The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis — known as The Rep — is the region's most prominent professional theatre company, founded in 1966 and performing on the campus of Webster University. Its two stages support a season of classic plays, musicals, and world premieres that has made it a cultural cornerstone of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
The Loretto-Hilton Center's stages are designed for superb sightlines and clear acoustics. The Browning Mainstage is equipped with an Assistive Listening System using FM sound waves to amplify dialogue and singing.
Varies by Event
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
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3 dining, 1 cafés, 1 bars & nightlife
Powell Hall
Stop here an hour before Powell Hall evening performances for excellent espresso and Italian pastries to settle pre-show nerves.
Morning to early evening; closed Sundays
Fabulous Fox Theatre
Reserve well in advance for pre-show dinner; the restaurant is a 15-minute drive from the Fabulous Fox but worth the trip for serious opera and ballet patrons.
Dinner service; closed Mondays
Powell Hall
Located just two blocks from Powell Hall; arrive 90 minutes before curtain for a relaxed pre-show experience.
Dinner nightly; lunch weekdays
Fabulous Fox Theatre
Perfect for casual pre-show appetizers before a performance at nearby venues; the atmosphere itself is live entertainment.
Open daily; live music nightly
Green Room — St. Louis
1 practice spaces, 1 music stores, 1 vocal coaches
Modern facilities and vibrant community arts programming
Performers rent hourly studio space; check their calendar for informal performances and preview shows open to the public.
Studio rental by appointment; performance schedule varies
Powell Hall
Musicians rely on Schmitt for emergency instrument repairs before performances; the staff knows the local performer community by name.
Monday–Saturday; closed Sundays
Rigorous opera preparation and diction coaching in English, Italian, French, and German
Local opera singers credit Metro Voice coaches with preparing them for SLSO operatic performances; book sessions well in advance.
By appointment; flexible evening and weekend hours
Powell Hall
Many SLSO musicians and Fabulous Fox performers are regular clients; call ahead to discuss performance schedules during booking.
Weekdays and select Saturday hours; direct scheduling with performing artists
Resident Company
The Rep
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