Maples Rep Theatre

The University of Missouri's College of Engineering is celebrating a milestone anniversary: 150 years! And what better way to honor those 150 years than with a book celebrating the events, the places, and the people that made it all happen. Guest: NOAH MANRING, Dean, MU College of Engineering | Also, Maples Repertory Theatre artistic director TODD DAVISON is here to talk about 'A Tuna Christmas', the final show of the 2022 season! (4:42) November 28, 2022

Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon opened 'Something's Afoot' last Friday, and if you're a fan of musical murder mysteries, it's a show you won't want to miss! To whet your appetite, TODD DAVISON and co. are here with a performance of 'I Owe It All' at [2:45]. October 24, 2022

Maples Repertory Theatre is taking you back to the summer of '64 with 'The Bikinis: A New Musical Beach Party', opening next week inside The Royal Theatre in Macon, Mo.! Enjoy a performance of 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)' at [1:55] on today's show. Guests: TODD DAVISON, MELISSA BOHON-WEBEL and the cast September 26, 2022

If you don't know much about the (short) life of country singer Hank Williams, TODD DAVISON says you will after you see 'Hank Williams: Lost Highway' at Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon starting tomorrow night! Actor MICHAEL PERRIE, JR. plays Hank Williams, and he's here to perform two songs to wet your appetite: 'Lovesick Blues' at [2:23] and 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' at [6:26]. July 14, 2022

Maples Repertory Theatre is kicking off their 2022 season with 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical', and we've got a sneak peek courtesy of TODD DAVISON and company! So, pull up a lawn chair, tap that keg and enjoy a performance of the rousing ballad 'Flushed Down the Pipes' (no, really) by actress SANDIA AHLERS at [2:36]. June 9, 2022

The start of the 2022 season at Maples Repertory Theatre is right around the corner! Artistic director TODD DAVISON is here with a preview of each of the upcoming six shows, including 'The Nerd', 'Hank Williams: Lost Highway' and 'Something's Afoot'! March 11, 2022

Sure, it's Thanksgiving eve, but we just couldn't wait any longer: bring on the Christmas music! Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon gets your season started early with a sneak peek of their holiday musical showcase called 'Tis the Season'! Songs: 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow' at [1:12]; 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' at [3:20]; and 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' at [7:29]. November 24, 2021

Help kick off a 'Columbia holiday tradition' by attending the Taste of Holiday Home Tour Brunch and Style Show next Saturday at the Country Club of Missouri! This year's event will feature a fashion show, a performance from Ed Hanson, a silent auction and more. Guests: JOLENE SCHULZ and JULIA GAINES | Also, BRIDGET GRACE SHEAFF joins us from Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon to tell us about Ripcord, a "very charming and very funny" show that opens this Wednesday and runs for two weeks! (4:16)

A common question OsteoStrong Columbia owner DAYNA GLANZ gets from people visiting for the first time is: "how long will it take to see results?" Her answer, while encouraging, may not be exactly what you want to hear. Also, the seventh (7th!) iteration of the popular 'Church Basement Ladies' series arrives at Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon next Wednesday night. Artistic director TODD DAVISON tells us how the 'Ladies' manage to keep the laughs - and the music - coming after all these years! (4:07) September 23, 2021

Plenty of smiles on our set today as we bring you a performance of 'You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile' from Maples Repertory Theatre's production of 'Annie'. ANDREW SCOGGIN, as Bert Healey, sings that 90-second ear worm at [3:33] accompanied by KEVIN CASEY on piano. Artistic director TODD DAVISON is also here because, well, he's the boss. Show opens next Friday. July 7, 2021