St. Louis Muny Postpones Entire 2020 Summer Season

The St. Louis Muny announced June 8 that for the first time in its 102-year history the outdoor venue has postponed its entire 2020 season lineup until the summer of 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

In April the Muny had postponed two of its seven summer productions to the 2021 season—Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins and Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd—while hoping to begin its season July 20.

Current season ticket holders will be contacted with more information regarding their options and next steps.

“This is a historic first, and hopefully last, for our beloved theatre,” said Muny Board Chair Louis A. Cella in a statement. “Every member of the organization was hopeful and working on every possible option up until the moment we had to make this difficult decision. The sad reality is that there is simply no way to overcome the obstacles this pandemic has presented while ensuring the safety of our audience, staff, artists, and community.”

“From the beginning, our hope was that conditions would improve enough in time for us to continue the 102-year-old tradition of gathering to celebrate community and theatre at The Muny,” added Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “Coming together every summer is more than entertainment—it’s a reunion, a celebration and a tradition. To miss that for the first time in 102 years is tremendously difficult and disheartening.”

In lieu of the originally announced 2020 season lineup, a schedule of virtual alternative programming will be announced soon. The lineup will include digital broadcasts of past Muny Magic at The Sheldon performances, and a new series featuring Muny friends and family from around the world.

Beginning June 15 The Muny will broadcast five installments of its off-season cabaret Muny Magic at The Sheldon starting with Tony winner Beth Leavel’s series premiere performance from 2015.

Flip Through 100 Stars for 100 Years of Theatre at the Muny

100_Years_Muny_HR — Flip Through 100 Stars for 100 Years of Theatre at the Muny

From *Guys and Dolls* to *Aida*, the Muny has produced hundreds of shows since its founding in 1919.
100 PHOTOS

The Muny's 1926 season_Muny_Production Photo_1926_Irene Dunne_HR_Oseland Collection, Muny Archive — 1926: Irene Dunne in The Muny's 1926 season

The Muny's 1931 Season_Muny_Production_Photo_1931_Cary Grant_HR_Muny Archive — 1931: Cary Grant in the Muny's 1931 season

The Muny's 1936 season_Muny_Production_Photo_1936_June Havoc_HR_Bruno of Hollywood — June Havoc in the Muny's 1936 season

Gentlemen Unafraid_Muny_Production_Photo_1938_Richard (Red) Skelton_HR_Ruth Cunliff Russell — 1938: Richard (Red) Skelton in *Gentlemen Unafraid*

The American Way_Muny_Production_Photo_1940_Vincent Prince_HR_Ruth Cunliff Russell — 1940: Vincent Prince in *The American Way*

Call Me Madam_Muny_Production_Photo_1954_Elaine Stritch_HR_Ruth Cunliff Russell — 1954: Elaine Stritch in *Call Me Madam*

Irene_Muny_Production_Photo_1957_Barbara Cook_HR_Muny Archive — 1957: Barbara Cook in *Irene*

Irene_Muny_Production_Photo_1957_Paul Lynde_HR_Muny Archive — 1957: Paul Lynde in Irene

Roberta_Muny_Production_Photo_1959_Bob Hope_HR_Muny Archive — 1959: Bob Hope in *Roberta*

Calamity Jane_Muny_Production_Photo_1961_Edie Adams_HR_David M. Henschel — 1961: Edie Adams in *Calamity Jane*

Cinderella_Muny_Production_Photo_1961_Jack Gilford_Mary M. Cook_HR_Muny Archive — 1961: Jack Gilford and Mary M. Cook in Cinderella

The Red Mill_Muny_Production_Photo_1960_Dan Rowan_Dick Martin_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1960: Dan Rowan and Dick Martin in *The Red Mill*

Oklahoma!_Muny_Production_Photo_1962_Margaret Hamilton_HR_Muny Archive — 1962: Margaret Hamilton in *Oklahoma!*

Show Boat_Muny_Production_Photo_1964_Andy Devine_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1964: Andy Devine in *Show Boat*

The Music Man_Muny_Production_Photo_1966_Eddie Albert_HR_David M. Henschel — 1966: Eddie Albert in *The Music Man*

Bells are Ringing_Muny_Production_Photo_1966_Betty White_HR_David M. Henschel — 1966: Betty White in Bells are Ringing

The Royal Ballet_Muny_Production_Photo_1967_Margot Fonteyn_HR_Muny Archive — 1967: Margot Fonteyn in The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet_Muny_Production_Photo_1967_Rudolf Nureyev_HR_Muny Archive — 1967: Rudolf Nureyev in The Royal Ballet

