Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

By Lynn Venhaus Wow, just wow! The latest heart-warming production of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” which is self-referential – us sitting in Forest Park... Details
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

By Lynn Venhaus With boundless enthusiasm, a six-person ensemble enlivens “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” an early Shakespeare comedy about boundaries in friendship and romance... Details
First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

By Lynn Venhaus The rich legacy of Tennessee Williams has become a major point of pride in St. Louis, where he spent his formative years.... Details
SATE opens its Season of Motherhood with World Premiere of ‘Confetti Kids’  

SATE opens its Season of Motherhood with World Premiere of ‘Confetti Kids’  

Maya doesn’t have a ride to prom. Her friends have ditched her, and her mom, Dr. Rachel Graves, is too busy fighting for a community... Details
St. Louis Holocaust Museum Presents Staged Reading of ‘Camp Siegfried’ 

St. Louis Holocaust Museum Presents Staged Reading of ‘Camp Siegfried’ 

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum invites the community to a special staged reading of Camp Siegfried, the acclaimed play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony... Details
Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

By Lynn Venhaus With extra oomph in every song and dance number, Stages St. Louis delivers a festive confection in “Guys and Dolls.” The snazzily... Details
Muny’s Soulful ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Soars in Motown Song and Storytelling

Muny’s Soulful ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Soars in Motown Song and Storytelling

By Lynn Venhaus Get ready to groove! A harmonious blend of electrifying sound, smooth moves and soulful expression, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times... Details
Midnight Company’s ‘Wakey Wakey’ Celebrates Life’s Joy and Wonder

Midnight Company’s ‘Wakey Wakey’ Celebrates Life’s Joy and Wonder

By Lynn Venhaus “Is it now? I thought I had more time.” A guy, clad in pajama pants and sitting in a wheelchair, utters those... Details
Attention must be paid to Fly North’s close contact ‘Sweeney Todd’

Attention must be paid to Fly North’s close contact ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Lynn Venhaus With its pitch-black tale of love, murder, revenge and obsession, Stephen Sondheim’s singular “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” remains... Details
The Muny’s ‘Newsies’ Triumphs With High-Spirited Bravado and Charm

The Muny’s ‘Newsies’ Triumphs With High-Spirited Bravado and Charm

By Lynn Venhaus Let’s hear it for the boys! Those scrappy underdogs who win over many hearts nightly in the high voltage “Newsies” have taken... Details