STL To Do: theater

​Leah Merrifield will share theater gems at St. Louis Up Close presentation

​The Black Rep received rave reviews for this year’s performance of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf.” (Credit: courtesy of The Black Rep)

“The arts and culture scene in St. Louis is wonderfully diverse. My husband and I routinely take in a variety of theater performances at the Rep, the New Jewish Theatre and especially the Black Rep – which is a true St. Louis treasure. I am especially excited to see ‘Purlie’ at Edison Theatre.”

– Leah Merrifield, assistant vice chancellor for community engagement at Washington University in St. Louis

Event details:

What: “Purlie”

When: Through Sept. 21

Where: Edison Theatre, Washington University in St. Louis

How much: $35-$45

More info: theblackrep.org

Merrifield will share more of her picks for great architecture, neighborhoods and restaurants at St. Louis Up Close, at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 11) in the Danforth University Center, Room 233. Mark Groth, a blogger at stlouiscitytalk.com, and Stefene Russell, culture editor at St. Louis Magazine, also will spotlight their favorite St. Louis attractions and events.

Editor’s note: STL To Do highlights great concerts, plays, exhibits and other events as selected by Washington University in St. Louis faculty, staff and students.