Act Inc.’s ‘Travels with My Aunt’ Proves It’s Not Easy Being – or Playing – Greene

Act Inc.’s ‘Travels with My Aunt’ Proves It’s Not Easy Being – or Playing – Greene

By CB AdamsContributing Writer “Travels With My Aunt,” a 1969 novel by Graham Greene and adapted into this play by Scotsman Giles Havergal, is 10... Details
No Mansplaining Allowed – Opera Theatre’s Excellent ‘Rigoletto’ Still Relevant After All These Years

No Mansplaining Allowed – Opera Theatre’s Excellent ‘Rigoletto’ Still Relevant After All These Years

By CB AdamsContributing Writer In a cultural marketplace that is embracing new operatic works such as “The Central Park Five” and “The Handmaid’s Tale,” is... Details
‘Charlie Johnson’ Has Something to Say in Midnight Company’s Solo Show

‘Charlie Johnson’ Has Something to Say in Midnight Company’s Solo Show

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor In The Midnight Company’s charmer of a one-man show, “Charlie Johnson Reads All of Proust” is a good match for... Details
Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: New Line’s Fresh, Funny ‘Be More Chill’ Has Real Heart

Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: New Line’s Fresh, Funny ‘Be More Chill’ Has Real Heart

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor Every generation has a musical that captures the zeitgeist of the moment, that speaks to them in a special way.... Details
Cor Jesu’s ’42nd Street’ duo heading to The Jimmy Awards after big win at St. Louis High School Performing Arts Awards

Cor Jesu’s ’42nd Street’ duo heading to The Jimmy Awards after big win at St. Louis High School Performing Arts Awards

The Third Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards winners were announced Sunday, June 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The ceremony was hosted... Details
Stages St. Louis Kicks Off Its 33rd Season: ‘Experience the Story’

Stages St. Louis Kicks Off Its 33rd Season: ‘Experience the Story’

STAGES St. Louis is thrilled to announce casting for its 33rd Season: THE BOY FROM OZ, GREASE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and its Emerson Family... Details
Union Avenue Opera Presents ‘Arias in the Afternoon’ at Campbell House

Union Avenue Opera Presents ‘Arias in the Afternoon’ at Campbell House

For seven years we’ve celebrated the beginning of summer in the beautiful garden at the Campbell House Museum and we hope you’ll join us for this year’s... Details
Go See a Play! What’s Happening May 31 – June 5

Go See a Play! What’s Happening May 31 – June 5

By Lynn Venhaus Managing EditorAnother Opening, Another Show! Summertime kicks off with annual traditions inside and outdoors — Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ “Love’s Labors Lost”... Details
Muny First Theatre in U.S. to Produce ‘Kinky Boots’

Muny First Theatre in U.S. to Produce ‘Kinky Boots’

The Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Kinky Boots, the second show of its second century, June 19 – 25. Kinky Boots is... Details
Getting Churched – Black Rep’s ‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ Rages and Praises Its Way Through the Ruins

Getting Churched – Black Rep’s ‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ Rages and Praises Its Way Through the Ruins

By CB AdamsContributing Writer During a weekend hyper-inflated with entertainments of mass distraction – in particular, the Game of Thrones series finale and the St.... Details