Merry Mayhem Marks Musical Spoof ‘Ruthless!’ at Stray Dog Theatre

Merry Mayhem Marks Musical Spoof ‘Ruthless!’ at Stray Dog Theatre

By Lynn Venhaus A pair of farce specialists aim for over-the-top in spectacular style in “Ruthless! The Musical,” a kitschy, campy stage mom-showbiz melodramatic throwdown... Details
Take Ten with Donna Weinsting

Take Ten with Donna Weinsting

By Lynn Venhaus Whether you describe her as a grand dame or a beloved veteran, the multi-talented Donna Weinsting is a true all-around champion in... Details
Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Disney’s Newsies’ Pops with Personality

Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Disney’s Newsies’ Pops with Personality

By Lynn VenhausBrimming with vim and vigor, Stages St. Louis’ “Disney’s Newsies” pops with personality. Stressing unity in troubled times, it’s a modern message about... Details
Zesty ‘Waitress’ Serves Up Sisterhood and a Cozy, Savory Slice of Community

Zesty ‘Waitress’ Serves Up Sisterhood and a Cozy, Savory Slice of Community

By Lynn Venhaus I’ll take a big ol’ slice of Live Your Life pie, please and thank you. The winds of change were blowing at... Details
Take Ten With Playwright and Artist Mariah L. Richardson

Take Ten With Playwright and Artist Mariah L. Richardson

By Lynn Venhaus The adage: “Write what you know” is never far from Mariah Richardson’s creative process. The local playwright and educator decided for her... Details
Union Avenue Opera’s Pared Down ‘Aida’ Soars on Vocal Performances

Union Avenue Opera’s Pared Down ‘Aida’ Soars on Vocal Performances

By CB Adams Union Avenue Opera’s concert version of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” seems to have taken its cue from George Bernard Shaw when he wrote:... Details
NJT’s Scintillating Drama ‘Red’ Vigorously Paints a Portrait of Artists and the Drive to Create

NJT’s Scintillating Drama ‘Red’ Vigorously Paints a Portrait of Artists and the Drive to Create

By Lynn Venhaus “What do you see?” The opening line of “Red” establishes the essence of this brilliant fact-based drama by John Logan. An invigorating... Details
Take Ten with Lisa Ramey

Take Ten with Lisa Ramey

By Lynn Venhaus After a triumphant cabaret at Blue Strawberry last month, singer-songwriter-actress Lisa Ramey will perform at The Dark Room on Friday, July 26.... Details
Raunchy, Bloody, Funny – Two Stars’ Bromance in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Saves the World and MCU

Raunchy, Bloody, Funny – Two Stars’ Bromance in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Saves the World and MCU

By Lynn VenhausPropelled by personality and pizzazz, the very funny, very bloody and very meta “Deadpool & Wolverine” is an epic throwdown teaming two very... Details
‘Twisters’ Is a Decent But Underwhelming Summer Blockbuster

‘Twisters’ Is a Decent But Underwhelming Summer Blockbuster

By Alex McPherson With chaotically fun set pieces and an enjoyable performance from Glen Powell, director Lee Isaac Chung’s “Twisters” seemingly checks off all the... Details