The Tennessee Williams Festival features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter.

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

August 6 - August 16

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis is returning for the 11th year on August 6th-16th, 2026.

Benise at The Grandel.

Benise – Spanish Nights

$32.25 – $80.25
November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Experience the passion of Flamenco and the fire of Spanish Guitar In an intimate and romantic Candlelight setting. Emmy award winning and world-renowned guitar virtuoso BENISE, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” takes audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Benise creates an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 3, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 4, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 5, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 6, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 7, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 8, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 9, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 10, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 11, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 12, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 13, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 14, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 15, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 16, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 17, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 18, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 19, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]

Purpose at The Black Rep.

Purpose

February 20, 2027
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The Black Rep presents Purpose at the Grandel Theatre February 3 – 21st! When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into reckoning with itself, its faith, and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty. Spirited, hilarious, and filled with intrigue, Purpose is an […]