Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

By Lynn Venhaus With groundbreaking visual effects and enough eye-popping sparkle to elicit thunderous roars, the Muny premiere of Disney’s “Frozen” delivers a magical spectacle.... Details
A Classic Reimagined: Union Avenue Opera’s Vocally Rich ‘My Fair Lady’

A Classic Reimagined: Union Avenue Opera’s Vocally Rich ‘My Fair Lady’

By CB Adams Once considered the sacred domain of soaring arias and tragic finales, the modern opera house has become an increasingly hospitable venue for... Details
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Roars Back As Familiar Formula Thrill Ride

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Roars Back As Familiar Formula Thrill Ride

By Lynn Venhaus With nostalgic nods to “Jaws,” “Alien” and the 32-year-old peerless original, the thunderous roar of the dinosaurs returns in “Jurassic World: Rebirth,”... Details
‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

‘Deaf President Now!’ Amplifies a College Student Protest That Had Ripple Effects, All for Good

By Lynn Venhaus Angry about being dismissed, ignored and treated differently, deaf students had enough after yet another example of prejudice, so 37 years ago,... Details
Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

By Lynn Venhaus “Come From Away” wraps you in a warm hug and doesn’t let go. Brimming with heart, humor and humanity, the 2017 musical... Details
‘F1: The Movie’ Brad Pitt Blockbuster Spins Its Wheels 

‘F1: The Movie’ Brad Pitt Blockbuster Spins Its Wheels 

By Alex McPherson Loud, exciting, and about an hour too long, director Joseph Kosinski’s “F1: The Movie” coasts on Brad Pitt’s starpower and bursts of... Details
‘F1: The Movie’ Spotlights the ‘Need for Speed’ Breed in Action Spectacle

‘F1: The Movie’ Spotlights the ‘Need for Speed’ Breed in Action Spectacle

By Lynn Venhaus The star power of Brad Pitt combines with the adrenaline rush of Formula 1 racing for an entertaining but strictly-by-the-numbers summer blockbuster.... Details
Opera Theatre of St Louis’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream Is an Enchanted Forest of Voice, Vision and Theatrical Alchemy

Opera Theatre of St Louis’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream Is an Enchanted Forest of Voice, Vision and Theatrical Alchemy

By CB Adams In Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ shimmering new production of Benjamin Britten’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," the familiar Shakespearean tale is reborn... Details
Albion Theatre’s ‘Colder Than Here’ Sensitively Grapples with Our Humanity

Albion Theatre’s ‘Colder Than Here’ Sensitively Grapples with Our Humanity

By Lynn Venhaus As we all accept that we will die, confronting our own mortality seems to be a lifelong journey – and often tip-toed... Details
The Muny’s Spirited ‘Bring It On’ Pops with Personality and Pizzazz

The Muny’s Spirited ‘Bring It On’ Pops with Personality and Pizzazz

By Lynn Venhaus A spirited Muny debut that is tailor-made for that grand stage, “Bring It On: The Musical” is a marvel of motion that... Details