Rock Legends Come Alive in Stages’ Rollicking ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

Rock Legends Come Alive in Stages’ Rollicking ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

By Lynn Venhaus To see the transformative power of music first-hand, just be in an audience for Stages St. Louis’ production of “Million Dollar Quartet,”... Details
Hercule Poirot’s Back in Spookily Fun Whodunit ‘A Haunting in Venice’

Hercule Poirot’s Back in Spookily Fun Whodunit ‘A Haunting in Venice’

By Alex McPherson Featuring skillfully disorienting filmmaking, excellent performances, and wry charm, director Kenneth Branagh’s third Hercule Poirot outing, “A Haunting in Venice,” is reliably... Details
‘Sitting in Bars With Cake’ Is Sweet Ode to Female Friendships

‘Sitting in Bars With Cake’ Is Sweet Ode to Female Friendships

By Lynn Venhaus "Sitting in Bars with Cake" may not be an original idea, using baking skills as a romance magnet, but it’s an appealing,... Details
Dull, Dimly Lit Drug-Dealing Drama ‘The Good Mother’ Wastes Talent

Dull, Dimly Lit Drug-Dealing Drama ‘The Good Mother’ Wastes Talent

By Lynn VenhausMorose performances, a murky plot with muddled twists, messy filmmaking choices, and with its dark, gloomy look, the dubious “The Good Mother” is... Details
A Fun Frolic, ‘This Palpable Gross Play’ is Imaginative Take on Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

A Fun Frolic, ‘This Palpable Gross Play’ is Imaginative Take on Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By Lynn Venhaus With full moon magic this week, step into the unique and absurd world created by the imaginative minds at SATE ensemble theatre... Details
Sightlines: Reflecting on This Year’s St. Louis Filmmakers’ Showcase

Sightlines: Reflecting on This Year’s St. Louis Filmmakers’ Showcase

By Lynn VenhausCongratulations to the local filmmakers who put their time, energy, money and creativity into making a local movie -- 91 films were accepted... Details
Feed Your Fire with Tesseract Theatre’s Celebratory ‘Kinky Boots’

Feed Your Fire with Tesseract Theatre’s Celebratory ‘Kinky Boots’

By Lynn VenhausWith its big heart and lofty ambitions, Tesseract Theatre Company has performed its first big splashy musical in St. Louis, and “Kinky Boots”... Details
Shrewd Helen Mirren Is Transformed into ‘Golda’ for Ordinary Drama

Shrewd Helen Mirren Is Transformed into ‘Golda’ for Ordinary Drama

By Lynn VenhausKnown as “The Iron Lady of Israel,” Golda Meir was a shrewd, smart, intuitive and empathetic leader during a tumultuous time. The film... Details
Haunted Garage Horror Film Festival Oct. 5-7 At Hi-Pointe Theatre

Haunted Garage Horror Film Festival Oct. 5-7 At Hi-Pointe Theatre

Special Guests Include Dr. Athena Aktipis, Dr. Coltan Scrivner and Emmy Award-Winning Horror Director Patrick Rea Shift Films and the Haunted Garage Podcast are back... Details
Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle Part of St Louis Symphony’s 144th Season

Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle Part of St Louis Symphony’s 144th Season

HILARY HAHN RETURNS TO OPEN THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESRTA’S 144TH SEASON WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR STÉPHANE DENÈVE; SEASON-LONG BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTO CYCLE BEGINS, SEPTEMBER 23-30... Details