Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: A Special ‘Annapurna’ at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: A Special ‘Annapurna’ at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

By Lynn Venhaus When a long-dormant couple is forced to look through the rear-view mirror in “Annapurna,” this new chapter is a magnetic combination of... Details
Campy Farce ‘Irma Vep’ Can’t Hold Audience

Campy Farce ‘Irma Vep’ Can’t Hold Audience

By Lynn Venhaus “The Mystery of Irma Vep” is the play that went wrong -- and not in a funny way. Its once-red hot reputation... Details
‘The Assistant’ a Quiet Film that Speaks Volumes on #metoo

‘The Assistant’ a Quiet Film that Speaks Volumes on #metoo

By Lynn Venhaus A quiet film whose topic speaks volumes, “The Assistant” is a dramatic recreation of something that goes on in countless offices across... Details
Bada Bing! Jersey’s Wise Guy Wonder Boys Return to St. Louis

Bada Bing! Jersey’s Wise Guy Wonder Boys Return to St. Louis

By CB AdamsContributing Writer In the beginning was New Jersey, which begat Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which in various incarnations begat pop record... Details
‘Songs for Nobodies’ Another Tour de Force for Debby Lennon

‘Songs for Nobodies’ Another Tour de Force for Debby Lennon

By Lynn Venhaus Wow. Just a WOW. Dynamic Debby Lennon has a beautifully trained voice that is spellbinding, and even better on stage when she... Details
‘Flanagan’s Wake’: A Raucous, Raunchy, Ribald Romp

‘Flanagan’s Wake’: A Raucous, Raunchy, Ribald Romp

By Connie BollingerContributing WriterFull disclosure: I ordinarily don't enjoy audience interactive productions However, "Flanagan's Wake," playing now through March 21 at the Playhouse at Westport... Details
Acting Elevates True Crime Drama ‘Just Mercy’

Acting Elevates True Crime Drama ‘Just Mercy’

By Lynn VenhausAttorney Bryan Stevenson’s own account of the Walter McMillian case, as recorded in the 2014 bestselling nonfiction book “Just Mercy: A Tale of... Details
Surreal ‘Wildfire’ Sizzles with Terrific Trio’s Dive into the Weird and Wacky

Surreal ‘Wildfire’ Sizzles with Terrific Trio’s Dive into the Weird and Wacky

By Lynn Venhaus Every so often, an unusual play debuts in St. Louis that is such a delicious mix of sweet and salty, sharp and... Details
Original Musical ‘Madam’ Showcases Feisty Women

Original Musical ‘Madam’ Showcases Feisty Women

By Lynn Venhaus Ambitious and intriguing, “Madam” is a new musical full of promise and potential. Elevated by a charming cast of local performers, this... Details
A Lot of Song, A Lot of Dance, A Lot of Sparkle on Her Dress — The Donna Summer Musical Works Hard for Your Ticket Money

A Lot of Song, A Lot of Dance, A Lot of Sparkle on Her Dress — The Donna Summer Musical Works Hard for Your Ticket Money

By CB AdamsContributing WriterIt’s nice to be surprised, even at what might seem like just another jukebox musical. And yet, that’s exactly what "Summer: The... Details