Take Ten with Emily Baker

Take Ten with Emily Baker

By Lynn Venhaus Long admired as a versatile performer among the regional theater community, actress Emily Baker’s recent return to the stage has been met... Details
Honest, Earthy Performances Impress in Stray Dog’s Heartfelt ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’

Honest, Earthy Performances Impress in Stray Dog’s Heartfelt ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’

By Lynn Venhaus “Moonlight and love songs are never out of date” …”As Time Goes By” Stephen Peirick and Mara Bollini act their hearts out... Details
Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

Six New Works Part of This Summer’s LaBute New Theater Festival

 St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) is pleased to present the 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival celebrating new works by emerging professional playwrights July 11-27 at The Gaslight Theater.... Details
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Karen Mason to Perform at AFL Best Performance Awards June 29

Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Karen Mason to Perform at AFL Best Performance Awards June 29

Tickets on sale now; Nancy Crouse to receive Lifetime Achievement Award too, and Ryan Cooper returns as host To celebrate 25 years of shining stars,... Details
Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

Gritty, Gutsy and Glorious: An Unforgettable ‘Hamlet’ for Today

By Lynn Venhaus An invigorating energy, combined with an intriguing neo-noir atmosphere, mark an unforgettable milestone production of William Shakespeare’s most famous work, “Hamlet” as... 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
New Jewish Theatre’s Bright and Funny ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ Engages with Vibrant Performances

New Jewish Theatre’s Bright and Funny ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ Engages with Vibrant Performances

By Lynn Venhaus OK, Boomers. Does “The Heidi Chronicles” retain its bittersweet ‘voice of a generation’ 37 years after its laudable premiere in 1988? Yes,... Details
Opera Theatre’s Premiere of “This House” Delivers Haunting Beauty but Falters Under Narrative Sprawl

Opera Theatre’s Premiere of “This House” Delivers Haunting Beauty but Falters Under Narrative Sprawl

By CB Adams Set in Harlem’s iconic Sugar Hill—once home to luminaries like W.E.B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall and Duke Ellington—"This House,” the new, commissioned... Details
Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Social Justice Shorts June 6-8 Features 19 New Works Festival

Bread & Roses Missouri & A Call to Conscience Interactive Theater for Social Change at Metro Theatre CompanySocial Justice Shorts 2025, a dynamic festival of... Details
Black Rep’s Superlative ‘Radio Golf’ Examines Progress vs. Legacy

Black Rep’s Superlative ‘Radio Golf’ Examines Progress vs. Legacy

By Lynn Venhaus With its superlative cast, August Wilson’s powerful storytelling, and impressive milestones, “Radio Golf” is a triumph in all aspects. Thoughtfully presented by... Details