The Extraordinary Story Behind Tom Stoppard at the Holocaust Museum
- When: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 36 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
- Cost: $12
This unique event, presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival will explore the remarkable personal history of one of the world’s most influential playwrights, Tom Stoppard. Historian Amy Lutz, Director of Marketing & Communications for the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, will share the story of Stoppard’s family’s escape from Nazi-occupied Europe during the Anschluss and his later discovery of his Jewish identity—an experience that would ultimately inspire his powerful play Leopoldstadt.
Following this presentation, Tom Ridgely, Artistic Director of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, will examine how Stoppard’s personal history informs his theatrical voice, with particular focus on his landmark play Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead.
Free and accessible parking is available on site. Accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and wheelchairs are available upon request.
- Website: stlholocaustmuseum.org
- Contact Name: Jessica Fischoff
- Contact Phone: 314-442-3710
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- Category: Other
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