BWW Reviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Fox Theatre - Simply Brilliant
I remember back in the early 80's when the film adaptation of the original French play, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, was a cable staple.
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BWW Reviews Best of 2011 - By BroadwayWorld's Chris Gibson
I saw over a hundred shows again this year, and have decided to make a list of musicals as well as a list of comedies and dramas, which will be lumped together to form two different top eleven lists (in tribute to Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap) of 2011.
BWW Reviews: Webster Conservatory Class of 2012 Shines in Cabaret at the Kranzberg
For the past two years I've been attending the Webster Student Cabaret, which this time consists of three talented females and three talented males.
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre Presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES
As a critic, over a relatively short period of time, I've seen several different plays several different times, and with each repeat viewing I've had to start weighing exactly how I felt about a script to begin with against the specific work of a performer (especially during a solo piece) and how th
BWW Reviews: ITC's Delightful Christmas Show THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
I lost count with how many "good" messages were being poured into Sarah Brandt (playwright) and Neal Richardson's (music, lyrics, arrangements, and musical direction production of THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER, which is the current holiday offering on the Heagney stage at Nerinx Hall as part of the Im
BWW Reviews: CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK at the Fox Theatre
A good cover band faces the challenge of living up to its audience's expectations every time they play a number that somebody else wrote and performed.
BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre Continues 15th Season with Delightful LAST NIGHT AT BALLYHOO
The New Jewish Theatre continue their 15th season with Alfred Ury's (of Driving Miss Daisy fame) engaging and informative LAST NIGHT AT BALLYHOO.
BWW Reviews: HotCIty and SIUE'S Fascinating WHAMMY! THE SEVEN SECRETS TO A SANE SELF
An alternative to the typical holiday fare exists once again at the Kranzberg this year under the auspices of HotCity Theatre's Greenhouse Series and the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance, which offers up an unusual and entertaining look at the way human beings interact, and the psychology behind
BWW Reviews: Rep Presents Winning Production of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
Laura Eason's recent adaptation of Mark Twain's immortal THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER is an invigorating and captivating work, full of enthusiastic performances and thrilling action.
BWW Reviews: Black Rep's Uplifting Production of BLACK NATIVITY
I've seen the Black Rep's production of BLACK NATIVITY before, and I enjoyed it so much I thought I'd check it out again this year.
BWW Reviews: Fun and Tuneful Production of MAMMA MIA! Plays at the Fox Theatre
It may not have the depth of a show like Jersey Boys, but it's easy to understand the appeal of a jukebox musical like MAMMA MIA!, especially when you consider just how tuneful the score is, overflowing with a couple dozen of ABBA's greatest hits.
BWW Reviews: Mustard Seed Theatre Presents Compelling and Entertaining Production of GODSPELL
Ever since I produced the music for a production of the musical GODSPELL it's held a special place in my heart.
BWW Reviews: Washington University's Ovation Series Wows with Stellar Production of INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
My son Zachary wasn't sure if he wanted to see INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS, and then I explained to him exactly what the concept was (and showed him a couple of clips from the website).
BWW Reviews: Citilites Closes 2011 Season with Delightful Production of BABY
Even though three couples are the focus of Richard Maltby (lyrics), David Shire (music) and Sybille Pearson's (book) musical called BABY, there's a very good reason the title is singular and not plural.
BWW Book Reviews: Scott Miller's Informative and Engaging SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL, AND MUSICALS
If you're looking for a book on contemporary musicals that's as entertaining as it is informative, you can't go wrong with Scott Miller's new book, SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL, AND MUSICALS.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio and the Black Rep Combine Their Efforts for Informative PALMER PARK
The late 1960's were a time of great social upheaval, and race riots broke out in a number of major cities, leading to what has been termed 'white flight', as the Caucasians abandoned the urban areas for the suburbs.
BWW Reviews: Muddy Waters Theatre Presents Haunting Production of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
Muddy Waters Theatre end their season dedicated to playwright Paula Vogel with her award-winning work, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, and it's easily the most accomplished and straightforward of her plays.
BWW Reviews: Morning Star Productions Rocks with Hilarious Production of CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL
Before there was South Park, Team America, Orgazmo, or even The Book of Mormon, Trey Parker completed a film that's become a cult favorite; CANNIBAL! THE MUSICAL.
BWW Reviews: Choreography Shines in Fox Theatre Production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
The stage continues to mine the movies for product, and sometimes it strikes gold (High Fidelity-although not hugely successful was, for me a better musical than a movie) and sometimes it strikes tin.
BWW Reviews: Marble Stage Delivers Toothless Production of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
I'm a completely unabashed fan of George Romero's 1968 classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
BWW Reviews: R-S Theatrics Painful and Painfully Funny Production of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
There's something very funny, yet very sad about the two characters in Rajiv Joseph's bittersweet work GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Funny and Knowing Studio Production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
I don't know if playwright Annie Baker ever attended a six week community summer drama class like the one depicted in her wonderful work, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, but it has the painful ring of truth that makes you think she may have at one time.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Hilarious and Harrowing Production of GOD OF CARNAGE
How would you react as a parent if your ten year old son was smacked in the face with a stick with resulted in a fat lip and a couple of lost teeth? Would you be able to keep you cool? Would you just immediately contact the police or a lawyer and deal with it from that perspective? Well, I'm not sur
BWW Reviews: Chuck Lavazzi Delivers Informative and Amusing Show with JUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT
The Missouri History Museum is a perfect venue for Chuck Lavazzi's retooled cabaret show JUST A SONG AT TWILIGHT, since it allows a number of slides to be projected (courtesy of Marjorie Williamson) which give life to Lavazzi's recollections of the golden age of vaudeville.
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Misery Gaslight (11/06-11/22) |
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RUBBERBAND Touhill Performing Arts Center (2/27-2/27) |
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical Rehab Bar & Grill (8/19-8/26) |
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Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn The Fabulous Fox Theatre (10/06-10/06) |
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Gunhild Carling at City Winery St. Louis City Winery St. Louis (10/11-10/11) |
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COCA Live & Unscripted! Staenberg Performance Lab at COCA (11/21-11/21) |
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Safe Haven | World Premiere Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (6/12-6/26) |
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The Color Purple (The Musical) The St. Louis Black Repertory Company (9/09-9/27) |
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Mamma Mia! The Fabulous Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Joshua's Boots COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (10/21-10/24) |