Okay so Bob Kramer's Marionettes is officially one of the coolest places. I have seen marionettes before. I've played around with them in toy stores. Never before though, have I ever seen an actual puppet show done with marionettes. Bob Kramer's Marionettes is a fun place to go. When there you get to learn all kinds of things about the marionettes, how they are made, the process in which the parts are created, assembled, and what all is required to go into a show. The shows are a lot of fun to watch. The musical numbers that are put on are awesome. The neatest thing that happens, to me, is when their mouths open and they start to sing. It very unique to see a wooden puppet sing as though it was on a Broadway stage. read more

Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes - taken from website - Performing Arts Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Absolutely FANTASTIC show!! We had such Fun!! Went on a Saturday morning and the kids had their own place to sit...They could approach the stage and even touch the puppets, and the whole show was FUN and interactive for kids and adults too! Loved it that the opera and Broadway music was introduced to kids that had never heard it before! More importantly, puppeteering is an art form, and Bob and Dug are motivating an appreciation for this form. This is especially important for youngsters who have never seen how puppets are made or what a puppet stage looks like. My family and friends were inspired, as were our children. Better than putting a screen in front of a kid and expecting them to GET IT...you have to touch the art and be exposed to the craft... and Bob and Dug DO THAT for a child...WONDERFUL!!!! MASTERFUL!!! read more

Loved it!! Went with my hubby today for fun since we were visiting St. Louis and it was very entertaining :) It's definitely something you would want to bring your kids to (and the kids that were there LOVED it), but Doug and Bob make it so that the adults have fun too! There is a marionette shop there as well to look around and buy some souvenirs! And the little marionette show was very cute and unique. It's very cozy in there and you have fun with the other guests because the shows are limited in size, so reserve your seat earlier in the week!! This was definitely one of the highlights with me and the hubby in St. Louis! I would go again at another time of the year (they have different shows for different seasons)--also Doug was very kind and hospitable and hilarious. CHECK IT OUT! :) And be prepared to have your inner kid come out. read more

This show was so cool! The beginning was the art of puppetry and a tutorial how they are made. It was very interactive. The second part was a puppet/marionette show that was fun. The kids were engaged as well. Doug narrated our show and he was lovely and personable and funny. Would definitely recommend for families (though kids need to be able to sit for 1.5 hours, which was hard for my 2 year old). read more

I went for a child's birthday party. The kids were all around kindergarten age, and not a single one of them knew more than three songs. The songs were mostly older than me. Also, the puppeteers seemed to have no idea how to deal with children, even chastising and teasing a bit at one girl (the birthday girl, incidentally) for being a bit shy and not wanting to jump right into a song sung by a puppet flapper. The room was dark and dusky, filled with seats with ripped cushions and covered in hair and fur, which you could barely see because of the way the lighting is done. Outside is similar, as it looks like an overgrown and somewhat abandoned house from either the days of the Demon Barber or perhaps something of Lemony Snicket. Even when the lights came up for the pizza the parents had ordered, you still couldn't see well. I, along with a few others in the room, have allergies that are triggered by pet dander and other things that aren't supposed to be in a place like this. We were all miserable but trying not to get the kids upset or the parents who paid for all this. This place is creepy, overpriced, and absolutely the last place I'd bring a child unless we had money to blow and wanted a haunted house. read more

Wow! I had no idea this place even existed but you can bet I will be telling everyone and their mother about it. I'm a native and have been an avid birthday party goer for a bit, my kid is two, but never have I had the pleasure of attending a puppet show until now. The place was enchanting. The owner(s) had a lot of humor and were entertaining and had the whole party enthralled for over 2 hours. This is the kind of place that every kid should experience. It has real magic! read more

I just had a birthday party for my two year old at this location. based on the reviews on here, I decided to give it a chance. I was very excited to have my child's birthday here because non the the children in my family has ever been to a live puppet show. The party was a disaster! Not because the puppets weren't great to look at...but because of the total experience. I arrived at 2p with my family and was waiting for my husband to show up with pizza. Well, I explained to Doug (he's the rude guy and the only person that you will get to talk to) that he would be arriving shortly and he said that he would wait for him for a bit. A bit was like until 215p and we decided to go ahead and start the show. Doug said nothing about cameras or photo's was not allowed, which prior to any show that is a good idea to say because now a days, that is what people do. He waited until during the show to say, " well I don't mind videoing the show, but do it now and then, but not the whole thing." My family was okay with that..and DID CUT IT OFF NOW AND THEN. I guess because he was busy with the puppets, he wasn't competely seeing what was going on, and later on in the show, he made another statement more personal to one of the ladies he said "Again, please do not video tape everything! Looks like you are just keeping yours going, please do not do that." and because he pointed her out like that, she became embarrassed. These outbursted hindered the mood of the show and even the kids became aggitated. One of the parents had to take their child in potty training to the rest room during the show. Towards the end of the show, the puppet moose asked doug, did he like the audience...and he said "Well no, well yes, the ones who actually stayed in their seat during the performance". He said this at a 2 year old birthday party!! After the show, doug started rushing everyone to come on grab plates so they will have time to eat. And I asked him why was he rushing my guest and he stated that I started late, so we didn't have a lot of time left. I really wish he would of told me that in the beginning, because I could have just started without my husband so my guest would have more time to enjoy. But I didn't know that I would be faced with a trade off like that. So I asked if we could extend it 15 more minutes, and he said for $12.50 but we have to hurry because he had something to do..... This guys mouth is amazing and he has no tact at all. Maybe because he is older or maybe because he is just mean spirited. I payed $215 for this show, and provided my own food, and this was the welcome mat my family got. I really didn't want to pay him but I am God fearing and chose to do the right thing. read more

Kamer's Marionnettes entertained at my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner. It was a great hit and very appealing to all the age groups present. They made it their concern to ask about the bride and groom's interests so that they could personalize the puppets and songs they used. What fun! read more