Encore! Theater Presents Hard-Hitting August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’

Encore! Theater Presents Hard-Hitting August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’

By Lynn Venhaus August Wilson’s powerful, haunting “The Piano Lesson” is an ambitious kick-off for an emerging theater company’s inaugural production in their new home... Details
Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present its ninth annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional and high school playwrights July 7-23 at... Details
Arts For Life to Host 23rd Best Performance Awards on July 2

Arts For Life to Host 23rd Best Performance Awards on July 2

Tickets Still Available; Chris Moore to emceePerformances from nominated musicals “A Chorus Line” by Hawthorne Players, “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Something Rotten!” by Gateway Center... Details
‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Believe in Muny Magic

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Believe in Muny Magic

By Lynn Venhaus The fourth time is indeed the charm. Infused with extra Muny Magic, this “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” makes you believe in... Details
High-Spirited Cast Makes ‘Clash Of The Titans’ Parody A Jolly Time

High-Spirited Cast Makes ‘Clash Of The Titans’ Parody A Jolly Time

By Lynn VenhausFunny and fast-paced, “The Clash of the Titans Live Parody” showcases an obliging cast goofing off as famous Greek mythology characters, from Zeus... Details
Jubilant ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Opens Muny with Panache

Jubilant ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Opens Muny with Panache

By Lynn VenhausA jubilant celebration of a Hall of Fame career, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” tells the story of how a remarkable singer-songwriter found... Details
Spry Cast Goes For Laughs in Outdated ‘A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum’

Spry Cast Goes For Laughs in Outdated ‘A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum’

By Lynn Venhaus Once upon a time, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” was the gold standard of a playful musical... Details
Shakespeare Festival Shakes Up ‘Twelfth Night’ With  Latin Flavor

Shakespeare Festival Shakes Up ‘Twelfth Night’ With Latin Flavor

By Lynn Venhaus Your first clue that we’re not in Missouri anymore is the palm trees jutting out from a swanky home’s backyard pool and... Details
‘Elizabeth I’ Docudrama To Be Staged June 9 and 10 at St. Louis’ UHSP

‘Elizabeth I’ Docudrama To Be Staged June 9 and 10 at St. Louis’ UHSP

Written by Dr. Carole Levin and Produced in Support of The University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis' Liberal Arts Department Conceived originally... Details
‘Gloria: A Life’ Keeps The Fires Burning With a Look Back and an Eye Forward

‘Gloria: A Life’ Keeps The Fires Burning With a Look Back and an Eye Forward

By Lynn Venhaus Relevant and empowering, New Jewish Theatre’s “Gloria: A Life” celebrates one of the most inspiring women in history with a knockout performance... Details