Photograph by Matthew Murphy.
An American in Paris Touring Company.
The NHL’s Winter Classic, with the Blues facing the rival Chicago Blackhawks, comes to Busch Stadium. January 2, Busch Stadium, 700 Clark, nhl.com.
Twelfth Night in Soulard means only one thing: Mardi Gras season in St. Louis has begun, with organizers reading a proclamation on the steps of Johnny’s to give the fête a proper kickoff. January 6. stlmardigras.org.
Since the 1920s, The Harlem Globetrotters have combined athleticism, humor, and eye-popping tricks to provide topnotch family entertainment. January 6–8, Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark, scottradecenter.com.
More than 60 images, including portraits of Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, Ruthie Foster, and Deitra Farr, make up the traveling exhibit Women of the Blues: A Coast-to-Coast Collection. January 7–March 31. National Blues Museum, 615 Washington, nationalbluesmuseum.org.
Michigan roots band Greensky Bluegrass has been around for nearly two decades. The group’s newest record is the psychedelia-tinged Shouted, Written Down & Quoted. January 13. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, thepageant.com.
Inspired by the 1951 film, the score of the new musical An American in Paris is studded with classics by the Gershwin brothers. It was nominated for 12 Tonys, including Best Musical. January 17–29. Fox Theatre, fabulousfox.com.
Denver-based folk-rockers The Lumineers play tunes from their much-praised sophomore release, Cleopatra. January 21. Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton, thechaifetzarena.com.
The Contemporary Art Museum–St. Louis opens its winter exhibits with work by photographer Deana Lawson in the Main Galleries and a new mural from expat Katherine Bernhardt. January 20–April 16. 3750 Washington, camstl.org.
David Robertson conducts Beethoven 7, including the titular composer’s fiery Symphony No. 7, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite, and Rolf Wallin’s Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto). January 27. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand, stlsymphony.org.
Thanks to a Broadway revival, the outrageous glam-rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch has seen a second life; it took the Tony for best musical in 2014, and has been touring ever since. January 27–29. Peabody Opera House, 1400 Market, peabodyoperahouse.com.
