Name: Patterson Performing Arts, Inc. Presents "Breaking Type"
Start: 2026-06-06T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Blue Strawberry STL

What happens when performers step outside the roles they’re “supposed” to play?
Patterson Performing Arts, Inc. presents Breaking Type, an evening of bold, unexpected storytelling through song. Featuring a cast of standout teen and adult performers, this intimate cabaret explores beloved Broadway and contemporary repertoire through a fresh perspective. Through unexpected character interpretations and nuanced emotional takes,Breaking Type celebrates creativity, individuality, and the joy of making a song your own.
Featuring songs from Into the Woods, The Last Five Years, Waitress, Jekyll & Hyde, The Addams Family, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, Tuck Everlasting, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Chess, and more."
Patterson Performing Arts, Inc. is a performance-based vocal and piano training studio serving the greater St. Louis area. Founded by vocal pedagogue, singer, and producer Heather McKenzie Patterson, the studio is known for its structured, results-driven approach to vocal development and its emphasis on real performance experience.
Students train in a collaborative, high-level environment and regularly perform in elevated showcases and performances, with many students going on to top collegiate arts programs and performance opportunities.