Stray Dog’s ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ a Rootin’-Tootin’ Good Time

Stray Dog’s ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ a Rootin’-Tootin’ Good Time

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor For a rooting-tooting time at the theater, head yonder to the Tower Grove Abbey, where wacky hi-jinx are afoot in... Details
Union Avenue Opera’s Towering ‘Nabucco’ Flies on Golden Wings

Union Avenue Opera’s Towering ‘Nabucco’ Flies on Golden Wings

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor For the St. Louis premiere of Guiseppe Verdi’s Biblical epic “Nabucco,” Union Avenue Opera dreamed big. Not since tackling Wagner’s... Details
‘Gypsy’ Hits New Heights at The Muny

‘Gypsy’ Hits New Heights at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone and Imelda Staunton. Their different portraits of the iconic Momma... Details
Stages St. Louis’ Frisky, Fun ‘Mamma Mia!’ Irresistible

Stages St. Louis’ Frisky, Fun ‘Mamma Mia!’ Irresistible

By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor “Mamma Mia!” – take me away! Stages St. Louis’ high-spirited production is a ticket to pure escapism, a refreshing summer... Details