Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

Lynn’s Love of Theatre Annual Awards (LOTTIES) for A Meaningful 2023

By Lynn Venhaus It’s that down-to-the-wire time where I write about the year that was in local theater. It’s my annual opportunity to celebrate theater,... Details
The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

The Black Rep Hosted Playwright Paul Webb for ‘Hold On!’ Premiere

By Lynn VenhausIn 1965, the conflict between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Lyndon Johnson regarding voting rights came to a head because of... Details
Powerful Ensemble Refreshes Equality Struggles with Urgency in ‘Hold On!’

Powerful Ensemble Refreshes Equality Struggles with Urgency in ‘Hold On!’

By Lynn Venhaus The movement is a rhythm to usFreedom is like religion to usJustice is juxtapositionin' usJustice for all just ain't specific enough --“Glory”... Details
Kimmie Kidd-Booker, Chris Moore to Emcee AFL’s Trivia Night Jan. 27

Kimmie Kidd-Booker, Chris Moore to Emcee AFL’s Trivia Night Jan. 27

Award-winning local performers Kimmie Kidd-Booker and Chris Moore will be the emcees for Arts For Life’s annual Trivia Night on Saturday, Jan. 27. Tables are... Details
‘Hamilton’ Returning to the Fox This Summer

‘Hamilton’ Returning to the Fox This Summer

The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway season, as announced Jan. 11 in... Details
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Is a Hellooooo of a Good Time on Tour at The Fox

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Is a Hellooooo of a Good Time on Tour at The Fox

By CB Adams Twice in the past month the Fox Theatre has hosted musicals based on films with the heavy stamp of the genius that... Details
Fox Touring Production of ‘Aladdin’ Delivers a Stage Full of Wonders

Fox Touring Production of ‘Aladdin’ Delivers a Stage Full of Wonders

By C.B. Adams When my children were young, back in the days of VHS, I endured countless hours of Disney’s Aladdin playing as the main... Details
The Rep’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Is Big-Hearted Celebration

The Rep’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Is Big-Hearted Celebration

By Lynn Venhaus Overflowing with cheer and kindness, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” is as comforting as a mug of hot cocoa... Details
Vitriolic ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You’ Still Pushes Buttons

Vitriolic ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You’ Still Pushes Buttons

By Lynn Venhaus A social satire is not fulfilling its goal if it doesn’t outrage somebody, and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You”... Details
Take Ten with Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre

Take Ten with Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre

By Lynn VenhausRebekah Scallet was eager for new horizons when she moved to St. Louis in 2020. However, a public health emergency upended her plans,... Details