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Young Lovers Burn Bright in Post-Modern ‘Romeo and Juliet’

By Lynn VenhausBehold the youthful energy that lights the fire of William Shakespeare’s classic big love. Erik Peterson and Evie Bennett burn bright as the... Details

Two Acts Tie for Teen Talent Competition Crown at The Fox

Aubory Bugg homeschool student from Granite City and Trifecta homeschool students from Ferguson tied for the 1st Place $8,000 prize. On February 11, the fourteen finalists of... Details

Metro Theater Company’s Joyous ‘Last Stop on Market Street’ Celebrates Community and Nanas

By Lynn VenhausA sunny, soulful song-and-dance showcase, “Last Stop on Market Street” includes a sweet slice-of-life lesson to engage audiences of all ages. Metro Theater... Details

Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson Spruce Up Sweet-Yet-Shallow Rom-Com ‘Marry Me’

By Alex McPherson A glossy, warm-hearted romantic comedy that slightly exceeds expectations, director Kat Coiro’s “Marry Me” ticks all the necessary boxes while being elevated... Details

Old-Fashioned Mystery ‘Death on the Nile’ Is Sumptuous Escapism

By Lynn VenhausA luxurious old-fashioned whodunit, “Death on the Nile” blends the escapism of an exotic locale with a clever yarn about obsessive love and... Details

At Her Best, Jennifer Theby-Quinn Has Something to Say in Upstream’s ‘Iphigenia in Splott’

Lynn Venhaus
February 6, 2022
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By Lynn VenhausJennifer Theby-Quinn goes there. In a raw, emotionally wrenching performance, Theby-Quinn shows her limitless range as fireball Effie, a rough-around-the-edges working-class heroine, in... Details

Merry Pranksters Back with Gross-Out Hijinks in ‘Jackass Forever’

Lynn Venhaus
February 5, 2022
8 min read
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By Lynn VenhausDo not try any of these stunts at home. Seriously. Imitating the now-famous reckless TV show did injure youngsters playing at home, and... Details

All for love and ‘zazz,’ ‘The Prom’ Triumphs at the Fox Theatre

Lynn Venhaus
February 4, 2022
11 min read
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By Lynn VenhausLet’s hear it for love and ‘Zazz’! An original musical comedy that remains a breath of fresh air, “The Prom” pops with color... Details