Theatre

Girl Power and Positivity Triumph in Tesseract’s Heartfelt ‘Legally Blonde’

By Lynn Venhaus ‘Tis the season to emphasize “Believe,” and that’s a fitting attitude about the iconic Elle Woods, the musical “Legally Blonde,” and Tesseract... Details

The Rep’s Fresh Twist on ‘Emma’ is a Charming and Delightful Romp

By Lynn VenhausBristling with refreshing feminist energy, rom-com vibes, and clever wit, “Emma” bounds onto The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ well-appointed mainstage with verve.... Details

Rennell Parker Sr. to Host Arts For Life Annual Trivia Night on Jan. 24

Grab your "Team of Champions" as we kick off awards season and the 2026 Winter Olympics at Arts For Life’s annual Trivia Night on Saturday,... Details

Brilliance Blazes Bright in ‘The Brothers Size’ at The Rep’s Studio

By Lynn Venhaus An extraordinary work of vision, power and poetry, “The Brothers Size” is one of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s finest achievements... Details

Albion’s Mysterious ‘I Have Been Here Before’ Shrewdly Ponders Time

By Lynn Venhaus Marked by twists, turns and a “Twilight Zone” flair, Albion Theatre Company’s latest whip-smart production “I Have Been Here Before” ponders the... Details

Savvy Performances Heighten Chorus of Fools’ ‘Elsinore’ Clever Prequel

By Lynn Venhaus Laying the foundation for the palace intrigue in Shakespeare’s tragic “Hamlet,” the original play “Elsinore” is an interesting interpretation of those familiar... Details

Masterfully macabre ‘The Woman in Black’ Thrills in The Rep’s Staging

By Lynn Venhaus With every door creak, candle flicker, wind moan, and eerie shadow glimpse, “The Woman in Black” immerses us in a haunting and... Details

Mendacity meets the mundane in Stray Dog’s razor-sharp ‘The Minutes’

By Lynn Venhaus “A hundred years from now, will anyone care?” And that line, asked by a small-town council member, is a double-edged sword in... Details

Feel the Joy of Making Music in Stages St. Louis’ Affectionate ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’

By Lynn Venhaus How legendary singer-songwriter Carole King found her voice is chronicled in the crowd-pleasing “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” a remarkable life story... Details