The Muny

05/30/2026

“Over the years I’ve seen other actors play Edna, and now the time is right for me to take on this role,” Richard Kind tells BroadwayWorld.

Don't miss his Muny debut! "Hairspray," presented by Emerson, opens our 108th season and runs June 15-21.

Tickets are on sale for all shows NOW — visit muny.org, call (314) 534-1111 or stop by the box office in Forest Park.

When The Muny opens their production of Hairspray on June 15, 2026, the legendary Richard Kind will don Edna Turnblad’s housecoat and step into her fuzzy house slippers. Kind, star of stage, screen and film, calls it bucket list moments to get to perform at The Muny and play Edna all at the same t...

05/30/2026

If you've ever wondered how we fill our stage with the best and brightest performers each summer, BroadwayWorld gives a peek behind the scenes with Associate Artistic Director Michael Baxter.

Season 108 starts June 15 with "Hairspray." Tickets are on sale for all shows NOW — visit muny.org, call (314) 534-1111 or stop by the box office in Forest Park.

Michael Baxter’s work will shine on The Muny stage during all 50 performances this summer. He led the efforts and had a hand in hiring every one of the 194 actors who will fill the principal and ensemble roles.

05/29/2026

Opening night for our 108th season is just 17 days away! There's so much happening behind the scenes as we prepare for your arrival — building, painting, landscaping, menu prep and more. Here's a peek behind the scenes today at The Muny!

Summer starts June 15 — and all tickets are on sale now!

💻 Visit https://metrotix-muny.evenue.net/
☎️ Call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111
🎟️ Stop by the Muny Box Office, open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily

05/29/2026

Join us for a groovy evening of fun and philanthropy at Groovy Do, our "Hairspray"-themed accessibility fundraiser on June 18!

The celebration includes drinks, a light dinner and a lively program before guests enjoy premium seating for the evening's performance of "Hairspray." The party continues at intermission with dessert and more fun!

Every dollar raised supports our complimentary accessibility efforts that help keep live theatre welcoming and available to all.

RSVP by June 4 at muny.org/groovy-do.

05/29/2026

Catch our rising stars onstage this summer!

The Muny Kids and Muny Teens will once again bring extraordinary talent to the stage this summer! Performances as part of our free nightly Preshow Festival begin at 7 p.m. at Broadhurst Pavilion, just off Purina Plaza and the west pergola.

Check the preshow schedule: muny.org/heres-when-to-watch-the-muny-kids-and-teens-this-summer

05/28/2026

“It’s really checking off two bucket list items,” Richard Kind tells St. Louis Magazine. “I get to play Edna in 'Hairspray,' and I get to perform at The Muny."

“Hairspray” runs June 15-21 and is presented by Emerson. Buy tickets for our 108th season opener now, starting at just $20 ...

💻 Visit muny.org
☎️ Call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111
🎟️ Stop by the Muny Box Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

While character actor Richard Kind is perhaps best known for his many supporting parts, he will be stepping into a leading role as Edna Turnblad in The Muny’s production of Hairspray, on stage at the Forest Park theater from June 15-21. Kind has built a career on memorable supporting performances ...

05/28/2026

As we prepare to welcome brand-new theatre seating in 2027, our iconic green seats are nearly ready for their next act!

For a limited time, you can reserve an unmounted pair of seats for $500, complete with a commemorative presentation certificate. Make them even more personal with custom placards.

Seats will be available for pickup in September at The Muny.

Reserve yours now at muny.org/seats.

05/27/2026

We know exactly what you'll love this summer.

Great seats start at just $20 ...

💻 Visit muny.org

☎️ Call MetroTix at (314) 534-1111

🎟️ Stop by the Muny Box Office, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

05/27/2026

We’re so proud of Muny Artistic Director & Executive Producer Mike Isaacson for receiving the 2026 Alumni Merit Award from the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Louis University! Congrats, Mike — and go Billikens!

🏆 Learn more: https://www.slu.edu/alumni/news/2026-alumni-merit-awards.php

Photos by Megan Favignano-Mansouri, SLU

05/26/2026

We’re so proud of Muny President & CEO Kwofe Coleman for receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Washington University in St. Louis! Congrats, Kwofe — and to all new graduates across the St. Louis area!

🎓 Learn more: https://source.washu.edu/2026/05/washu-to-award-seven-honorary-degrees-during-165th-commencement/

Photos by Whitney Curtis, WashU