Virtuoso Jacob Flekier Elevates Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ at New Jewish

Virtuoso Jacob Flekier Elevates Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ at New Jewish

By Lynn Venhaus A virtuoso performance by Jacob Flekier elevates funny and fearless comic Alex Edelman’s remarkable gift for storytelling to engage, charm, amuse and... Details
Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Lets the Secrets Speak in ‘Appropriate’

Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Lets the Secrets Speak in ‘Appropriate’

By CB Adams Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has lavished Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Appropriate” with an extraordinary amount of artistry, care and, yes, love. Director Benny... Details
Stages St. Louis Announces ‘Once,’ ‘Les Miz,’ and a ‘Clue’ sequel in ’27

Stages St. Louis Announces ‘Once,’ ‘Les Miz,’ and a ‘Clue’ sequel in ’27

Stages St. Louis is proud to announce its 2027 Season, featuring three distinct productions that explore the power of connection, courage and unexpected twists: ONCE,... Details
Family Confronts Past and Present in TWSTL’s Explosive ‘Appropriate’

Family Confronts Past and Present in TWSTL’s Explosive ‘Appropriate’

By Lynn Venhaus With its complex characters, fractured family dynamic and multi-layered storyline, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ explosive drama “Appropriate” has much to unpack. At their peak,... Details
Love and Sisterhood Shine in Black Rep’s Glorious ‘The Color Purple’

Love and Sisterhood Shine in Black Rep’s Glorious ‘The Color Purple’

By Lynn Venhaus A story of uncommon courage and grace while facing deeply rooted cruelty and oppression, “The Color Purple” is a momentous achievement for... Details
Taut Tensions in Edgy Relationship Drama ‘The Mercy Seat’ at STLAS

Taut Tensions in Edgy Relationship Drama ‘The Mercy Seat’ at STLAS

By Lynn Venhaus Messy and unflinching, “The Mercy Seat” is a complicated relationship play between two New Yorkers in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11,... Details
The Rep’s Warm, Vibrant ‘Little Women’ Celebrates Fierce Females

The Rep’s Warm, Vibrant ‘Little Women’ Celebrates Fierce Females

By Lynn Venhaus In the warm glow of the cozy March parlor, a singular author wins us over with her exuberant family portrait while a... Details
SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

By Lynn Venhaus Calls to action come in familiar places – neighborhoods, schools, and city halls, which we know produce results because of the recent... Details
Stray Dog Theatre’s Potent Thriller ‘Extremities’ Still Unnerving Today

Stray Dog Theatre’s Potent Thriller ‘Extremities’ Still Unnerving Today

By Lynn Venhaus  “Extremities” starts with a jump scare - a violent home invasion, and the situation is every bit as horrific as it would... Details
Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

By Lynn Venhaus Some actors pull you in by their genuine presence and emotional depth, that they understand the assignment to create a believable character... Details