Friday, April 10 - From STAGES St. Louis to stages around the world

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Stages St. Louis co-founder Jack Lane now produces shows for Broadway and London, with his musical The Karate Kid about to tour the U.K.

The episode opens with host Abbey Larico introducing the show's focus on St. Louis regional news. It begins with a feature on Jack Lane, co-founder of Stages St. Louis, who now produces shows on Broadway and in London, with his musical The Karate Kid preparing for a U.K. tour after a tryout in Kirkwood. The news segment then shifts to a lawsuit in Festus, where opposition group Wake Up! Hefco alleges the city held unlawful private meetings with developer CRG to avoid Missouri Sunshine Law requirements. Next, St. Louis is suing over a state-appointed police board's $250 million budget demand, which Mayor Kara Spencer says threatens other city services. The Missouri House has passed legislation to reinstate the presidential primary, with a potential cost of $9 million, and a bill legalizing firearm suppressors, sparking debate between hearing protection and public safety concerns. Other bills covered include restrictions on non-citizens receiving SNAP and Medicaid benefits, cross-reporting requirements for child and animal abuse, and anti-Semitism definitions in schools. The episode returns to Jack Lane's interview, where he discusses his career, the loss of his husband and co-founder Michael Hamilton, and his Olivier Award nomination for Evita. It concludes with updates on local elections and a nurse's congressional campaign in Illinois, wrapping up with credits and acknowledgments.

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