Want A Weekend Of Theater And Live Music? Consider St. Louis
If you love live theater and music, St. Louis is the place to be. This bustling Midwestern berg offers a variety of theater, from outdoor musical theater to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
During the summer months, The Muny, is the place to be. The Muny is the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater. You'll find a mix of old and new performances, such Singin' in the Rain, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Shop of Horrors and even Legally Blonde.
You could spend an entire weekend enjoying all the offerings at Grand Center. This four-block area is crammed with theaters, museums and galleries. It is here at Powell Symphony Hall that you can enjoy performances by the St. Louis Symphony. The Fox Theatre is another local landmark you'll find at Grand Center.
The restored Fox Theatre features performances of Broadway musicals such as Mamma Mia and Memphis, as well as live concerts from everyone from Santana to Eddie Vedder to Selena Gomez to Alison Krauss. Popular comedians also come to the Fox for performances.
Another idea is to head to the Sheldon Concert Hall, known as the Carnegie Hall of St. Louis. Here you will find everything from folk music to jazz to guitar quartets to chorale music and much more. The hall itself is a historic gem, built in 1912 by famed architect Louis C. Spiering. In its illustrious past, it has hosted notable speakers such as Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway and former President Dwight Eisenhower.
There are also plenty of quirky and off-beat theaters and live music venues in St. Louis. Consider a trip to the Stray Dog Theatre, where local actors perform in a variety of theater productions. There are also dozens of blues and jazz venues throughout St. Louis, as well as venues such as the Touhill Performing Arts Center, where you'll find dance, opera, classical music, international music and plenty of jazz.
When searching for ideal St. Louis accommodations, consider the posh Fleur-De-Lys Mansion. This historic St. Louis bed & breakfast has been painstakingly restored, combining modern comforts while preserving many original design elements. There are four spacious guest rooms to choose from, each with a luxurious private bath.
Each room at this St. Louis inn has been decorated individually. The Forest Park room, which includes an in-room double Jacuzzi and a king-size brass and iron bed, also features a mural commissioned by a local artist. Other rooms are equally sumptuous, and all include amenities such as 600-thread-count, lavender-rinsed sheets topped with down comforters. Guest baths are stock with the softest towels and plenty of fine bath products. There is free wireless internet, cable TV, CD & DVD players and an iPod docking station. The innkeepers further pamper their guests with a gourmet breakfast each morning.
During the summer months, The Muny, is the place to be. The Muny is the nation's oldest and largest outdoor musical theater. You'll find a mix of old and new performances, such Singin' in the Rain, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Shop of Horrors and even Legally Blonde.
You could spend an entire weekend enjoying all the offerings at Grand Center. This four-block area is crammed with theaters, museums and galleries. It is here at Powell Symphony Hall that you can enjoy performances by the St. Louis Symphony. The Fox Theatre is another local landmark you'll find at Grand Center.
The restored Fox Theatre features performances of Broadway musicals such as Mamma Mia and Memphis, as well as live concerts from everyone from Santana to Eddie Vedder to Selena Gomez to Alison Krauss. Popular comedians also come to the Fox for performances.
Another idea is to head to the Sheldon Concert Hall, known as the Carnegie Hall of St. Louis. Here you will find everything from folk music to jazz to guitar quartets to chorale music and much more. The hall itself is a historic gem, built in 1912 by famed architect Louis C. Spiering. In its illustrious past, it has hosted notable speakers such as Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway and former President Dwight Eisenhower.
There are also plenty of quirky and off-beat theaters and live music venues in St. Louis. Consider a trip to the Stray Dog Theatre, where local actors perform in a variety of theater productions. There are also dozens of blues and jazz venues throughout St. Louis, as well as venues such as the Touhill Performing Arts Center, where you'll find dance, opera, classical music, international music and plenty of jazz.
When searching for ideal St. Louis accommodations, consider the posh Fleur-De-Lys Mansion. This historic St. Louis bed & breakfast has been painstakingly restored, combining modern comforts while preserving many original design elements. There are four spacious guest rooms to choose from, each with a luxurious private bath.
Each room at this St. Louis inn has been decorated individually. The Forest Park room, which includes an in-room double Jacuzzi and a king-size brass and iron bed, also features a mural commissioned by a local artist. Other rooms are equally sumptuous, and all include amenities such as 600-thread-count, lavender-rinsed sheets topped with down comforters. Guest baths are stock with the softest towels and plenty of fine bath products. There is free wireless internet, cable TV, CD & DVD players and an iPod docking station. The innkeepers further pamper their guests with a gourmet breakfast each morning.
About the Author:
Jane Leisteiner is a frequent traveler and likes blogging about her travels. For additional details about music, theater or lodging in St. Louis MO or additional info about St. Louis museums, please go to the Fleur-de-Lys Mansion site now.
