St. Louis Theatre Calendar for the Week of May 26, 2025
New shows from Chorus of Fools, Opera Theatre, New Jewish Theatre, and New Line 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.
The Black Rep presents Radio Golf by August Wilson through June 1 “The story of a real estate entrepreneur who is determined to become Pittsburgh's first black mayor, Radio Golf is August Wilson's 10th and final play in his American Century Cycle, covering 100 years of the Black experience in America. It is also the final work before Wilson's death in 2005. Set in the Hill District in the 1990s, Harmond and his business partner Roosevelt are golf enthusiasts with big plans for the neighborhood, and their future. But at what risk?” Performances take place at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA. For more information: www.theblackrep.org.
Chorus of Fools presents Heavy, a new play by Eric Satterfield and Hazel McIntire May 29 through June 8. “The play fearlessly challenges societal norms and expectations as it unravels the inspiring journey of Gabby and Leo. These two individuals embark on a profound path toward self-love and self-acceptance, overcoming trauma while wrestling with the societal perceptions of high BMI. Their destinies intersect, sparking an undeniable connection that leads to a whirlwind romance. However, as they navigate their relationship and face hurdles, they come to realize that their greatest journey isn't just about loving each other, but about learning to love themselves.” Performances take place at The Greenfinch Theatre and Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson. For more information: www.chorusoffools.org.
The Fabulous Fox presents &Juliet through June 1. “Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.” The Fabulous Fox is on North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: fabulousfox.com.
New Jewish Theatre presents The Heidi Chronicles Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 4 and 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, May 29 through June 15. “Both significant and celebrated, Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play follows the coming of age of Heidi Holland, a successful feminist art historian, as she tries to find her bearings in a rapidly changing world. We follow Heidi and her friends, male and female, gay and straight, as they mature from the 1960s to the 1980s while searching for political, professional and personal fulfillment., Funny, touching, and written with rare grace and sensitivity, the play is a moving examination of the progress of a generation—a time during which the status of American women underwent profound, and sometimes unsettling, change.” Performances take place at the SFC Performing Arts Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For more information: jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre
New Line Theatre presents the rock musical Rent May 29 through June 21. “New Line closes its 33rd season with Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize winning cultural phenomenon, the long-running rock opera Rent. This cheerfully transgressive, 1990s rock/pop riff on a classic story, set in New York City’s East Village, is best described in its creator's own words: ‘In these dangerous times, where it seems the world is ripping apart at the seams, we can all learn how to survive from those who stare death squarely in the face every day and we should reach out to each other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life at the end of the millennium.’” Performances take place at the Marcelle Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: www.newlinetheatre.com
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 opening on Saturday, May 31, at 7:30 pm and running 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.
Tesseract Theatre Company presents POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive through June 1. “A fast-paced, comedic play that revolves around the chaos that ensues when a clueless and bumbling president finds himself in trouble. Set in the White House, the story follows seven women—staff members, advisors, and assistants—who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to manage the president’s blunders and crises. As they juggle political fallout, personal drama, and absurd situations, these women must hold it all together to keep the president and the country from falling apart. The play is both a satire of political power and a celebration of the women who often go unnoticed in leadership roles.” Performances take place at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre in Grand Center. For more information: tesseracttheatreco.org.
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