Kimberly Akimbo was a standout at the 2023 Tony Awards, winning five of its eight nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score. The story follows Kimberly, a 16-year-old with a rare disease that causes her to age rapidly, limiting her life expectancy to her teenage years. After moving to a new town in […]
Some Like It Hot takes place in the 1930s, where two struggling musicians, Joe and Jerry, accidentally witness a mob murder. Desperate to escape, they disguise themselves as women and join an all-female band. Chaos ensues as the charming, yet womanizing Joe struggles to behave, and the often-misaligned Jerry works to keep their identities under […]
So many musicals in recent years have been remakes of movies or other media, so it’s incredibly refreshing to see a new musical with its own identity and concepts. The newest production in the Fabulous Fox’s season is Shucked, a hilarious and sweet musical about….corn. Yes, corn. Shucked takes place in a small, isolated county […]
“Divorced, Beheaded, Died. Divorced, Beheaded, Survived.” This familiar historical rhyme is often taught to children learning about King Henry VIII and his six famous wives. Six: The Musical brings these women’s stories to life on stage in a production that is both smart and fun. With energy and poignant moments, the show conveys their tales […]
Since its publishing in 1957, the children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss has been a staple in celebrating the holiday season. Further cemented into the collective whimsy of the season by the 1966 animated TV film narrated by Boris Karloff, the iconic story has been told in many ways, including the […]
Since its debut in 1975, Chicago has been dazzling audiences with its sensational songs and choreography. The national tour currently at the Fabulous Fox Theater is no different. Based on a 1926 play about actual criminals and crimes in the Chicago area, the musical tells the story of Roxie Hart, a woman accused of killing […]
Peter Pan flies into the Fabulous Fox in a lighthearted musical full of fun songs and beautiful sets. Based on the play and novels by J.M. Barrie, this updated production of the beloved classic tale of a boy and his friends who never want to grow up is a visually appealing spectacle of fantasy. Traditionally, […]
Cirque du Soleil brings its newest show Songblazers to the Fabulous Fox with a flair for the artistic and a love for country music’s great influences of the past and present. Wrapped in a carnival/circus atmosphere, the show features a young songwriter Dusty (played by the multi-talented aerialist, Teo Spencer) on a journey to find […]
Hamilton returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with a burst of energy – showcasing dynamic, fast-paced, and witty musical numbers. Though it may seem unconventional to combine hip-hop, rap, and Broadway musical theater in a story centered on its titular founding father, Hamilton—with its themes of love, loss, and duty—has quickly become a beloved fixture […]
Stages St. Louis’ production of Disney’s Newsies recounts a stylized version of the real-life newsboys’ strike of 1899. Through breathtaking dancing and vocals, the cast delivers a performance that captivates its audience with emotion and exceptional artistry. When Joseph Putlizer (delightfully portrayed by Christopher Gurr as the polished antagonist) decides to increase profits by charging […]
