‘The Christians’ Offers Outstanding Acting in Thought-Provoking Play

‘The Christians’ Offers Outstanding Acting in Thought-Provoking Play

By Lynn VenhausPlaywright Lucas Hnath doesn’t ever flinch, and neither does his lead character, Pastor Paul in “The Christians,” an examination of faith and influence... Details
The Rep Reprises Its Modern Take on Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’

The Rep Reprises Its Modern Take on Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’

By CB Adams Remember that commercial from the late 80s with the tagline, “This is not your father’s Oldsmobile?” The Repertory Theatre of St Louis’s... Details
Oh What Fun A Wild and Weird Cult Musical Can Be This Time of Year

Oh What Fun A Wild and Weird Cult Musical Can Be This Time of Year

By Lynn VenhausA little bit of horror and a lot of hilarity ensues in the madcap cult musical “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical,” now playing... Details
Pieces of Magic Spun as Inner Peace Memoir in Original ‘Forget-Me-Not’

Pieces of Magic Spun as Inner Peace Memoir in Original ‘Forget-Me-Not’

By Lynn Venhaus A fascinating piece that combines intricate magic feats with intimate storytelling, “Forget Me Not” is an uncommon presentation. Illusionist Kyle Marlett engages... Details
Winter Opera’s ‘La Rondine’ Takes Flight At Kirkwood PAC

Winter Opera’s ‘La Rondine’ Takes Flight At Kirkwood PAC

By C.B. Adams I have an acquaintance for whom the terms Puccini and opera are synonymous. For him, opera and the Italians define the artform.... Details
Daryl Hall’s Invigorated On Solo Tour

Daryl Hall’s Invigorated On Solo Tour

Hall will be in concert with Special Guest Todd Rundgren on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis By Lynn... Details
Tesseract’s Leap of Faith Musical ‘Ordinary Days’ Is a Memorable Journey

Tesseract’s Leap of Faith Musical ‘Ordinary Days’ Is a Memorable Journey

By Lynn Venhaus What a pleasant surprise the leap of faith “Ordinary Days” is – as the inaugural musical presentation of Tesseract Theatre Company, as... Details
Sightlines: Hawthorne Players’ ‘Curious Incident’ Shows The Artistic Possibilities That Can Happen Here

Sightlines: Hawthorne Players’ ‘Curious Incident’ Shows The Artistic Possibilities That Can Happen Here

By Lynn VenhausArea theatergoers, you must see "Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," now playing at the recently renamed Florissant Performing Arts Center,... Details
Genial Cast Nimble in Simon’s Creaky ‘Barefoot in the Park’ at Moonstone

Genial Cast Nimble in Simon’s Creaky ‘Barefoot in the Park’ at Moonstone

By Lynn Venhaus With its jaunty game-show music and kicky retro fashions, Moonstone Theatre Company’s staging of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” is a... Details
Popster Picks for Monday, Oct. 31

Popster Picks for Monday, Oct. 31

By Lynn VenhausLocal Spotlight: Haunted RestaurantYes, Papa Vito’s restaurant in downtown Belleville is in a haunted historic building. It has a colorful history, but more... Details