OTSL’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Sails On Music, Wit and Comic Precision

OTSL’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Sails On Music, Wit and Comic Precision

By CB Adams The performing arts do love a new label, especially for an old idea. Take “poperetta,” a recent coinage for musical theater that... Details
“Supergirl’ Milly Alcock Impresses in Standard Superhero Story

“Supergirl’ Milly Alcock Impresses in Standard Superhero Story

By Alex McPherson Representing less a defiant step forward into a new era of the DC Cinematic Universe than a retread of the by-the-books superhero... Details
Dynamic Quartet Razor-Sharp in New Jewish Theatre’s ‘God of Carnage’

Dynamic Quartet Razor-Sharp in New Jewish Theatre’s ‘God of Carnage’

By Lynn Venhaus In a modern satire on parenting, social graces and the notion that polite society is merely a thin veneer, “God of Carnage”... Details
Spunky, Punky Milly Alcock Ascends in DCU’s Edgier, Grittier ‘Supergirl’

Spunky, Punky Milly Alcock Ascends in DCU’s Edgier, Grittier ‘Supergirl’

By Lynn Venhaus A messier, edgier alien superhero has arrived in “Supergirl,” with all its expected over-reliance on CGI visual effects and its anticipated female-forward... Details
‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Revises The Legend in a Dark and Dull Way

‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Revises The Legend in a Dark and Dull Way

By Lynn VenhausDark, dour and dreary, “The Death of Robin Hood” is a revisionist take on the legendary folk hero without any merry men or... Details
Muny’s Big, Bold and Beautiful ‘Hairspray’ Charms with Heart and Humor

Muny’s Big, Bold and Beautiful ‘Hairspray’ Charms with Heart and Humor

By Lynn Venhaus With magical Muny moments aplenty, the joy juggernaut “Hairspray” launched the 108th season with heart, humor and humanity. Stacked with stand-out performances,... Details
OTSL’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Finds the Emotional Truth in a Familiar Story

OTSL’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Finds the Emotional Truth in a Familiar Story

By CB Adams Opera Theatre of Saint Louis closes its 2026 festival season with a production of Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" that understands exactly... Details
Spielberg Shoots for the Stars in Scattershot Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Disclosure Day’

Spielberg Shoots for the Stars in Scattershot Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Disclosure Day’

By Alex McPherson Bringing together remarkable talent for an underbaked summer spectacle that trades nuance for naiveté, director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” is neither compelling... Details
Wackiness Ensues in Stray Dog’s Broad Farce ‘3 Sheets to the Wind’

Wackiness Ensues in Stray Dog’s Broad Farce ‘3 Sheets to the Wind’

By Lynn Venhaus They say write what you know, and Gary F. Bell and Robert L. White, former roommates in New York City, have done... Details
Ebullient Cast Uplifts Stages’ Buzzy ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Ebullient Cast Uplifts Stages’ Buzzy ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Lynn VenhausA personality-powered gem, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a rambunctious musical comedy that celebrates American meritocracy, eccentric nerds and freak... Details