The Rep, Stages Brightly Gift Wrap a Spirited ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

The Rep, Stages Brightly Gift Wrap a Spirited ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’

By Lynn Venhaus Without skipping a beat, four iconic music legends continue a sentimental reunion in the cheery holiday show “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” which... Details
Take Ten With Will Bonfiglio

Take Ten With Will Bonfiglio

By Lynn Venhaus Will Bonfiglio, long a fixture in both ensemble pieces and one-man shows in the regional professional theater community, is back on stage... Details
New Jewish Theatre’s Fun and Frisky ‘First Date’ Is a Polished Gem

New Jewish Theatre’s Fun and Frisky ‘First Date’ Is a Polished Gem

By Lynn Venhaus Laugh-out-loud funny, “First Date” is a refreshing tonic that we didn’t know we needed, a balm to sooth our jangled nerves, a... Details
An Elegant, Exuberant ‘Anastasia’ Is a Knockout for Tesseract Theatre Co.

An Elegant, Exuberant ‘Anastasia’ Is a Knockout for Tesseract Theatre Co.

By Lynn Venhaus A zestful and exuberant “Anastasia: The Musical” is a crowning achievement for the Tesseract Theatre Company, which has crafted a big, bold... Details
Heartfelt Storytelling in PPA Alumni Theatre’s Moving ‘As Told By Us’

Heartfelt Storytelling in PPA Alumni Theatre’s Moving ‘As Told By Us’

By Lynn Venhaus Two life-affirming original one-acts grab the heart through humor and genuine emotion for a moving night of original stories in “As Told... Details
YoungLiars Fracture Fairy Tales in Clever Free-Spirited ‘Wolf Kings’

YoungLiars Fracture Fairy Tales in Clever Free-Spirited ‘Wolf Kings’

By Lynn Venhaus A movable feast of tumbling ideas and kernels of wit, “Wolf Kings” is an inspired piece of inter-disciplinary performance by indomitable producing... Details
Strong Performances Celebrate Neil Diamond’s Music in ‘A Beautiful Noise’

Strong Performances Celebrate Neil Diamond’s Music in ‘A Beautiful Noise’

By Lynn Venhaus Come for the music, stay for the lovefest. A gleaming crowd-pleasing tribute, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” celebrates the singer-songwriter’s... Details
Dynamic Duo Delights in The Rep’s Offbeat Comedy ‘The Roommate’

Dynamic Duo Delights in The Rep’s Offbeat Comedy ‘The Roommate’

By Lynn VenhausSometimes, adults need a playdate too. For a merry good time, head to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s Emerson Studio to join... Details
Mizell Masters Poe in Moody, Gloomy Theatrical ‘Nevermore’ at Stray Dog

Mizell Masters Poe in Moody, Gloomy Theatrical ‘Nevermore’ at Stray Dog

By Lynn Venhaus Edgar Allan Poe’s tremendous body of work has impacted pop culture for generations – art, photography, music, movies and television. Now Stray... Details
Ace Ensemble Invigorates Upstream Theatre’s Classic ‘Life Is a Dream’

Ace Ensemble Invigorates Upstream Theatre’s Classic ‘Life Is a Dream’

By Lynn Venhaus Pondering a conundrum like destiny or free will is what the Spanish classic drama “Life is a Dream” aims to do. Because... Details