COMMUNITY & CULTURE
The Trish Set
An award-winning journalist recognized for her media leadership and for promoting diversity, Trish Muyco-Tobin has more
than 20 years of experience in print and broadcasting. She is also a dedicated community volunteer.
The B-52s
What do a founding father, a Latin music icon and a Whitney Houston
movie have in common? Their stories will all be taking center stage for
the Fabulous Fox’s 2017-2018 season. The highly anticipated Broadway
phenomenon, “Hamilton,” will be making its St. Louis premiere in April
2018. The season opens Tuesday, Oct. 3 with “The Bodyguard,” based
on the blockbuster movie, followed by “On Your Feet,” the story of
Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The rest of the lineup includes “The King
and I,” “School of Rock” and “The Color Purple.” An additional eight
Broadway specials are being offered, including return engagements for
“The Phantom of the Opera” and “The Book of Mormon.” For details,
visit fabulousfox.com.
Hurry up and bring your jukebox money!
The B-52s will headline this summer’s Zoofari
black-tie fundraiser at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Touted as “the world’s greatest party band,” the
B-52s have sold more than 20 million albums
with chart-topping hits like “Rock Lobster” and
“Love Shack.” Zoofari, which takes place on
Friday, June 16, is chaired by Cynthia Brinkley
and Steve Finerty, with Peggy and Jerry Ritter
as honorary co-chairs. The event features food
and drink items from more than 60 restaurants,
caterers and bars, available for sampling
throughout the zoo. Tickets are available online
at stlzoo.org/zoofari.
Girl Crush
at the 2017
Grammys
Subscriptions are now available for the 20th
anniversary season of the St. Louis Speakers
Series. Presented by Maryville University, the
series is bringing together luminaries such as
former President Bill Clinton, TV journalist Jane Pauley and award-
winning “National Geographic” photographer Paul Nicklen. The
season kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 10, with former British Prime Minister
David Cameron. Visit stlouisspeakersseries.org for more information.
This month, 10 St. Louis women will be
honored at the Tuesday, May 16 Women of
Achievement luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton
for their volunteer service and commitment to
the community. They are: Claire Applewhite
(Educational Enrichment), Christine Buck
(Youth Dedication), Adrienne Davis (Arts
Advocacy), Marlene Hammerman (Social Justice),
Rosemary Hanley (Youth Services), Margaret
Hopkins (Community Betterment), Kathy
Lambert (Social Enterprise), Elizabeth Mannen
(Volunteer Leadership), Colleen Starkloff
(Human Welfare) and Asha Zimmerman (Caring
and Compassion).
She made a splash at the Grammys with her ball-
pit dress. Now, pop sensation Girl Crush is getting
ready to unveil her first album in her hometown of
St. Louis. The singer, whose real name is Elizabeth
G’Sell, grew up in South County. Her album, “The Cover-Up,” is slated
for a Los Angeles premiere on Friday, May 19, followed by a St. Louis
performance Sunday, May 28, at Grey Fox Pub.
SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY
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The 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Play is one of the highlights
of the 2017-2018 season at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. “The
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” based on Mark
Haddon’s acclaimed novel, kicks off The Rep’s season on Wednesday,
Sept. 6. It will be followed by “Hamlet,” “Miss Bennett: Christmas at
Pemberley,” “The Humans” and “Born Yesterday.” A seventh Mainstage
show will be announced soon. Full-season and build-your-own
subscriptions are available now at repstl.org.
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