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
Duo’s Vigorous Work Grabs Hold in Albion’s Witty Drama ‘Lungs’

Duo’s Vigorous Work Grabs Hold in Albion’s Witty Drama ‘Lungs’

By Lynn VenhausWith its emotionally rich storytelling, “Lungs” demands much from Joel Moses and Nicole Angeli, who fearlessly tackle those challenges in their finely chiseled... Details
Contraband’s ‘Am I Dangerous?’ Explores Different Aspects of Womanhood in a Femme-Forward Excursion

Contraband’s ‘Am I Dangerous?’ Explores Different Aspects of Womanhood in a Femme-Forward Excursion

By Lynn VenhausLooking at female agency through the prism of mothers, daughters and sisters, “Am I Dangerous?” is an earthy, sensual exploration written by a... Details
Fascinating Rhythms, Expressive Vocals Give The Black Rep’s Splendid ‘Blues in the Night’ a Lush Life

Fascinating Rhythms, Expressive Vocals Give The Black Rep’s Splendid ‘Blues in the Night’ a Lush Life

By Lynn Venhaus A saucy, sultry and soulful trio of supremely talented women take us on their rocky road of hard-fought life lessons in a... Details