Muny Theater, Saint Louis

The Muny Theater is a beloved and historic amphitheater that has been entertaining audiences for over a century. With a seating capacity of 11,000 people, it is one of the largest outdoor theaters in the United States, offering plenty of space for a diverse range of performances.

One unique aspect of The Muny is that it offers 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy world-class entertainment. The Muny seasons run every year from mid-June to mid-August, offering a variety of musicals, concerts, and other live performances that appeal to people of all ages.

The Muny's history dates back to 1914 when Luther Ely Smith began staging pageant-masques on Art Hill in Forest Park. In 1916, a grassy area between two oak trees on the present site of The Muny was chosen for a production of As You Like It. The production was produced by Margaret Anglin and starred Sydney Greenstreet, along with a local cast of "1,000 St. Louis folk dancers and folk singers" in connection with the tercentenary of Shakespeare's death. The audience sat in portable chairs on a gravel floor, and the production was a resounding success.

Since then, The Muny has been a hub of cultural activity in St. Louis, attracting performers and audiences from all over the world.

Why You Should Visit:
The place to go if you want to enjoy a fun, inexpensive night under the stars. Located in a gorgeous park with lots of amenities.
You can spend the day biking, going to a museum, riding a paddle boat or having a picnic – then head over for a nighttime performance at The Muny.

Tip:
If there's a show that you have been dying to see, splurge and get tickets closer to the front – in section A or closer – or use binoculars and you will not miss a thing.