Meet Me in St. Louis

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The charming musical classic Meet Me in St. Louis has been brought back by popular demand to Drury Lane in perfect time for the holidays. It will preview November 12, open November 19, and run through January 4 at Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611. Meet Me in St. Louis is an utterly entertaining experience that the whole family will enjoy. Jim Corti, who was a Jeff nominee for Best Direction for this production at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, will direct again.

Drury Lane’s production of this stage version of the 1944 MGM classic motion picture has been described as “Artful, gorgeous, impressive and superb!” (Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune); “Exquisitely cast, magnificently designed and ideally staged…” (Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times). Meet Me in St. Louis is an utterly entertaining experience that the whole family will enjoy.

Travel back to the turn of the century St. Louis, where the World’s Fair is coming soon - and so is a world of changes for the Smith family. While older sisters Rose and Esther dream of happily-ever-after with their handsome beaus, the younger girls, Agnes and Tootie, spend their hours dreaming up mischief. When their father announces the family is moving to New York, will all those dreams become one big nightmare? Featuring show-stopping dance numbers and a treasured score, Meet Me in St. Louis includes the beloved songs “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” and “The Trolley Song”.

The MGM motion picture Meet Me in St. Louis starred Judy Garland. It played on Broadway in 1989 at the George Gershwin Theatre starring Betty Garrett, George Hearn, Charlotte Moore and Milo O’Shea, featuring a cast of seasoned veterans.

Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place features an intimate 549-seat performance space and spacious lobby. Presenting contemporary plays and musicals as well as classics from Broadway and beyond, Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place is under the leadership of Producers Kyle DeSantis and Jim Jensen, Artistic Director William Osetek and Artistic Advisor Gary Griffin.

Previews are Wednesday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ($45.00), Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. ($45.00), Friday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. ($55.00), Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. ($55.00), and 8:00 p.m. ($55.00), and Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. ($55.00), and 6:00 p.m. ($45.00). The regular schedule for all shows is Wednesday matinees at 2:00 p.m. ($50.00), Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ($50.00), Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ($50.00), Fridays at 8:00 p.m. ($60.00), Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. ($60.00), and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. ($60.00) and 6:00 p.m. ($50.00). Special holiday performances will be on Friday, November 28 at 2 p.m. ($60.00), Tuesday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m. ($50.00) and Friday, December 26 at 2 p.m. ($60.00). Discounted tickets for children are available for $30 to select performances. Student and senior discounts are available. Dinner packages are available at various popular Chicago restaurants in close proximity to the theater. Discount parking rates are available at nearby garages starting as low as $10; for details visit www.drurylanewatertower.com. Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place is located at 175 E. Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60611. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are available. Individual tickets may be purchased at the Box Office (175 E. Chestnut Street), by calling 312.642.2000 or at www.ticketmaster.com.