The Muny, New Jewish Theatre, The Rep and Stages St. Louis Lead in 11th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

The Muny, New Jewish Theatre, The Rep and Stages St. Louis Lead in 11th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Event at Loretto-Hilton Center Will Honor Outstanding Work in Local Professional Theater in 2023 ST. LOUIS, February 2, 2024 – The Muny, The New Jewish... Details
All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

By Stephe RavenWriter’s block. Hmm. Many of us have experienced this when under a deadline. And our heroine Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) starts off with it. She writes... Details
Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

By Lynn Venhaus It’s that down-to-the-wire time where I write about the year that was in local theater. It’s my annual opportunity to celebrate theater,... Details
Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

By C.B. Adams Giacomo Puccini’s first outstanding success was “Manon Lescaut,” the musical setting of Abbé Prévost’s renowned (and banned in France) novel’s tale of... Details
The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

By Lynn VenhausIn 1965, the conflict between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon Johnson regarding voting rights came to a head because of... Details
‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

‘The Zone of Interest’ Focuses on the Evil of Apathy During WWII Holocaust

By Lynn VenhausA film as necessary for this time and throughout the ages, “The Zone of Interest” is a chilling look back at how Germans... Details
Ariana DeBose Stars in Solid Space Thriller ‘I.S.S.’

Ariana DeBose Stars in Solid Space Thriller ‘I.S.S.’

By Alex McPhersonA lean, claustrophobic thrill ride, director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s “I.S.S.” can’t quite make the most of its premise, but satisfies as an enjoyably paranoid... Details
Powerful Ensemble Refreshes Equality Struggles with Urgency in ‘Hold On!’

Powerful Ensemble Refreshes Equality Struggles with Urgency in ‘Hold On!’

By Lynn Venhaus The movement is a rhythm to usFreedom is like religion to usJustice is juxtapositionin' usJustice for all just ain't specific enough --“Glory”... Details
‘Hamilton’ Returning to the Fox This Summer

‘Hamilton’ Returning to the Fox This Summer

The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway season, as announced Jan. 11 in... Details
Lynn’s Best Films of 2023

Lynn’s Best Films of 2023

By Lynn Venhaus I admit it. I was skeptical of the whole 'Barbenheimer" match-up that same week in July. But you know what? It worked... Details