ST. LOUIS — Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winning singer and coach on NBC's "The Voice" John Legend is teaming up with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for the first live concert at The Muny in more than three decades.
Legend will join the SLSO on the James S. McDonnell Stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.
"John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra" will feature Legend's greatest hits, including "Ordinary People," "Tonight" and "All of Me;" stories from his life and career; and songs from his most recent album, "LEGEND," according to a release from The Muny.
Legend's last show in St. Louis was in 2017.
“We are thrilled to partner with The Muny and the incredible John Legend for this truly not-to-be-missed performance,” SLSO President & CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard said in a statement. “This concert highlights the best St. Louis has to offer — the remarkable talents of our musicians on one of the most celebrated musical theatre stages in the country. This collaboration with The Muny is another milestone in our treasured partnership and elevates our shared vision of providing unique artistic experiences for the community."
For years, The Muny would host live concerts during its offseason, according to a release from the theater. The last concert, which took place on Aug. 29, 1991, featured the Moody Blues and Kansas. Other notable artists who have taken the stage include Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers and Hank Williams Jr.
Tickets for "John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories" range from $75 to $300 and will go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday, May 20. Muny subscribers can access a presale from 9 a.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets for The Muny's nearly 1,500 "free seats" in the last nine rows of the theatre will be available at no charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Details will be announced here at a later date.
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