Bursting with Vitality, the Muny’s Exultant ‘Dreamgirls’ Electrifies

Bursting with Vitality, the Muny’s Exultant ‘Dreamgirls’ Electrifies

By Lynn VenhausLet’s cut to the chase. Tiffany Mann’s electrifying rendition of the signature song, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” is everything... Details
The Black Rep’s Riveting Wilson ‘King Hedley II’ Packs a Powerful Punch

The Black Rep’s Riveting Wilson ‘King Hedley II’ Packs a Powerful Punch

By Lynn Venhaus Sins of the past collide with a volatile present in the intense gut-punch that is August Wilson’s “King Hedley II,” part of... Details
Sensational Singing Marks Muny’s Stirring, Lustrous ‘Les Miserables’

Sensational Singing Marks Muny’s Stirring, Lustrous ‘Les Miserables’

By Lynn Venhaus Dream roles, meet dream cast. The highest caliber of vocal excellence on display cannot be understated, for this third mounting of “Les... Details
Spry Cast Distinguishes Stray Dog Theatre’s Lightweight ‘Ripcord’

Spry Cast Distinguishes Stray Dog Theatre’s Lightweight ‘Ripcord’

By Lynn Venhaus Winning performances enliven a slickly produced “Ripcord” that sprinkles poignant moments among well-executed broad physical humor. In the vein of classic sitcoms... Details
Albion Theatre’s ‘Woman in Mind’ Vividly Contrasts Fantasy Life with Harsh Realism in an Acting Showcase

Albion Theatre’s ‘Woman in Mind’ Vividly Contrasts Fantasy Life with Harsh Realism in an Acting Showcase

By Lynn Venhaus Something is noticeably off-kilter as “Woman in Mind” embarks on an exploration of mental illness, an unusual dramedy from one of England’s... Details
Merry Ensemble Enlivens Shakespeare’s Frisky Frolic ‘As You Like It’

Merry Ensemble Enlivens Shakespeare’s Frisky Frolic ‘As You Like It’

By Lynn Venhaus Need a vacation? Escape to Forest Park’s Shakespeare Glen for an idyllic summer treat, for “As You Like It” is a robust,... Details
Arts For Life Announces Scholarship Winners

Arts For Life Announces Scholarship Winners

Tickets on Sale for Best Performance Awards June 30; Last Day June 9 for Guaranteed Group Seating Brea D. Johnson and Maddie Hewgley are this... Details
‘Dracula’ Musical Embraces the Myth’s Mystery and the Macabre

‘Dracula’ Musical Embraces the Myth’s Mystery and the Macabre

By Lynn Venhaus The children of the night are making some lusty music in the musical “Dracula,” a different take on the gothic horror classic... Details
Stages St. Louis’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ Effusive In Heart and Humor

Stages St. Louis’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ Effusive In Heart and Humor

By Lynn VenhausWith its Dream Team of actresses eliciting all the feels, a sterling “Steel Magnolias” is a warm and wry reminder about the connective... Details
‘Les Miserables’ to Kick Off Muny’s 106th Season with Large Cast, Expert Designers, and StL Symphony Chorus

‘Les Miserables’ to Kick Off Muny’s 106th Season with Large Cast, Expert Designers, and StL Symphony Chorus

The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Les Misérables, which opens the theatre’s 106th season and runs June 17-23 on the James S.... Details