I do admit that St. Louis may not exactly be the most happening place in the US of A, but if you keep track, there is always a bunch of stuff happening over the weekend. One of our favorite things is to keep track of the University Theater circuit. There are still student performances and some good visiting actor groups. Here is a round-up of a few that we caught! The Crucible (Production by USML)…
Theatre
For those who are unfamiliar, “Mamma Mia” is a famous Broadway production that weaves a narrative through ABBA songs. The plot itself is quite uncomplicated: Sophie, a young woman in her twenties, is on the verge of getting married on a picturesque Greek island. Raised by her single mother, Donna, Sophie is resolute in unraveling the mystery of her paternity. Using her mother’s diary, Sophie narrows her search to three potential fathers and invites them…