Vibrant ‘Mulan’ Dazzles in Live-Action Epic Adventure

Vibrant ‘Mulan’ Dazzles in Live-Action Epic Adventure

By Lynn Venhaus A sweeping, sprawling epic adventure brimming with elegance and emotion, “Mulan” triumphs as one of Disney’s best makeovers. The vibrant live action... Details
‘Tenet’ Dazzles Visually But Plot Is Messy

‘Tenet’ Dazzles Visually But Plot Is Messy

By Lynn VenhausFor all his technical brilliance, Christopher Nolan’s ambition and vision sometimes impede his screenplays from making sense. And despite its dazzling action scenes,... Details
Stark and Intense ‘American Street Kid’ Documentary Exposes Plights of Homeless Teens

Stark and Intense ‘American Street Kid’ Documentary Exposes Plights of Homeless Teens

By Lynn VenhausA playwright and theater director, Leoni staged “The Playground,” which was about unhoused youth. He talked to two homeless girls, who eventually wound... Details
Muny Summer Variety Hour Episode 5: An Overflowing Cup of Kindness

Muny Summer Variety Hour Episode 5: An Overflowing Cup of Kindness

By Lynn Venhaus Sometimes, we see magic happen under the stars in Forest Park. This summer, we saw a different kind of Muny Magic –... Details
‘The Moon, Stars, Love’ and More in Muny’s Episode 4 of Summer Variety Hour Live!

‘The Moon, Stars, Love’ and More in Muny’s Episode 4 of Summer Variety Hour Live!

By Lynn Venhaus Among the many thousands of people tuning in to the Muny’s Summer Variety Hour Live! on Monday nights, a health care professional... Details
Stylish, smart ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ Is a Juicy Art World Mystery

Stylish, smart ‘The Burnt Orange Heresy’ Is a Juicy Art World Mystery

By Lynn Venhaus A juicy neo-noir thriller, “The Burnt Orange Heresy” has a lush backdrop, a steamy love affair and a fascinating setting in the... Details
The Neesons’ Real-Life Story Deepens ‘Made in Italy’ Characters

The Neesons’ Real-Life Story Deepens ‘Made in Italy’ Characters

By Lynn Venhaus With its gorgeous setting, “Made in Italy” delivers on the breathtaking vistas. And there is an extra poignancy of the Neesons’ real... Details
Let Tennessee Williams Get In Your Head – The One-Act Gems of ‘Something Spoken’ Summer Radio Series

Let Tennessee Williams Get In Your Head – The One-Act Gems of ‘Something Spoken’ Summer Radio Series

By Lynn Venhaus One of Tennessee Williams’ most humorous one-act plays, “A Perfect Analysis Given By a Parrot,” will be the next radio play presented... Details
Stray Dog Theatre Triumphs with Inventive Staging of ‘Lobby Hero’

Stray Dog Theatre Triumphs with Inventive Staging of ‘Lobby Hero’

By Lynn Venhaus A triumph in the ‘new normal’ was a sight for weary eyes when Stray Dog Theatre boldly went where no one else... Details
Episode 2 of Muny’s ‘Summer Variety Hour Live’ Showcases the Stars Under the Stars

Episode 2 of Muny’s ‘Summer Variety Hour Live’ Showcases the Stars Under the Stars

By Lynn Venhaus The sights and sounds of nights gone by are such a welcome sentimental journey on the exciting new online Muny Mondays. But... Details