Symphony and Chorus Deliver Emotional, Cathartic Performance of Poulenc and Others

Symphony and Chorus Deliver Emotional, Cathartic Performance of Poulenc and Others

By CB Adams It goes against form to start a symphony review (or any review for that matter) by pointing out the limits of words... Details
Twisty ‘Fiction’ Explores Blurred Lines in Relationships at Actors’ Studio

Twisty ‘Fiction’ Explores Blurred Lines in Relationships at Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus Sympathies shift as does time in the twisty relationship drama “Fiction,” presented by the St. Louis Actors’ Studio as a study in... Details
Star Power Propels Light-Hearted Escape ‘Ticket to Paradise’

Star Power Propels Light-Hearted Escape ‘Ticket to Paradise’

By Lynn VenhausWith their mega-watt star power and effortless charm, George Clooney and Julia Roberts are just so darn cute together that they make the... Details
‘Roll With It!’ Shares a Challenging Path with Warmth and Humor

‘Roll With It!’ Shares a Challenging Path with Warmth and Humor

By Lynn Venhaus With the best of intentions and a powerful personal story of transformation to tell, the Black Mirror Theatre Company fully commits to... Details
‘The Good Nurse’ Is Tension-Filled Investigation of Shocking Deaths

‘The Good Nurse’ Is Tension-Filled Investigation of Shocking Deaths

By Lynn VenhausAh, risk management, the American medical system and a litigious society are focal points into a criminal investigation of mysterious patient deaths in... Details
‘Private Lives’ at The Rep: Abuse Is Not Funny In Comedy or Name of Love

‘Private Lives’ at The Rep: Abuse Is Not Funny In Comedy or Name of Love

By Lynn Venhaus “You say either and I say either. You say neither and I say neither. Either, either. Neither, neither. Let's call the whole... Details
‘Hadestown’ Tour at the Fox Is A Marvel From A Different Universe

‘Hadestown’ Tour at the Fox Is A Marvel From A Different Universe

By C.B. Adams“It’s an old tale from way back when.” So states Hermes, the narrator of “Hadestown” at the beginning of this award-winning musical. Hermes... Details
With Plenty of Heart and Soul, ‘St Louis Woman’ Celebrates Trailblazers

With Plenty of Heart and Soul, ‘St Louis Woman’ Celebrates Trailblazers

By Lynn Venhaus Love has got everything to do with it. The costumes are gorgeous, the musicianship splendid and the legendary subjects all deserving of... Details
Stray Dog’s Lilting Lighthearted ‘A Little Night Music’ Beguiles

Stray Dog’s Lilting Lighthearted ‘A Little Night Music’ Beguiles

By Lynn VenhausInfused with humor and a breezy charm, Stray Dog Theatre’s enchanting interpretation of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” brings out starlit summer... Details
Trio of Local Acting Titans Brings Albion Theatre’s ‘Heroes’ to Life

Trio of Local Acting Titans Brings Albion Theatre’s ‘Heroes’ to Life

By Lynn Venhaus An idealist, pragmatist and a fence sitter want to walk out of a military convalescent hospital… In “Heroes,” an amiable French comedy... Details