A Crisp and Snappy ‘Chicago’ Closes Out Muny’s Rejuvenated Season

A Crisp and Snappy ‘Chicago’ Closes Out Muny’s Rejuvenated Season

By Lynn VenhausThe best produced show of the Muny’s 103rd season, “Chicago” capped off the welcome return to tradition in Forest Park this summer with... Details
Take Ten with Chauncy Thomas: Grateful to have Busy Summer

Take Ten with Chauncy Thomas: Grateful to have Busy Summer

By Lynn Venhaus After not being on a stage since November 2019, Chauncy Thomas has made quite a comeback this summer – starring in two... Details
‘Flag Day’ Gut-Wrenching Character Study With Star-in-Making Dylan Penn

‘Flag Day’ Gut-Wrenching Character Study With Star-in-Making Dylan Penn

By Lynn VenhausThe title “Flag Day” is meant to be a metaphor about the American Dream. Who better to embody the flip side of that,... Details
‘Together’ Is Muddled Lockdown Story

‘Together’ Is Muddled Lockdown Story

By Alex McPherson Directors Stephen Daldry’s and Justin Martin’s new film set during the current COVID-19 pandemic, “Together,” is an intense, powerfully acted, and morally... Details
Tuneful Rhythms Electrify the Muny’s Milestone Estefan Tale ‘On Your Feet!’

Tuneful Rhythms Electrify the Muny’s Milestone Estefan Tale ‘On Your Feet!’

By Lynn VenhausA refreshing summer breeze took over the Muny for the premiere of the solid-gold Emilio and Gloria Estefan musical “On Your Feet!” and... Details
Experiencing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Where It Was Imagined Is Special

Experiencing ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Where It Was Imagined Is Special

By Lynn VenhausThe stars have aligned for the triumphant return of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis with “The Glass Menagerie” in a way you... Details
Good Performers Can’t Save Standard Action-Thriller ‘The Protege’

Good Performers Can’t Save Standard Action-Thriller ‘The Protege’

By Lynn VenhausDespite a few fine actors who wring out decent performances, “The Protégé” is a convoluted and ridiculous late-summer action-thriller throwaway with too many... Details
Sightlines: My All-Time Favorite, Robert Redford, at 85

Sightlines: My All-Time Favorite, Robert Redford, at 85

By Lynn VenhausActor-filmmaker-founder of Sundance Film Institute Robert Redford turned 85 today! (Aug. 18).He has been a major part of my film-going life, first as... Details
Mighty Muny Effort to Transform ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

Mighty Muny Effort to Transform ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

By Lynn VenhausInspired by an adored golden-age movie musical 67 years ago, the stage version of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” has been updated to... Details
Folksy Charm of Stages St. Louis ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Tugs at Hearts

Folksy Charm of Stages St. Louis ‘Always…Patsy Cline’ Tugs at Hearts

By Lynn VenhausPatsy Cline was that rare artist who made a deep connection with anyone who listened to her sing. A similar effect happens with... Details