I contacted Jeff to inquire about surprising mom at her office. HE KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF! The surprise went without a hitch and Jeff's performance was entertaining, exciting, engaging and SO MUCH FUN. I now live in Houston and Jeff was able to perform not only for the conference room in St. Louis, but engaged with the Facebook Live stream my dad had going, so our family and friends could watch from afar as well. I can't thank Jeff enough - this surprise will go down in family history. Highly, highly recommend Jeff for any event you may have! Fun for all ages.

Small place hidden underneath the St. Louis Bread Co, but what you would expect from a dance…read morestudio. Straight forward and not too fancy. My daughters enjoy the class as beginners. Price is reasonable and studio is very popular amongst all age groups.

This is a wonderful dance school - they have just the right mix of emphasis on technique and high…read moreexpectations of the dancers and the desire to facilitate a love of dance and having fun! They have three dance studios (not small, IMO, referring to the other review here....) and a host of fantastic teachers. We have been at the dance center with three dancers for 12 years. I recommend them highly!

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

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!