COMMUNITY & CULTURE
JEROME ROBBINS ’ BROADWAY - A Muny Premiere ! June 11 to 17 In its first major staging since leaving Broadway in 1990 , Jerome Robbins ’ Broadway is an epic musical anthology that honors the career highlights of Tony Award-winning director and choreographer , Jerome Robbins . Filled with mesmerizing production numbers from some of Robbins ’ biggest hits , including West Side Story , On the Town , Peter Pan , The King and I and Fiddler on the Roof , this is one monumental Muny premiere befitting a celebratory start to its centennial season !
THE WIZ - First Muny Production in 36 Years ! June 19 to 25 Based on L . Frank Baum ’ s nostalgic classic , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , The Wiz is considered a feel-good favorite , sparkling with heartpounding soul , unforgettable gospel and infectious rock rhythms . Grammy Award winner for Best Cast Show Album , and ranked as one of the highest watched live television musicals , it will have you ready to “ Ease on Down the Road ” to meet the Wiz for yourself !
SINGIN ’ IN THE RAIN - First Muny Production Since 2011 ! June 27 to July 3 A timeless Muny favorite , Singin ’ in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline : the starlet , the leading man , a love affair for the ages , and the unexpected transition from the silent film era to “ talkies .” Known for its unforgettable hit parade of Hollywood standards , splashy production numbers , hilarious situations and snappy dialogue , this Muny production is sure to be a downpour of pure delight !
JERSEY BOYS - A Muny Premiere ! July 9 to 16 The international sensation arrives at The Muny in style ! Jersey Boys , winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical , is the authentic biographic story of the magic behind the music of megahit group , Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons . Featuring chart-topping hits like fan favorites “ Sherry ,” “ Big Girls Don ’ t Cry ,” “ Walk Like a Man ” and “ Can ’ t Take My Eyes Off You ,” this Muny premiere is almost too good to be true , and will leave audiences saying , “ Oh , What a Night !”
ANNIE - First Muny Production Since 2009 ! July 18 to 25 Leapin ’ lizards ! Everyone ’ s favorite plucky , irresistible orphan is back ! Based on the popular 1920s Harold Gray comic strip , Little Orphan Annie , Annie is considered one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time . This seven-time Tony Award-winning family favorite features unforgettable hits like “ It ’ s the Hard Knock Life ,” “ Easy Street ” and the iconic Broadway standard , “ Tomorrow .” You can bet your bottom dollar this is one beloved , multigenerational Muny favorite , guaranteed to entertain the entire family .
GYPSY - First Muny Production in 12 Years ! July 27 to Aug . 2 Revered by many as the greatest musical ever written , Gypsy is the timeless tale of an ambitious stage mother , Momma Rose , fighting for her daughter ’ s success , while secretly yearning for her own . With a book by Academy Award-winner Arthur Laurents and lyrics by Tony Award-winner Stephen Sondheim , Gypsy features countless showstoppers , including “ Let Me Entertain You ” and “ Together , Wherever We Go .” Take our word for it , “ You Gotta Get a Gimmick ,” or better yet , a ticket , to see this spectacular Muny gem shine .
MEET ME IN ST . LOUIS - First Muny Production Since 2009 ! Aug . 4 to 12 Clang , clang , clang , we are off to The Muny ! Based on the heartwarming 1944 MGM film , Meet Me In St . Louis paints a wholesome portrait of a turn-of-the-century American family . Set in the summer of 1903 , the Smiths eagerly await the grand opening of the 1904 World ’ s Fair . With hits such as “ The Trolley Song ,” “ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ,” “ The Boy Next Door ” and the title number , this is the perfect finale to The Muny ’ s 100th season , and will evoke nothing but love and pride … right here in St . Louis !
Curtain time at The Muny is always 8:15 p . m . Tickets start at $ 15 . Purchase by visiting muny . org , by calling Metrotix at ( 314 ) 534-1111 , or at The Muny Box Office ( 9 a . m . to 5 p . m ., Monday through Friday )
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