Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

Bouncy ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is freaky, geeky fun at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus A mod, madcap rock musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” is a perfect palate cleanser after two serious prestige productions this season. The... Details
Comfortable Cast Contemplates Life’s Unpredictability in ‘The Years’

Comfortable Cast Contemplates Life’s Unpredictability in ‘The Years’

By Lynn VenhausLife and death. Lost and found. Weddings and funerals. The big picture and small moments. Cindy Lou Johnson’s “The Years” mulls it all... Details
The Muny’s Electric, Elegant ‘West Side Story’ Aims For The Heart

The Muny’s Electric, Elegant ‘West Side Story’ Aims For The Heart

By Lynn Venhaus Bursting with vitality, The Muny’s latest heart-tugging interpretation of “West Side Story” emphasizes its potency as a cultural snapshot and the exceptional... Details
Daffy Doings In ‘The Nerd’: The One With the Houseguest from Hell

Daffy Doings In ‘The Nerd’: The One With the Houseguest from Hell

By Lynn VenhausThe laughs come in waves as wackiness ensues in “The Nerd,” a fizzy farce that showcases a nimble seven-member cast at their best.... Details
Lissome Acting and Distinct Points of View Mark This Year’s ‘LaBute New Theater Festival’

Lissome Acting and Distinct Points of View Mark This Year’s ‘LaBute New Theater Festival’

By Lynn VenhausThis year’s LaBute New Theater Festival dives right into blistering topical commentary on our great societal divide, and while “Safe Space” is one... Details
Muny’s Gambit Showcases Virtuoso Talents in Stylish, Daring ‘Chess’

Muny’s Gambit Showcases Virtuoso Talents in Stylish, Daring ‘Chess’

By Lynn VenhausWhat was that? A stunning showcase featuring some of the most passionate voices ever on a St. Louis stage, “Chess” is a love... Details
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