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Review: THE TEMPEST at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is Awash in Vibrant Technical Design
by James Lindhorst - May 30, 2026

One can always count on an outstanding show from the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival team. This production of The Tempest is a beautifully staged and technically superior production with crisp direction, incandescent portrayals, keen stage direction, luxuriantly tailored costumes, and vibrant technical design.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING featuring French Stewart, known for 'Third Rock from the Sun' and 'Mom', alongside ASF favorites. The production is set to captivate audiences with its classic wit and charm.

John Douglas Thompson and Rocco Sisto Will Lead Red Bull Theater's OEDIPUS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: Sophocles’s OEDIPUS, translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker and adapted and directed by Carey Perloff.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - Nov 24, 2024

A great production to get into the holiday spirit.

Red Bull Theater Announces THE BEAST OF HUNGARY For 'Hispanic Golden Age Classics'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its latest exploration of Hispanic Golden Age Classics: the Revelation Reading of The Beast Of Hungary (El animal de Hungría, 1617) by Lope de Vega.

Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.

INTO THE WOODS, CLUE, and DEATH OF A SALESMAN Win Big at The St. Louis Theater Circle Awards
by James Lindhorst - Mar 26, 2024

Last evening at The Loretto-Hilton Center, the St. Louis theatre community gathered for The St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards Gala. Thirty-Four awards were handed out with three productions winning big: The New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS and STAGES St. Louis production of CLUE won 5 awards each, and The Black Rep’s production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN won 4 awards. Each of the three were named the best of their category, INTO THE WOODS was named Outstanding Production of a Musical, CLUE was named Outstanding Production of a Comedy, and DEATH OF A SALESMAN was named Outstanding Production of a Drama. 

2024 Award Honorees Announced for the St. Louis Theatre Circle
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024

The 11th annual St. Louis Theater Circle Awards ceremony were held at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University on Monday, March 25th, 2024. Check out the complete list of the 2024 Award Honorees.

CLUE and INTO THE WOODS Lead the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards with 11 Nominations Each
by James Lindhorst - Feb 2, 2024

The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday. STAGES St. Louis’ production of CLUE and New Jewish Theatre’s production of INTO THE WOODS lead all productions with 11 nominations each. Twenty-four different companies and 55 unique productions were represented among 165 nominations in 33 categories. Awards will be handed out on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on the Webster University campus.  

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Top 10 Productions in St. Louis Theatre for 2023
by James Lindhorst - Dec 14, 2023

This past year was a spectacular season for theatre in St. Louis. Forbes magazine recognized St. Louis as having “America’s most exciting emerging arts district.” The article credits the The Kranzberg Foundation for buying and operating spaces where artists can create. Many of the smaller theatre companies in St. Louis rely on The Kranzberg Foundation venues for performance and rehearsal space. In addition to the smaller professional companies, the mid-size and larger companies including The Muny, STAGES St. Louis, and The Black Rep all presented stellar musicals and plays that were produced locally. Blue Strawberry and The St Louis Cabaret project advanced cabaret performing in St. Louis booking amazing shows with Tony nominated Broadway performers Adam Pascal, Beth Leavel, and Robin de Jesús. 

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 — Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens 2023-34 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023

Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Rick Dildine Sept. 14 - Oct. 1 on the Festival Stage.

TheREP Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

William Shakespeare's popular comedy “A Midsummer Night's Dream” begins previews at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany April 14, opens on Tuesday, April 18 and runs through Sunday, May 7. The show is directed by theREP's Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill.

Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at The Black Rep at The Edison Theater on the Washington University Campus
by James Lindhorst - Jan 14, 2023

In The Black Rep’s current production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, director Jacqueline Thompson helms an emotional narrative that is propelled by excellent performances from a stellar cast. She uses Dunsi Dai’s and Lily Thomasic’s multi-leveled static set design effectively to intersperse Willy’s flashbacks from the current day.

Previews: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at The Black Rep At The Edison Theater On The Washington University Campus
by James Lindhorst - Jan 3, 2023

The St. Louis Black Repertory Company continues its 46th Season with the American classic Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jacqueline Thompson with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes as Willy Loman. Previews begin Wednesday, January 11, 2022 at the Edison Theatre on the campus of Washington University.  

Red Bull Theater to Kick Off New Season of Revelation Readings With THE RELAPSE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022

RED BULL THEATER has announced the kick-off of a new season of in-person OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings, beginning with The Relapse by John Vanbrugh, directed by Marc Vietor. This event will premiere LIVE, in person, at Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space at 7:30 PM ET on October 24th.

East Lynne Theater Company Presents NJ Premiere Of POSSESSING HARRIET
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company will present 'Possessing Harriet,' a new play by Kyle Bass, based on the true story about Harriet Powell.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

Benjamin Bonenfant joins ASF as the ambitious Macbeth, who commits regicide and usurps the throne of Scotland after three witches lead him to believe he is invincible. As with many of The Bard's stories, bloody battles and tragedy ensue.

Full Cast Announced for LOVE IS THE GREATER LABYRINTH Livestream Presented by Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2021

RED BULL THEATER has announced the cast for the New York premiere of a brand new English-language translation of Sor Juana’s play Amor es más laberinto – Love is the Greater Labyrinth: Oge Agulué, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Cecil Baldwin, Anita Castillo-Halvorssen, Carson Elrod, Ryan Garbayo, Sam Lilja, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Ismenia Mendes & more.