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Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts
Location 130 Edgar Road
Webster Groves, Missouri 63119
 United States
Coordinates 38°35′20″N 90°20′39″W / 38.588813°N 90.344143°W / 38.588813; -90.344143
Public transit Bus interchange MetroBus
Type Entertainment venue
Capacity 763 to 963
Construction
Opened 1966
Renovated 2002
Expanded 2002
Website
http://www.repstl.org/

The St. Louis Repertory Theater is a famous theater company. It is based in Webster Groves, Missouri, which is a town near St. Louis. People often call it "The Rep" for short. The Rep is known for putting on many different plays. Hana S. Sharif is the Artistic Director, who helps choose the plays and guide the creative side. Danny Williams is the Managing Director, who handles the business side of the theater.

Fun Programs and Plays

The Rep has special programs for different audiences.

  • Since 1975, the Imaginary Theater Company has taken plays to schools. This helps younger kids see and enjoy theater.
  • In 2005, The Rep started the "Off-Ramp performance series." These shows were held at The Grandel Theatre in Grand Center.
  • The "Ignite Festival of New Plays" began in 2012. This festival helps new plays get developed and performed for the first time.
  • During 2020, The Rep joined the "Play At Home" program. They asked writers to create short plays for people to perform at home.

History of The Rep

The St. Louis Repertory Theater started in 1966. It found its home at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.

  • The very first plays performed at The Rep were two shows by Peter Shaffer. They were called "The Private Ear" and "The Public Eye."
  • In 1970, The Rep took a break from putting on plays for a year. They used this time to plan and improve their finances. They started performing again in 1971.
  • In 1986, Steven Woolf officially became the Artistic Director. He led the theater for over 30 years. Mark Bernstein joined as the Managing Director at the same time.
  • Steven Woolf announced his retirement in 2017. Hana S. Sharif took over as the Artistic Director in 2019.
  • In 2021, Mark Bernstein retired as Managing Director. Danny Williams then took on that role.

Where The Rep Performs

The Rep's main home is the Loretto-Hilton Center. This building is shared with other groups.

  • The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis also uses the center.
  • The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University is there too.
  • Webster University's dance department also uses the space.
  • In 2007, The Rep thought about moving to a different place. However, they decided to stay at the Loretto-Hilton Center.

Past Shows and Highlights

The Rep has put on many exciting shows over the years.

  • The 2016-2017 season was special because it was the 50th anniversary!
  • Some of the famous plays from that season included: Follies, Until the Flood (a brand new play), A Christmas Carol, All My Sons, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Million Dollar Quartet.

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