Museum exhibits, theater (musicals galore and dramas, too), rock concerts, lectures, flower shows, a blues festival, art shows (indoors and out), dance concerts, live jazz, kids’ programs (Disney on Ice is back!), cabaret shows, operas, a sake tasting, symphony performances (at numerous venues) and more all are scheduled between now and Memorial Day across the metropolitan area.
And that’s not all! Here are just a few highlights:
Inconceivable! Cary Elwes (aka Dread Pirate Roberts/Westley in “The Princess Bride”) provides “a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film” at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at The Factory. (The movie screens first; then, as you wish, the secret-sharing starts.) All ages are welcome. Find tickets at thefactorystl.com/event/the-princess-bride/
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At the Pulitzer Arts Foundation from March 7 through July 27, see “Veronica Ryan: Unruly Objects,” which invites viewers “to reconsider so-called waste, such as padded envelopes, fabric scraps, packaging, and plastic bottles.” The British artist’s groundbreaking works are made from bronze, marble and everyday items. Admission is free. For details, see pulitzerarts.org
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Get your Bond — James Bond — on at “Casino Royale in Concert” with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. March 8 and 2 p.m. March 9 at the Stifel Theatre. “This cinematic and musical journey will leave you shaken…not stirred.” Tickets cost $47-$77. See stifeltheatre.com
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Speaking of potent cocktails, Pink Martini — now in its 30th year — is absolutely a party, and the infectiously joyous band performs at 8 p.m. March 12 at The Sheldon. Featuring singer China Forbes and a dozen musicians, expect songs in 25 languages. Tickets cost $41-$90. See thesheldon.org
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Playwright Kelundra Smith’s “The Wash” tells the story of the first successful interracial organized labor strike, held in 1881 in Atlanta. See the Black Rep’s production of these “ordinary women becoming working class heroes” March 12-30 at COCA’s Berges Theatre. For performance times and ticket prices, see theblackrep.org
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Known for “their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule,” Greensky Bluegrass takes the stage at 7:30 March 14 at The Pageant. The five musicians “are connected through a deep bond, just as they are seasoned road warriors.” Tickets range from $35-$55. For more info, see thepageant.com
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The Irish Tenors — they’ve performed all over the world — share their many musical gifts at 8 p.m. March 14 at Lindenwood University’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Tickets cost $45-$85. See lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts
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Calling all fans of Tina Fey! Her “Mean Girls” (Fey wrote the book), is on stage March 14-16 at the Fox Theatre. With a nod to the Broadway hit, New York Magazine raved that the show “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Tickets cost $35-$125. See fabulousfox.com
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Ken Ludwig’s “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” is “a riotous romp through the enchanted forest” and billed as “a swashbuckling adventure the whole family will cheer for.” The show is on the main stage March 19-April 13 at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Tickets start at $40. See repstl.org
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What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play at New Jewish Theatre’s production of “Cabaret,” with memorable music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Billed as “daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining,” see the iconic show March 20-April 6 at the Jewish Community Center’s Wool Studio Theater in the Staenberg Family Complex. For show times and tickets, see newjewishtheatre.org
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Hey, hey, he’s a Monkee, as in Micky Dolenz, who comes to The Factory on March. 20. Fans can expect an intimate evening of music and storytelling as Dolenz performs classic Monkees hits and shares anecdotes from the band’s past. Tickets start at $79 and are available at thefactorystl.com
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Bliss out to the Jazz St. Louis Big Band at 7:30 p.m. March 21-22, led by Victor Goines and presenting Nicole Henry, “whose sensational voice will mesmerize and captivate you with every note she sings.” These special concerts take place at the Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, 3536 Washington Ave. Tickets cost $40-$45. See my.jazzstl.org/3072
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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Metro Theater Company share “a story of chance, persistence and magic by The New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems” at 3 p.m. March 23 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Recommended for ages 5 and older. Tickets cost $15-$20. See shop.slso.org/8405/
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Just after “Mean Girls” departs the Fox Theatre, in comes “Kimberly Akimbo” — a show about a girl with a rare genetic condition as she ages. The Tony Award-winning musical runs from March 25 through April 6. “Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.” Tickets cost $32-$105. See fabulousfox.com
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The 17th annual Gateway Blues Festival — a “special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment” — features performances by King George, Tucka, Pokey Bear, J-Wonn, West Love and Lenny Williams. The show begins at 8 p.m. March 28 at the Chaifetz Arena. Tickets start at $64. See chaifetzarena.com
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“The Tortoise and the Hare” come to life at noon and again at 3 p.m. March 29 at The Sheldon “as children dance and play along with the musicians of the St. Louis Symphony.” Created in partnership with COCA, pre-concert activities begin one hour before each show. Tickets cost $21. See thesheldon.org
