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Copyright Joan Marcus
Through June 9: Anything Goes
Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes won three Tony Awards in 2011, including one for its exuberant tap-dance choreography. $15–$64. 8 p.m. Tue–Sat, 2 p.m. Sat & Sun. Fox Theatre. fabulousfox.com.
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Courtesy of Circus Flora
Through June 23: Circus Flora
Circus Flora takes audiences on A Trip To The Moon with art and illusions inspired by filmmaker Georges Méliès’ groundbreaking 1902 film. $10–$48. 7 p.m. Tue & Thu, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed, 1 & 7 p.m. Fri & Sat, 1 & 5:30 p.m. Sun. Circus Flora, 3509 Samuel Shepard, 314-289- 4040, circusflora.org.
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Courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Through June 29: The Pirates of Penzance
True love is put to the test in Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ comedic performance of The Pirates of Penzance. Young Frederic discovers that since he was born on a leap day, he has to remain an apprentice until he’s 84—when he will celebrate his birthday for the 21st time. Will his true love, Mabel, wait for him? $25–$120. 8 p.m. Wed–Sat, 7 p.m. Sun, 1 p.m. June 22 & 26. Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. opera-stl.org.
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Courtesy of grandcenter.org
Through June 30: The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz”
L. Frank Baum’s novel gets a stirring makeover in The Black Rep’s performance of the Tony Award–winning The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” $35–$42. 7 p.m. Wed & Thu, 8 p.m. Fri & Sat, 2 p.m. Sun. The Grandel Theatre. theblackrep.org.
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Courtesy of Brian Phillips
June 1: IndiHop
Enjoy two fabulous St. Louis neighborhoods, The Grove and Cherokee Street, while getting a taste of some of the area’s local breweries (and bands) at IndiHop. $15–$20. Noon–5 p.m. Cherokee street and Iowa Avenue; Sarah street and Manchester Avenue; 314-747-2332, indihop.com.
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Courtesy of Christopher Durst
June 5 through 8: Twangfest
For lovers of country, folk, and roots music, Twangfest delivers, bringing in the likes of Marshall Crenshaw, The Bottle Rockets, and Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel. $20 Wed & Sat, $18 Thu, $28 Fri. 8 p.m. Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room and Plush, 3224 Locust, twangfest.com.
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June 17 through 23: Monty Python’s Spamalot
The Tony Award–winning musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot, based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is not only uproariously funny, but also includes classic Python songs like “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” and “The Song That Goes Like This.” $12–$80. 8:30 p.m. The Muny. muny.org.
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Courtesy of Jazz St. Louis
June 22: Sonny Rollins
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins was part of jazz’s golden age. He played bebop with Miles Davis and pioneered the pianoless trio. $35–$125. 8 p.m. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. touhill.org.
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June 23: Portugal. The Man
When Portugal. The Man hit the music scene, no one got the name. But fans soon coalesced around the band’s experimental indie rock, which is as unexpected as that period. $22.50–$25. 8 p.m. The Pageant. thepageant.com.
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Courtesy of Scottrade Center
June 30: The Package Tour
The double-entendres abound on The Package Tour, which features ’90s boy-band sensation New Kids on the Block, along with the songsters of 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men. $17–$89.50. 7:30 p.m. Scottrade Center.scottradecenter.com.
By Rosalind Early and Nancy Curtis
As summer heats up in St. Louis, cool down with a month full of indoor theater and concerts. Between the circus, musicals, and New Kids on the Block, there’s plenty of options to start your summer off right. Here's our list of the top 10 things not to miss from the SLM calendar (in chronological order):
By Rosalind Early and Nancy Curtis
