ST. LOUIS (KMOX) — Live theatre returns to Forest Park, starting July 26.
There will be a five-show lineup for the 2021 season at The Muny: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, On Your Feet, and Chicago.
“From city leadership to the hundreds who bring theatre to life on our stage each summer, a remarkable sense of collaboration among everyone involved has made it possible for us to safely welcome this community back to its theatre this summer,” said Muny Managing Director Kwofe Coleman. “It will be a remarkable moment of hope and relief to see the audience gather and the lights go on. We’ve missed that.”
The season runs through September 5 and the theatre will be open to 60-percent capacity.
"My first job when I was 16 was as an usher at The Muny, so I am so grateful to hear The Muny is reopening after staying closed throughout its 2020 season,” said City of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones. “I look forward to this cultural icon bringing people back from all over into Forest Park, and hope everyone who visits takes the necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of fellow Muny patrons, performers and workers."
The 2021 season lineup, featuring new show order and dates, includes:
• Smokey Joe’s Cafe | July 26 – Aug. 1
• The Sound of Music | Aug. 3 – 9
• Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Aug. 12 – 18
• On Your Feet! | Aug. 21 – 27
• Chicago | Aug. 30 – Sept. 5
Safety Updates
Working with City Health Director Dr. Fredrick Echols, Muny leadership and its internal COVID19 Compliance Task Force, which includes infectious diseases experts, have developed a plan that allows for nearly 60% of the outdoor theatre’s capacity, among other mitigation guidelines, for attendees.
Social Distancing
Social distancing will be required at all times in all areas of the theatre. Patrons will be ticketed in groups of six or less with a minimum distance of 3 feet between parties in all directions (right, left, front and behind).
Patron Masking
Fully vaccinated patrons are not required to wear masks at The Muny. Patrons who are not yet fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks at all times on campus, unless actively eating or drinking.
Staff Masking and Health Screenings
For the safety of our patrons and our employees, our event staff will wear masks. In addition, all full-time employees and event staff will be subject to daily health screenings before entering The Muny campus.
Cashless Transactions
Concession stands, kiosks and other retail transactions made on The Muny campus will be cashless and only offer credit, debit or Muny gift card payment options.
Express Ingress
The Muny campus has deployed new, state-of-the-art metal detection scanners. These new devices will allow a continuous stream of physically-distanced patrons to pass through security checkpoints without the delays typically associated with bag checks and handheld metal detection devices (or “wands”).
Hand Sanitizer
For patron convenience, hand sanitizer dispensers will be widely available throughout the Muny campus.
Patron Communication, Online and On Campus
All Muny Patron Policies and Sanitation Guidelines are available on The Muny website. Policies will also be communicated in preshow emails to patrons. Campus signage will be located at entrances and throughout public spaces to encourage proper physical distancing, hand sanitation, face covering policies and safety guidelines.
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