The St. Louis Actors' Studio is presenting the first part of their annual LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL, where a group of one act plays are chosen from a group of submissions, and includes a new work by Neil Labute himself. I wish I could say they were all exciting pieces, and maybe the second part will showcase some real gems, but the first group is a mixed bag. But despite this, I think it's an important festival our town should be very proud to be hosting. And, I think there are moments that definitely make this worthy of your time and attention, particularly if you like seeing fresh new works.
New Line Theatre's production of BONNIE & CLYDE tied with Stages St. Louis' rendition of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING with nine nominations apiece for the St. Louis Theater Circle Awards to lead nominations for all shows produced by local professional theater companies in 2014.
New Line Theatre Off Line presents an off-beat, decidedly adult evening of cabaret, SHOOTIN' THE SH!T, for one night only, Saturday, January 31 at the Kranzberg Arts Center Cabaret in Grand Center.
Stray Dog Theatre tackles another classic musical, bringing Kander and Ebb's CABARET to the stage at the Tower Grove Abbey on this occasion. and It's a splendid rendition that combines a strong cast with incisive direction. Some bench seats have even also been removed to allow for a group of smaller club tables to surround an extended stage that puts the show right in your lap. I like that. I'm always a fan of any presentation where the audience can actually feel the intensity that the actors are putting forth. This production is definitely worth seeing, and judging by the large crowds, tickets will go fast.
In our current celebrity-obsessed world, Hollywood is still a dream factory inhabited by people who are held to a higher standard, even though they're just as screwed up and insecure as the rest of us. We're all searching for happiness of some sort, but we're often too willing to sell out what our heart's desire if it stands any chance of jeopardizing our current success. Douglas Carter Beane examines this paradoxical behavior in his brilliant comedic work THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, and Stray Dog Theatre continues their fine season with a very good production of this timely work.
In keeping with the Halloween season, and in distinct contrast to the serious tone of New Line's brilliant Night of the Living Dead, we have Stray Dog Theatre's lively production of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, a campy gorefest based on filmmaker Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy. The first two films are audacious and nutty 'cabin in the woods' tales spiced with bravura camera work and copious amounts of blood and guts. The third movie sends our hero, Ash, back to medieval times to fight an Army of Darkness. This musical version combines elements taken from all three flicks, emphasizes the 'splat-stick' aspects of all of them, and adds a fairly catchy rock and roll score (book writer and lyricist George Reinblatt with a number of composers) to the mix. It's a dizzying, but enjoyable ride that, thankfully, never lets the foot off the gas.
It's back! Based on the 80s cult classic EVIL DEAD films, this show is hilariously campy and bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. Five college kids take a trip to a remote cabin in the woods and encounter everything from ancient evil spirits to revenge-seeking Candarian Demons. It's all ridiculous and wild, while the term 'Fresh Blood!' takes on new meaning! Check out promo shots for the production below!
Playwright Joe Orton's writing career was brief, ending abruptly when he was bludgeoned to death in 1967. In a very short span he wrote a handful of plays that are still being performed to this day, and one wonders what he would have created if he'd lived longer. You can catch one of his early plays at HotCity Theatre as they are currently presenting his darkly cynical work ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE. A fine cast does a splendid job of bringing these peculiar characters to life.
Stray Dog Theatre presents SPRING AWAKENING: A NEW MUSICAL, now playing through October 20, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
The original cast album of Spring Awakening (music by Duncan Sheik with book and lyrics by Steven Sater) is still in heavy rotation in my iPod, not only because it's a terrifically catchy score, but because of its dramatic power as well. And though some may try to draw comparisons to the touring company that came to the Fox in 2009, there's really nothing to be gained by doing that. Stray Dog Theatre's current presentation is a much more intimate and "in your face" production that may well carry more impact. It certainly affected me deeply, in fact, I could hardly sleep after seeing the show, with the songs and performances spinning around my brain in continual motion. This is a beautiful and haunting rendering that provides must-see entertainment for any theatre-goer.
Executive Producer/Creator Tom Diggs is pleased to announce the launch of PERKS, a new musical web series starring Alex Wyse (Lysistrata Jones), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Allison Strong (Mama Mia), Paul Cereghino (Tony and Tina's Wedding) and Arden Myrin (Chelsea Lately, Mad TV). The new scripted musical web series will launch June 19, 2011 on blip.tv and YouTube.
Executive Producer/Creator Tom Diggs is pleased to announce Alex Wyse (Mrs. Sharpe, Bored to Death), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Allison Strong (Bye, Bye Birdie), Paul Cereghino (Tony and Tina's Wedding) and ARDEN MYRIN (Chelsea Lately, Mad TV) will join the cast of THE PERKS OF WRITING A MUSICAL, a new scripted musical web series to be launched this spring on blip.tv and YouTube.
Executive Producer/Creator Tom Diggs is pleased to announce Alex Wyse (Mrs. Sharpe, Bored to Death), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Allison Strong (Bye, Bye Birdie), Paul Cereghino (Tony and Tina's Wedding) and ARDEN MYRIN (Chelsea Lately, Mad TV) will join the cast of THE PERKS OF WRITING A MUSICAL, a new scripted musical web series to be launched this spring on blip.tv and YouTube.
Ms B Productions presents its 2ND Annual Gay and Lesbian Playwright's Evening of One Acts at the The Grand Theater at The Producer's Club in New York City June 23- June 26. Last year's production of John Ryan's 'My Pal Bette' launched this Brooklyn based theater troupe's annual event supporting Gay & Lesbian playwrights who would not otherwise have the means to produce their own works.
Ms B Productions presents its 2ND Annual Gay and Lesbian Playwright's Evening of One Acts at the The Grand Theater at The Producer's Club in New York City June 23- June 26. Last year's production of John Ryan's 'My Pal Bette' launched this Brooklyn based theater troupe's annual event supporting Gay & Lesbian playwrights who would not otherwise have the means to produce their own works.
Ms B Productions presents its 2ND Annual Gay and Lesbian Playwright's Evening of One Acts at the The Grand Theater at The Producer's Club in New York City June 23- June 26. Last year's production of John Ryan's 'My Pal Bette' launched this Brooklyn based theater troupe's annual event supporting Gay & Lesbian playwrights who would not otherwise have the means to produce their own works.
A.M.L. Entertainment is proud to present the world premiere of 'What Say You?', a new play by Anthony Michael Laura. Performances begin November 18, 2009 at The Royal Theatre at the The Producers Club. The Producers Club is located at 358 W. 44th Street.
A.M.L. Entertainment is proud to present the world premiere of 'What Say You?', a new play by Anthony Michael Laura. Performances begin November 18, 2009 at The Royal Theatre at the The Producers Club. The Producers Club is located at 358 W. 44th Street.
A.M.L. Entertainment is proud to present the world premiere of 'What Say You?', a new play by Anthony Michael Laura. Performances begin November 18, 2009 at The Royal Theatre at the The Producers Club. The Producers Club is located at 358 W. 44th Street.
