Entertainment is your ticket to last-minute gifts
Some of the best Christmas gifts come in envelopes, and we’re not talking about cash. Tickets are available for plays, concerts and other big events in the St. Louis area next year.
Possibilities range from Willie Nelson to “Young Frankenstein,” The Kingston Trio to Riverdance, Katt Williams to Motorcycles on Ice, Justin Bieber to Professional Bull Riders, the Harlem Globetrotters to “Ratatouille in Concert.”
Here is a list that might help you finish your Christmas shopping with a phone call or mouse click.
Fox Theatre
The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis will continue to host “Wicked” through Jan. 3 ($40 to $200), followed by hip-hop artist G-Easy Jan. 15 ($36.50 to $40); Disney’s “Newsies” Jan. 19-31 ($30 to $88); “Peppa Pig’s Big Splash!” Feb. 6 ($27 to $37); Riverdance Feb. 12-14 ($30 to $100); “Beautiful: The Carol King Musical” Feb. 23-March 6 ($36 to $95); “Experience Hendrix” March 8 ($30 to $100); “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage” March 9 ($25 to $100, starting Friday); The Piano Guys March 10 ($38 to $158); Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” March 11-13 ($35 to $100); “If/Then” March 15-27 ($25 to $80); 2Cellos March 31 ($34.50 to $59.50); Tyler Perry’s “Madea on the Run” April 1-3 ($38 to $103, starting Friday); “The Bridges of Madison County” musical April 5-17 ($20 to $80); “The Sound of Music” April 26-May 8 ($30 to $88); and “Jersey Boys” May 18-22 ($25 to $130). For more information, visit www.fabulousfox.com or call 314-534-1678. For tickets, visit the box office or call MetroTix at 314-534-1111.
Edward Jones Dome
“Monster Jam” will roar into the Edward Jones Dome on Feb. 20 ($25 to $40), followed by “Monster Energy AMA Supercross” on April 16 ($10 to $55). For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
The Pageant
The Pageant in University City, Mo., has lined up 35 shows in the next few months, including Pokey Lafarge Dec. 31 ($30 to $35); City and Colour Jan. 26 ($32.50); Jim Jeffries Feb. 10-11 ($39.50 and $49.50); Bullet for My Valentine Feb. 21 ($30); Dropkick Murphys Feb. 23 ($32.50); Gary Clark Jr. Feb. 28 ($33.50); George Thorogood & the Destroyers March 6 ($41); Charles Kelley April 15 ($31); Jim Norton April 16 ($30); Andrew Bird April 22 ($33.50 to $43.50); Leon Bridges June 8 ($29.50); and Blue October June 25 ($27.50 to $32.50). For tickets or more information, visit www.thepageant.com or call 314-726-6161.
St. Louis Symphony
The St. Louis Symphony will present “Ratatouille in Concert” on Jan. 2-3 with live accompaniment while the award-winning film is being shown on the big screen ($35 to $50). The orchestra also has an extensive 2016 lineup of concerts and guest performers at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information, visit www.stlsymphony.org or call 314-533-2500. For tickets, stop by the box office or call 314-534-1700.
Peabody Opera House
Peabody Opera House will play host to Sesame Street Live’s “Make a New Friend” on Jan. 22-24 ($15 to $68); the Million Dollar Quartet on Jan. 30 ($30 to $82); Shen Yun on Feb. 12-14 ($60 to $150); Jason Isbell on Feb. 17 ($31.50 to $46.50); Widespread Panic on Feb. 19 ($36.50 to $52); Brian Regan on March 4 ($39.50 to $62); Bonnie Raitt on March 18 ($31 to $91); “A Night with Janis Joplin” tribute on March 19-20 ($30 to $82); Kirk Franklin on April 5 ($17 to $72); Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard on April 9 ($56.50 to $122); Wild Kratts on April 13 ($22-$97); “Ragtime” on April 18-19 ($30 to $82); Ron White on April 23 ($46.75 to $56.75); Jennifer Nettles on April 28 ($26.95 to $66.95); “Bullets Over Broadway” on May 5 ($30 to $82); and Il Divo on Oct. 26 ($36.50 to $176.95). For more information, visit www.peabodyoperahouse.com. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
The Muny
The Muny is preparing for its 98th season of outdoor theater in Forest Park. Single tickets don’t go on sale until May, but you can buy gift cards starting at $25. They could be used for “The Wizard of Oz” June 13-22, “42nd Street” June 24-30, “The Music Man” July 5-11, “Young Frankenstein” July 13-19, “Mamma Mia!” July 21-28, “Fiddler on the Roof” July 30-Aug. 5 or Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” Aug. 8-14. For more information or tickets, stop by the box office, visit www.muny.org or call 314-361-1900.
