Review: Alice Ripley with John McDaniel at Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge
by James Lindhorst - May 25, 2024
McDaniel’s vision for their collaboration, his music direction, and accompaniment brought an award-winning musical theatre actor back to the stage after a lengthy hiatus. Their show played directly into the strengths of Ripley’s vocal stylings with her massive voice. Ripley belted for two hours whil...
Review: BROADWAY DIVAS at Greenfinch Theater And Dive Bar
by James Lindhorst - May 25, 2024
Prism Theatre Company rolled out their new production concept at Greenfinch Theater and Dive Bar on Thursday Evening. BROADWAY DIVAS is the first installment of their Meadowlark Cabaret Series. Their company of 14 local actors performed 18 musical theatre songs originated by some of the best-known ...
Review: TIMBUKTU! at The Black Rep
by Steve Callahan - May 20, 2024
Packed with Borodin's music, and African rhythm and dance, romance, and humor that smacks of vaukdeville, this strange package has many delights....
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG Wows with His Lush Tenor and Soaring Falsetto
by James Lindhorst - May 09, 2024
The Blue Strawberry in Midtown St. Louis welcomed John Lloyd Young on Wednesday evening for the first of two Shows.Highlights from his set included a soulful performance of the R & B classic “Show and Tell,” and a haunting introspective rendition of The Hollies song “The Air That I Breathe.” To say ...
Review: XANADU at Tower Groves Abbey
by Rob Levy - April 15, 2024
Based on the 1980 film starring Olivia Newton-John and, before that, the Rita Hayworth film, Down To Earth, this lively adaptation never takes itself too seriously. From start to finish the ensemble prances, preens, and mugs it up, giving audiences a sugary sweet over the top show filled with kineti...
Review: St. Louis Shakespeare's HAMLET is a Well Acted Gem
by James Lindhorst - April 14, 2024
This well-directed and remarkably acted version of HAMLET illustrates how entertaining and engaging Shakespeare’s works can be. Siler and his cast created a production that would meet the highest standards of a finicky bardolator while entertaining a casual theater goer who may wonder if Shakespeare...