The 2017-2018 Performing Arts Season in St. Louis
Experiencing the performing arts together can be a fantastic bonding experience for the entire family. Of course, not every performance is appropriate for everyone. Shows specifically designed for preschoolers will have 'tweens rolling their eyes. More mature subject matter or language isn't appropriate for the little ones, but it can spark wonderful conversations with teenagers. Studies (like this one, this one, and this one) show that taking in performances can make your kids smarter. How young is TOO young? Check out our article Take Your Child to the Theater, which is a handy guide with tips for experiencing the performing arts with kids.
Below, we have this season's listings for all of the performing arts that might be appropriate for a wide variety of ages. In addition to those for the younger set, there are many that aren't necessarily designed with kids in mind but that may engage your older kids and teens. The following descriptions note the ages for which the performance is appropriate, so pay attention. Now go score yourself some tickets and enjoy the arts that abound right in your own backyard!
Touhill Performing Arts Center
Wizard of Oz 10/19/2017-10/22/2017
Sounds of the Season featuring Ambassadors of Harmony 12/8/2017-12/10/2017
Chesterfield Community Theater at the West County YMCA
Disney's High School Musical, Jr. 10/20/2017-10/22/2017
The St. Louis Family Theatre Series
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS - FROM THEATREWORKS USA - 11/19/2017, 11/24/2017-11/25/2017
HENRY & MUDGE - FROM THEATREWORKS USA - 1/12/2018-1/14/2018
PINKALICIOUS - FROM VITAL THEATRE COMPANY, INC. - 2/4/2018, 2/9/2018-2/10/2018
CLEMENTINE - FROM BARTER THEATRE Co. - 3/4/2018, 3/9/2018-3/10/2018
Metro Theater Company
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates at Grandel Theatre 12/8/2017-12/30/2018
Bud, Not Buddy at Grandel Theatre 2/3/2018-2/25/2018
Peabody Opera House
MUSIAL AWARDS 11/18/2017
PEPPA PIG LIVE! PEPPA PIG'S SURPRISE! 11/19/2017
BRAIN CANDY LIVE 12/6/2017
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE 12/15/2017
PAW PATROL LIVE! "THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE" 1/20/2018-1/21/2018
Edie's Fairytale Theatre
THREE LITTLE PIGS 10/7/2017
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS 11/11/2017
PARTY AT THE NORTH POLE 12/9/2017