Tony Award-nominated Playwright and Novelist Chad Beguelin Presents “Showmance”

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series and The Novel Neighbor are  pleased to host six-time Tony Award-nominated playwright Chad Beguelin for a discussion and signing of his debut novel, “Showmance.” 

The event will take place on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis MO 63131.

A down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny, queer rom-com

Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergency sends him back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, he figures he’ll hide out for a bit. But to Noah’s horror, his agent has secretly arranged for him to stage an amateur version of the career-ruining musical at the local community theater.

As if trying to work with a bunch of artless amateurs wasn’t enough, Noah runs into Luke, the jerk from his high school years, everywhere he goes. Luke somehow grew up to be beloved by everyone in town…and undeniably gorgeous. As rehearsals begin, Noah is surprised by his cast’s insights, the warmth of the town he’d dismissed, and the reality of what happened with Luke all those years ago. Just how much has Noah misjudged?

Chad Beguelin is a six-time Tony Award nominee. His Broadway works include “The Prom,” “Disney’s Aladdin,” “Elf “and “The Wedding Singer.” Chad also co-wrote the screenplay for “The Prom,” currently available on Netflix. Chad is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program. 

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.