You waited until the last minute to find the perfect Christmas gift. Now what?
A quick phone call, online order or trip to a box office will allow you to give the experience of a play, concert, rodeo, ballet, ice-skating show or professional wrestling match.
Treat friends or family to the nine-time Tony Award winner "The Book of Mormon" at the Fox Theatre, Mike Tyson's one-man show "Undisputed Truth" at Peabody Opera House, a Lady Gaga extravaganza at Scottrade Center, comic relief from "Weird Al" Yankovic at The Family Arena or classic musicals such as "West Side Story" and "South Pacific" at The Muny.
Here are some options for adults and children at selected venues in the St. Louis area:
Fox Theatre
The Fox will continue to host "Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz" through Jan. 6 ($38 to $150). Next comes "Stomp" Jan. 11-13 ($23 to $65); the children's show "Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get the Sillies Out" Jan. 18 ($26 to $46); R&B artist Charlie Wilson Jan. 19 ($45 to $125); "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" Jan. 29-Feb. 10 ($15 to $66); "The Book of Mormon" Feb. 19-March 3 ($39 to $100); "New York City Ballet Moves" March 9-10 ($40 to $80); "War Horse" March 13-24 ($15 to $74); "Million Dollar Quartet" April 23-May 5 ($15 to $80); "Rock of Ages" May 24-26 ($30 to $80); and "Anything Goes" May 28-June 9 ($15 to $64). Visit fabulousfox.com for more information or call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 for tickets.
Peabody Opera House
The Peabody starts its year with "Flashdance: The Musical" Jan. 8-13 ($22 to $92), followed by Sesame Street Live's "Can't Stop Singing" Jan. 24-27 ($9 to $60); a concert by Daughtry and 3 Doors Down Jan. 30 ($40 to $80); Passion Pit Feb. 26 ($25 and $35); Brian Regan March 2 ($36.50 to $52); the children's show "Pajanimals Live: Pajama Playdate" March 16 ($13 to $33.50); "A Chorus Line" March 21-23 ($22 to $92); "Peter Pan" April 2-3 ($22 to $92); "Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth" April 5 ($35 to $65); and Shen Yun April 19-21 ($50 to $120). Visit peabodyoperahouse.com for more information or call Ticketmaster at 314-231-4445 for tickets.
Scottrade Center
Two days after Christmas, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will stop by Scottrade as part of its show "The Lost Christmas Eve" Dec. 27 ($30 to $68), followed by the Harlem Globetrotters Jan. 4 ($19 to $136); Lady Gaga's "Born this Way Ball World Tour" Feb. 2 at ($49.50 to $175); Professional Bull Riders Feb. 15-17 ($20 to $100); Christian artist Chris Tomlin's "Burning Lights Tour" March 2 ($20 to $35); Bon Jovi's "Because We Can Tour" March 13 at Scottrade ($16.50 to $126.50); Taylor Swift March 18-19 ($29.50 to $84.50); "Disney on Ice Rockin' Ever After" March 21-24 ($13 to $75); and "World Wrestling Entertainment Extreme Rules" May 19 (tickets from $25 to $350 go on sale Feb. 23). Visit scottrade.centerstlouis.com for more information or call Ticketmaster at 314-231-4445 for tickets.
The Family Arena
Saddle up for the Lone Star Rodeo Jan. 4-5 ($18 to $50) and Rodeo Gigante Jan. 6 ($28), followed by "Motorcycles on Ice: Xtreme International Ice Racing" Jan. 26 ($5 to $25); "Weird Al" Yankovic April 19 ($28 to $53); and "Scooby-Doo! Live Musical Mysteries" April 20 ($26 to $68). Visit familyarena.com for more information or call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 for tickets.
Edward Jones Dome
"Monster Jam 2013" roars into the dome on Feb. 2 ($20 to $40), followed by "Monster Energy AMA Supercross" March 2 ($10 to $52); and "Robby Gordon's Off-Road Stadium Super Trucks Feat" June 8 ($20 to $40). Visit ticketmaster.com or call 314-231-4445.
The Muny
Single tickets for The Muny don't go on sale until June 1, but you can buy gift cards starting at $10. They can be used for "Monty Python's Spamalot" June 17-23; "Shrek the Musical" June 24-30; "Nunsense Muny Style!" July 1-7; "South Pacific" July 8-14; "Les Miserables" July 15-21; "Mary Poppins" July 25-Aug. 2; or "West Side Story" Aug. 5-11. Visit muny.org or 314-361-1900.
St. Louis Symphony
The symphony has an extensive lineup of concerts and guest performers at Powell Hall in 2013. Visit stlsymphony.org for more information or call 314-534-1700 or e-mail tickets@stlsymphony.org for tickets.
Sheldon Concert Hall
The Sheldon's calendar includes country and bluegrass with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, folk with Livingston Taylor and Janis Ian, jazz with Dianne Reeves, comedy with Paula Poundstone and much more. Visit thesheldon.org or call 314-533-9900 for more information or to buy tickets.
The Wildey Theatre
Edwardsville's newly renovated theater will present Firefall Jan. 26 ($45); Judy Collins Feb. 7 ($65); Spectrum Brass Feb. 10 ($35); Little River Band Feb. 14-15 ($45 to $65); Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks March 13 ($35); wildlife guru Peter Gros March 23 ($30 to $40); Golden Dragon Acrobats April 18 ($55 to $60); and Mid Life Vices May 9 ($32). Call 618-307-2053 for more information or visit wildeytheatre.com for tickets.
The Hett
The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University hosts student groups, distinguished speakers and professional music, theater and dance performances. Visit mckendree.edu/the_hett for more information or call 618-537-6863 between noon and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for tickets.
Baseball dinner
Yadier Molina and other members of the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals playoff team will be honored during the 54th Annual Baseball Writers Dinner on Jan. 20 in the Millennium Hotel Ballroom in downtown St. Louis. The event also will honor numerous members of the 2012 club, which fell one win short of reaching the World Series in October. Tickets for the event are $125 each, or $150 if the buyer also wants a pass for the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up the same weekend. Tables of 10 are available. Tickets can be purchased by sending a check or money order to St. Louis BBWAA, P.O. Box 605, St. Louis, MO 63188.
