Winner of numerous awards including an acclaimed Tony-winning run on Broadway, “Indecent” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, is the true story of a groundbreaking scandalous play and the courageous artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it.

After a rapturous reception in Europe, Sholem Asch’s drama, “God of Vengeance” debuted on Broadway in 1923 at a time when waves of immigrants were changing the face of America. This revolutionary love story, that celebrated Yiddish language and unconventional passion, was forced from the stage by a fearful and reactionary public. Its fate, and that of the actors who cherished it even as they confronted the horrors of the Nazi onslaught, are the subject of “Indecent.”

Seven actors and three musicians play a myriad of roles across continents and decades. This collage of riveting theater, glorious music, exuberant dance and poetry is a heart-stirring affirmation of the transformative impact of love and art in an era of chaos that seems timelier than ever before.

“Terrific! A powerful new play.” – Ben Brantley The New York Times

“…marvelous…the kind of insight and emotional depth that comes from theater at its most poetic.” – Roma Tore NY1

“Has there ever been anything quite like “Indecent,” a play that touches — I mean deeply touches — so much rich emotion about history and the theater, anti-Semitism, homophobia, censorship, world wars, red-baiting and, oh, yes, joyful human passion?  It’s a gripping and entertaining show with laughter and tears and a real rainstorm in which two women re-enact what, in 1921, had been the first lesbian kiss on an American stage.”- Linda Winer Newsday

In the past we have referred to this event as the Willie Akins Jazz Festival. Moving forward the Willie Akins Jazz Festival will be made up of several events throughout the year with the Willie Akins Scholarship Benefit Concert being the main event!

The mission of this benefit concert and the year long festival is to fund the Willie Akins Music Scholarship Endowment at Webster University, where Willie taught as an adjunct professor. This Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to music majors based upon their need and merit. Last but not least, this scholarship will remind of us of Willie Akins; keeping his name, life and legacy alive for generations to come.

We are looking for sponsors to help cover expenses for this years’ event. ALL proceeds for this event go to the Willie Akins Scholarship Endowment. Can you help?

So far this year we have the generous support of: The Kranzberg Arts Foundation, Dave Siegel and The University City Symphony Orchestra, Thurman’s in Shaw, The Pat Connolly Tavern, and Saxquest.

Our Legacy Sponsors from the past concerts are The KWAME Foundation, Autumn Hill Records & Michael Silverman, Dave Siegel & The University City Symphony Orchestra and the Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Without their support we would not be where we are today. Thank You!

If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor, please reach out to me, thanks again!

This year’s line-up for the Willie Akins Scholarship Benefit Concert on July 20th.

7:30pm
The Harvey Lockhart Collective
8:15pm
The Matt McKeever Quartet
9:00pm
The Kendrick Smith Quartet

There will also be performances by Sandra Akins (Alima), Joe Mancuso and Erika Johnson.

We may also have some VERY special guests as well – info to come.

In addition to Corporate or Organization Sponsors, Individuals can help as well with donations. We will be setting up a GoFundMe campaign and a Patreon account for those purposes shorty.

Rockshow Productions Presents
FROZEN JR 2019 St Louis Premiere!

Join Elsa, Anna, Olof, Sven and all the other amazing characters in this show as we tell the Frozen story as it’s never been seen before – with new music and dialogue in addition to great numbers like “Do you Want to Build a Snowman” and “Let it Go!”  Join our crew as we work to reach our goal that the first St. Louis production of this show will be a SMASH HIT!

Check us out at RockShowAcademy.com or call (314) 601-5339