THE BLUE STRAWBERRY

by James Lindhorst - July 15, 2024

Fresh off his critically acclaimed run as Prince Eric in The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, Michael Maliakel is bringing his cabaret show to Blue Strawberry in St. Louis. Maliakel played the lead role in Aladdin on Broadway for three years, has toured the country with the 25th Ann...

by James Lindhorst - May 20, 2024

Caitlin Cook is bringing her show THE WRITING ON THE STALL: A One-Woman Bathroom Graffiti Musical to The Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge for two shows on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, 2024. She says her show appeals to a wide variety of people. “Musical Theatre fans have latched onto the...

by James Lindhorst - May 09, 2024

The Blue Strawberry in Midtown St. Louis welcomed John Lloyd Young on Wednesday evening for the first of two Shows.Highlights from his set included a soulful performance of the R & B classic “Show and Tell,” and a haunting introspective rendition of The Hollies song “The Air That I Breathe.” To say ...

by James Lindhorst - March 28, 2024

Fresh off her win for Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical at Monday evening’s St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards, Eileen Engel took the stage in JACEY’S JAZZ JOINT. For the next 70-miutes, Engel treated her audience to jazzy renditions of some of the most loved American standards. Her set included ...

by James Lindhorst - March 21, 2024

MOVIE MUSIC is an entertaining and sometimes emotional walk down memory lane by three skilled theatrical professionals who know a bit about storytelling. Midnight Company’s Joe Hanrahan has created a formula with his theatrical cabaret productions that continues to fill seats at The Blue Strawberry....

by James Lindhorst - November 10, 2023

On Saturday, November 18th, The Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge welcomes Matthew Scott for an evening of music and stories with his cabaret show “The Jesus Year: A Letter From My Dad.” Critics have called Scott’s show “Miraculous musical storytelling.” A veteran of Broadway and Regional Theatre,...

by James Lindhorst - September 05, 2023

The Blue Strawberry welcomes Broadway and Muny veteran Beth Leavel for two cabaret performances on October 21st and 22nd. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with her and chat about her upcoming shows. She shared, “the audience will get to hear stories and songs from my sordid career.” Le...

by James Lindhorst - August 12, 2023

Kelly Howe and Joe Hanrahan, the creative minds behind the blockbuster Linda Ronstadt show JUST ONE LOOK are premiering a brand-new narrative driven cabaret show titled PROFESSOR SUNSHINE’S TRAVELING POST-APOCALYPTIC ROCK AND ROLL REVIVAL on September 20th and 23rd at The Blue Strawberry in St. Loui...

by James Lindhorst - August 05, 2023

The Blue Strawberry continues to bring some of the biggest Broadway names to St. Louis, making it the preeminent cabaret venue in the area. The club has recently announced the return engagement of RENT’s Adam Pascal for three shows, October 6th, 7th and 8th. In addition, they have added two shows fe...

by James Lindhorst - August 03, 2023

Fans of Judy Garland will love Midnight Company’s production of YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU for three reasons. First, because Hanrahan’s script about Garland’s life and career is compelling. Second, because Owens is relatable when she is sharing Garland’s story to the audience. Finally, because of the deli...