This fall, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will roll out its 2023-2024 season with a mix of Tony Award-winning shows, American classics, special limited engagements, family-friendly performances and the return of a popular holiday classic.
The upcoming season will play out on two mainstages: the Loretto-Hilton Center and the Berges Theatre at COCA.
The season opens with the five-time Tony Award winner, “The Lehman Trilogy” (Sept. 5 to 24). Written by Italian novelist and playwright Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, the 2022 Tony winner for Best Play is told over the course of two centuries, following one family’s passionate pursuit of the American Dream and the cost of greed, excess and unbridled power.
“Twisted Melodies,” based on the life of St. Louis soul music icon Donny Hathaway, runs Oct. 3 to 22 at COCA’s Berges Theatre. The powerful one-man performance is an immersive show about the legendary singer-songwriter’s compelling inner struggle. St. Louis native Kelvin Roston Jr. stars as Hathaway.
In what promises to be a theatrical spectacle, Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” comes to the Loretto-Hilton stage Feb. 6 to 25, 2024. Adapted and directed for the stage by David Catlin, the tale of Captain Ahab’s hunt for the great White Whale soars to new heights, thanks to an exhilarating production that invites audiences into the heart of the action.
Next at the Loretto-Hilton Center is Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama, “August: Osage County” (March 19 to April 14, 2024). Tensions rise among members of a Midwestern family when they’re all called back home to Oklahoma. Honest and heart-wrenching – and often unflattering – the play takes an in-depth look at what it takes to keep a family together.
The season also features special two-week limited-engagement performances, including “The Greatest Love for Whitney: A Tribute to Whitney Houston” (Jan. 18 to 28, 2024) at the Berges Theatre at COCA. The show takes audiences on an unforgettable journey of the superstar’s record-setting hits such as “I Will Always Love You,” “Saving All My Love for You” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.”
Another limited engagement is “The Lion” (Feb. 8 to 18, 2024) at COCA. A story about courage and the music it takes to find it, “The Lion” features one man, six guitars and a coming-of-age narrative that weaves together heartfelt monologues and original songs.
For the holidays, what’s become an annual tradition at The Rep returns for a third season, “A Christmas Carol,” runs Nov. 25 through Dec. 24. Adapted for the stage by Michael Wilson, Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of a lifetime is a must-see for audiences of all ages.
The Rep will also continue its touring productions for young audiences and families as part of its Imaginary Theatre Company. Next season’s lineup features an adaptation of Pat Mora’s book, “Tomás and The Library Lady” by José Cruz González, based on the life of Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera; and “Puss in Boots,” a musical version of the popular fairytale. Dates for both productions have not yet been announced.
For ticket information and other details, visit The Rep’s website.
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