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WHAT: On Golden Pond - Insight Theatre Company
WHERE: .ZACK
WHEN: Various times through July 23
Following its award-winning Broadway debut in 1979, “On Golden
Pond” became a highly acclaimed 1981 box-office hit with marquee
names like Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. The play
tells the unforgettable love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, a long-
married couple approaching their 80s, and their relationship with their
daughter, Chelsea.
$20 to $35; insighttheatrecompany.com
WHAT: Matthew Quick - The Reason You’re Alive
WHERE: St. Louis County Library headquarters
WHEN: 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 11
The bestselling author of “The Silver Linings Playbook” appears with
his latest novel, featuring his most fascinating character yet: A Vietnam
vet who embarks on a quixotic crusade to track down his nemesis from
the war. Quick’s appearance includes a presentation and book signing
of “The Reason You’re Alive.”
Free admission; slcl.org
WHAT: Urban Planning: Art and the City 1967-2017
WHERE: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
WHEN: Various times through Aug. 13 WHAT: Ptah Williams – Whitaker Music Festival
WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12
The exhibition explores momentous social upheavals such as the civil
rights movement, gentrification and post-industrialization through the
eyes of 24 renowned artists. The exhibit chronicles its various narrative
threads through sculpture, drawing, photography and other media.
Free; camstl.org The garden’s summertime music festival continues with pianist Ptah
Williams, a local favorite who has performed with the likes of Freddie
Hubbard, George Benson, James Moody and other jazz greats.
Free admission to the garden after 5 p.m.; mobot.org
WHAT: A Chorus Line
WHERE: The Muny
WHEN: 8:15 p.m., July 29 to Aug. 4
Hailed by some as “the greatest musical ever,” The Muny’s production
of “A Chorus Line” promises to be one singular sensation. Sing along
to Marvin Hamlisch’s unforgettable music as you follow the fate of 19
dancers at their final audition.
$15 to $95; (314) 534-111; muny.org
WHAT: Dancing with the Stars: Live! Hot Summer Nights
WHERE: Scottrade Center
WHEN: 8 p.m., Saturday, July 22
ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” embarks on its latest summer
tour with an all-new production, starring some of the best ballroom
dancers in the business performing live.
$36.50 to $76.50; (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
WHAT: Mamma Mia
WHERE: The Fabulous Fox Theatre
WHEN: Various times, July 28 to 30
Josiah McElheny, “Bruno Taut’s Monument to Socialist Spirituality
(After Mies van der Rohe),” 2009. Hand blown and molded glass
modules, wood and hardware, 105 3/4 x 75 x 55 inches.
Photo courtesy of the artist and Andrea Rosen Gallery, New York
Need a little ABBA in your life? The ultimate feel-good musical
returns to the Fox Theatre for an evening of song, laughter and plenty
of dancing. Sing along to “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “The
Winner Takes It All” and other familiar hits that are guaranteed to
transport you back to the world of ‘70s pop.
$25 to $100; (314) 534-1111; metrotix.com
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