‘Jersey Boys’ Uplifting Melodies, Story Hit the Right Notes at the Muny

‘Jersey Boys’ Uplifting Melodies, Story Hit the Right Notes at the Muny

 By Lynn Venhaus "But the first time the four of us made that sound, our sound, when everything dropped away and all there was, was... Details
The Muny’s Glitzy ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ is Musical Comedy a la Mode

The Muny’s Glitzy ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ is Musical Comedy a la Mode

By Lynn Venhaus Release the serotonin! The Muny goes big with the glitzy, grand feel-good musical “La Cage Aux Folles” that will make you laugh,... Details
Muny’s Heart-Melting ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Is Beacon of Light in Dark Times

Muny’s Heart-Melting ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Is Beacon of Light in Dark Times

By Lynn Venhaus Deeply personal and profoundly moving, “Dear Evan Hansen” grabs our hearts and doesn’t let go. Sensitively presented by director Rob Ruggiero and... Details
Vocals Soar, Tangos Tantalize in The Muny’s Sumptuous ‘Evita’

Vocals Soar, Tangos Tantalize in The Muny’s Sumptuous ‘Evita’

By Lynn Venhaus Virtuoso vocals and transfixing tangos propel the Muny’s grand-scale stylized and dramatic "Evita," the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic. Featuring... Details
The Muny Visualizes Storytelling with Lasers, Projections in ‘Frozen’

The Muny Visualizes Storytelling with Lasers, Projections in ‘Frozen’

When Disney’s Frozen opened Sunday night on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, the production debuted cutting-edge digital mapping projections, lasers and other technologies never... Details
Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

Muny’s Majestic ‘Disney’s Frozen’ is a Sparkly Night of Wonderment

By Lynn Venhaus With groundbreaking visual effects and enough eye-popping sparkle to elicit thunderous roars, the Muny premiere of Disney’s “Frozen” delivers a magical spectacle.... Details
Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

Muny’s Indelible ‘Come From Away’ Magnifies Kindness, Compassion

By Lynn Venhaus “Come From Away” wraps you in a warm hug and doesn’t let go. Brimming with heart, humor and humanity, the 2017 musical... Details
Gander’s Kevin Tuerff to speak at Muny June 28 and Pay It Forward Drive during ‘Come From Away’ Run

Gander’s Kevin Tuerff to speak at Muny June 28 and Pay It Forward Drive during ‘Come From Away’ Run

Before the June 28 performance of Come From Away — the breathtaking musical based on true events in Gander, Newfoundland, in the aftermath of 9/11 — Muny audiences will... Details
The Muny’s Spirited ‘Bring It On’ Pops with Personality and Pizzazz

The Muny’s Spirited ‘Bring It On’ Pops with Personality and Pizzazz

By Lynn Venhaus A spirited Muny debut that is tailor-made for that grand stage, “Bring It On: The Musical” is a marvel of motion that... 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