City: St. Louis, MO
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Address: 1 Fine Arts Drive
77. Saint Louis University Museum Of Art (Sluma)
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 977-3399
Address: 3663 Lindell Boulevard
Description: SLUMA is housed in a four-story, historic French Revival mansion on the Saint Louis University campus. The museum exhibits items relevant to the Jesuit philosophy and ideals by local, national, and internationally acclaimed artists, including Joachim Probst, Miguel Martinez, Thomas Huck, Edward Boccia, and Renato Laffranchi, as well as the work of Saint Louis University artists. Additional displays include the Marion Cartier Collection and the John and Ann MacLennan Gallery of Asian Art. A museum shop, tours, and volunteer opportunities are available. Open Wednesday through Sunday, except for national holidays. Free admission.
78. Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 961-0644 (box office), (
Description: Not every Midwestern city can claim to have one of the country’s most acclaimed opera companies. To see why opera has made such an impact in the St. Louis area, plan a visit in May or June, when there are rotating productions of classic and contemporary opera sung in English. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, which also performs at the Loretto-Hilton Center, offers a thrilling live theater experience with a season of cutting-edge drama, contemporary comedy, and classics on the main stage and in the studio theater. The season runs from September through April each year.
79. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 533-2500 (general info),
Address: 718 North Grand Boulevard
Description: The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is a world-renowned ensemble that performs a broad musical repertoire and offers a number of live performances geared to younger audiences. There are Kinder Konzerts, performances that incorporate instruction and music for kids in kindergarten to grade three; Young People’s Concerts, which are targeted at children in grades four through six; and a Young Adults Concert Series, a program for older students that is part of the symphony’s community partnership program. Featuring performances by world-renowned musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, and Wynton Marsalis, the critically acclaimed orchestra has received six Grammy Awards and more than 50 Grammy nominations.
80. Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 516-4949
Description: Located on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis (USMSL), “The Touhill” hosts an amazing variety of performances, ranging from lecture series and operas to comics and contemporary concerts. There are two separate theaters housed within the facility, the 300-seat Desmond and Mary Lee Theater and the 1,600-seat Anheuser-Busch Hall. Both spaces have an intimate feel and state-of-the-art audiovisual components. Past performances include comic Bob Newhart, Kathy Griffin, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., the Explosions: Percussion Festival, and the Great Russian Nutcracker.
81. Edison Theatre Washington University
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 935-5000
Address: 6445 Forsyth Boulevard
Description: The highest quality national and international artists in music, dance, and theater perform innovative new works or contemporary interpretations of classical works at the Edison Theatre throughout the year. The annual OVATIONS series brings such diverse performances as West African dance, Shakespearean plays, “Sweet Honey in the Rock,” Luna Negra Dance Theater, and Trey McIntyre Project.
82. The Fox Theatre
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 534-1678
Address: 527 North Grand Boulevard
Description: The Fox originally opened as a vaudeville palace in 1929 and later became a monument to the movies, hosting film premieres and other live entertainment for more than seven decades. Today the Fox presents Broadway shows, family shows, and concerts and is as popular for its daytime tours of the facility as it is for its shows.
83. Municipal Opera Association (The Muny)
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 361-1900
Description: One of the oldest and largest outdoor theaters in the country, the Muny, located in Forest Park, hosts a number of popular musicals each summer. There are also year-round performances by the Muny Kids and Teens performing troupes, both of which serve as community outreach programs of the Muny Opera. The season runs from mid-June through mid-August nightly.
84. Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 968-4925
Description: Each season the Rep offers a wide variety of plays on two stages. Both the Mainstage Productions and Studio Theater shows feature some of the best local actors and occasional guest stars. Productions range from beloved favorites such as My Fair Lady and Twelfth Night to Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? Both companies-within-a-company provide lively—and sometimes controversial—theatrical experiences. There are nightly shows Tuesday through Sunday.
85. St. Louis Black Repertory Company
City: St. Louis, MO
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Telephone: (314) 534-3810
Address: 3610 Grandel Square
Description: The Black Rep offers contemporary works by African-American playwrights and musical presentations throughout its season, which runs from January through June. Each season features a central theme, but every performance is a truly unique night at the theater. From lively musicals to thought-provoking satire, the Black Rep offers one of the best theatrical experiences in the region. It was voted Best Theater Company in the 2008 Riverfront Times readers’ poll. Show times vary with each production, so call for more information.