Festivals

Fresh Voices Stir, Amuse, Engage in STLAS’ LaBute New Theater Festival

By Lynn VenhausFive original voices made their auspicious LaBute New Theater Festival debut this year, along with the fest’s esteemed namesake with another intriguing new... Details

Beguiling ‘The Tempest’ Makes A Little Magic in Hale Shakespeare Glen

By Lynn Venhaus On a remote island far, far away, a mischievous mix of magic and mayhem mark “The Tempest,” which is the St. Louis... Details

More Collaborations in Works for St Louis Shakespeare Festival 2026

Line-up includes The Tempest, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Romeo & Zooliet The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival announcedtodayits line-up for... Details

Williams’ Timeless Poetic Realism Is Reconstructed in A Bold, Different ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’

By Lynn Venhaus A bold, ambitious “A Streetcar Named Desire” is the centerpiece in this year’s 10th annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis. A contemporary... Details

Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present the 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional playwrights July 11-27 at The Gaslight Theater.... Details

Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

By Lynn Venhaus An invigorating energy, combined with an intriguing neo-noir atmosphere, mark an unforgettable milestone production of William Shakespeare’s most famous work, “Hamlet” as... Details

Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Bread & Roses Missouri & A Call to Conscience Interactive Theater for Social Change at Metro Theatre CompanySocial Justice Shorts 2025, a dynamic festival of... Details

Funny People Boost Silly ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ As Amusing Fare

By Lynn Venhaus A silly but harmless light-hearted comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited” is a low expectation streaming movie that turns out to be a welcome... Details