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“I don’t want realism; I want magic!” Tennessee Williams wrote in "A Streetcar Named Desire." And magic is what you’ll find at the Tennessee Williams Festival.

To enrich the cultural life of St. Louis, the annual theater festival features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter, who lived in St. Louis for 20 years.

For the 10th annual festival from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025, the main stage production will be "A Streetcar Named Desire," performed at The Grandel.

Fans can also join walking tours of the Central West End, scholarly panel discussions, Stella shouting contests, epic pool parties and more.

For more information visit https://www.twstl.org/

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is partnering with the Saint Louis Zoo for a wildly fun, original production coming to the Zoo this summer. “Romeo & Zooliet” is a family friendly stage adaptation of Romeo & Juliet — produced exclusively for the Zoo — featuring dazzling life-size animal puppetry by world-renowned Michael Curry Design, known for its work on Broadway’s "The Lion King" and "Frozen" along with Olympic and Super Bowl ceremonies. The new show will explore what would happen if Saint Louis Zoo animals put on their own Shakespearean performance after keepers go home for the night. This ground-breaking production will come to the Zoo's Historic Hill July 8 to Aug. 17 (Tuesdays through Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale. Learn more at: stlshakes.org/zooliet

“I don’t want realism; I want magic!” Tennessee Williams wrote in "A Streetcar Named Desire." And magic is what you’ll find at the Tennessee Williams Festival.

To enrich the cultural life of St. Louis, the annual theater festival features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter, who lived in St. Louis for 20 years.

For the 10th annual festival from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025, the main stage production will be "A Streetcar Named Desire," performed at The Grandel.

Fans can also join walking tours of the Central West End, scholarly panel discussions, Stella shouting contests, epic pool parties and more.

For more information visit https://www.twstl.org/

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is partnering with the Saint Louis Zoo for a wildly fun, original production coming to the Zoo this summer. “Romeo & Zooliet” is a family friendly stage adaptation of Romeo & Juliet — produced exclusively for the Zoo — featuring dazzling life-size animal puppetry by world-renowned Michael Curry Design, known for its work on Broadway’s "The Lion King" and "Frozen" along with Olympic and Super Bowl ceremonies. The new show will explore what would happen if Saint Louis Zoo animals put on their own Shakespearean performance after keepers go home for the night. This ground-breaking production will come to the Zoo's Historic Hill July 8 to Aug. 17 (Tuesdays through Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale. Learn more at: stlshakes.org/zooliet

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod's stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan's purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual "Dance of the Seven Veils" for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome's desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

Salome is presented in German with projected English supertitles.
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 22, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 8:00 pm

“I don’t want realism; I want magic!” Tennessee Williams wrote in "A Streetcar Named Desire." And magic is what you’ll find at the Tennessee Williams Festival.

To enrich the cultural life of St. Louis, the annual theater festival features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter, who lived in St. Louis for 20 years.

For the 10th annual festival from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025, the main stage production will be "A Streetcar Named Desire," performed at The Grandel.

Fans can also join walking tours of the Central West End, scholarly panel discussions, Stella shouting contests, epic pool parties and more.

For more information visit https://www.twstl.org/

Two teams battle it out for your laughs and applause in this improv comedy event where everything is made up on the spot based upon your suggestions!!
ComedySportz is an outrageously funny Improv comedy show like you've seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway, except we play it as a sport. All ages
The Old Orchard Gallery
39 S Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
It's comedy for everyone!! Join in on the fun
Tickets are available!!
Price: Adults $15 / seniors & students $12
https://www.cszstlouis.com/tickets

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is partnering with the Saint Louis Zoo for a wildly fun, original production coming to the Zoo this summer. “Romeo & Zooliet” is a family friendly stage adaptation of Romeo & Juliet — produced exclusively for the Zoo — featuring dazzling life-size animal puppetry by world-renowned Michael Curry Design, known for its work on Broadway’s "The Lion King" and "Frozen" along with Olympic and Super Bowl ceremonies. The new show will explore what would happen if Saint Louis Zoo animals put on their own Shakespearean performance after keepers go home for the night. This ground-breaking production will come to the Zoo's Historic Hill July 8 to Aug. 17 (Tuesdays through Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are on sale. Learn more at: stlshakes.org/zooliet

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod's stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan's purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual "Dance of the Seven Veils" for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome's desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

Salome is presented in German with projected English supertitles.
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 22, 2025 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 8:00 pm

“I don’t want realism; I want magic!” Tennessee Williams wrote in "A Streetcar Named Desire." And magic is what you’ll find at the Tennessee Williams Festival.

To enrich the cultural life of St. Louis, the annual theater festival features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter, who lived in St. Louis for 20 years.

For the 10th annual festival from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025, the main stage production will be "A Streetcar Named Desire," performed at The Grandel.

Fans can also join walking tours of the Central West End, scholarly panel discussions, Stella shouting contests, epic pool parties and more.

For more information visit https://www.twstl.org/