Crisp and Snappy ‘Some Like It Hot’ Dazzles with Dance, Vintage Charm

Crisp and Snappy ‘Some Like It Hot’ Dazzles with Dance, Vintage Charm

By Lynn Venhaus A crisp and snappy confection that has thoroughly modern moments wrapped in its old-fashioned big splashy musical format, “Some Like It Hot”... Details
Audience Has As Much Fun as the Cast in New Line’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’

Audience Has As Much Fun as the Cast in New Line’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’

By Lynn Venhaus Madness takes its toll, yes siree, so who needs fantasy to free you? If you are yearning for a time slip, step... Details
Winter Opera’s ‘Magic Flute’ Delivers Elegance, Humor and Timeless Charm

Winter Opera’s ‘Magic Flute’ Delivers Elegance, Humor and Timeless Charm

By CB Adams Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” balances fairy-tale whimsy with deeper allegory, and Winter Opera’s production embraces that duality with refreshing sincerity. Without gimmicks, forced interpretations... Details
Harrowing and Heroic ‘Last Breath’ Is Earnest True Story Thriller

Harrowing and Heroic ‘Last Breath’ Is Earnest True Story Thriller

By Lynn VenhausTrue-life everyday heroes and a harrowing realistic drama are a winning combination in the earnest ​s​urvival thriller “Last Breath.” Director Alex Parkinson made the... Details
A Bittersweet Slice-of-Life, ‘Coconut Cake’ Offers an Irresistible Ensemble at the Black Rep

A Bittersweet Slice-of-Life, ‘Coconut Cake’ Offers an Irresistible Ensemble at the Black Rep

By Lynn VenhausFour retired guys sitting around talking and drinking coffee at a Chicago McDonald’s is intriguing food for thought –a delectable slice-of-life scenario that... Details
Teller and Taylor-Joy’s Sweet Romance Enlivens Sci-Fi Horror Thriller ‘The Gorge’

Teller and Taylor-Joy’s Sweet Romance Enlivens Sci-Fi Horror Thriller ‘The Gorge’

By Lynn VenhausWith its genre mash-up of science fiction, horror, action-adventure and romance, the most surprising of all is that the romance is the most... Details
STLAS’s Brave ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Delves into a Dysfunctional Family’s Awful Truths

STLAS’s Brave ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Delves into a Dysfunctional Family’s Awful Truths

By Lynn VenhausThe awful truths of a dysfunctional family dealing with addiction and a lifetime of blame games is presented, unvarnished, in Eugene O’Neill’s potent... Details
Feast on Gritty ‘Clyde’s’ Succulent Recipe for Success at The Rep

Feast on Gritty ‘Clyde’s’ Succulent Recipe for Success at The Rep

By Lynn Venhaus When is a sandwich not just our daily bread, but a symbol of an American Dream and the sustenance we need for... Details
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2025 New Works Collective: Innovation, Inclusion, and the Future of Opera

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2025 New Works Collective: Innovation, Inclusion, and the Future of Opera

By CB Adams To discuss Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ New Works Collective in 2025 is to engage with a program that is, at once,... Details
Stray Dog Theatre’s ‘The Curious Savage’ is Sweet Comical Kiss

Stray Dog Theatre’s ‘The Curious Savage’ is Sweet Comical Kiss

By Lynn Venhaus A sweet and tender-hearted foray into found families, “The Curious Savage” is brought to vivid life with warmth by an eclectic cast... Details