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     by Pat Lindsey   EXTRA! EXTRA!…Read all about it! A “ragtag gang of ragamuffins” has waged war against newspaper behemoths Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst for fairness in their pursuit of the American dream!   “Disney’s Newsies The Musical” sets The Muny stage for a heart-warming story about what can be achieved […]

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NJT Presents the St. Louis Premiere of JOB The Broadway Psychological Thriller Directed by Annamaria Pileggi   August 6-23, 2026, Wool Studio Theatre at the New NJT THEATER   Following its acclaimed Broadway run, one of the most talked-about new American plays arrives in St. Louis. New Jewish Theatre (NJT) presents the St. Louis premiere of […]

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       “Newsies” is based on the beloved film.              Back in Forest Park for the first time since 2017   The Muny announced the full cast for Disney’s Newsies, including Jack Roden in the principal role of Jack Kelly. Inspired by a true story and based on the beloved 1992 film, […]

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“South Pacific” at The Muny is the Pinnacle of Romantic Enchantment            by Pat Lindsey Just when I think The Muny can’t get any better, it does. Without beating around the banyan tree, let me just say that I loved “South Pacific.”   The show that is running now through Sunday, July 12 is the most […]

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’ Playing The Muny  July 6-12    Sweeping  American classic set in WWII returns The Muny production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific returns for the first time since 2013 to the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. One of Broadway’s most enduring works, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific runs […]

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Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up            Heat can be dangerous for anyone.     Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. , Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week. With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events […]

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Florissant Celebrates U.S A 250th Birthday July 4 with a ceremony, concert, fireworks Florissant will observe the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a ceremony, concert, fireworks and community fundraising programs at the Eagan Center, city officials and local volunteers said on the mayor’s podcast. Organizers said the on-site ceremony will begin […]

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SUMMER EVENTS & PROGRAMS    “Nazi’s Next Door: St. Louis Faces Nazism in the 1930s” Exhibit – through January 31, 2027 St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s Karpati Gallery An original exhibition created by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, Nazis Next Door explores the ways in which Missourians, particularly St. Louisans, made the […]

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Endears Its Audiences Spectacularly with Heart, Humor, and Harmony at The Muny          by Pat Lindsey Once upon a time in a mythical fairytale land lived a little green ogre named Shrek, who was being emancipated by his big green ogre parents. Without tears and sad goodbyes, the little green ogre retreated to an ugly […]

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MoDOT Places Speed Trailor Along Route 367 to Reduce Crashes North St. Louis County — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has deployed a speed trailer along Route 367 to remind drivers to slow down and follow posted speed limits. The device, which display a vehicle’s real‑time speed, is part of MoDOT’s ongoing effort to […]

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3-day festival takes place in downtown Alton July 1-3 America’s 250th birthday celebration is coming to Alton with a three-day festival aptly named “250 on the Mississippi” starting Wednesday, July 1 and culminating with a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, July 3.   Taking place across downtown Alton, the community-wide event will commemorate the nation’s […]

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  Florissant, MO – Hispanic Festival, Inc. announces the return of Fiesta in Florissant, one of the St. Louisregion’s largest and most exciting celebrations of Hispanic culture, taking place Saturday, June 27 (10 a.m. – 10p.m.) and Sunday, June 28 (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.) at Knights of Columbus Park, 50 St. Francois, Florissant, Missouri. […]

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“Hairspray” Opens The Muny’s 108th Season With Free-Wheeling Fun and a Danceable Beat                                            by Pat Lindsey Fans of the musical, “Hairspray,” are filling the seats of The Muny this week to see this beloved show launch the theater’s 108th season. No matter how many times you’ve seen “Hairspray” in the past, you’ve never seen […]

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        Florissant Celebrates  250th  Birthday July 4 with a ceremony, concert, fireworks Florissant will observe the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a ceremony, concert, fireworks and community fundraising programs at the Eagan Center, city officials and local volunteers said on the mayor’s podcast.   Organizers said the on-site ceremony […]

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MoDOT Places Speed Trailer Along Route 367 to Reduce Crashes North St. Louis County — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has deployed a speed trailer along Route 367 to remind drivers to slow down and follow posted speed limits. The device, which display a vehicle’s real‑time speed, is part of MoDOT’s ongoing effort to […]

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  The Muny Announces Full Cast for ‘Shrek The Musical’ June 25-July 2 Family favorite based on hit DreamWorks film runs for 8 nights The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Shrek The Musical, which storms the James S. McDonnell Stage for eight nights this summer. Shrek The Musical, the family […]

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Route 66 Great Race Plans Collinsville Stop June 20    The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. A total of 140 of the world’s finest antique automobiles will travel the […]

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SUMMER EVENT & ACTIVITIES Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri – Author Events https://reedypress.com/shop/scenic-natural-wonders-of-missouri-preorder/ Saturday, June 13th, from 12pm – 2pm at Magnificent Missouri, Peers Store (located just off Katy Trail, 16011 Concord Hills Rd, Marthasville, MO 633570 – Free and open to the public Thursday, June 18th, from 5:30pm – 7pm at Grafica Fine Arts […]

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