Looking for the best new plays and theater openings to hit in St. Louis? Whether you’re a theater newbie or a Shakespeare lover, the city has a wide variety of classic and contemporary options, all of high quality, to savor. Be sure to experience the one-of-a-kind Muny and the legendary Fabulous Fox, and don’t sell the Kranzberg Arts Center’s Black Box Theater short either. Those hunting for the best new plays and theater openings in St. Louis can start with the following list – just the beginning of many great options you can enjoy as a patron of the arts in town.
Fabulous Fox The Muny New Line Theater Metro Theater Company
| Name | Location | Description |
| The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time at the Rep | 130 Edgar Rd. | An adaptation of 2003 novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time won the 2015 Tony Award for best play. And there’s few better places in St. Louis to host it than Repertory Theater, among the city’s premier venues for theatrical performances. |
| Mamma Mia! at the Fabulous Fox | 527 N Grand Blvd. | Here’s your excuse to hum along to “Dancing Queen” and, more importantly, visit the Fabulous Fox. From July 28-30, the beloved musical Mamma Mia! will come to St. Louis as part of its farewell tour. |
| Jesus Christ Superstar at the Muny | 1 Theatre Dr. | The Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece comes to America’s top outdoor musical theater from June 12 to 18. Be sure to book your tickets or get there on time for free seating – the last few rows at every show are set aside on a first come, first served basis. |
| The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Kranzberg Arts Center | 501 S. Grand Blvd, | A dark comedy in the classic British/Irish tradition, The Lieutenant of Inishmore is the tale of Mad Padraic, a lieutenant in the Irish National Liberation Army driven to murderous revenge over the death of his cat. St. Louis’s own Theater Lab and the aptly named Theater Macabre bring their best material to the Kranzberg Arts Center from June 15 to 25. |
| The Sweet Smell of Success at New Line Theater | 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. | New Line Theater aims to provide provocative and important musical theater. From June 1 to 24, viewers will be treated to a rollicking production of The Sweet Smell of Success, taking you to the sex and scandal of 1950s New York City. |
| A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Muny | 1 Theatre Dr. | Starting July 5, The Muny will play host for a week to one of the top comedies Broadway has ever seen. Stop by to enjoy a spoof of ancient Rome and a couple hours of hilarity from your seats at Forest Park’s one-of-a-kind outdoor gem. |
| The Bodyguard at the Fabulous Fox | 527 N. Grand Blvd. | An acclaimed musical featuring songs made popular by Whitney Houston, The Bodyguard is a love story between a star singer and her bodyguard. Starting October 3, you’ll fall in love with both R&B star Deborah Cox and the Fabulous Fox Theater. |
| Games Dad Didn’t Play at Metro Theater Company | 3311 Washington Ave. | Metro Theater Company is a St. Louis organization providing top quality performances to inspire and empower young people of STL. From September 18 to October 27, Metro will host the world premiere of Games Dad Didn’t Play, a show for elementary and middle schoolers and their parents. |
| The King and I at the Fabulous Fox | 527 N. Grand Blvd. | Any time a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical comes through the Fabulous Fox, it’s a highlight of the year. This production, a 2015 Tony winner for Best Musical Revival, should be no different, from November 28 through December 10. |
| Hamlet at the Rep | 130 Edgar Rd | St. Louis provides ample opportunities to catch some Shakespeare, including the annual (and free) Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park. But to see Shakespeare in the theater, be sure to check out Hamlet from October 11 to November 5. |
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