‘Hamilton’ Continues to Resonate With Its Signature Style In a Fresh, Vibrant National Tour at The Fox

‘Hamilton’ Continues to Resonate With Its Signature Style In a Fresh, Vibrant National Tour at The Fox

By Lynn Venhaus A civics lesson brimming with dreamers and doers, the world now knows the name of a game-changing genius with an extraordinary verbal... Details
Forever Fresh ‘Anything Goes’ Is Frothy Fabulous Fun at The Muny

Forever Fresh ‘Anything Goes’ Is Frothy Fabulous Fun at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus A glorious, glamorous, and grand gem of a good-time show, “Anything Goes” celebrates everything I love about musical theater – big splashy... Details
Uninspired ‘Blink Twice’ Tackles Abuse of Power By Wealthy Men

Uninspired ‘Blink Twice’ Tackles Abuse of Power By Wealthy Men

By Lynn VenhausNeither original nor groundbreaking, “Blink Twice” is a logic-free revenge tale that fails to convince in its twist-filled horror-suspense scenario. Populated by pretty... Details
The Beauty of Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Into the Woods’ Is No Fairytale

The Beauty of Union Avenue Opera’s ‘Into the Woods’ Is No Fairytale

By CB AdamsUnion Avenue Opera’s production of “Into The Woods,” stage directed by Jennifer Wintzer, is a rich tapestry. From the set design through the... Details
‘Sing Sing’ Is A Powerful, Empathetic Drama

‘Sing Sing’ Is A Powerful, Empathetic Drama

By Alex McPherson With an impressive ensemble cast and an emotionally satisfying narrative, director Greg Kwedar’s “Sing Sing” is an earnest, occasionally programmatic tribute to... Details
Tennessee Williams Festival’s Charming ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ Revitalizes His Early Works

Tennessee Williams Festival’s Charming ‘Life Upon the Wicked Stage’ Revitalizes His Early Works

By Lynn Venhaus Imagine the Grand Center Arts District almost a century ago as a glittery hub of movie theatres, dance halls, restaurants and hotels.... Details
‘Alien: Romulus’ Goes Bigger with the Gore, Nostalgia and Practical Effects

‘Alien: Romulus’ Goes Bigger with the Gore, Nostalgia and Practical Effects

By Lynn Venhaus This is an “Alien” built on fan service, from its loop of greatest hits to recycling the original’s most famous lines to... Details
Feel the Joy in The Muny’s Sizzling ‘In The Heights’ That Celebrates Home

Feel the Joy in The Muny’s Sizzling ‘In The Heights’ That Celebrates Home

By Lynn Venhaus A big-hearted love letter to roots and the people who shape us, “In the Heights” sizzles with a refreshing spark that lights... Details
Family Ties, Secrets and Lies, Tennessee Williams-style, in Festival’s Intense ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Family Ties, Secrets and Lies, Tennessee Williams-style, in Festival’s Intense ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

By Lynn Venhaus Avarice, malice and mendacity. Those words that Tennessee Williams used so eloquently to imply grown-ups behaving badly in “Cat on a Hot... Details
‘Handling the Undead’ Is A Haunting, Emotionally Resonant Zombie Film

‘Handling the Undead’ Is A Haunting, Emotionally Resonant Zombie Film

Playing as part of the Webster Film Series By Alex McPherson A meditative reflection on death and grief, director Thea Hvistendahl’s “Handling the Undead” is... Details