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Newsies, The Little Mermaid, and More Set for 2017 Season at The Muny

The outdoor theater in St. Louis. lines up a new season of Broadway classics.

Newsies will be seen in 2017 at The Muny in St. Louis.
Newsies will be seen in 2017 at The Muny in St. Louis.
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The Muny in St. Louis has announced its 2017 summer season, its 99th year in Forest Park.

The lineup is as follows: Jesus Christ Superstar (June 12-18), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (June 20-29), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (July 5-11), All Shook Up (July 13-19), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (July 21-27), A Chorus Line (July 29-August 4), and Newsies (August 7-13).

"With the top five requested shows from our audience survey all included in the 2017 lineup, this year, more than ever, we have the exciting opportunity to offer our audience a season that is exactly what they asked for," said Muny president and CEO Denny Reagan in a statement. "Our 99th season combines Muny classics and the premieres of popular new titles for what I’m sure will be an unforgettable summer at The Muny."

Additional information about each production will be announced in the coming months.