‘God’s Creatures’ Is A Severe, Chilling Family Drama Set in Irish Town

‘God’s Creatures’ Is A Severe, Chilling Family Drama Set in Irish Town

By Alex McPhersonBrooding, raw, yet ultimately uneven, directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer’s “God’s Creatures” is dripping with dread-inducing atmosphere and acting talent, led... Details
With Plenty of Heart and Soul, ‘St Louis Woman’ Celebrates Trailblazers

With Plenty of Heart and Soul, ‘St Louis Woman’ Celebrates Trailblazers

By Lynn Venhaus Love has got everything to do with it. The costumes are gorgeous, the musicianship splendid and the legendary subjects all deserving of... Details
Stray Dog’s Lilting Lighthearted ‘A Little Night Music’ Beguiles

Stray Dog’s Lilting Lighthearted ‘A Little Night Music’ Beguiles

By Lynn VenhausInfused with humor and a breezy charm, Stray Dog Theatre’s enchanting interpretation of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” brings out starlit summer... Details
Trio of Local Acting Titans Brings Albion Theatre’s ‘Heroes’ to Life

Trio of Local Acting Titans Brings Albion Theatre’s ‘Heroes’ to Life

By Lynn Venhaus An idealist, pragmatist and a fence sitter want to walk out of a military convalescent hospital… In “Heroes,” an amiable French comedy... Details
Muddled ‘Amsterdam’ Wastes Fine All-Star Cast in Epic Misfire

Muddled ‘Amsterdam’ Wastes Fine All-Star Cast in Epic Misfire

How five-time Oscar nominee David O. Russell, director and writer of “Amsterdam,” could squander such a star-studded award-winning cast in one of the most eagerly... Details
New Line Theatre’s Crisp ‘Something Rotten!’ is Fresh, Fun and Frisky

New Line Theatre’s Crisp ‘Something Rotten!’ is Fresh, Fun and Frisky

By Lynn Venhaus "I believe it's called 'Miser-ahh-bluh'!” Brimming with references to many modern musicals, the spoofy, goofy "Something Rotten!" is a humdinger of a... Details
Symphony Presents Pleasing Western-Eastern Fusion Featuring Mahler’s ‘Das Lied von der Erde’

Symphony Presents Pleasing Western-Eastern Fusion Featuring Mahler’s ‘Das Lied von der Erde’

By CB Adams Upon first reviewing the selections for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s second performance of the 2022-23 season, it might have seemed like... Details
Symphony-Muny Collaboration Sings Sondheim’s Praises Sunday

Symphony-Muny Collaboration Sings Sondheim’s Praises Sunday

By CB Adams Every so often, The Muny and the St. Louis Symphony come together like Peaches & Herb: “Reunited, and it feels so good…”... Details
‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Falls Flat as Vietnam War Dramedy

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Falls Flat as Vietnam War Dramedy

By Lynn VenhausDumbfounded, I can’t recall a recent movie that is as tone-deaf as “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” In 1967, John "Chickie" Donohue decides... Details
‘Blonde’ Is a Relentless, Redundant Nightmare

‘Blonde’ Is a Relentless, Redundant Nightmare

By Alex McPherson A grueling, disorienting, and horrific reimagining of the life of Norma Jeane Baker, who became Marilyn Monroe, director Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde” ultimately... Details