The Black Rep’s Lyrical ‘Jitney’ is Acting and Storytelling at Its Finest

The Black Rep’s Lyrical ‘Jitney’ is Acting and Storytelling at Its Finest

By Lynn Venhaus Bright before me the signs implore meTo help the needy and show them the wayHuman kindness is overflowingAnd I think it's going... Details
The Midnight Company’s Earnest Drama ‘Anomalous Experience’ Recounts Alien Abductions

The Midnight Company’s Earnest Drama ‘Anomalous Experience’ Recounts Alien Abductions

By Lynn VenhauThe truth is out there, “The X Files” told us during 11 seasons on television. For believers of any paranormal or extra-terrestrial phenomena,... Details
New Line Theatre to Present ‘Something Rotten,’ ‘Nine,’ and ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ for its 31st Season

New Line Theatre to Present ‘Something Rotten,’ ‘Nine,’ and ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ for its 31st Season

New Line Theatre, “the bad boy of musical theatre,” has announced its 31st season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the wild musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN, running... Details
The Muny Completes $100 Million Second Century Capital Campaign

The Muny Completes $100 Million Second Century Capital Campaign

On Friday, The Muny celebrated the successful completion of its Second Century Capital Campaign, raising over $100 million securing the future of the historic theatre in Forest Park. A lively garden party welcomed invited... Details
Metro Theater Company Presents ‘In My Granny’s Garden’ as Roving Production Across Bi-State

Metro Theater Company Presents ‘In My Granny’s Garden’ as Roving Production Across Bi-State

Better Family Life, EarthDance Farms, Eckert’s Belleville Farm, and Metro Theater Company’s Studio are venues where very young audiences and their families can enjoy the musical and visual feast... Details
‘Strange Loop,’ ‘MJ’ and ‘Paradise Square’ Lead Tony Nominations

‘Strange Loop,’ ‘MJ’ and ‘Paradise Square’ Lead Tony Nominations

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 75th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® were announced May 9 by Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren... Details
Push Comes to Shove in WEPG’s ‘The Lonesome West’ Acting Showcase

Push Comes to Shove in WEPG’s ‘The Lonesome West’ Acting Showcase

By Lynn Venhaus Two oil-and-water grown brothers, Valene and Coleman Connor, constantly bicker and fight like two Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Robots – but real... Details
Gerry and Kay Love to Co-Host AFL’s Best Performance Awards June 12

Gerry and Kay Love to Co-Host AFL’s Best Performance Awards June 12

Early Bird Ticket Price Good Through May 12 Two versatile professional performers well-known in community theater circles and support for the arts community, Gerry and... Details
Romantic Comedy ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ at New Jewish Theatre

Romantic Comedy ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ at New Jewish Theatre

The J’s New Jewish Theatre will continue its 24th season in June with the romantic comedy, Dear Jack, Dear Louise from June 9 – 26, 2022. The show... Details
Spirited Cast Enlivens Goofy, Gutsy ‘Triassic Parq: The Musical’

Spirited Cast Enlivens Goofy, Gutsy ‘Triassic Parq: The Musical’

By Lynn VenhausHold on to your pearls, for “Triassic Parq: The Musical” is a raunchy romp of an offbeat musical comedy. A parody of the... Details