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Laser ShowsWhen: Fridays-Sundays, June 20-Aug. 3; times varyWhere: McDonnell Planetarium, Clayton Avenue at Faulkner Drive in Forest ParkHow much: $13, $11 membersMore info: slsc.org/event-overviews/laser-light-showsThe St. Louis Science Center’s laser shows combine a laser show with the music of a specific artist (Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Taylor Swift, U2) or album (“Dark Side of the Moon,” “Abbey Road,” “2112”). This year features 20 different shows.

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ST. LOUIS — Does Lin-Manuel Miranda have a favorite show? The famous songwriter and creator of the musical "Hamilton" was in the audience at the Muny Wednesday night to catch "Bring It On: The Musical," which he helped write music and lyrics for. He was there with other members of the creative team, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green. Despite the Muny staging Miranda's "In the Heights" last summer, this was Miranda's first visit to the outdoor theater in Forest Park.

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Michael Blackson When: 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. June 13-15 Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151 St. Louis Galleria St., Richmond Heights How much: $45.99-$60.99 More info: st-louis.heliumcomedy.com Comedian Michael Blackson caught the eye of humor lovers in 2005 when he released his sketch comedy album, “Modasucka: Welcome to America.” Today, the Liberia-born laugh stirrer has appeared on shows like “30 Rock,” films like “Next Friday” and “Coming 2 America,” and performed on Starz’s “Martin...

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St. Louis rap star Nelly, behind early 2000s hits like "Hot in Herre" and "Country Grammar" will star in a new reality TV series with his wife called "Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together."Ashanti is an R&B songstress, who rose to fame around the same time as Nelly with songs like "Foolish" and "Always on Time." From 2003 to 2013, the pair had an on-again off-again relationship that ended in a break up.

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ST. LOUIS — Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ 50th season is in full swing, but the company is already looking ahead to season 51. The company announced its lineup for the 2026 season Thursday, and it includes an operetta and a musical. “I like a nice balanced diet of titles, and I think this gives us just that,” said Patricia Racette, artistic director designate for Opera Theatre. She will assume the role of artistic director in October.