St. Louis Theatre Calendar for the Week of June 23, 2025
New shows from The Blue Strawberry, First Run Theatre, The Muny, and Opera Theatre.
What's on St. Louis theater and cabaret stages this coming week. Please leave a comment if anything was wrong or got left out.
Albion Theatre Company presents Colder Than Here through June 29. “Myra is dying but her husband and two daughters struggle to accept the situation. As she researches burial places and coffins, her family are finally forced to communicate with her, and each other, as they face up to an unpredictable future.” Performances take place in the Black Box Theatre at the Kranzberg Center, 501 N. Grand in Grand Center. For more information: albiontheatrestl.org.
The Blue Strawberry presents Take the Moment with singer Craig Rubano on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 pm. “Broadway’s (Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and multiple award-winning cabaret artist, St. Louis native Craig Rubano presents Take the Moment, a collection of songs that shine a spotlight on the choices we make during the moments that matter. Craig tells the story of those thresholds of change in his life that have made all the difference, drawing from his experiences as Broadway actor, scholar, pastoral theologian, cabaret artist, minister, and goat owner(!). Directed by celebrated cabaret star Jeff Harnar, and together with Music Director Beth Ertz, Craig taps into music and lyrics by Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Jerry Herman, and more.” The Blue Strawberry is at 364 N. Boyle. For more information: bluestrawberrystl.com
Clayton Community Theatre presents The Graduate, based on the novel by Chalres Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through June 29. “Benjamin Braddock, a disillusioned college graduate with no well-defined aim in life, is seduced by an older married woman, Mrs. Robinson, but then falls for her daughter, Elaine. The Graduate is an exploration in what defines love and marriage and how young people form their identities.” Performances take place at the Washington University South Campus Theatre, 6501 Clayton Rd. For more information: www.placeseveryone.org.
First Run Theatre Playwright’s Workshop presents a reading of Making Adelyn by Patrick Anderson on Monday, June 23, at 6:30 pm. “Taylor and Adam have it all—great jobs, a cozy home, and carefree nights. But when they decide to have a baby, their well-planned life takes a hilarious detour. Between fertility treatments, quirky family advice, and sleepless nights, they quickly learn that nothing can truly prepare you for parenthood. Making Adelyn is a heartwarming comedy about love, family, and embracing the chaos—one diaper at a time.” The reading takes place at Square One Brewery and Distillery in Lafayette Square. For more information: firstruntheatre.org
The Muny presents Come From Away June 26 through July 2 at 8:15 pm. “When the world stopped on 9/11, kindness soared in an isolated Canadian town. In Come From Away, a breathtaking musical based on a remarkable true story, 38 commercial flights from around the globe are diverted for days to tiny Gander, Newfoundland. Unfazed by the arrival of nearly 7,000 surprise guests, the residents provide light in a dark time, welcoming the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and hope. A Muny premiere!” Performances take place on the Muny's outdoor stage in Forest Park. For more information: muny.org.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Die Fledermaus by Johan Strauss II through June 28. “Prince Orlofsky is throwing the costume party of the century, and everyone is determined to be there. Dr. Falke invites his friend Eisenstein for a gentleman’s night out on the town. Little do they know that Eisenstein’s wife, Rosalinde, and her maid, Adele, each have their own mischievous plans. What starts as a harmless prank soon escalates into an epic battle of the sexes, filled with disguises, flirtations, and comedic deceptions. No matter how the evening ends, one thing is for sure — you can blame it on the champagne!” Performances are sung in English with projected English supertitles and take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents the world premiere of This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber through June 29. “A house is more than four walls and a roof — it is a keeper of memories and a witness to legacy. The Walker family has lived in the same Harlem brownstone since the 1920s, and they have fought hard to keep what they have. When Zoe returns home after many years away, she asks her mother Ida and her brother Lindon to let her renovate the dilapidated building. But Ida and Lindon cannot let go of the past. The house is their whole world, and every room is full of ghostly voices and painful memories. As hidden truths about the family’s legacy come to light, Zoe begins to realize that the secrets harbored within these walls are deeper and more profound than she ever dared to imagine.” Performances are sung in English with projected English supertitles and take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Donizetti’s Don Pasquale through June 27. “Lifelong bachelor Don Pasquale is livid when his heir, Ernesto, falls for a penniless widow. Determined to teach him a lesson, Don Pasquale decides to disown Ernesto, marry, and produce a new heir himself. Enter Norina, Ernesto’s love, and her crafty friend Dr. Malatesta. They trick Pasquale into a fake marriage, with Norina posing as the picture-perfect bride. But before the ink on the marriage contract is even dry, Norina unleashes her inner spitfire, turning Pasquale’s tidy world riotously upside down” Performances are sung in English with projected English supertitles and take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, based on Shakespeare’s comedy, through June 28. “When fairies and mortals cross paths, mayhem is sure to follow. Fairy king Oberon and his wife Tytania are locked in a quarrel when a group of unhappy young lovers wanders into their forest. Oberon dispatches the mischievous sprite Puck to resolve the young lovers’ strife with the help of a magical elixir… but when Puck applies that elixir to the wrong people, chaos erupts across the forest. The young paramours enter a dark and surreal dream world where plans of revenge go hand-in-hand with seduction. Britten’s hypnotizing score sets the perfect atmosphere for this journey into love’s absurdities.” Performances are sung in English with projected English supertitles and take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.
Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents its annual Center Stage concert on Tuesday, June 24, at 7:30 pm. “This electric event shines a spotlight on Opera Theatre’s Richard Gaddes Festival Artist and Gerdine Young Artist Programs as these rising opera stars perform iconic melodies from opera’s greatest hits and cherished rarities. Center Stage is curated by famed soprano Patricia Racette, who has also served as Opera Theatre’s Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs since 2019. Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari conducts members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.” Performed in the original language with projected English supertitles, Center Stage takes place at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Webster University Campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.
Stages St. Louis presents musical comedy mystery Murder for Two through June 29. “Officer Marcus Moscowicz, a small-town policeman aspiring to be a detective, seizes the chance to solve the murder of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney when the writer is shot at his own surprise birthday party. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus, along with his silent partner Lou, must solve the case before the real detective arrives.” Performances take place at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. For more information: stagesstlouis.org.
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