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The sprawling 32-acre Gateway Studios & Production Services rehearsal and production studio complex has announced plans for a May 2025 opening. Studio executives for the Chesterfield, Mo., facility — located about 20 minutes west of St. Louis — are now accepting reservations for the state-of-the-art facility, designed to build and rehearse major modern touring arena and stadium shows.
“This facility is designed to set a new standard for production and rehearsal spaces, both in size and innovation,” said Trey Kerr, CEO of Gateway Studios & Production Services, in a statement. “Our goal has always been to create a world-class environment where artists and their teams can prepare to bring their visions to life. Centrally located in the heart of the country, we offer unmatched access and flexibility for artists that strive to deliver unforgettable performances.”

The Gateway complex is comprised of three major rehearsal spaces: Studio 80, a 52,500 square foot rehearsal space; Studio 75, a smaller 15,000 square foot rehearsal space; and Studio 65, a 12,000 square foot space. It also includes an additional 15,700 square feet of open space.

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The spaces are designed to meet the “rigorous demands of live music tours, motion picture and television production, and corporate events,” a press release announcing the opening reads. It describes Gateway Studios as “the largest and most advanced tour rehearsal destination in the United States.”

To accommodate the needs of most modern touring shows, Gateway studio spaces were built for large, heavy shows. Studio 80 includes an 80-foot ceiling grid with a 2 million pound (or approximately 1,000 ton) weight capacity. All three studios include large receiving and staging areas with dedicated loading docks, drive-in ramps and dressing rooms with ensuite private bathrooms, offices and a catering lounge. Gateway is also equipped with redundant high-speed fiber-optic internet access from two independent service providers and a 5.5-megawatt independent backup generator system.

“We’ve designed this new facility with a clear purpose: to provide an exceptional space where creativity and technical innovation can thrive,” said Kerr. “Our aim is to offer artists a dynamic environment that seamlessly supports their production needs, from rehearsal to execution. In addition, we offer comprehensive production services to ensure every aspect of the creative process is expertly handled. Situated in a central location, we offer both unparalleled convenience and the flexibility required for artists to push the boundaries of their craft and deliver extraordinary performances.”

You can learn more at gsps.com/studios.