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Review: The Hilarious WILD NIGHTS: AN EMILY DICKINSON SLEEPOVER PLAY is Driven by Absurd Performances
Wild Nights is inspired ridiculousness.
Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
Young lovers from different worlds.
Review: THE TEMPEST at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is Awash in Vibrant Technical Design
One can always count on an outstanding show from the St.
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at St. Louis Opera Theatre
It's almost a century-and-a-half old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.
Review: The Outrageously Hilarious FAT HAM Opens at The Black Rep
The Black Rep’s production shows why Fat Ham was a hot ticket both on and off Broadway.
Review: Absence of Chalice: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
Raunchy, camp, silly, and idiotic, this quest for the Holy Grail could not be more hilarious.
Review: Fly North Theatricals’ FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a Triumph
This production of Fiddler on the Roof is a triumph! It is fresh, exciting, engaging, entertaining, and unlike any other seen.
Review: THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at The Marcelle Theater
This lively production, directed by Lizi Watt, features a talented ensemble, catchy music, and sublime whimsy.
Review: ELEVENTH HOUR RADIO Prompts Conservation Conversation
Director Kathryn Bentley has built an infectious production of Colin McLaughlin and Ryan Marquez’s new groove heavy musical.
Review: THE END OF THE WORLD CABARET at Upstream Theater
'The End of the World Cabaret' at Upstream: THIS IS A PLAY YOU MUST SEE!
Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at New Jewish Theatre Grips with Cataclysmic Force
Rebekah Scallet has once again brought St.
Review: Polyester, Poison and the Patriarchy Collide in 9 TO 5 at Tower Grove Abbey
Filled with moments of solidarity and sleaze, 9 to 5 is dazzling.
Review: DEAD MAN’S CELLPHONE Sits in a Bizarre Space Between Life and Death
The surreal script can best be described as oddly bizarre.
Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Chorus Of Fools is an Emotionally Satisfying Production
Chorus of Fools swung for the fences taking on Romeo & Juliet.
Review: St. Louis Actors' Studio's THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE
The Orange Girls and St.
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD is Chaotically Lively
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern may be dead, but the St.
Review: RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at Loretto-Hilton Center
This jukebox musical, directed by Augustin Family Artistic Director Kate Bergstrom, offers a condensed biography of Cash’s life, told through his music.
Review: ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD at Soul Siren Playhouse has Much to Say About Marginalized Communities
Robbin, From the Hood has ambitious intent.
Review: PROMENADE at The Marcelle Theater
This ridiculously hilarious romp is gloriously wacky.
Review: THE ENIGMATIST at Emerson Studio In The Loretto-Hilton Center
Blending the theater of the mind, math, logic, and visual trickery, The Enigmatist is a mind-blowing and engaging evening of entertainment that causes head shakes, screams of disbelief, and moments of euphoric amazement.
Review: Pearl Cleage’s Fiery FLYIN’ WEST at The Black Rep Examines the Bonds of Sisterhood
Flyin’ West is a family drama set against the backdrop of the migration West.
Review: The Best and the Rest of SPECTRUM 2026 at First Run Theatre
This year’s Spectrum 2026, produced by First Run Theatre, was unique.
Review: ROMÉO ET JULIETTE at Winter Opera
Opera is widely considered to be a seasonal flower.
Review: A BRICK AND A BIBLE Sheds Light on an Important Moment in St. Louis’ Black History
You will be entertained by Kathryn Bentley and Colin McLaughlin’s new play, but that is only one small part of why their work needs to be seen.
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Safe Haven | World Premiere Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (6/12-6/26) |
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Joe Mancuso Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (8/25-8/25) |
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical Rehab Bar & Grill (8/19-8/26) |
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery St. Louis City Winery St. Louis (10/11-10/11) |
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Joyful COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/18-12/19) |
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Parsons Dance Touhill Performing Arts Center (4/10-4/10) |
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Gateway Dirt Nationals – 3 Day Pass The Dome at America's Center (12/03-12/05) |
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Mamma Mia! Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Mamma Mia! The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Ballet Hispánico New York Touhill Performing Arts Center (11/14-11/14) |