Heartfelt Storytelling in PPA Alumni Theatre’s Moving ‘As Told By Us’

Heartfelt Storytelling in PPA Alumni Theatre’s Moving ‘As Told By Us’

By Lynn Venhaus Two life-affirming original one-acts grab the heart through humor and genuine emotion for a moving night of original stories in “As Told... Details
YoungLiars Fracture Fairy Tales in Clever Free-Spirited ‘Wolf Kings’

YoungLiars Fracture Fairy Tales in Clever Free-Spirited ‘Wolf Kings’

By Lynn Venhaus A movable feast of tumbling ideas and kernels of wit, “Wolf Kings” is an inspired piece of inter-disciplinary performance by indomitable producing... Details
‘Red One’ Is A Slick Overstuffed Christmas Tale With Synthetic Emotions

‘Red One’ Is A Slick Overstuffed Christmas Tale With Synthetic Emotions

By Lynn Venhaus Whatever the imaginary magical Christmas feeling we crave to experience every year at this time, we seek it out in holiday traditions,... Details
Warm and Genuine ‘A Real Pain’ Explores Family Ties, Heritage

Warm and Genuine ‘A Real Pain’ Explores Family Ties, Heritage

By Lynn Venhaus Complicated family ties and honoring Jewish heritage are explored in the heartfelt “A Real Pain.” With its strong emotional pull as two... Details
From Gravity-Defying Moves to Emotional Depth, Dance St Louis Presentation of Pilobolus Shines in ‘re-CREATION’

From Gravity-Defying Moves to Emotional Depth, Dance St Louis Presentation of Pilobolus Shines in ‘re-CREATION’

By CB Adams The same week that I attended Dance St. Louis’ presentation of the dance company Pilobolus, I read something in Oliver Burkman’s “Four... Details
Winter Opera’s 18th Season Sets Sail With a Buoyant ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’

Winter Opera’s 18th Season Sets Sail With a Buoyant ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’

By CB Adams Timing, as they say, is everything. And Winter Opera’s sprightly production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” succeeds thanks to all sorts... Details
Hugh Grant Embraces Evil in Impressive Horror-Thriller ‘Heretic’

Hugh Grant Embraces Evil in Impressive Horror-Thriller ‘Heretic’

By Alex McPherson In large part due to a deliciously sinister performance from Hugh Grant, co-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ “Heretic” is a taut,... Details
Strong Performances Celebrate Neil Diamond’s Music in ‘A Beautiful Noise’

Strong Performances Celebrate Neil Diamond’s Music in ‘A Beautiful Noise’

By Lynn Venhaus Come for the music, stay for the lovefest. A gleaming crowd-pleasing tribute, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” celebrates the singer-songwriter’s... Details
Mikey Madison Stuns in Sean Baker’s ‘Anora,’ One of 2024’s Best Films

Mikey Madison Stuns in Sean Baker’s ‘Anora,’ One of 2024’s Best Films

By Alex McPherson An intense, darkly funny, and, ultimately, heartbreaking tribute to those striving to achieve the American Dream, featuring a magnificent performance from Mikey... Details
Dynamic Duo Delights in The Rep’s Offbeat Comedy ‘The Roommate’

Dynamic Duo Delights in The Rep’s Offbeat Comedy ‘The Roommate’

By Lynn VenhausSometimes, adults need a playdate too. For a merry good time, head to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s Emerson Studio to join... Details