A seven-show lineup ushers in The Muny's magic of a new season under the stars, opening June 17 and running through Aug. 25. "Les Misérables" is the season's opening performance. It previously was produced at The Muny in 2007 and 2013.
“Following our epic and powerful 105th season, Muny 106 promises to be equally big, bold and exciting,” says Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “It offers something for everyone, with a glorious selection of new and classics, as well as stories that will move and entertain.”
Muny enthusiasts indicate they're looking forward to the summer kicking off with one of the most celebrated mega-musicals in Broadway history, "Les Misérables" (June 17-23). John Riddle, Jordan Donica, Teal Wicks, Red Concepción, Jade Jones, Ken Page, Emily Bautista, Gracie Annabelle Parker, Peter Neureuther and James D. Gish will star in this year's production. The creative team is led by Director Seth Sklar-Heyn, with Choreographer Jesse Robb, Music Director James Moore and Associate Musical Director Michael Horsley. The production also will feature 20 singers from the St. Louis Symphony Chorus.
“A timeless musical like Les Misérables deserves a powerhouse cast, and the group of actors Seth has chosen will leave you in awe. Audiences will be thrilled to see Victor Hugo’s complex characters gloriously sung on our stage by these wonderfully talented artists,” predicts Mike.
Performances that then follow are: the show-stopping "Dreamgirls" (June 27-July 3); magical Muny favorite, Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" (July 8-16); "Fiddler on the Roof" (July 19-25), and the regional and Muny premiere of Sara Bareilles’ "Waitress" (July 30-Aug. 5). Making its Muny premiere is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "In the Heights" (Aug. 9-15).
The grand finale of the season is the long-awaited return of the tap-dancing comedy, Cole Porter’s "Anything Goes" (Aug. 19-25).
"I'm beyond excited about our 2024 season lineup,” says Kwofe Coleman, Muny president/CEO. “The opportunity to celebrate community, share memories and create opportunity through these seven shows is an incredible gift I can’t wait to share with audiences."
A new sponsor for this year's season is SSM Health Cardinal Glennon for the Infant Care Suite, a dedicated space for parents to nurse children while at The Muny. It also serves as a space for caregivers and young children to take a break during the performance.
The SSM Health First-Aid Suite is staffed by a nurse at every performance for basic medical needs.
The Muny is the oldest, largest outdoor musical theater in America and brings the best of Broadway to St. Louis each summer, with each production created from the ground up in Forest Park.
Each night at The Muny begins with a Preshow Festival, featuring free entertainment on four stages across the campus. Seated dining is available before each show at the Culver Pavilion, or guests can bring their own picnic to enjoy on the lawn.
Muny season tickets, starting at $126, are on sale at Muny.org, at the Muny box office in Forest Park or by calling 314.361.1900. Single tickets went on sale May 20.