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Curtains Up: A Diverse Theatrical Journey at The Muny and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club

The stage is set for a vibrant display of creativity, humor, and drama in 2025, with a variety of performances spanning comedy, musical theater, and heartwarming narratives. From the comedic genius of Paul Zerdin and Jonathon Burns at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club to the high-flying cheerleading feats in Bring It On: The Musical, audiences are in for an unforgettable experience. With The Muny premiering beloved shows like Disney’s Frozen, Evita, and more, this season promises to engage and inspire theater lovers across the spectrum.

Mar 24, 2025
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1. Paul Zerdin featuring Jonathon Burns At Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club
When you visit Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club you can expect to see a nationally known touring comedian that will have audiences laughing. While the line up will change the focus on quality doesn't.
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28 - 30 Mar, 2025
The Muny

Las Vegas, NV · Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club

2. Bring It On: The Musical
Experience the exhilarating clash of competitive cheerleading, high school rivalries and teen romance. Campbell is a cheer team captain, but an unexpected twist uproots her senior year, sending her to a new school with no cheer squad. Undeterred, she teams with her new school’s dance crew to form a powerhouse squad for the national championships. Inspired by the hit film franchise, Bring It On: The Musical is a high-flying journey through the tangled web of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. This bitingly relevant musical has a fresh story by a creative team that includes Tom Kitt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeff Whitty and Amanda Green. A Muny premiere!
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16 - 22 Jun, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

3. Come From Away
When the world stopped on 9/11, kindness soared in an isolated Canadian town. In Come From Away, a breathtaking musical based on a remarkable true story, 38 commercial flights from around the globe are diverted for days to tiny Gander, Newfoundland. Unfazed by the arrival of nearly 7,000 surprise guests, the residents provide light in a dark time, welcoming the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and hope. A Muny premiere!
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Jun 26 - Jul 2, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

4. Disney’s Frozen
It’s here! For the first time, The Muny presents the Disney phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In the kingdom of Arendelle, sisters Anna and Elsa grow increasingly distant. When Elsa becomes queen and her hidden powers spiral out of control, she flees, plunging the kingdom into an eternal winter. Determined to bring Elsa home to the castle, Anna embarks on an epic adventure with friends. Full of magic and humor, Disney’s Frozen features beloved songs from the Oscar-winning film, along with a dozen new songs written for the stage. It’s a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance and the meaning of true love. A Muny premiere!
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6 - 14 Jul, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

5. Evita
Set to a powerful pop-rock score, Evita charts Eva Perón’s meteoric rise to political “sainthood.” The celebrated musical unfolds against a backdrop of political strife in Argentina from 1934 to 1952, following Eva’s journey from ambitious actor to first lady before her untimely death at age 33. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece was last seen on the Muny stage in 2001 and includes the beloved songs “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Oh What a Circus,” “Buenos Aires” and “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.”
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18 - 24 Jul, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

6. Dear Evan Hansen
Evan Hansen, a teenager with a severe anxiety disorder, has always felt invisible. But when a sudden death shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. Dear Evan Hansen — winner of the Tony and Olivier awards for best musical — is a profoundly contemporary coming-of-age story about the fragility of life and the need for human connection. A Muny and Midwest regional premiere!
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Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

7. La Cage aux Folles
The Muny presents La Cage aux Folles, Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s hilarious romp about complicated family dynamics, for the first time in nearly four decades. After 20 years together, things turn rocky for Georges and Albin when their son becomes engaged to the daughter of a politician. Adding to the tension is the couple’s drag nightclub in Saint-Tropez, where Albin stars as “Zaza.” This musical theatre triumph, which inspired the 1996 film The Birdcage, features memorable tunes such as “I Am What I Am,” “The Best of Times” and “A Little More Mascara.”
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8 - 14 Aug, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

8. Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys tells the inspiring story of four blue-collar kids who became pop-music legends. This global sensation explores the journey of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, uncovering the secrets behind their 40-year friendship as they rise from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of superstardom. Featuring chart-topping hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn” and “My Eyes Adored You,” Jersey Boys is a heartfelt celebration of the bonds of brotherhood, the pursuit of dreams and the price of fame.
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18 - 24 Aug, 2025
The Muny

Municipal Theatre Association of St. Louis

Conclusion
As the final curtains draw on an eventful season, the diverse array of performances from The Muny and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club showcases the power of theater to entertain and inspire. With each production, audiences are reminded of the myriad ways that stories connect us, whether through laughter, drama, or song. This captivating season not only celebrates the artistry of the performers and creators but also reaffirms the timeless magic of the theatrical experience.
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