With every season, The Muny stages an eclectic mix of musicals that reflect the vitality and diversity of its audiences. The shows are enchanting, electrifying and empowering, and every night, there are free seats available on a first-come first-served basis, so everyone can experience the magic of live theater.
For more than 105 years, the outdoor theater has filled Forest Park with the sounds of Broadway, attracting out-of-town professionals as well as local talent for memorable musicals ranging from As You Like It to Kinky Boots to Meet Me in St. Louis. Every season features first-rate productions that stir up audiences, and we recommend seeing a show whether it’s your first or 40th visit.
“[The Muny] is one of the greatest things St. Louis has ever created,” Mike Isaacson, artistic director and executive producer of The Muny, says. “It’s one of the most democratic theaters in the U.S., and it’s known around the world. The way that we present musicals puts us in our own category; there’s literally no one else that does what we do.”
For many Broadway stars, taking part in a production at The Muny is a bucket list item. “It’s a singular experience,” Isaacson says. “The core of that is the audience. You get to share your gifts with 10,000 people a night – there’s nothing like that.
“There’s a profound humanity in the way that we produce musicals,” he continues. “At the risk of sounding cliché, it’s magical, and that’s why artists want to be a part of it.”
For the 108th season, The Muny will – once again – present extraordinary productions with world-class talent, and we’ve got the complete lineup here.
“The Muny is like a beloved family member who you make sure to see every summer,” Isaacson says. “Here, you’re going to have a night unlike any other.”
Tracy Turnblad is back at The Muny, ready to change the world with big hair, big heart and big fun! It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen’s dream of dancing on The Corny Collins Show has come true, catapulting her from social outcast to sudden star in this rockin’, poppin’ musical.
A grumpy ogre. A wisecracking donkey. And a feisty princess. Shrek The Musical invites the whole family on a hilarious adventure with DreamWorks Animation’s charming cast of fairy-tale misfits. Add a pint-sized villain and a cookie with attitude, and you’ve got a mess that calls for a real hero.
“I’m gonna wash that man right outta my hair and send him on his way!” Discover the boundless joy and timeless melodies of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Set on a lush island during World War II, it follows Navy nurse Nellie Forbush who falls for French planter Emile de Becque – only to question her assumptions later.
When New York’s powerful newspaper publishers raise distribution prices, charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly rallies his fellow “newsies” to strike back. Inspired by a true story, the Broadway smash features empowering anthems, exhilarating choreography and an unfailing message to stand up for what’s right.
Immerse yourself in a pivotal moment in American history with Ain’t Too Proud, the story of The Temptations’ journey from Detroit streets to international stardom. With signature dance moves and silky-sweet harmonies, the group soared to the top of the charts – but success came with conflict, both personal and political.
Clang, clang, clang – this local favorite brings the flavor of the 1904 World’s Fair back to St. Louis. In the enchanting portrait of America at the turn of the century, beloved songs such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” tell the story of the Smith family and their romantic adventures.
Delivering laughs with every line, Something Rotten introduces Nick and Nigel Bottom who desperately want to write a hit play but find themselves stuck in the shadow of Shakespeare. When a soothsayer predicts that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting simultaneously, the brothers set out to create the world’s first musical.
