Review: Jan 2026 The experience was everything I expected…read moreand more! I went to Alicia Keys Broadway Play "Hell's Kitchen." She is my childhood/ adulthood favorite. Of course the event was on one of the coldest night we experience this past Winter in STL. For fashion, I decided to ditch my bulky coat in the truck and take the lighter instead. Fortunately, I arrived early and was able to find street parking close by and didn't have to endure the bitter cold too long Design: The architectural designs are breathe taken! It's something about "antique designs that I am always fascinated with. Food: My friend & I decided to have dinner at the restaurant next door (don't remember the name). I wanted to grab a drink at the Fox, however didn't want to miss out on any of the play standing in long lines. Service: Everyone hustled to get in after going through the metal detector or being scanned by security. There were staff members present to guide you to your seat. Overall Experience: I truly enjoyed myself. I definitely will be back!

What an amazing theater!! An absolute great place to see a show…read more Really easy to Uber and get dropped off. Lines go quickly - quick metal detector scan, ticket check, and you're in! Artwork and decor is stunning! This is where you'll find many of your concessions stands as well as merchandise. If you're on the orchestra level, head straight to the back. Otherwise, take the elevator or stairs to the balcony. The rows are set steep, so watch your footing! The Curtain Call restaurant is a nice place to grab a bite before or after. Concessions inside are a bit expensive, to be expected. Bathrooms are located on most levels.

The theater is not huge, but big enough to enjoy the stage from any where . Lively entertainment…read moreand absolutely as talented and professional as you can get . Parking is a bit of an issue but you can get creative beyond the theater lot. Worth every penny for quality entertainment!

Today was my first time at Stages! Lovely little theater. St. Louis is lucky to be getting the new…read moreJane Austen musical before its Broadway debut and I'm happy I took the time today to check out the matinee show. Parking is a little difficult due to a small lot, but I was able to snag street parking around the corner which worked out just fine. I sat in the front row and had a great view. The seats were pretty comfortable and the patrons were respectful apart for some errant ringtones throughout the show. I treated myself to a signature cocktail during intermission which was a little too sweet (and expensive at $13 + tip) but also flavorful and refreshing as a dessert type drink. For the 2025 season, they are offering a discount on tickets with the code Explore50, making tickets for any of their productions $50 (inclusive of service charges). Unless you're a student or senior, this is the best ticket price you can find. It also allows you to sit anywhere so treat yourself and sit in the front row to admire Mr. Darcy you can!

Excellent entertainment and service. Great variety of…read moremusical offerings. Jazz St. Louis presents an excellent lecture series on jazz and jazz musicians.

I have been a patron forever! I've never seen a bad show. I've become familiar with artists that I…read moreotherwise have never heard of. The atmosphere is intimate, ticket prices are always affordable and the food and drinks selections are imaginative and delicious! The service here is always friendly and fast. My only complaint is that street parking is at a premium-especially if there are other events being held nearby. The valet lot and nearby lots charge ridiculous prices (but I guess you pay for convenience) This is my top choice for quality jazz!

Came to St Louis on business and had to mix in a little pleasure. Never would have thought our…read morefirst night's meal would have been some Cajun Creole food in St Louis style BBQ Country We were so pleased with our decision as their food rivaled anything in New Orleans. As an avid oyster lover, never would have guessed we would have the option for charred grilled oysters in Missouri. We demolished those in minutes and quickly moved on to our entree I ordered the jambalaya and the size the spices we're so flavorful. The shrimp was on point and the chicken almost tasted like seafood plus the andouille sausage was spicy without being too hot. They nailed the texture and firmness of the rice and highly recommend My wife went with the sampler platter and it was hard to tell between the etouffee, red beans and rice, gumbo, or jambalaya which was the best. I know tough decision to choose from but that was a slam dunk that we highly recommend! Walking throughout the establishment you could tell it totally had that Voodoo deep New Orleans vibe going on that makes you feel like it belongs in the French Quarters If you're ever in the Lou and in the mood for some good Creole Cajun food, this is the spot!

Everything. It's a local institution. Looks like a dive bar but is a must go to spot. The staff is…read morefriendly and ready to dispense their thoughts on the menu. There are multiple options as far as seating. Each one is different from the next. The oysters are a must, take your pick how you want to try them but I would recommend the Oysters NOLA and the Voodoo Po'boy. The Sazerac is on the sweet side but don't let that dissuade you. Worth it. 100%.

