Regional NewsChess, Rent, More in Muny's 105th Season Lineup
The St. Louis outdoor theatre will kick off its season June 12, 2023.
By
Leah Putnam
November 14, 2022
The MUNY
The 105th season of musical theatre at St. Louis, Missouri's The Muny has been announced. Kicking off June 12, 2023, the outdoor theatre will present productions through August 20, 2023.
St. Louis, Missouri's The Muny will feature three company premieres in its 105th annual season kicking off June 12, 2023, including the regional premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which will kick off the season June 12-18. Also making their Muny premieres in the upcoming season are Chess, running July 5-11; and Rent, running August 4-10. Chess will be presented in partnership with the World Chess Hall of Fame and Saint Louis Chess Club.
Rounding out the season will be Disney's Beauty and the Beast June 22-30, West Side Story July 15-21, Little Shop of Horrors July 25-31, and Sister Act August 14-20.
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