Review: DEATHRAP at Tower Grove Abbey
Filled with gamesmanship, deception, death, and creative differences, Stray Dog Theatre’s Deathtrap is sleuthing at its finest.
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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.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Tesseract Theatre Company is a Peppy High Energy Production
Director Will Bonfiglio, Music Director Larry D.
Review: EMMA at Loretto-Hilton Center
At a time when the weather is colder, and winter is tuning up, The Repertory Theatre of St.
Review: AN ORCHARD FOR CHEKHOV at Upstream Theater
Brício’s play, An Orchard for Chekhov, is written with sophisticated humor.
Review: KEN LUDWIG’S BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at New Jewish Theatre is a Hilarious Whodunit
Nisi Sturgis’ Baskerville is a wacky whodunit.
Review: LES MISÉRABLES at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
Now touring North America, this updated version of the beloved musical has been crafted by producer Cameron MacIntosh.
Review: DEPOSITION Examines the Complexities and Culpabilties of Failed Marriages
Deposition is an entertaining 90-minute story with, like many divorces, no clear resolution.
Review: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at St. Louis Actors’ Studio
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe is a one actor play examining life, relationships, and art on Earth.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Fox Theatre, St. Louis
Visually beautiful and emotionally charged, The Notebook brings love and loss to the stage with poignant results.
Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE at Emerson Studio In The Loretto-Hilton Center
Emotionally powerful and gripping, The Brothers Size is powerful, evocative, and passionate.
Review: THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL at Clayton Community Theatre
Like last year's 'Twelfth Night' this production shows a sweet understanding of the play and how it works, a great love and respect for the text, and a delicious, economical theatricality to the whole thing.
Review: Tom Morello's Gritty Rebellious Score Drives REVOLUTION(s) at The Goodman
Revolution(s) is a well-designed, fast-paced, and adrenaline-fueled production with outstanding music.
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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) |