Join us at the outdoor amphitheater of the Tower Grove Park Stupp Center for a series of summer fun! Children and families will enjoy performances from storytellers, musicians, dancers, and more as they clap along and learn a few moves. Series takes place Fridays at 10:00am, June 10 – August 12, 2022

The performance series is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but does provide a way to communicate event changes.

Friday, June 10: The Story of Babar the Little Elephant

Become a part of the classic children’s story, The Story of Babar the Little Elephant by Jean De Brunhoff. This dramatic narration of Babar will be accompanied by the piano score written by Francois Poulenc. Participants are encouraged to embark on this interactive storytelling experience by moving their body and using their voice alongside the performers. Performance by Johanna Ballou and Gina Malone.

Performances will run from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the Stupp Center Amphitheater (3616 Southeast Dr., St. Louis MO 63116). Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.

This program is generously supported by the Norman J. Stupp Foundation – Commerce Trust Trustee.

FAQ

• Guests are encouraged to register prior to the event. Walk-ins are welcome, if capacity allows.

• Gates open at 9:30 am.

• Guests should bring a small picnic blanket for sitting in the grass.

• On most dates, restrooms are available on-site inside of the Stupp Center. In the case that the indoor space is unavailable, the nearest restroom is the Old Comfort Station (3621 Northeast Drive, St. Louis MO 63116), which is located on the northeast corner of the park.

• In the case of inclement weather, guests should check their email (if they registered) and Tower Grove Park’s media sites (website, Instagram, and Facebook) for current information.