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.

Well color me impressed…read more I am not a regular at the opera. To be honest, it's not my favorite thing to do. My wife loves it so I'm usually just along for the ride, and my hopes weren't very high for our night at the Union Avenue Opera. I'm happy to admit that my thoughts about this beautiful place were completely wrong. We showed up for La bohème and I realized I had actually been in a wedding before in the very same church -- the place is beautiful. Parking was free and extremely easy, and staff was on hand to assist. Once inside, we had plenty of help finding our way to our (comfortable! padded!) seats, and from what I can tell there wasn't a bad seat in the house. We were a little surprised that the entire show would be 2 hours and 40 minutes with intermissions and we had to actually leave early to make another commitment, so that was a bummer. Plan ahead because you'll probably be here for a while! Intermissions are long -- one was 20-25 minutes and the other was closer to 15. I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff, the set, the performers, and the venue. What a talented group of individuals. It was humbling to see such extreme talent right here in our city. Go get yourself some culture and enjoy the Union Avenue Opera!

This is a hidden gem in St. Louis for music and opera lovers! Housed in a church, this small but…read moremighty company of talented and dedicated musicians put on a heckuva show at a very reasonable price. In my humble opinion, the best opera company in this community.

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.

My song for Mr. Rocchio is from Godspell: TURN BACK OH MAN!…read more Let me digress. Definition of the unconscionable contract: A transaction in which only ONE side benefits isn't a legal contract in the eyes of the law, even if everything is written out on paper and both parties have signed the document. After meeting Michael on the phone he sent me such a contract. The one that benefitted ONLY himself. Because he has oodles of rules, a one sided contract and a fee of $1300.00, I called several hours before our first session and asked him if we could have one evaluation session. This would give me an education on what I was about to purchase and embark on. I offered to pay him over his pay rate to grant me this initial time with him. I believe that it is imperative to clique with your therapist, doctor, dentist and VOICE TEACHER. So here's where it gets good...... (phone call 2 hours prior to meeting) Me: Hi Michael. How are you? M: Busy! Me: Oh sorry. Do you have a minute? M: I guess so. Me: I had a few questions before coming in. First off, I wanted to begin right away with you so I chose tomorrow's time. However, I do have a conflict with the following week. Could we possibly meet on another day for this one session? (over a weeks notice). M: If you read the contract it says that I DO NOT DO MAKE UPS. You can switch with someone but NO MAKE UPS. Me: Ok. (This is stated in his contract however, since we were starting in 24 hours and he offered me several time slots, I thought I would ask for an exception). NO soup for me! Asking made him bristle. Well, the other thing I was wanting to know is if we could make today's first lesson be an evaluation to see how we clique and to give me a better idea of your class. I will pay you more to do so. M: I don't understand! What do you need to evaluate? We had a nice conversation on the phone and everything else is on line! It sounds like you want to evaluate ME! Me: (Um how dare I? But, ya). Well, I think that meeting in person allows us both the opportunity to know one another. I am a teacher and I clearly understand the importance of commitment on your end. I just want to see what I am buying on my end. M: I'll tell you what then.... Why don't you pay me $100 dollars and come "MEET" me. (Then a loooooong silence). Me: Ok. M: If I sound annoyed, it's because I AM! I am insulted! Me: I see that you are upset here. I don't want to upset you. I don't think we are a match. (Let me just say here that I have asked people with higher degrees and less ego for an initial consult. Like ANYONE in the medical field. They are happy to oblige. But....... this was MAESTRO! You don't question MAESTRO!) M: Ya. Neither do I. And... there ya have it folks! Never even sung a note. I'm an educator and I have never found arrogance to be beneficial to my students on any level. However, If you want to hone skill sets on how to navigate an arrogant, self over rated, braggadocious personality type, give his contract a sign. Be on the look out for my first hit song, "I dodged a bullet."

Michael's prices are higher than anyone else around. He's semi-retired now, doesn't need the money…read morefrom teaching, so he's only willing to bother doing it if you pay his outrageous prices.

Always enjoy the Repertory Theater. Saw The Egnimatist and The Ring of Fire and both were…read moreexcellent. Enjoy both the studio theater and the mainstage!

The Repertory Theatre of St Louis is truly a theatre for the PEOPLE!! The Rep's goal of making the…read morearts more accessible to everyone is such a treat. Please go to a show or two or three!! Special shoutout to Kate and Delaney and rest of the staff for being amazing. I look forward to becoming a season ticket holder.

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!