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I'd heard of Jean Shepherd's work as an author when I was younger, but my first true exposure to him came in 1983 in a tiny, and mostly empty, movie theater where I sat and watched director Bob Clark's wonderful valentine to the late 1930's and early 1940's, A Christmas Story.
Combining acrobatics with choreography (by Chet Walker) that recalls Bob Fosse's original work on the show, the current touring company of PIPPIN(book by Roger O.
Have you ever seen a sequel to a show and thought, wow, that was even better than the original? Well, that's what you're going to think if you take the time to check out Stray Dog Theatre's current production of THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL (book by Betsy Kelso, with music and l
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As I sit here writing this review I have David Lanz and Kristin Amarie's latest release, FOREVER CHRISTMAS, playing in the background.
Harold Gray, the original creator of the cliff-hanging comic strip that features the pupil-less girl known as 'Little Orphan Annie', may be just a footnote in history, but most people are aware of the musical adaptation, ANNIE, of his creation that premiered in 1977.
Back in 1993, CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL was a peculiar foray into low budget film by director Trey Parker that didn't really find its audience.
I guess when you're are a writer of Stephen King's stature you can't help be subject to expectations that are often simply too hard to live up to.
Sometimes I'm amazed at the synchronicity that can occur when you see as many plays as I do.
I have no doubt that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be popular with audiences.
The Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 to supposedly 'protect' the population of East Germany from succumbing to socialism.
Mustard Seed Theatre has brought back their popular staging of ALL IS CALM - THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914, which premiered around this time last year, and it's definitely a piece of theatre that demands your time and attention.
We are truly lucky in St.
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If you're a fan of the film DIRTY DANCING then I have no doubt you'll find plenty to be excited about with the stage version that is currently playing at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
If I were asked to provide the perfect introduction to the work of playwright William Shakespeare I would advise that person to check out The Repertory Theatre of St.
I've been privileged to see several versions of Greek playwright Sophocles' 2500 year old work ANTIGONE over the years.
Few stories are as poignant and compelling as THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, and this adaptation by Wendy Kesselman (originally scripted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett) is made even more so by enhancing the elements already present that deal with her Jewish faith and burgeoning womanhood.
Dame Agatha Christie is considered to be one of the most successful authors of all time, with her mystery novels and short stories selling literally millions of copies.
I'm constantly amazed at the way New Line Theatre is able to find so many hidden gems among the countless shows that play on or off Broadway, exposing all of their true beauty and charms in newly imagined stagings.
If you listen to a lot popular country music these days you'll find that most of it is really just pop music with a twang.
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It's just a fact that Stages St.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, the latest show by Dramatic License Productions, is a nutty little work that lampoons the denizens of its community, as well as a number of aspects of American culture, like the daytime reality TV shows made popular by the likes of Dr.
The Human Terrain System is a military initiative designed to utilize the research capabilities of individuals in areas where there are conflicts in order to forge a better understanding of the population of a region by gathering sociocultural information.
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Parsons Dance Touhill Performing Arts Center (4/10-4/10) |
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery St. Louis City Winery St. Louis (10/11-10/11) |
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Terry Barber: Freddy Mercury Cabaret Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/05-9/05) |
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Joshua's Boots COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (10/21-10/24) |
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Ludo The Pageant (10/24-10/24) |
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ELVIS, PATSY CLINE & LORETTA LYNN: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/12-9/12) |
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Joyful COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (12/18-12/19) |
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Mamma Mia! Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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ELVIS, PATSY CLINE & LORETTA LYNN: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/13-9/13) |
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The Mercy Seat Gaslight (9/11-9/27) |
