Meet Me in St. Louis October 25, 2007

The charming musical classic Meet Me in St. Louis previews October 18, opens October 25 and runs through December 16 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Meet Me in St. Louis is an utterly entertaining experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Travel back to the turn of the century St. Louis, where the World's Fair is coming soon - and so is a world of changes for the Smith family. While older sisters Rose and Esther dream of happily-ever-after with their handsome beaus, the younger girls, Agnes and Tootie, spend their hours dreaming up mischief. When their father announces the family is moving to New York, will all those dreams become one big nightmare? Featuring show-stopping dance numbers and a treasured score, Meet Me in St. Louis includes the beloved songs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Boy Next Door," and "The Trolley Song.
Meet Me in St. Louis is the stage version of the memorable1944 MGM motion picture. It played on Broadway in 1989 at the George Gershwin Theatre starring Betty Garrett, George Hearn, Charlotte Moore and Milo OShea, featuring a cast of seasoned veterans.
Meet Me in St. Louis at Drury Lane Oakbrook stars Jessie Mueller as Esther, Michael Gerhart as Mr. Smith, Cory Goodrich as Mrs. Smith, David Kortemeier as Grandpa, Stephen Schellhardt as Lon, Rae Gray as Agnes, Kamilah Lay as Tootie, Susan Hart as Katie and Jill Kelly as Rose.

Jim Corti directs with Musical Direction by Margaret James. Other designers include: Brian Bembridge (Set Design), Jesse Klug (Lighting Design), Tammy Mader (Choreography) and Tatjana Radisic (Costume Design).

The performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fridays at 8:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 6 p.m. Show prices range from $25 to $50 (depending on the day of the week); Lunch or Dinner and Theatre Packages are available. Inquire at box office or website for details and prices. For reservations, phone (630) 530-0111 or call TicketMaster at 312-599-1212. You may also visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.


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