Whit Reichert

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.

The 2026 ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - The Rep Leads All Companies with 38 Nods
by James Lindhorst - Feb 3, 2026

The St. Louis Theatre Circle has announced their nominations for their annual awards to be distributed on March 23, 2026, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. 172 theatre artists have been nominated in 34 categories honoring the best in St. Louis Theater in 2025. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis leads all companies with a record-breaking 38 nominations for their productions of Athena, Clyde’s, Emma, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Brothers Size, and The Cottage. Emma is the most nominated comedy of the season with 11 nominations.

Review: St. Louis Actors' Studio's WITH is a Humorous and Melancholic End-of-Life Story
by James Lindhorst - Apr 11, 2025

WITH is the authentic love story of two cantankerous and snarky old folks whose time together has beaten the odds. Their life has been blessed with longevity and fond memories. They have lived a long enough to raise a child and experience joy, sorrow, happiness, grief, and the full complement of human emotions. But now, Minnie and Clifford are facing illness and their own mortality. Pileggi’s restrained direction and her actors’ honest portrayals keep WITH from wallowing in cloying insincerity and sadness. Reichert, Weinsting, and Pileggi blends equal parts humor, sweetness, and melancholy to tell Lewis’ end-of-life story with dignity and grace.  

Previews: STAGES St. Louis Announces Full Cast for RAGTIME
by James Lindhorst - Aug 19, 2024

STAGES St. Louis has announced the full cast of their 2024 production of Ragtime, performing September 20 – October 20 at The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Ragtime tells the story of three families united by courage, compassion, and a belief in not only the American dream but the promise of tomorrow. Told through a dazzling array of musical styles from the era, this Tony Award-winning musical is bursting with emotion and hope as the surprising interconnections of the heart are discovered and history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair are confronted. 

MARY POPPINS Star Jeanna De Waal Takes Over Instagram!
by HaleyJane Rose - Jul 13, 2022

The Muny is presenting Mary Poppins! The show's star, Jeanna De Waal, will take you behind the scenes of the final night of their run.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu & More in The Muny's MARY POPPINS
by Alan Henry - Jul 6, 2022

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's high-flying production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, now on stage through July 13.

Full Cast Announced For MARY POPPINS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2022

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's high-flying production of Mary Poppins this July. Find out who is in the cast. 

BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards Update: HELLO, DOLLY! - Wentzville Christian Church Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Review Roundup: FOOTLOOSE at The Muny; What Did The Critics Have To Say?
by Alan Henry - Jul 22, 2019

Kick off your Sunday shoes with this 80s favorite! Based on the 1984 Academy Award-nominated blockbuster hit, Footloose shows how a little teenage rebellion and a love of music can open hearts and transform a town. Featuring chart-topping hits, including 'Let's Hear It for the Boy,' 'Holding Out for a Hero' and the Grammy-nominated title track 'Footloose,' this four-time Tony Award-nominated dancing-sensation will have the entire family burning and yearning to cut loose!

VIDEO: FOOTLOOSE's Mason Reeves Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 22, 2019

We cut loose this past weekend as Mason Reeves took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for a behind-the-scenes look at The Muny's production of Footloose! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!

Photos: Cut Loose with FOOTLOOSE at The Muny
by Julie Musbach - Jul 19, 2019

Kick off your Sunday shoes with this 80s favorite! Based on the 1984 Academy Award-nominated blockbuster hit, Footloose shows how a little teenage rebellion and a love of music can open hearts and transform a town. Featuring chart-topping hits, including a?oeLet's Hear It for the Boy,a?? a?oeHolding Out for a Heroa?? and the Grammy-nominated title track a?oeFootloose,a?? this four-time Tony Award-nominated dancing-sensation will have the entire family burning and yearning to cut loose!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At FOOTLOOSE At The Muny
by Alan Henry - Jul 19, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Muny's production of Footloose! Check out the video!

FOOTLOOSE's Mason Reeves Takes Over Instagram Saturday!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 19, 2019

It's time to cut loose because Mason Reeves is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story on Saturday July 20th at The Muny's production of Footloose! Be sure to tune in and kick off your Sunday shoes to get a behind-the-scenes look at this 80s favorite! Let's hear it for the boy and for this takeover!

Heather Ayers, Florrie Bagel, and More Complete Cast of Muny's FOOTLOOSE
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2019

Muny announced today its complete cast, design and production team for Footloose, the fifth show of its second century, July 18 - 24.

Review Roundup: Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, and More Star in ANNIE at The Muny
by Alan Henry - Jul 20, 2018

Annie, based on the popular 1920s Harold Gray comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, is a seven-time Tony Award-winner and considered one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. It features unforgettable hits like 'It's the Hard Knock Life,' 'Easy Street' and the iconic Broadway standard 'Tomorrow.' You can bet your bottom dollar this is one beloved, multigenerational Muny favorite guaranteed to entertain the entire family.

Photo Flash: Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, and More Star in ANNIE at The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2018

Annie, based on the popular 1920s Harold Gray comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, is a seven-time Tony Award-winner and considered one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time. It features unforgettable hits like "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street" and the iconic Broadway standard "Tomorrow." You can bet your bottom dollar this is one beloved, multigenerational Muny favorite guaranteed to entertain the entire family.

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at the Muny's ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 17, 2018

The sun's on its way out at the Muny with the approaching opening of Annie, get a sneak peek below!

The Sun's on its Way Out at the Muny with the Complete Cast and Creative of ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018

The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production teams for the theatre's centennial season production of Annie, July 18 -25. 

BWW Review: Upstream Theater's Delightful Slice of History SWEET REVENGE
by Chris Gibson - Oct 9, 2017

SWEET REVENGE, with the subtitle of: as performed by the Julius Slowacki Players, Saint Louis, 1933, is a delightful look back at our city's own Polish heritage. Artistic Director Philip Boehm translates ZEMSTA by playwright Aleksander Fredo, but gives the work a twist by showing us how the troupe, which ceased performing in 1959, would have staged the piece, albeit, in English. This is an enjoyable romp that's amusing, and supposedly based on a true bit of history that Fredo ran across. Boehm's translation maintains Fredo's clever rhyming scheme, which gives it a playful, lighthearted air.

Upstream's SWEET REVENGE Opens 10/6
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017

Considered the finest Polish comedy ever written, this 19th century verse drama uses Moli re-like wit to poke fun of human follies. Upstream takes the hijinks to another level by presenting the play as performed by an actual amateur St. Louis Polish immigrant theater troupe from the 1930s.