"James Reilly, Municipal Opera sound technician, operates console that controls a newly installed system from a position three-quarters of the way back from the stage. At right, workmen are shown as they installed the new speakers. There are a total of eight new sets of speakers, 35 feet above the stage."
"Examining diseased elm tree west on Muny Opera stage are, left, William Zalken, Muny Opera manager, Louis W. Buckowitz, director of parks, recreation and forestry, and G.F. Griesenauer, city landscape architect."
"Two of the four huge blower fans that are being installed at the Municipal Opera in Forest Park are shown. Larry Boehm (left), and Gil Brennell, superintendent for the Sodeman Heat and Power Company, will aid in installing the fans. The fans, which will circulate cool air in the lower area of the outdoor theater, are capable of moving 25,000 cubic feet of air per minute. So silently will these blowers operate--one engineer has described them as 'quieter than the rustle of leaves'--they will not interfere with the audience hearing the shows on the stage."
"Municipal opera opened its thirty-fourth season in the open-air theater in Forest Park last night and some 8000 persons were on hand for the first night. A threat of showers fortunately failed to materialize. The opening production, 'Showboat,' will run 10 more nights. Below, a scene from the Kern-Hammerstein musical with Edwin Steffe as Capt. Eddie (center)."
"Singers and dancers rehearse Thursday for the July 9-15 performances of 'South Pacific' at the Municipal Opera. Directing them is Sharon Halley, assistant choreographer."
"A stage full of singers and dancers get ready to open a new Broadway musical in '42nd Street,' David Merrick's prize-winning musical that celebrates the glamour, glitter and glory of the theatre. '42nd Street' will be presented for the first time on The Muny stage in Forest Park. August 12-18."
"Meeting in St. Louis for the opening of the Muny Opera's 1960 season are first nighters, who saw the world stage premiere of 'Meet Me in St. Louis.' The adaptation of the movie story, set at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, will be presented in 10 more performances nightly through June 19. It stars Peggy King, Virginia Gibson, Mary Wickes and Howard St. John."
"Crowds take their seats as the thirty-ninth season of the Municipal Opera opens with the presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play 'Soth Pacific.' Looking much like a baseball crowd they brought pillows and other means of comfort for tonight of entertainment under the stars."
"Paul Beisman, Municipal Opera manager, gazes in dismay as water rises to more than four feet at the front entrance to the open-air theater in Forest Park Friday night."
"The new pergolas at the Municipal Theater in Forest Park are being rushed to be completed in time for dedication Sunday, March 28, at 3p.m. The ceremony will include music by the Municipal Opera Orchestra. This picture shows the theater with the new pergolas well in shape and widening of the street for a front entrance."
"Musical director Edwin McArthur took the chorus through "East Wind," the season's third production, beginning June 26. Here they're singing 'Con-Gai' from that musical."