St. Louis in the Revolutionary War, Jefferson Barracks, and The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid The Musical
Last week The Karate Kid The Musical made its world premiere in St. Louis! This is noteworthy not only because of the diehard fan base the original film has maintained for decades, but this production also marks the first time St. Louis has ever hosted to a pre-broadway tryout for a new musical! In this new video from HEC Media you'll get a backstage look at how this Stages St. Louis production came together.
House of Thunder
On May 26, 1780, in just 2 hours, the fate of all the land west of the Mississippi stretching to the Pacific Ocean would be decided! Discover The Battle of St. Louis in this riveting new documentary from HEC Films!
New Revolutionary War Exhibit
The American Revolutionary War in the West is a new exhibit at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum combining artifacts, documents, and videos to tell the story of the revolution in the Mississippi River Valley.
Review of Carmen at OTSL
Read Gerry Kowarsky's review of this beloved classic presented by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, once again performing in the Browning Theatre in the Loretto-Hilton Center.
Virtual Art Continues
While in-person audience members continue the steady return to theaters, many performing arts organizations have found that there are still merits to maintaining digital spaces.
Jefferson Barracks
While most St. Louisans know Jefferson Barracks as a cemetery, it has a long and storied history as a training ground for the United States military. In this story learn the fascinating history Jefferson Barracks, from it being the birthplace of the American Calvary, to it's time as a medical facility from the Civil War through WWII, all the way to today.
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In this week's episode a sneak peek of the pre-broadway debut of a new musical based on the film The Karate Kid, learn what nonstop flights from St. Louis to Europe mean for our city, discover the little known Battle of St. Louis that is viewed as a critical turning point in the American Revolutionary War, then step inside an exhibit that brings the documentary to life, and learn the history of Jefferson Barracks.
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