Ebullient Cast Uplifts Stages’ Buzzy ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Ebullient Cast Uplifts Stages’ Buzzy ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Lynn VenhausA personality-powered gem, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a rambunctious musical comedy that celebrates American meritocracy, eccentric nerds and freak... Details
Beguiling ‘The Tempest’ Makes A Little Magic in Hale Shakespeare Glen

Beguiling ‘The Tempest’ Makes A Little Magic in Hale Shakespeare Glen

By Lynn Venhaus On a remote island far, far away, a mischievous mix of magic and mayhem mark “The Tempest,” which is the St. Louis... Details
‘Fat Ham’ Flips a Family Tragedy to Free Characters Instead in Black Rep’s Spirited Interpretation

‘Fat Ham’ Flips a Family Tragedy to Free Characters Instead in Black Rep’s Spirited Interpretation

By Lynn Venhaus With a vivacious cast of relatable relatives, The Black Rep delivers a sassy, spirited and sometimes silly “Fat Ham,” which is a... Details
KSDK Anchor Travis Cummings to Host 26th Annual Arts For Life’s Best Performance Awards June 14

KSDK Anchor Travis Cummings to Host 26th Annual Arts For Life’s Best Performance Awards June 14

Tickets are currently on sale for Arts For Life’s 26th Annual Best Performance Awards at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, which will honor excellence... Details
Tickets on Sale for Arts For Life’s Theatre Mask Awards April 25

Tickets on Sale for Arts For Life’s Theatre Mask Awards April 25

Professional Actress Amy Holland Pennell Will Host John K. Mefford to posthumously receive the Lifetime Achievement AwardClayton Community Theatre leads all community theater groups with... Details
The Rep’s Brain-Teasing ‘The Enigmatist’ Exhilarates and Entertains Like the Best Game Night Ever

The Rep’s Brain-Teasing ‘The Enigmatist’ Exhilarates and Entertains Like the Best Game Night Ever

By Lynn Venhaus Mesmerizing and masterful, “The Enigmatist” is a mind-blowing, brain-teasing, cleverly constructed blend of magic, puzzles, cryptology, and history. This indelible one-man show... Details
Sharp Technical Elements Boost Suspense in Stray Dog’s ‘Deathtrap’

Sharp Technical Elements Boost Suspense in Stray Dog’s ‘Deathtrap’

By Lynn Venhaus Fans of whodunits who’ve never seen Ira Levin’s clever tale of murder and betrayal should have a good time in the cozy... Details
Mirthful ‘Myth of the Ostrich’ Takes Flight with a Trio of Local Treasures

Mirthful ‘Myth of the Ostrich’ Takes Flight with a Trio of Local Treasures

By Lynn Venhaus A very special comedy, “Myth of the Ostrich,” is an absolute laugh riot, thanks to the triple treat of actresses who deliver... Details
The Rep leads contenders for 13th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards with 39 Nominations

The Rep leads contenders for 13th Annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards with 39 Nominations

New Jewish Theatre's 'Cabaret" tops shows with 13 nominationsEvent March 23 Will Honor Outstanding Work in Local Professional Theater in 2025 ST. LOUIS, February 3,... Details
Comical House Party ‘The Dance on Widow’s Row’ Warmly Entertains

Comical House Party ‘The Dance on Widow’s Row’ Warmly Entertains

By Lynn Venhaus Wackiness will ensue. Four women with very distinct personalities, under suspicion for their husbands’ mysterious deaths, throw a party to socialize with... Details