WHAT: Love’s Labors Lost
WHERE: Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park
WHEN: 8 p.m. nightly, except Mondays, May 29 to June 23
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents one of The Bard’s most enduring comedies, “Love’s Labors Lost.” The play tells the story of the Princess of France and her ladies on a diplomatic mission to Navarre, and what happens when they are met by a young king and his lords who have taken a vow not to see women. On an interesting note, “Love’s Labors Lost” features the single longest word in all of Shakespeare’s plays: honorificabilitudinitatibus, which means “of honor.”
Free; sfstl.com
WHAT: Adam Sandler
WHERE: Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre
WHEN: 8 p.m., June 5
Funnyman, movie star and “Saturday Night Live” alum Adam Sandler is taking his North American summer tour to St. Louis. Sandler’s 18-date run for “100% Fresher” follows the actor/comedian’s much-heralded hosting debut on “SNL,” as well as the release of “100% Fresh: A Netflix Original Comedy Special,” the CD version of his first comedy special in 20 years.
$23 and up; TheHollywoodCasinoAmpitheatre.com
WHAT: Circus Flora’s The Caper in Aisle 6
WHERE: The Big Top in Grand Center
WHEN: Various times, June 6 to 30
Circus Flora’s 33rd-season production transforms a trip to the grocery store into a breathtaking adventure when an ancient and powerful substance—long thought to be gone from the Earth—is found in aisle six of the local market. What other secrets does aisle six hold? A group of circus artists from all over the world, including acrobats, aerialists, comedians, high-wire daredevils and a one-of-a-kind Flying Trapeze act, will embark on a journey of intrigue and excitement to find some answers.
$10 to $60; circusflora.org
WHAT: Guy and Dolls
WHERE: The Muny
WHEN: 8:15 p.m., June 10 to 16
Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls gambles with luck and love during a time when Broadway was rampant with wise guys, mission girls and Lindy’s cheesecake. This all-time classic—based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows—features a high-rolling score, including “Luck Be a Lady,” “If I Were a Bell” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” Everyone’s a winner with this Muny favorite!
$15 to $105 muny.org
The Muny Unveils New Stage in Anticipation of Its 101st Season