Sheldon Concert Hall
Sheldon Concert Hall has a full 2016 calendar of concerts, including Bjorn Ranheim, Shawn Weil and Friends on Jan. 20 ($15 to $30); Tom Chapin on Jan. 22 ($35 to $40); Duo Bandini-Chiacchiaretta on Jan. 23 ($26 to $30); Billy Child on Jan. 30 ($15 to $40); Ruthie Foster on Feb. 19 ($35 to $40); Danilo Perez on Feb. 27 ($15 to $40); The Kingston Trio on April 1 ($40 to $45); Ben Vereen on April 9 ($45 to $50); Cyrus Chestnut on May 7 ($15 to $45); and musical comedy by Jane Lynch on June 14 ($55 to $65). For more information or tickets, visit www.thesheldon.org or call 314-533-9900.
Scottrade Center
The Harlem Globetrotters will dribble their way into Scottrade Center on Jan. 2 ($22.50 to $139.50); followed by “Marvel Universe Live!” on Jan. 8-10 ($15 to $120); “Disney on Ice Presents Treasure Trove” on Jan. 28-31 ($7.50 to $75); Professional Bull Riders on Feb. 12-14 ($15 to $350); AC/DC on Feb. 20 ($72 to $136, starting Saturday); and The Who on March 26 ($86.50 to $136.50). For more information, visit www.scotttradecenter.com. For tickets, stop by the box office, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Wildey Theatre
Edwardsville’s renovated Wildey Theatre will present concerts by guitar virtuoso Rick Derringer on Jan. 2 ($35), legendary folk singer Judy Collins on Feb. 6 ($65) and lively Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Feb. 9 ($40), as well many local and regional bands. For more information, call 618-307-2053. For tickets, visit wildeytheatre.com.
Family Arena
Motorcycles on Ice Xtreme Ice Racing will slide into The Family Arena in St. Charles on Jan. 9 ($5 to $25), followed by the Arctic Cat Nitro Arenacross Tour on Feb. 5-6 ($5 to $25) and comedy by Jeanne Robertson on April 10 ($25 to $55). For more information, call 636-896-4200. For tickets, visit www.familyarena.com, call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or stop by the box office.
The Hett
Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University in Lebanon sponsors distinguished speakers, film screenings and professional music, theater and dance performances. Several are sold out for 2016, but tickets still are available for “Eisenhower Dance: The Light Show” on March 10 ($5 to $15) and non-traditional organist Cameron Carpenter on April 7 ($10 to $22). For more information or tickets, visit www.mckendree.edu/the_hett or call 618-537-6863 between noon and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
SIUE Arts and Issues
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville still has tickets for a talk by Capt. Jim Lovell on “Apollo 13: A Successful Failure” on April 15 ($15 to $35) as part of its 2015-2016 Arts and Issues series. To purchase, visit www.ticketreturn.com. For more information, call 618-650-2626.
Baseball Writers Dinner
The 58th annual St. Louis Baseball Writers Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Marriott Grand St. Louis Hotel. Tickets cost $150. To purchase, visit www.brownpapertickets.com, call 800-838-3006 or mail a check to St. Louis Chapter BBWAA Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 605, St. Louis, MO 63188-0605. For more information, visit stlouisbbwaa.com or email stlouisbbwaa@gmail.com.
J. Scheidegger Center
J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., will play host to comedian Sinbad on Jan. 30 ($24.50 to $49.50); pop singer Michael Bolton on Feb. 11 ($59.50 to $89.50); a “Stayin’ Alive” Bee Gees tribute on March 19 ($24.50 to $49.50); “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on April 7 ($24.50 to $49.50); “Roots & Boots” with Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Pam Tillis on April 16 ($39.50 to $69.50); and the Erin Bode Group on May 28 ($20.50 to $32.50). For more information or tickets, call 636-949-4433, email scheidegger@lindenwood.edu or visit www.luboxoffice.com.
Chaifetz Arena
Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University will present metal band Tool on Jan. 22 ($79.50); Disney Live! “Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic” on Feb. 6 ($18 to $60); Janet Jackson on Feb. 14 ($29 to $125); rapper Lil Wayne on Feb. 21 ($39 to $159); comedian Katt Williams on Feb. 26 ($55 to $128); Bruce Springsteen on March 6 ($58 to $153); Carrie Underwood on March 24 ($46 to $76); “Festival of Laughs” on April 16 ($52 to $125); One Faith Extreme on April 23 ($15 to $18); and the Avett Brothers on June 9 ($44.50 to $55). For more information or tickets, visit www.thechaifetzarenacom or www.ticketmaster.com, call 314-977-5000 or go to the box office.
This story was originally published December 16, 2015 at 2:15 AM with the headline "Entertainment is your ticket to last-minute gifts."