Performers Dig Deep in Affecting, Heartfelt Work in NJT ‘The Wanderers’

Performers Dig Deep in Affecting, Heartfelt Work in NJT ‘The Wanderers’

By Lynn Venhaus What is the cost of truth? And how will you pay for your own truth if it’s at the expense of another... Details
SATE’s Homage ‘Classic Adventure Movie’ Celebrates Childhood

SATE’s Homage ‘Classic Adventure Movie’ Celebrates Childhood

By Lynn Venhaus Hey, you guys!!! Do you remember growing up? Did you ever act out a fantasy adventure with your pals? Did you watch... Details
The Black Rep’s ‘Raisin’ Is A Soulful, Expressive Musical That Defines a Moment in American Life

The Black Rep’s ‘Raisin’ Is A Soulful, Expressive Musical That Defines a Moment in American Life

By Lynn VenhausWhat happens to a dream deferred?Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore—And then run? Does it stink like... Details
The Rep’s Comical Throwback ‘The Cottage’ Is A Dandy, Daffy Delight

The Rep’s Comical Throwback ‘The Cottage’ Is A Dandy, Daffy Delight

By Lynn Venhaus Sidesplitting hijinks ensue as a marital merry-go-round farce, “The Cottage,” spills the tea and twists a Noel Coward-esque comedy of manners for... Details
PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly: Sept. 1 – 7

PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly: Sept. 1 – 7

Dateline: Sept. 1By Lynn Venhaus, Alex McPherson, C.B. Adams and Carl “The Intern” Middleman Are we ready to cross into the spooky season? And no,... Details
PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly: Aug. 25 – 31

PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly: Aug. 25 – 31

Dateline: Aug. 25By Lynn Venhaus, Alex McPherson, C.B. Adams and Carl “The Intern” Middleman Round 2 of our new newsletter endeavor -- our curated weekly... Details
‘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
‘La La Land’ in Concert Coming to The Fox Nov. 1

‘La La Land’ in Concert Coming to The Fox Nov. 1

 After two sold-out shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall in February 2025, LA LA LAND in Concert is coming to The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis on Saturday, November 1 at... Details
PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly

PopLifeSTL Picks Weekly

Dateline: Aug. 18By Lynn Venhaus, Alex McPherson, C.B. Adams and Carl “The Intern” Middleman We are busy popping up around our region, and suspect you... Details
Stray Dog Theatre Triumphs With Poised, Polished Copland Opera ‘The Second Hurricane’

Stray Dog Theatre Triumphs With Poised, Polished Copland Opera ‘The Second Hurricane’

By Lynn Venhaus A refreshing breeze is blowing through the cozy confines of the Tower Grove Abbey in Stray Dog Theatre’s ambitious youth opera, “The... Details