Call Me Madam_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Ethel Merman_HR_David M. Henschel — 1968: Ethel Merman in *Call Me Madam*

Show Boat_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Arthur Godfrey_HR_Muny Archive — 1968: Arthur Godfrey in *Show Boat*

The Sound of Music_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Florence Henderson_HR_Muny Archive — 1968: Florence Henderson in *The Sound of Music*

My Fair Lady_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Douglas Fairbanks, Jr._Eddie Albert_HR_David M. Henschel — 1968: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Eddie Albert in *My Fair Lady*

Hello, Dolly!_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Cab Calloway_Pearl Bailey_HR_Muny Archive — 1968: Cab Calloway and Pearl Bailey in *Hello, Dolly!*

Hello, Dolly!_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Pearl Bailey_HR_Muny Archive — 1968: Pearl Bailey in *Hello, Dolly!*

Carousel_Muny_Production_Photo_1968_Vicki Lawrence_HR_Muny Archive — 1968: Vicki Lawrence in *Carousel*

State Fair_Muny_Production_Photo_1969_Ozzie Smith_Harriet Nelson_HR_St. Louis Post-Dispatch — 1969: Ozzie Smith and Harriet Nelson in *State Fair*

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs_Muny_Production_Photo_1969_Billy Barty_HR_David M. Henschel — 1969: Billy Barty in *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*

Damn Yankees_Muny_Production_Photo_1969_Cyd Charisse_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1969: Cyd Charisse in *Damn Yankees*

Promises, Promises_Muny_Production_Photo_1970_Jerry Orbach_HR_Muny Archive — 1970: Jerry Orbach in *Promises, Promises*

This is Show Business_Muny_Production_Photo_1971_Betty Grable_Chita Rivera_Dorothy Lamour_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1971: Betty Grable, Chita Rivera, and Dorothy Lamour in *This is Show Business*

The Music Man_Muny_Production_Photo_1971_Jackie Coogan_Mary Wickes_HR — 1971: Jackie Coogan and Mary Wickes in *The Music Man*

The Music Man_Muny_Production_Photo_1971_Mary Wickes_HR_David M. Henschel — 1971: Mary Wickes in *The Music Man*

Two by Two_Muny_Production_Photo_1971_Milton Berle_Nancy Andrews_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1971: Milton Berle and Nancy Andrews in *Two by Two*

1776_Muny_Production_Photo_1972_William Daniels_HR_Muny Archive — 1972: William Daniels in *1776*

Anything Goes_Muny_Production_Photo_1972_Ann Miller_HR_Muny Archive — 1972: Ann Miller in *Anything Goes*

Follies_Muny_Production_Photo_1972_Yvonne DeCarlo_HR_Muny Archive — 1972: Yvonne DeCarlo in *Follies*

Irene_Muny_Production_Photo_1973_Debbie Reynolds_HR_Muny Archive — 1973: Debbie Reynolds in *Irene*

Gigi_Muny_Production_Photo_1973_Agnes Moorehead_HR_Muny Archive — 1973: Agnes Moorehead in *Gigi*

Mack and Mabel_Muny_Production_Photo_1974_Bernadette Peters_Robert Preston_HR_Muny Archive — 1974: Bernadette Peters and Robert Preston in *Mack and Mabel*

Take Me Along_Muny_Production_Photo_1974_Gene Kelly_HR_Peter Ferman Photographers — 1974: Gene Kelly in *Take Me Along*

I Do! I Do!_Muny_Production_Photo_1974_Carol Burnett_Rock Hudson_HR_Muny Archive — 1974: Carol Burnett and Rock Hudson in *I Do! I Do!*

I Do! I Do!_Muny_Production_Photo_1974_Rock Hudson_HR_Muny Archive — 1974: Rock Hudson in *I Do! I Do!*

The Odd Couple_Muny_Production_Photo_1975_Jack Klugman_HR_Muny Archive — 1975: Jack Klugman in *The Odd Couple*

Show Boat_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Gale Gordon_HR_Muny Archive — 1976: Gale Gordon in *Show Boat*

1776_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Peter Graves_Muny Archive — 1976: Peter Graves in *1776*

The King and I_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Yul Brynner_HR_David M. Henschel — 1976: Yul Brynner in *The King and I*

Fiddler on the Roof_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Zero Mostel_HR_David M. Henschel — 1976: Zero Mostel in *Fiddler on the Roof*

Mame_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Angela Lansbury_HR_Muny Archive — 1976: Angela Lansbury in *Mame*

The Baker's Wife_Muny_Production_Photo_1976_Patti LuPone_Chaim Topol_HR_Muny Archive — 1976: Patti LuPone and Chaim Topol in *The Baker's Wife*

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