GENERAL INFORMATION
In our 2025 - 2026 Season, Main Stage Performances will once again be at the Missouri Theater. Ticket prices vary depending on the area of seating.
Address for the Missouri Theater is 717 Edmond Street, St Joseph, MO 64501. Parking is available on the street or in the lot on 8th street between Francis and Felix Streets. Please note that the parking lot across from the theater is privately owned and is NOT free parking.
Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. and are approximately 1 hour in length with no intermission. Pre-concert festivities begin when the doors open at 6:00 p.m. on the Mezzanine level of the theater. Check out our Facebook page and Instagram (stjoesymphony) for information regarding pre and post concert activities!
Tickets for students and children are 50% off the regular ticket price.. Groups of 6 or more adults receive 10% off. Please call 816-233-7701 to purchase these tickets
ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 - 2026 SEASON
October 18, 2025 - FRANKENSTEIN...It's Live!
Experience the magic of cinema like never before! Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Saint Joseph Symphony brings a classic horror film to life (pun intended), performing a newly-composed score by Michael Shapiro in perfect harmony with the on-screen action to the classic 1931 Universal film starring Boris Karloff, Frankenstein. The original film had no score. Shapiro was commissioned to write one which has found great success since its debut in 2002. Feel the power of music and film unite in a breathtaking live performance, immersing you deeper into the action than ever before. This unique event offers an entirely new way to experience a classic film in one of the most iconic movie theatres of bygone days –our own Missouri Theater. Don’t miss your chance to witness the drama, emotion, and excitement unfold in real-time! Get your tickets today and be part of the cinematic experience of a lifetime. Costumes are encouraged for this ghoulish occasion!
HOLIDAY CHEER 2025 – DECEMBER 20, 2025
It’s a St. Joe tradition not to be missed! Celebrate the season with the heartwarming sounds of the holidays at our popular Holiday Cheer concert. This December 20th, join us for a festive evening filled with timeless holiday classics, from breathtaking orchestral arrangements to our traditional joyful carol singalong. The magic of the season comes alive as our talented musicians fill the concert hall with beautiful melodies that will leave you with a sense of wonder and warmth. This year the Saint joseph Symphony is joined by celebrated area soprano, Anna Mandina, singing classical and popular favorites like “Rejoice Greatly“ from Handel’s Messiah and Mary Did You Know. Whether you're creating new traditions or continuing old ones, this concert is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season with friends, family and loved ones. Grab your tickets now – they go quickly for this concert. It’s an unforgettable evening of music, cheer, and celebration – our way of wishing everyone Happy Holidays!
WOMEN’S MARCH – MARCH 28, 2026 – The Missouri Theater
It’s Women’s History Month every March and the SJS is marching into the celebration in a big way in the 2025 – 2026 season. Join us for a groundbreaking evening celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in classical music! This special concert will feature powerful compositions by some of the most influential female composers of orchestral works. From timeless masterpieces to contemporary gems, experience a diverse and inspiring program that highlights the artistry and vision of women who have shaped the classical music world. And because it is 2026 and the 250th Anniversary of the United States two important American composers will be featured on the concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor their legacy and hear their music come to life in a stunning performance. Get your tickets now for a night of empowerment and extraordinary exploration into music you may not have experienced before!
TOUR DE FRANCE FEATURING ANTHONY GLISE – APRIL 25, 2026
Renowned classical guitarist and St. Joseph native Anthony Glise takes the stage with the Saint Joseph Symphony in the Midwestern Premiere of his Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra The Globe Room. Splitting his time between St. Joe and France of late, we honor his adopted home country with the balance of the program comprised of the music of celebrated French composers. Indulge in the elegance and charm of France with the enchanting soundscape of Debussy, the passion of Bizet’s Carmen, and the melodic beauty of Fauré. This concert will transport you from the pride of St. Joe straight to the heart of France as our orchestra performs Tony’s intricate concerto alongside iconic works that evoke the magic, romance, and flair of French culture. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Tony’s or new to his talent and fame, this evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of artistry. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now for an evening of pride and enchantment! Vive la France!
Our Chamber Series gets a new night, new sound and new venues!
Chamber Concert tickets are General Admission. We give 50% off for student tickets and children under the age of 12. Please call the office 816-233-7701 to purchase those tickets in advance.
ANIMATED ADVENTURES AND FAMILY FAVORITES - September 26, 2025 -The Missouri Theater
Musicians from the Saint Joseph Symphony alongside local musicians and singers bring you a concert that the entire family will enjoy with musical selections from favorite animated features, plays, and films. Thanks to generous donors, this concert will also be presented free in the afternoon to the Catholic School children in the area.
STAR-SPANGLED CHAMBER – JANUARY 26, 2026 – Venue TBD
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States’ Independence with members of the Saint Jospeh Symphony performing patriotic and pops music indigenous to the American Experience!
RED, WHITE AND BLUE NOTES – FEBRUARY 20, 2026 – Venue TBD
Members of the Saint Joseph Symphony explore and celebrate our 250th with this decidedly American musical genre that influenced composers in the 20th century and beyond and has become one of the great American Musical pastimes.
SEE YOU ALL AT THE SYMPHONY!
