Quirky ‘Here Lies Henry’ May Tell You Something You Don’t Know

Quirky ‘Here Lies Henry’ May Tell You Something You Don’t Know

By Lynn VenhausOh the irony. Henry, who is an off-kilter sort, likes to sing “On the Sunny Side of the Street” when his life is... Details
Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

Edgar Wright’s documentary on The Sparks Brothers Is a Sparkling Portrait

By Alex McPhersonWhenever Edgar Wright releases a new film, my heart races with anticipation. After such classics as “Shaun of the Dead” and my all-time... Details
Stages St. Louis Announces ‘In the Heights’ To Be Part of 2022 Season

Stages St. Louis Announces ‘In the Heights’ To Be Part of 2022 Season

In celebration of the reopening of live theatre in St. Louis and their 35th Anniversary Season,STAGES St. Louis has announced their 2022 Season will feature... Details
The Muny Announces Select Principal Casting for 103rd Season

The Muny Announces Select Principal Casting for 103rd Season

The Muny announced today 27 principal cast members for its 2021season in Forest Park. Complete company casting will be announced throughout June and July.After what... Details
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Partners with Kino Lorber to Present Female-Focused Series

Alliance of Women Film Journalists Partners with Kino Lorber to Present Female-Focused Series

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has announced the debut of a partnership with Kino Lorber to present a film series curated by a... Details
Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

Exuberant ‘In the Heights’ Pops with Charismatic Performances and Heartfelt Story

By Lynn Venhaus“In the Heights” is indescribably delicious -- and one of the best movie musicals of the 21st century, splendidly transferred from stage to... Details
Take Ten: Ellie Schwetye Returns to Directing ‘Here Lies Henry’

Take Ten: Ellie Schwetye Returns to Directing ‘Here Lies Henry’

By Lynn VenhausAs an ever-busy presence in the St. Louis theater community, Ellie Schwetye has created a diverse body of work -- acting, directing, producing... Details
Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

Creepy ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Takes Trilogy Beyond Haunted Houses

By Lynn VenhausAs in all “The Conjuring” movies, this sinister tale is based on a true story, which raises the chills.But unlike the first two... Details
The Rep Kicks Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere of ‘Dreaming Zenzile’

The Rep Kicks Off 2021-2022 Season With World Premiere of ‘Dreaming Zenzile’

Based on the life of Miriam Makeba  Grammy-nominated singer Somi stars in co-production that will travel the U.S. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The... Details
Tribeca Festival Offers Virtual Audiences Online Premiere Screenings June 9-20

Tribeca Festival Offers Virtual Audiences Online Premiere Screenings June 9-20

Premieres Include Films Featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, Billie Eilish and Chris Paul, and the Hopeful Future of Ferguson, MO  For the... Details