‘Romeo and Zooliet’ Unites Nature and Art in Festive Family Frolic at Zoo

‘Romeo and Zooliet’ Unites Nature and Art in Festive Family Frolic at Zoo

By Lynn Venhaus A grizzly bear, crocodile, prairie dog, red panda, and tiger dance into a party in Zoorona, and we get a bouncy beat,... Details
The Messy Morans Merrily Roll Along in Original Comedy ‘Pride and Joy’

The Messy Morans Merrily Roll Along in Original Comedy ‘Pride and Joy’

By Lynn Venhaus If your family is friends of Bill W., you can relate to the messy Morans in Colin McLaughlin’s humorous original play, “Pride... Details
James Gunn Mostly Saves the Day in ‘Superman’ as Big-Hearted Comic Book Spectacle

James Gunn Mostly Saves the Day in ‘Superman’ as Big-Hearted Comic Book Spectacle

By Alex McPherson David Corenswet makes an excellent lead in James Gunn’s colorfully zany and overstuffed “Superman,” a film that marks an amusing, if largely... Details
Fresh, Warm-hearted Look at ‘Superman’ Soars and Stands Tall

Fresh, Warm-hearted Look at ‘Superman’ Soars and Stands Tall

By Lynn Venhaus What superhero fatigue? With clear-eyed focus and a reverence for the comic book mythology, writer-director James Gunn has restored Superman to his... Details
Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

By Lynn Venhaus With groundbreaking visual effects and enough eye-popping sparkle to elicit thunderous roars, the Muny premiere of Disney’s “Frozen” delivers a magical spectacle.... Details
A Classic Reimagined: Union Avenue Opera’s Vocally Rich ‘My Fair Lady’

A Classic Reimagined: Union Avenue Opera’s Vocally Rich ‘My Fair Lady’

By CB Adams Once considered the sacred domain of soaring arias and tragic finales, the modern opera house has become an increasingly hospitable venue for... Details
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Roars Back As Familiar Formula Thrill Ride

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Roars Back As Familiar Formula Thrill Ride

By Lynn Venhaus With nostalgic nods to “Jaws,” “Alien” and the 32-year-old peerless original, the thunderous roar of the dinosaurs returns in “Jurassic World: Rebirth,”... Details
‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

By Lynn Venhaus Angry about being dismissed, ignored and treated differently, deaf students had enough after yet another example of prejudice, so 37 years ago,... Details
Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

By Lynn Venhaus “Come From Away” wraps you in a warm hug and doesn’t let go. Brimming with heart, humor and humanity, the 2017 musical... Details
‘F1: The Movie’ Brad Pitt Blockbuster Spins Its Wheels 

‘F1: The Movie’ Brad Pitt Blockbuster Spins Its Wheels 

By Alex McPherson Loud, exciting, and about an hour too long, director Joseph Kosinski’s “F1: The Movie” coasts on Brad Pitt’s starpower and bursts of... Details