Midnight Company’s Fine Performances and Skilled Craftsmanship Sharpen Explosive ‘Rodney’s Wife’

Midnight Company’s Fine Performances and Skilled Craftsmanship Sharpen Explosive ‘Rodney’s Wife’

By Lynn Venhaus During the ten-minute intermission, I overheard a woman in the audience tell her companion: “I hope my kids don’t find my diaries.”... Details
Fly North’s ‘Assassins’ Takes Sharp Aim at the American Dream

Fly North’s ‘Assassins’ Takes Sharp Aim at the American Dream

By Lynn Venhaus “Attention must be paid.”In Fly North Theatrical’s hard-hitting “Assassins,” as the vainglorious actor John Wilkes Booth, a mesmerizing Jordan Wolk reminds us... Details
The Muny’s Whimsical ‘Mary Poppins’ a Charming Flight of Fancy

The Muny’s Whimsical ‘Mary Poppins’ a Charming Flight of Fancy

By Lynn Venhaus When the titular character floats in using her umbrella, carried by the East wind to 17 Cherry Tree Lane in London, it's... Details
Re-imagined ‘Camelot’ is Bold, Innovative, Adventurous at The Muny

Re-imagined ‘Camelot’ is Bold, Innovative, Adventurous at The Muny

By Lynn VenhausOK Boomer, this is not your generation’s “Camelot.” And this modern fresh spin on the fabled Arthurian legend is exhilarating. For fans of... Details
Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s ‘Shrek’ Sweeps Best Performance Awards

Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s ‘Shrek’ Sweeps Best Performance Awards

Kirkwood Theatre Guild’s “Shrek the Musical” won 10 Best Performance Awards from Arts For Life on June 12, earning honors as Best Large Ensemble musical,... Details
‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ Taps Into the Beauty and Power of Connection

‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ Taps Into the Beauty and Power of Connection

By Lynn VenhausPlaywright Ken Ludwig uses the written word like music in a symphony as his love letter to his parents, and actors Ryan Lawson-Maeske... Details
New Line’s Fine Singers Aim Zingers in a Spirited ‘Urinetown’ That’s As Timely As Ever

New Line’s Fine Singers Aim Zingers in a Spirited ‘Urinetown’ That’s As Timely As Ever

By Lynn Venhaus Zeitgiest, meet “Urinetown.” In this Twilight Zone reality we seem to live in now in the 21st century, the subversive “Urinetown” the... Details
‘The Karate Kid – The Musical’ Wins Over Audience With Heart of Gold

‘The Karate Kid – The Musical’ Wins Over Audience With Heart of Gold

By Lynn VenhausA stand-up-and-cheer musical that makes the most of its moves and moments, “The Karate Kid The Musical” is a triumph for Stages St.... Details
Opera Theatre’s ‘Awakenings’ Is a Dream

Opera Theatre’s ‘Awakenings’ Is a Dream

By C.B. Adams I hold it true, whate'er befall;I feel it, when I sorrow most;'Tis better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved... Details
Stray Dog’s Brave, Fierce ‘The Normal Heart’ Is Not Just History, It’s Personal

Stray Dog’s Brave, Fierce ‘The Normal Heart’ Is Not Just History, It’s Personal

By Lynn VenhausAt once an urgent call to action, historical political drama, and heart-wrenching story of love and friendship, “The Normal Heart” captures a specific... Details