Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

By Lynn Venhaus An invigorating energy, combined with an intriguing neo-noir atmosphere, mark an unforgettable milestone production of William Shakespeare’s most famous work, “Hamlet” as... Details
Muny Hosts Tony Awards Watch Party on June 8 at Ballpark Village

Muny Hosts Tony Awards Watch Party on June 8 at Ballpark Village

Broadway meets community as The Muny, Greater St. Louis Inc., KMOV and Ballpark Village proudly announce a Tony Awards Watch Party on Sunday, June 8,... Details
New Jewish Theatre’s Bright and Funny ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ Engages with Vibrant Performances

New Jewish Theatre’s Bright and Funny ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ Engages with Vibrant Performances

By Lynn Venhaus OK, Boomers. Does “The Heidi Chronicles” retain its bittersweet ‘voice of a generation’ 37 years after its laudable premiere in 1988? Yes,... Details
Opera Theatre’s Premiere of “This House” Delivers Haunting Beauty but Falters Under Narrative Sprawl

Opera Theatre’s Premiere of “This House” Delivers Haunting Beauty but Falters Under Narrative Sprawl

By CB Adams Set in Harlem’s iconic Sugar Hill—once home to luminaries like W.E.B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall and Duke Ellington—"This House,” the new, commissioned... Details
Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Bread & Roses Missouri & A Call to Conscience Interactive Theater for Social Change at Metro Theatre CompanySocial Justice Shorts 2025, a dynamic festival of... Details
Black Rep’s Superlative ‘Radio Golf’ Examines Progress vs. Legacy

Black Rep’s Superlative ‘Radio Golf’ Examines Progress vs. Legacy

By Lynn Venhaus With its superlative cast, August Wilson’s powerful storytelling, and impressive milestones, “Radio Golf” is a triumph in all aspects. Thoughtfully presented by... Details
‘POTUS’ is Audacious Side-Splitting Satire from Tesseract Theatre

‘POTUS’ is Audacious Side-Splitting Satire from Tesseract Theatre

By Lynn Venhaus The late great Democratic politician Ann Richards, former Texas governor and vocal feminist advocate, once said: "In politics, if you want anything... Details
Winners of the St Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced

Winners of the St Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Announced

The St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards winners were announced Thursday, May 15 at The Fabulous Fox. The ceremony was hosted by 2019 &... Details
Take Ten with Robert Crenshaw

Take Ten with Robert Crenshaw

By Lynn Venhaus One encounter with Robert Crenshaw, and you can tell that he is a bright light chasing his dream. Currently on tour in... Details
Relatable Original ‘Johnnie Taylor Is Gone’ is Comfortable, Engaging

Relatable Original ‘Johnnie Taylor Is Gone’ is Comfortable, Engaging

By Lynn Venhaus A comfortable slice of life, “Johnnie Taylor is Gone” is part nostalgia trip and part character study with a pleasant panoply of... Details