DINNER THEATERS

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Bissell Mansion Mystery Dinner Theater

4426 Randall Place, (314) 533-9830. Fri-Sun evening.

Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn

3322 Demenial, (314) 664-8024.

Royal Dumpe Dinner Theater

711 N. First, (314) 621-5800.

Located at Laclede's Landing, near MetroLink station. Comedy, audience participation. Fri-Sat evening.

LIVE THEATERS

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The American Theatre

416 N. Ninth Street at St. Charles, (314) 962-4000

Busch Stadium

250 Stadium Plaza, (314) 241-3900

This giant 57,000 seat stadium is a certainly a focal point in downtown St. Louis and is the home of The St. Louis Cardinals.

COCA (Center of Contemporary Arts)

524 Trinity Ave., U. City Loop, (314) 721-0052 or 725-6555.

Small production performances, classes in visual and performing arts.

Edison Theater

6445 Forsyth Blvd., Washington University. (314) 935-6543.

Year round performances from student plays to nationally recognized dancers to magicians. Call for a schedule of upcoming performances.

Ethical Society

9001 Clayton Rd., (314) 664-9313.

Small artistic productions.

Fox Theatre

527 N. Grand Blvd., (314) 534-1111, Tours (314) 534-1678.

The Fabulous Fox opened in 1929, this movie palace was renovated in 1985 and hosts Broadway shows, concerts and dance presentations. the theater seats 4,500 in an opulent interior of Moorish, Asian, and Indian influences and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Adults $2.50, children (12 and under) $1.50.

Florissant Civic Center Theatre

1 Civic Center Drive, Florissant, (314) 921-5678

Goldenrod Showboat

Boonslick & Riverside in St. Charles. (314) 946-2020.

Broadway and off-Broadway dinner theater aboard a steamboat.

Grandel Theater

7610 Grandel Square, (314) 533-1834 or 533-1884.

Mainstage of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, the Off Broadway, On Cabaret series, and is used by a number of local companies including Metro Theater, Mid America Dance Company, and the St. Louis Shakespeare Co. The theater is a turn of the century church which was completely renovated in 1993. The second floor grand hall is a ballroom available for business and social functions.

Holiday Inn Dinner Theater in St. Peter's.

S. Service Road, I-70 & Cave Springs, St. Peters, (314) 946-7755.

Audience-participation comedy mystery dinner theater.

Kiel Center

14th & Clark, (314) 622-KIEL (5435)

Home to the St. Louis Blues. In addition, large productions, rock concerts, other major sports events take place in this 18,500 seat facility. Located Downtown. MetroLink station nearby.

Kramer Marionette Theater

4143 Laclede Ave., west of St. Louis University.

(314) 531-3313

Bob Kramer's remarkable hand-crafted puppets are great fun for the whole family. Seasonal shows in a small, intimate setting and offers a demonstration of puppet crafting to the public. Five seasonal marionette shows including classic stories with a new twist and Christmas and other holiday shows. Show times 11:15 am and 2:15 pm. Adults $5.50, children (2-12) $4.50. Daily demonstration of the art of puppetry, including puppet making, at 10 am and 1 pm. $2. Reservations required.

Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University

Big Bend and Edgar Road, (314) 961-0644

Muny - The Saint Louis Municipal Opera

Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63110, (314) 361-1900.
Outdoor 12,000 seat amphitheater will celebrate its 80th season in 1998 and features Broadway productions and musicals. The outdoor season runs from June-August. Performances begin at 8:15pm. MetroLink shuttle available. The back section of seating is free. There are plenty of free seats, but it is still wise to arrive early.

The New Theatre

634 North Grand, 10-C, (314) 531-8330
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Omnimax

5050 Oakland Ave., (314) 289-4400.
In the St. Louis Science Center, adjacent to Forest Park. 70mm full wrap film screen. MetroLink shuttle available.

Planetarium

5050 Oakland Ave., (314) 289-4400.
Dome-projection star and laser shows. In the St. Louis Science Center adjacent to Forest Park. MetroLink shuttle available.

Powell Symphony Hall

718 N. Grand Blvd., (314) 534-1700.

The award winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra makes its home at this 2,717 seat music hall. Nearly 200 concerts are performed here year-round, many featuring guest solo performers.

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

130 Edgar Road, (314) 968-4925

At the Loretto-Hilton Center, Webster University Campus, stage plays.

Riverport Amphitheatre

14141 Riverport Drive, (314) 298-9944

Built in 1991, this 20,00 seat amphitheater offers a state-of-the-art sound system and video screens to let concertgoers experience front row views of the the world-class entertainers that perform there. Open May - Sept.

Sheldon Concert Hall

3648 Washington Ave., (314) 553-5818.

Built in 1912, the Sheldon is an intimate, 728 seat theater recognized for its acoustic excellence around the world. The theater and ballroom play host to a wide variety of cultural, musical, and social events.

Stages St. Louis

111 S. Geyer., Kirkwood Civic Center, (314) 821-2412

Professional theater company

Trans World Dome

Broadway at Convention Plaza, (314) 342-5000

The Trans World Dome is the home turf of the NFL St. Louis Rams football team. This unique facility is the first professional football stadium which was designed to primarily host conventions, trade shows, and special events. Tours are available by calling (314) 342-5036

Westport Playhouse

600 Westport Plaza, (314) 878-3322

A true theater-in-the-round with a state-of-the-art sound systems. This theater host a wide variety of events from Rock concerts to plays.

PERFORMING ARTS

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Arts and Education Council of St. Louis

The Arts and Education Council provides information on events for members and free events.

Catch a Rising Star

At St. Louis Union Station, (314) 231-6900.

Comedy.

Dance St. Louis

634 N. Grand Blvd., (314) 534-5000.

Variety of dance productions including local and national performers.

Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District

634 N. Grand Blvd., Suite #10A, (314) 533-1884

Missouri Arts Council

Wainright Office Complex. 111 N. 7th, Suite 105. St. Louis, MO 63101-2188. (314) 340-6845.

Murder Mystery Weekends

Embassy Suites Hotel, 901 N. First, (314) 821-4267. Located at Laclede's Landing in Downtown St. Louis. Near MetroLink station.

Murders, Games and More!

Comedy Murder Mysteries every Fri. and Sat. at 7pm in The Plaza Playhouse, Holiday Inn Downtown Convention Center, 811 N. 9th St. Reservations: MetroTix (314) 534-1111, Group sales or shows anywhere in the world: call 1-800-846-1250

St. Louis Artists Guild

Two Oak Knoll Park

(314) 727-9599

Promotes and presents visual arts through exhibitions and educational programs.

Saint Louis Black Repertory Company

634 N. Grand, 10th floor, Suite F, (314) 534-3807

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand, Blvd., (314) 534-1700 Recognized by the Grammy awards and widely considered one of the nation's top symphony orchestras.