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LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE PERFORMANCES

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Tickets for Lifelong Learner Matinees are available now. When you are ready to reserve your seats, please fill out and submit the form below. An invoice will be emailed once the reservation form is completed.

While grade recommendations and content transparencies are listed below for each show, we encourage educators to do their own research of the titles to determine whether a production is appropriate for their group. The L.A.C.E. team is happy to answer any additional questions and provide more information, and can be reached by email at education@repstl.org.

LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE FAQ

➢ How do I get to The Rep and where do I park? The Rep is located at 130 Edgar Road, at the corner of Edgar Road and Garden Avenue in the middle of Webster University. Buses should enter the circle drive at the corner of Edgar and Garden from Garden Avenue. Buses will be directed to off-campus parking for the duration of the performance. Individuals who are driving will receive a printable parking pass to park in the Garden Avenue Parking Garage at 568 Garden Ave. DO NOT park in the section of the garage belonging to Nerinx High School (it has its own separate entrance). No surface parking is available for this Lifelong Learner Matinee performance. ➢ How will I get my tickets? We do not issue tickets for Lifelong Learner Matinees. You will be assigned seats in the house according to your reservation details and an usher will direct you to those seats when you arrive. ➢ How do I pay for my tickets? Once your order is completed, the Box Office will email you an invoice with your balance and payment options. You may call the Box Office (314-968-4925) during business hours to make payments or adjust your reservation. ➢ Do I get to choose my seats? You will not be able to choose your seats for this performance. A seating chart is created to best seat each group. We do our best to keep groups seated together within the same section while also considering any accessibility requests received. We prioritize seating in sections with the best view of the stage, which may not be the seating closest to the stage. ➢ Is there a place to eat lunch at the theatre? There is limited café-style seating in the lobby for smaller groups. Weather permitting, there is seating outdoors in the garden next to the theatre. We cannot accommodate seating for all groups. ➢ Are there concessions available? Concessions are available for purchase at this performance. Concession items are $1.00 and include chips, snack crackers, cookies, and bottled water. Cash and card payments are accepted. Concessions snacks are allowed in the theatre as long as they are not disruptive to the performance. ➢ How long is the performance? Each performance has a different runtime, but most shows are between 1.5-2.5 hours long. The runtime of your reserved performance will be sent to you in advance. ➢ Where can I find information about show content? You can find information about the performance at www.repstl.org/lifelonglearner or below ➢ Do you offer Assisted Listening Devices? Yes, Assisted Listening Devices can be picked up at the Rep Services counter in the lobby. No reservation is required.

LITTLE WOMEN

Thursday, September 17 10:30 AM 
Thursday, September 24 10:30 AM 

 

Experience the heartfelt retelling of Little Women which beautifully captures the laughter, heartbreak, sisterhood, and everyday heroism that have made generations fall in love with the March family. Whether you grew up with Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy or are meeting them for the first time, this beloved American classic—set in New England during the Civil War—offers the comfort, charm, and emotional richness that has defined it for more than 150 years. A timeless coming‑of‑age story of resilience, first love, and finding your voice, Little Women speaks to anyone who has ever chased a dream, defied expectations, or dared to imagine a future all their own.   

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: This production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women contains themes of grief and the death of a loved one.  ​

GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 5+

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 2 hours and 30 minutes

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2 PIANOS 4 HANDS

Thursday, October 15 10:30 AM 

 

Four hands. Eighty-eight keys. Boundless brilliance.  Get ready for one wildly funny explosion of talent that journeys through the world of music lessons, childhood dreams, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. 2 Pianos 4 Hands follows “piano nerds” Ted and Richard as they navigate pushy parents, eccentric teachers, brutal competitions, and the eternal question: how far can talent—and sheer determination—really take you? Featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, Billy Joel, Jerry Lee Lewis and more, this dazzling display of musicianship is a tour-de-force performance of live music that not only hits all the right notes, it tickles the ivories and your funny bone too.  

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: This production of 2 Pianos 4 Hands contains mild adult language. 
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 7+

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 2 hours

IRVING BERLIN'S
WHITE CHRISTMAS

December 10 | 10:30 AM 

Make your season merry and bright with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! The classic holiday film comes to life in this heartwarming musical that sparkles when two army buddies turned entertainers team up with a singing sister act to save a snowless rural Vermont inn—and discover love along the way. Featuring a St. Louis-made production packed with show-stopping numbers and iconic tunes like “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” and the unforgettable title song, White Christmas. This musical event is a nostalgic, feel‑good celebration that wraps audiences of all ages in the spirit of the holidays. 

 

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: This production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas contains some references to war, near the end of World War II. 

GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 5+

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 2 hours and 30 minutes

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DETROIT '67

FEBRUARY 11 | 10:30 AM

On the 60th Anniversary of the Detroit uprising, Dominique Morisseau’s electrifying drama drops us into 1967 Detroit, where Motown is smoldering, tensions are rising, and a city on edge is about to reach its breaking point. Inside their basement after‑hours joint, siblings Chelle and Lank hustle to keep the party alive as the Four Tops and The Temptations spin, the jokes fly, and the music burns hot. But when a mysterious stranger arrives and the streets erupt outside their door, the good times crack open—unleashing buried tensions, hard truths, and a community pushed to its breaking point. Winner of the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, this music‑infused story blends humor, heart, history and hope into a gripping portrait of a community in upheaval. Morisseau, whose Confederates captivated Rep audiences, returns with another powerhouse play that pulses with humanity, urgency, and the sizzling soundtrack of the 1960s. 

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: This production of Detroit ‘67 includes strong language and intense discussions and sounds of racial violence and police brutality. 
GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 9+

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 2 hours and 15 minutes 

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

 
MARCH 25 | 10:30 AM
APRIL 1 | 10:30 AM

 

Agatha Christie’s masterful murder mystery thriller And Then There Were None plunges audiences into a chilling game of survival as ten guests at a mysterious seaside estate begin to die one by one. With suspicion rising and trust evaporating, everyone becomes a suspect and no one is safe. Christie’s razor‑sharp plotting and relentless suspense make this the world’s #1 best-selling mystery novel, delivering twists and turns until its final, shocking reveal. A gripping, edge‑of‑your‑seat theatrical event that will leave you guessing long after the curtain falls.

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: This production of And Then There Were None contains themes of murder, suicide and psychological paranoia.

GRADE RECOMMENDATION: Grades 7+

ESTIMATED RUNTIME: 2 hours and 30 minutes 

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LIFELONG LEARNER MATINEE RESERVATION FORM

When you are ready to reserve your seats, please fill out this form. Based on the information provided,
an order will be created and an invoice will be emailed via the box office team. For more information email 
education@repstl.org and visit FAQ section above.

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EDUCATORS ONLY OPPORTUNITY

To preview a show ahead of the Lifelong Learner Matinees, educators can reserve two (2) free tickets to our First Look performances.

LITTLE WOMEN

SEPTEMBER 9 -10 | 7:00 PM

2 PIANOS 4 HANDS

OCTOBER 7-8 | 7:00 PM

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

MARCH 17-18 |7:00 PM

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WHITE CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 2-3 |7:00 PM

DETROIT '67

FEBRUARY 3-4 |7:00 PM

DETAILS COMING SOON

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