Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

By Lynn Venhaus Wow, just wow! The latest heart-warming production of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” which is self-referential – us sitting in Forest Park... Details
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

By Lynn Venhaus With boundless enthusiasm, a six-person ensemble enlivens “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” an early Shakespeare comedy about boundaries in friendship and romance... Details
First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

By Lynn Venhaus The rich legacy of Tennessee Williams has become a major point of pride in St. Louis, where he spent his formative years.... Details
Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

By Lynn Venhaus With extra oomph in every song and dance number, Stages St. Louis delivers a festive confection in “Guys and Dolls.” The snazzily... Details
Union Avenue Opera’s ‘L’elisir d’amore’ Finds the Real Magic

Union Avenue Opera’s ‘L’elisir d’amore’ Finds the Real Magic

By CB Adams Gaetano Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore" ("The Elixir of Love") has delighted audiences for nearly two centuries. Union Avenue Opera's current production, directed by... Details
Muny’s Soulful ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Soars in Motown Song and Storytelling

Muny’s Soulful ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Soars in Motown Song and Storytelling

By Lynn Venhaus Get ready to groove! A harmonious blend of electrifying sound, smooth moves and soulful expression, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times... Details
Midnight Company’s ‘Wakey Wakey’ Celebrates Life’s Joy and Wonder

Midnight Company’s ‘Wakey Wakey’ Celebrates Life’s Joy and Wonder

By Lynn Venhaus “Is it now? I thought I had more time.” A guy, clad in pajama pants and sitting in a wheelchair, utters those... Details
First-Time Women Filmmakers Find Their Voice with ‘Forget Me Not’

First-Time Women Filmmakers Find Their Voice with ‘Forget Me Not’

By Lynn VenhausFirst-time filmmakers Danielle Herrera Boivin and Michelle Bucci poured their hearts and souls into their inaugural narrative short, “Forget Me Not,” a psychological... Details
Attention must be paid to Fly North’s close contact ‘Sweeney Todd’

Attention must be paid to Fly North’s close contact ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Lynn Venhaus With its pitch-black tale of love, murder, revenge and obsession, Stephen Sondheim’s singular “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” remains... Details
‘Trains’ Documentary Is A Dark Yet Captivating Ride Through History

‘Trains’ Documentary Is A Dark Yet Captivating Ride Through History

By Alex McPherson Brilliantly charting the relationship between locomotive innovation and humanity’s darkest instincts, Polish director Maciej J. Drygas’s “Trains” weaves together hypnotically-edited archival footage... Details