Theatre

Dynamic Quartet Razor-Sharp in New Jewish Theatre’s ‘God of Carnage’

By Lynn Venhaus In a modern satire on parenting, social graces and the notion that polite society is merely a thin veneer, “God of Carnage”... Details

Muny’s Big, Bold and Beautiful ‘Hairspray’ Charms with Heart and Humor

By Lynn Venhaus With magical Muny moments aplenty, the joy juggernaut “Hairspray” launched the 108th season with heart, humor and humanity. Stacked with stand-out performances,... Details

Wackiness Ensues in Stray Dog’s Broad Farce ‘3 Sheets to the Wind’

By Lynn Venhaus They say write what you know, and Gary F. Bell and Robert L. White, former roommates in New York City, have done... Details

Ebullient Cast Uplifts Stages’ Buzzy ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

By Lynn VenhausA personality-powered gem, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a rambunctious musical comedy that celebrates American meritocracy, eccentric nerds and freak... Details

Beguiling ‘The Tempest’ Makes A Little Magic in Hale Shakespeare Glen

By Lynn Venhaus On a remote island far, far away, a mischievous mix of magic and mayhem mark “The Tempest,” which is the St. Louis... Details

‘Fat Ham’ Flips a Family Tragedy to Free Characters Instead in Black Rep’s Spirited Interpretation

By Lynn Venhaus With a vivacious cast of relatable relatives, The Black Rep delivers a sassy, spirited and sometimes silly “Fat Ham,” which is a... Details

KSDK Anchor Travis Cummings to Host 26th Annual Arts For Life’s Best Performance Awards June 14

Tickets are currently on sale for Arts For Life’s 26th Annual Best Performance Awards at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, which will honor excellence... Details

Tickets on Sale for Arts For Life’s Theatre Mask Awards April 25

Professional Actress Amy Holland Pennell Will Host John K. Mefford to posthumously receive the Lifetime Achievement AwardClayton Community Theatre leads all community theater groups with... Details

The Rep’s Brain-Teasing ‘The Enigmatist’ Exhilarates and Entertains Like the Best Game Night Ever

By Lynn Venhaus Mesmerizing and masterful, “The Enigmatist” is a mind-blowing, brain-teasing, cleverly constructed blend of magic, puzzles, cryptology, and history. This indelible one-man show... Details