VIDEO: Jumpin’ Jupiter Dazzles on Opening Night

Jim Callahan has spent the past three years putting together Jumpin’ Jupiter.

Despite losing four developers and being rejected by 50 banks, Callahan opened the doors to Jumpin’ Jupiter on Friday night with a “sassy, sexy soft opening,” which featured a variety of acts ranging from circus to burlesque. Lola Van Ella emceed the opening night show and the audience heard music from Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers.

Jumpin’ Jupiter specializes in Las Vegas-style, upscale live entertainment, food, drinks and chaos, Callahan said.

“The inspiration came a long time ago after watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Mask. I noticed there were places people could enjoy cocktails and have good service and watch entertainment, and maybe not just bands but all sorts of other entertainment. Being in the entertainment business and owning a recording studio, I started looking around,” said Callahan, who also owns Jupiter Studios in St. Louis.

The Jumpin’ Jupiter also offers food from Chef Isreal Rodriguez, whose offerings will be as unique as every show.

“I like to think of ourselves as the greatest show on a plate. If we have a 40s night we might do food more traditional to the 40s like a beef wellington, whereas if we do more modern shows, we’ll do a more modern, high end nouveau cuisine,” General Manager Ryan Callahan said.

Jumpin' Jupiter's opening night sold out of seated tickets.

“We’re here because our sister is performing,” said Sheila Gross, who traveled from North St. Louis to watch the show. “But we’ll be back and bring more friends, more people.”

Ticket reservations are available online or over the phone. Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $25 for table seating. 

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