Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

Powerful ‘Summer of Soul’ Celebrates Music at a 1969 Cultural Touchstone

By Lynn VenhausJust 100 miles south of Woodstock, another music fair and similar Aquarian exposition took place in an urban enclave during the summer of... Details
The Muny Announces Naming of Broadhurst Pavilion and Purina Plaza

The Muny Announces Naming of Broadhurst Pavilion and Purina Plaza

Following the previously announced acquisition of a $4 million gift from Barbara and Andrew Taylor in February of 2019, and the previously announced acquisition of a $2 million... Details
Dance the Vote to Appear at ‘Deadline for Democracy’ Rally July 1

Dance the Vote to Appear at ‘Deadline for Democracy’ Rally July 1

Because there have been a historic number of anti-voting bills recently introduced at the state level and in some states, passed into law, groups throughout... Details
Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

Big Rigs in Big Trouble in Liam Neeson’s Latest ‘The Ice Road’

By Alex McPherson Director Jonathan Hensleigh’s new film, “The Ice Road,” is a solid, thoroughly predictable chunk of B-movie entertainment.  The film centers around Mike... Details
The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase July 16-25

The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase July 16-25

The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis (CSL), serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. The Showcase screens works... Details
An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

An Inspired ‘Feast’ Melds Myth and Culture for Virtuoso Solo Show

By Lynn VenhausIt is tempting to use food metaphors to describe “Feast.” After all, we are the invited guests at a banquet presided over by... Details
’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

’12 Mighty Orphans’ Is Satisfying But Not Quite Mighty Sports Drama

By Alex McPhersonAn uplifting, inspiring, though unremarkable sports drama, director Ty Roberts’ new film, “12 Mighty Orphans,” meets expectations without going the extra mile. Based... Details
Playful ‘Luca’ Sweeps Us Away to Italian Adventure on Land and Sea

Playful ‘Luca’ Sweeps Us Away to Italian Adventure on Land and Sea

By Lynn VenhausOf all this summer’s films, “Luca” might be the one that gives you a serious case of wanderlust – and nostalgia for the... Details
TWFestSTL 2021 Announces ‘The Moon and Beyond’ Theme for Aug. 19-29 Programming

TWFestSTL 2021 Announces ‘The Moon and Beyond’ Theme for Aug. 19-29 Programming

Imagine “The Glass Menagerie” performed where it first began. A site-specific production at the historic “Tennessee,” the Westminster Place apartment  in the Central West End... Details
The Rep and The Black Rep Team Up for Roundtable with Playwright Lynn Nottage

The Rep and The Black Rep Team Up for Roundtable with Playwright Lynn Nottage

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright visits St. Louis to discuss her timely and important works, being presented locally by both theatre groups  ST. LOUIS (June 18, 2021)... Details