Spending summer nights at the St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre 鈥� otherwise known as the Muny 鈥� is a tradition for many generations of St. Louisans. Now in its 106th season, the Muny is premiering two musicals on its main stage: Sara Bareilles鈥� 鈥淲补颈迟谤别蝉蝉鈥� (July 30-Aug. 5) and Lin-Manuel Miranda鈥檚 鈥淚n the Heights鈥� (Aug. 9-15).
Mike Isaacson, Muny executive producer and artistic director, joined St. Louis on the Air to talk about these premieres and what their directors and featured performers bring to the musicals and to the Muny鈥檚 outdoor space in Forest Park. He also spoke to the role premieres play in introducing new musicals to Muny regulars and new guests alike.
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When: July 31 through Aug. 5 (nightly at 8:15 p.m.)
Where: 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112
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When: Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 (nightly at 8:15 p.m.)
Where: 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112
To hear how audiences responded to 鈥淲补颈迟谤别蝉蝉鈥� on its opening night, what makes the opening song of 鈥淚n the Heights鈥� so critical and whose careers the Muny has launched, listen to St. Louis on the Air on , , or ; or click the play button below.
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