Review: ROMEO & JULIET at Chorus Of Fools is an Emotionally Satisfying Production
Chorus of Fools swung for the fences taking on Romeo & Juliet.
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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.
Review: DEATHRAP at Tower Grove Abbey
Filled with gamesmanship, deception, death, and creative differences, Stray Dog Theatre’s Deathtrap is sleuthing at its finest.
Review: THE CHILDREN at West End Players Guild is Fascinating, Well Directed, and Exquisitely Acted
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling.
Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 Features Expressive Portrayals from a Cohesive Ensemble
When Lucas Hnath’s play premiered on Broadway the New York Times and Time Out New York called it “the best play of the season.
Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Loretto-Hilton Center
An example of how grief shapes identity played out onstage, The Rep’s latest is a compelling, powerful example of how theater can confront uncomfortable topics with tenderness, compassion, and humor.
Review: THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY is a Poetic Look at the Life Experiences of Black Women
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, while staged as a play, is more of an artistic poetic reading.
Review: NOISES OFF at Clayton Community Theatre
How do you tell that your play is a success? Not so easy if it’s a drama; you might detect a little silent sobbing.
Review: The Outrageous Adult Comedy MYTH OF THE OSTRICH is Brimming with a Bevy of Belly Laughs
Myth of the Ostrich is brazen comedy.
Review: THE DANCE ON WIDOW’S ROW at The Black Rep Will Have You Dying with Laughter
The Dance on Widow’s Row at The Black Rep features a charismatic ensemble with infectious energy stemming from playful performances.
Review: MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY at Emerson Studio In The Loretto-Hilton Center
Filled with garlands and good times, the production’s loose adherence to traditional theater makes it refreshing.
Review: MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY at Saint Louis Repertory Theatre
The evening is surely funny (and a little bit sad).
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
More of a drama with sung interludes than a full-blown musical, The Outsiders is an outstanding production.
Review: SUPERHERO at Tower Groves Abbey
Aided by a top-notch band, Justin Been’s potent drama uses moving songs and poignant drama to make Superhero is a thrill-packed adventure.
Review: SARA SHEPERD: PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS at The Blue Strawberry Showroom And Lounge
Watching Broadway’s Sara Sheperd perform her holiday themed cabaret, Please Come Home for Christmas, is akin to sitting in front of a cozy fire with a mug of hot cocoa.
Review: JOHN HUGHES YOUR OWN ADVENTURE- LIVE is 90-Minutes of Pratfalls, Sight Gags, & Buffoonery
John Hughes Your Own Adventure - LIVE is a whole lot of fun for anyone familiar with Hughes work.
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Alex Edelman’s Just for Us New Jewish Theatre (NJT) (10/01-10/18) |
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Come From Away Kirkwood Pac (9/18-10/18) |
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The Birds Albion Theatre (10/16-11/01) |
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Gateway Dirt Nationals – 3 Day Pass The Dome at America's Center (12/03-12/05) |
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The Buckinghams October 9, 8pm The Wildey (10/09-10/09) |
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Cara Palombo Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (12/29-12/29) |
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Mississippi Moon Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (10/16-10/16) |
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Carmen Bonner Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (12/01-12/01) |
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COCA Live & Unscripted! Staenberg Performance Lab at COCA (11/21-11/21) |
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Dangerous Minds Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (1/30-1/30) |
