Heart-warming ‘Bandera, Texas’ Spotlights Strong Women

Heart-warming ‘Bandera, Texas’ Spotlights Strong Women

By Lynn VenhausThe adage, “Bloom where you are planted,” is the theme of “Bandera, Texas,” an amiable new play about marriage, motherhood, and enduring family... Details
Playful ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Part of Free Shakespeare Park Tour

Playful ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Part of Free Shakespeare Park Tour

By Lynn VenhausWhat treasures St. Louis Shakespeare Festival and our bi-state area public parks are! We are so fortunate to have such forward thinkers in... Details
Nimble Ensemble Shines in Unconventional ‘The Rose Tattoo’

Nimble Ensemble Shines in Unconventional ‘The Rose Tattoo’

By Lynn VenhausEmphasizing romantic symbolism along with its operatic life and death themes, an unconventional production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Rose Tattoo” is cleverly staged... Details
First Run Theatre Presents ‘Locked Ward’ with Care and Concern

First Run Theatre Presents ‘Locked Ward’ with Care and Concern

By Lynn VenhausA strong ensemble cast acts naturally in an unnatural setting in “Locked Ward,” a world premiere mystery-drama by Chicago-based playwright Amy Crider. Now... Details
Andrew Kuhlman Named Executive Producer at Stages St. Louis

Andrew Kuhlman Named Executive Producer at Stages St. Louis

STAGES St. Louis has announced that current Associate Producer, Andrew Kuhlman, will succeed Jack Lane as Executive Producer beginning January 2023.“I cannot think of anyone... Details
The Muny’s Festive ‘Joseph’ Puts Audience in a Golden State of Mind

The Muny’s Festive ‘Joseph’ Puts Audience in a Golden State of Mind

By Lynn VenhausAs frothy as a cappuccino and sweet as cotton candy, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” took hold of The Muny stage as... Details
Rebekah Scallet Is New Artistic Director at New Jewish Theatre

Rebekah Scallet Is New Artistic Director at New Jewish Theatre

The J (St. Louis Community Center) is excited to welcome Rebekah Scallet as the New Jewish Theatre’s new artistic director. Scallet is excited to begin... Details
Jolly Fun and Zippy Improv at Stray Dog’s Delightful ‘Spelling Bee’

Jolly Fun and Zippy Improv at Stray Dog’s Delightful ‘Spelling Bee’

By Lynn VenhausHow do you define J-O-C-U-L-A-R-I-T-Y? The literal translation is “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” now playing at Stray Dog Theatre. A... Details
Love and Light Shines Through the Muny’s Glorious ‘The Color Purple’

Love and Light Shines Through the Muny’s Glorious ‘The Color Purple’

By Lynn Venhaus In its Muny premier, “The Color Purple” is a momentous experience -- one that cannot be missed for its historic and landmark... Details
Stages St Louis ‘In the Heights’ Celebrates Culture And Connection

Stages St Louis ‘In the Heights’ Celebrates Culture And Connection

By Lynn Venhaus A jubilant celebration of culture, community, and connection, “In the Heights” is a warm embrace emphasizing the meaning of home. This Stages... Details