My daughter dance with this company for several years before we found a different place. I'd…read moremention what we experienced while attending this studio for over 16+ hours a week over the course of 3 years with 2 students. When daughter hurt her foot, she was advised to wear a boot from ortho until day of show to rest her foot, she was yelled at for moving "too slowing" when marking in tech even though the doctor instructed her to take it easy and walk slowly to rest before recital. Charging extra for adult costumes are normal bc it's more expensive from vendors but I was charged $5 for all of the costumes when my dancer had many child XLs. When questioned, office manager said it's not very much money. But my child was in over 13 dances so it adds up. Rule is rule right? Technique is lacking for older more advanced children. The classes are merged or canceled due to lower numbers. No real substitute teaching staff, when someone is out, the replacement is not well versed in the style of dance or not qualified to teach at that caliber. Maybe it's different now bc they have better teachers. All kinds of food are allowed in the studio rooms only for pre pro children. No regards to allergies as those are the same floor dancers roll on for contemporary, stretching or conditioning. My dancer rolled over cheese and crumbs weekly. One particular night, my dancer's friend had a medium allergic reaction to tree nut found on the floor. They did not have Benadryl on hand, so mom had to rush over to administer meds. This dancer also stayed home for a few days bc the allergic reaction was intense but no studio follow up after the incident. Balanchine based conservatory ballet school only has 1 1 hour technique class a week. Seems they have changed it to 1.5 hours for 2 days now. Rep and company class does not replace technique. In these classes, they are learning new choreo. Also pointe is normally offered right after technique, last year it was after lyrical, which is an elective. Only 1 1 hour pointe class a week for a 12 year old is not enough for a conservatory based dance school. No viewing the entire year at studio, handbook said once a quarter, but it's since been removed. Spent entire year having only seen my dancer at paid events like the fox theater, Busch stadium, and ambush where tickets are pricy. Dancer enjoyed community outreach, when we first joined the studio, company members danced in front of nursing homes and local parades. Didn't happen at all last year. Why can't you see your kids dance in the studio? On website, it says, "Instructors hail from prominent companies such as Joffrey Ballet, ABT, SAB, Alabama Ballet, Big Muddy Dance Co, and Ballet 314", but bio of teachers doesn't have anyone who has danced at Joffrey Ballet, ABT, SAB or Alabama Ballet.

We've had a great experience with this dance academy. The teachers are professional, and really…read moreattentive with the kids. We appreciate the positive, Christian environment and the way they balance structure with encouragement. Our daughter feels comfortable and excited to attend, and it shows in her confidence. Highly recommend to families looking for a supportive and well-run program.

I really like this venue as it has quite the intimate feel. Surprisingly I had never seen a show or…read moreperformance here until recently. They had several satellite bars set up to make it convenient to grab a drink. I didn't see the upstairs so don't know how seating is up there. The floor seats are ramped and the back they have these great sections that you sit on a couch with table in front of you. one drawback is the proximity of the seats on main floor area. But honestly not different than other places.

More kids need to experience a Metro Theater play. I've been twice, once for a field trip with…read morefourth graders and another time with my toddler. The stories are interesting and just long enough for squirrely kids. The times I've been the actors stayed after to answer questions. If a child is into writing or performing, that'd definitely be something worth exposing them to. The local talent is awesome and for the play I attended with music, I could tell they took their time rehearsing. Well done guys!

This was a wonderful venue to see a concert. The lines outside were a little bit of a mess. The…read morestaff didn't make it clear until very late that we should not be on the side of the building lined up where there were hundreds and hundreds of people, but rather we should be on the front. But they held the start of the concert and we were able to get in before everything started. Inside the venue, it was nice. The bar staff was working really hard and they were very competent and the restrooms were large and things moved quickly. It's a lovely historic facility that was very enjoyable.

