Lissome Acting and Distinct Points of View Mark This Year’s ‘LaBute New Theater Festival’

Lissome Acting and Distinct Points of View Mark This Year’s ‘LaBute New Theater Festival’

By Lynn VenhausThis year’s LaBute New Theater Festival dives right into blistering topical commentary on our great societal divide, and while “Safe Space” is one... Details
Muny’s Gambit Showcases Virtuoso Talents in Stylish, Daring ‘Chess’

Muny’s Gambit Showcases Virtuoso Talents in Stylish, Daring ‘Chess’

By Lynn VenhausWhat was that? A stunning showcase featuring some of the most passionate voices ever on a St. Louis stage, “Chess” is a love... Details
Encore! Theater Presents Hard-Hitting August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’

Encore! Theater Presents Hard-Hitting August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’

By Lynn Venhaus August Wilson’s powerful, haunting “The Piano Lesson” is an ambitious kick-off for an emerging theater company’s inaugural production in their new home... Details
Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

Ninth Annual LaBute New Theater Festival Celebrates Emerging Writers

St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present its ninth annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional and high school playwrights July 7-23 at... Details
Arts For Life to Host 23rd Best Performance Awards on July 2

Arts For Life to Host 23rd Best Performance Awards on July 2

Tickets Still Available; Chris Moore to emceePerformances from nominated musicals “A Chorus Line” by Hawthorne Players, “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Something Rotten!” by Gateway Center... Details
‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Believe in Muny Magic

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Believe in Muny Magic

By Lynn Venhaus The fourth time is indeed the charm. Infused with extra Muny Magic, this “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” makes you believe in... Details
High-Spirited Cast Makes ‘Clash Of The Titans’ Parody A Jolly Time

High-Spirited Cast Makes ‘Clash Of The Titans’ Parody A Jolly Time

By Lynn VenhausFunny and fast-paced, “The Clash of the Titans Live Parody” showcases an obliging cast goofing off as famous Greek mythology characters, from Zeus... Details
Jubilant ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Opens Muny with Panache

Jubilant ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Opens Muny with Panache

By Lynn VenhausA jubilant celebration of a Hall of Fame career, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” tells the story of how a remarkable singer-songwriter found... Details
Spry Cast Goes For Laughs in Outdated ‘A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum’

Spry Cast Goes For Laughs in Outdated ‘A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum’

By Lynn Venhaus Once upon a time, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” was the gold standard of a playful musical... Details
Shakespeare Festival Shakes Up ‘Twelfth Night’ With  Latin Flavor

Shakespeare Festival Shakes Up ‘Twelfth Night’ With Latin Flavor

By Lynn Venhaus Your first clue that we’re not in Missouri anymore is the palm trees jutting out from a swanky home’s backyard pool and... Details