News & Updates

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) will launch its electrifying 2021-22 live theatre season with the world premiere production of Dreaming Zenzile, Based on the life of Miriam Makeba, written and performed by Grammy-nominated international music sensation Somi Kakoma. The musical is the first show announced for The Rep’s 2021-2022 live theatre season.

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The Black Album. Mixtape Discusses Intersectionality of Blackness, Change and Identity

b>ST. LOUIS (May 4, 2021) – On Friday, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis launches a worldwide premiere of award-winning playwright and actress Regina Taylor’s The Black Album.Mixtape Dinner. Taylor leads a conversation with Black leaders from across the St. Louis region focused on arts, activism, technology and business.

After a tenure that can only be described as extraordinary, Mark Bernstein has announced his retirement from The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep). After helming the The Rep for more than 34 years, Bernstein’s legacy cannot be overstated. Under Bernstein’s leadership, The Rep built its national reputation as a home for great art, brilliant production values and fiscal strength. During his tenure, he more than tripled the annual operating budget, developed a rigorous roster of community stakeholders and donors and led The Rep’s endowment growth from half a million dollars to nearly $10 million. His retirement will become effective on Jan. 1, 2022.