I've already heard of the Stifel, but have never been until now I attended David & Tamela Mann's…read moretour. When I first got there I thought the vibe was going to a basic theater setup based on the older appearance on the outside of the building, but man was I blown away when I stepped foot in there! The marble and gold layout throughout the theater was placed perfectly in each designated spot. The layout of the theater was comfortable for me, but there may be difficulties for those with specific needs. Most of the seating is auditorium style seating, but there are about four booth box seating on each floor for wheelchair accessible options or those who are a bigger size. The rows were intentionally built to provide visibility from any row, and I was all the way in the Mezzanine row and I could see perfectly fine. They offer events and showings that would interest different types of people from popular musical events to comedy shows and ballets. The downside to the theater are the concession stands, all of the food and drinks were overly priced and offered limited items. Also, in my opinion, the theater needs better lighting in the isle rows and the entrances to prevent incidents. The entrances to the theater have uneven angles and I briefly lost my footing since I didn't see where the angle changed. Overall I had a great experience at the showing and saw some shows I'd love to go in the coming future.

I went to a volunteer appreciation night for the ronald McDonald house volunteers. I was so excited…read moreto go because I wanted to see the new addition to the Sheldon. It seemed tricky and almost scary to meld the new with the classic historic symphony hall. It really was beautifully done. The event was catered by Russos and the food and bar service was great. Huge crowd and I'm sure challenging! Bravo to the Sheldon team with this beautiful facility, the RMHstl team who put the event together and the architects and designers who brought this beautiful design project to life!

I'm so torn about this. On one hand, this is a beautiful, historic hall. But on the other hand,…read moreit's not accessible for those with mobility issues. I attended the Jeffrey Osborne concert and was shocked to learn we had to climb several flights of stairs to get to the balcony seats. If I missed this when I purchased my ticket then I apologize. If there wasn't a disclaimer, the Sheldon should add this to future events. It should be a check box you must complete acknowledging you must walk up several flights of stairs. I saw people with canes walking up stairs. This is not safe. Once upstairs in the balcony, the steps leading to each row are very steep and the step to the lowest row is a huge drop without any warning. I understand we don't want to destroy the character of this beautiful building but something must be done to warn people. Suggestions: 1. Warn people in advance 2. Fix the step to the bottom row of the balcony so it's not a huge drop Or, stop using this building for events, especially the balcony.

Beautiful venue. The architectural designs is breathtaking. Went here with my kiddos on a field…read moretrip to see "Giraffe Can't Dance." Staff were very nice & interactive with the kids. The got them prep prior to entering the actual show by going over basic instruments, coloring, conducting and even an obstacle course! We did not partake in any food. I also didnt see any at this event. I will definitely be back! Recommendation: Definitely check them out!

Powell Symphony Hall. My husband and I won a giveaway from Deluxe Magazine for tickets to see…read more"Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner". One of the best shows I've been to in a while! The renovations to the building were great! The staff as always were polite and welcoming. The show itself, absolutely wonderful! We got to dance, sing along, and have a grand time! I always enjoy visiting the Symphony. The musicians and artists are truly amazing and talented. So glad that the work they put in brings international recognition to the talent that we have right here in St. Louis.

Still loving this gem in St. Louis! I try to make at least one performance each year...this year…read morewas Tango Buenos Aires. Dance St. Louis really does an amazing job at curating their seasons. Usually there is something for everyone. This year boasts Dirty Dancing, the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Tango Buenos Aires, ballet from the Aspen Santa Fe company, and Stomp, just to name a few. Next year is really going to be over-the-top, as they are planning on hosting Momix again and also the Nashville ballet collaborating with some St. Louis groups on Carmina Burana. I've been to performances of both, and they are really fabulous. I love the community feel of Dance St. Louis. They try to engage the audience; yesterday the dance company held a tango class in between their shows. It was really neat to see so many people...of all walks of life...wanting to participate! They do so much community outreach too...from dance classes to scholarships, such as the high schoolers they recognized yesterday. Prices are so reasonable, especially when all the seats are pretty good at the Touhill. They are still continuing on their yearly Spring to Dance Festival over Memorial Day weekend, which shows a conglomerate of dance companies all over the country...and tickets still cost between $10 to $20. How could you not love St. Louis for all of its dedication to art?!

Think of this organization as a gauge of how cultured and arts-driven St. Louis is! This is still…read moreworth supporting! AND, of COURSE, how can we forget the really amazing Spring to Dance festival bringing incredible artist from all over to dance in our festival for one ticket price!