Kate Bergstrom Named The Repertory Theatre’s New Artistic Director

Kate Bergstrom Named The Repertory Theatre’s New Artistic Director

By Lynn Venhaus Described as a cultural shaper and visionary creator, Kate Bergstrom assumes the role of Augustin Family Artistic Director at The Repertory Theatre... Details
Bodytraffic is a Road Trip Through the American Psyche and Beyond

Bodytraffic is a Road Trip Through the American Psyche and Beyond

By CB Adams The American music journalist, essayist and critic Robert Christgau astutely noted that “When bodies move in relation to a designed space, be... Details
Take Ten with Nadja Kapetanovich

Take Ten with Nadja Kapetanovich

By Lynn VenhausAt only 16, Nadja Kapetanovich is beginning to make a splash on local stages. She is appearing as Ellie in "The Whale," a... Details
‘Civil War’ is a Riveting Nightmare

‘Civil War’ is a Riveting Nightmare

By Alex McPherson Depicting a frightening near-future scenario, Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is a sincere ode to journalists, a chilling warning to take history seriously,... Details
Exemplary Cast Delivers Emotional Honesty in Prodigious ‘The Whale’

Exemplary Cast Delivers Emotional Honesty in Prodigious ‘The Whale’

By Lynn Venhaus Anyone who has experienced grief knows that moving forward, life is measured by “Before” and “After.” “The Whale” delves into the mental... Details
Garland’s ‘Civil War’ Is an Unflinching Look at a Near-Future Dystopian U.S.

Garland’s ‘Civil War’ Is an Unflinching Look at a Near-Future Dystopian U.S.

By Lynn Venhaus Unrelentingly grim, the harrowing action film “Civil War” is a provocative look at a nightmarish “What If?” scenario -- and claims to... Details
Everybody Wins When SLSO Rocks Out with Reimagined R.E.M. Songs

Everybody Wins When SLSO Rocks Out with Reimagined R.E.M. Songs

By CB AdamsIt must have been a challenge trying to fill the Stifel Theater on April 5 for a program with the St. Louis Symphony... Details
Take Ten with William Roth

Take Ten with William Roth

By Lynn VenhausEmbarking on his most challenging role to date in an acting career spanning 35 years, William Roth has transformed himself into Charlie, the... Details
‘Monkey Man’ Is Dev Patel’s Emotional Hyper Violent Directing Debut

‘Monkey Man’ Is Dev Patel’s Emotional Hyper Violent Directing Debut

By Alex McPherson Bone-crunchingly violent and layered with social commentary, director Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” is an action thriller that packs a real punch, in... Details
Stray Dog’s Silly ‘Xanadu’ Captures the Show’s Campy Kitschy Fun

Stray Dog’s Silly ‘Xanadu’ Captures the Show’s Campy Kitschy Fun

By Lynn Venhaus “Xanadu” is a silly bunch of nonsense – and that is its intention. A spoof of the ridiculous 1980 romantic musical fantasy... Details