IN BLOOM
WE HOPED THAT. by now, restrictions and rescheduling due to COVID-19 would be but a memory. But as this winter made clear, we’re just not quite there. Amid recent variant surges, our arts organizations have once again had to pivot, moving around schedules, limiting capacity, and streaming online so that we can still access events.
Now, as we enter a new season, we hope that these pivots are some of the last we’ll see for a bit. We’re itching to get outside, to reconnect, to enjoy all that spring and summer have to offer. There may still be changes ahead-if we’ve learned anything over the past two years, it’s that nothing is set in stone-but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t get excited about what’s ahead.
So in the spirit of making plans and looking toward the future, here’s our guide to spring and summer arts. There are new exhibits to explore, plays to see, and festivals to roam. And if you’re not quite ready to pack into a theater or face the crowds, that’s OK. There are plenty of ways to get out there without sacrificing your personal space. (Check out our guide to some of those online.) Whatever your comfort level, go ahead. Make those best-laid plans. There’s so much to look forward to.
MARCH
MARCH 18-APRIL 10
THE 39 STEPS
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
Thrilling and comedic, will take the main- stage of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in place of which will now be performed next season owing to COVID-19 spikes. This adaptation of John Buchan’s novel, written by Patrick Barlow, is filled with suspense, romance, and espionage. The play tells the story of Richard Hannay, an average Joe
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