Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

By Lynn Venhaus If you didn’t know it really happened, “Ordinary Angels” is the type of schmaltzy movie aiming straight for the heart that some... Details
Soul Siren’s Powerful, Provocative ‘Dutchman’ Presents A Fresh Voice

Soul Siren’s Powerful, Provocative ‘Dutchman’ Presents A Fresh Voice

By Lynn Venhaus With its sinister hints of Adam-and-Eve symbolism, “Dutchman” is a daring and thought-provoking ritual drama that indicates Soul Siren Playhouse is a... Details
A Spirited Romp Through ABBA’s Hits: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to The Fox

A Spirited Romp Through ABBA’s Hits: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to The Fox

By CB Adams You cannot really review the current touring production of “Mamma Mia!” that made a stop at The Fox February 13-18 without acknowledging... Details
‘Moby Dick’ Triumphs At The Rep with its Fiercely Brilliant Aesthetic

‘Moby Dick’ Triumphs At The Rep with its Fiercely Brilliant Aesthetic

By Lynn VenhausMesmerizingly crafted, “Moby Dick” is an astonishing triumph of sound and fury. Through its hybrid expressionist storytelling involving aerials, acrobatics, dance, visual artistry... Details
‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ is a Nerve-Shredding, Ambiguous Drama

By Alex McPherson A taut, stressful, and grimly compelling watch with lots on its mind, director Ilker Çatak’s “The Teachers’ Lounge” resonates long after the... Details
Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

Masterful Turn by Kingsley Ben-Adir In Disjointed ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

By Lynn Venhaus As good as Kingsley Ben-Adir is portraying the reggae icon in “Bob Marley: One Love,” the movie’s script fails to hit the... Details
Stray Dog’s Engaging, Clever ‘The Mousetrap’ Warms A Winter’s Night

Stray Dog’s Engaging, Clever ‘The Mousetrap’ Warms A Winter’s Night

By Lynn VenhausA classic murder mystery always seems like a wise wintertime choice, and inside Tower Grove Abbey, a pair of novice innkeepers welcomes six... Details
Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

Disappointing Spy Adventure ‘Argylle’ Is No ‘Kingsman’

By Alex McPherson Layered with twist upon twist adding up to not much at all, director Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle” is a plodding spy adventure that... Details
All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

All-Star Ensemble Has Fun in Light-Hearted Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’

By Stephe RavenWriter’s block. Hmm. Many of us have experienced this when under a deadline. And our heroine Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) starts off with it. She writes... Details
Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

Winter Opera’s Captivating ‘Manon Lescaut’ Filled with Passionate Memories

By C.B. Adams Giacomo Puccini’s first outstanding success was “Manon Lescaut,” the musical setting of Abbé Prévost’s renowned (and banned in France) novel’s tale of... Details