BWW Reviews: Insight Theatre Company's MAN OF LA MANCHA
MAN OF LA MANCHA has become a community theatre staple, and as such, gets staged with some degree of regularity.
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View All ›BWW Reviews: SHOW BOAT at the Muny
When I started writing this review I had Turner Classics on, and it just so happened they were playing SHOW BOAT.
BWW Reviews: Stages St. Louis's Production of DISNEY'S THE ARISTOCATS
Since I first started taking my son along with me to see children's shows, it's become readily apparent to me that he especially enjoys seeing the ones put on by Stages St.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Shakespeare's ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS
ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS, written by playwright Jane Martin, has some clever ideas going for it, including taking on the sacred institution of Anton Chekov himself, as well as examining the ongoing conflict between art and commerce.
BWW Reviews: THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Presented By Dramatic License Productions
Though actor/playwright Jason Miller may be best remembered for his turns as troubled priest Father Damien in The Exorcist (and Exorcist III: Legion), he should probably be thought of for his Pulitzer-prize winning work, THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON.
BWW Reviews: FOOTLOOSE at the Muny
I remember seeing FOOTLOOSE in a theatre back in 1984, and I think I actually enjoyed it.
BWW Reviews: The Union Avenue Opera's Production of LA FILLE DU REGIMENT
A romantic comic opera with militaristic undertones sounds like a rather odd juxtaposition of style and substance, but LA FILLE DU REGIMENT(Daughter of the Regiment) pulls off that feat with a delightful combination of tuneful melodies, along with a considerable amount of charm that's hard to resist
BWW Reviews: Echo Theatre Company's Production of GOD'S EAR
Jenny Schwartz's play GOD'S EAR is an intriguing work, chock full of linguistic twists and turns that manage to illuminate rather than obscure, even though they appear to tumble forth with seemingly reckless abandon.
BWW Reviews: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Muny
It wasn't until a couple of years ago that I actually saw the stage version of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
BWW Reviews: NonProphet Theatre Company's CABARET
Most of the productions of Kander and Ebb's CABARET that I've attended in recent years have been rather intimate and cozy affairs, with stagings seeking to replicate the smoky atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub as closely as possible.
BWW Reviews: Stages St. Louis's Production of PROMISES, PROMISES
I grew up listening to the music and lyrics of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and I've always had a warm spot in my heart for their tuneful pop confections.
BWW Reviews: CATS at the Muny
Despite the fact that I'm not exactly what you'd call a fan of the show CATS, I've always tried to keep an open mind whenever I've attended a production of it (just as I would with any other show I'm not particularly fond of), because you never know when you're going to be beguiled by an especially
BWW Reviews: Union Avenue Opera's Production of PIRATES OF THE PENZANCE
The Union Avenue Opera kick off their 2010 season with a spirited romp through Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera PIRATES OF THE PENZANCE, and even if you've never seen it before, there's a good chance you've heard some of these tuneful melodies somewhere along the line.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
To an audience today, William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW might be considered politically incorrect.
BWW Reviews: Max and Louie Productions' IT HAD TO BE YOU
I'm not sure how I would react if I found myself in the situation that Vito Pignoli finds himself in as the plot unfolds in Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna's play IT HAD TO BE YOU.
BWW Reviews: New Line Theatre's Production of EVITA
Simply put, New Line Theatre's current production of EVITA absolutely rocks! Employing a more intimate staging and utilizing stripped down orchestrations acts to reinvigorate the work, personalizing the story and adding a real edge to the music.
BWW Reviews: MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Presented by Blue Rose Stage Collective
Whether your political views favor one side or the other in the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine, you're sure to find Blue Rose Stage Collective's debut presentation of MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE to be a provocative and compelling piece of theatre.
BWW Reviews: WICKED at the Fox Theatre Through 7/11
The production of WICKED that's currently playing the Fox Theatre delivers an enchanting experience to its audiences that dazzles and delights, filling the stage with jaw-dropping scenery and incredible special effects, as well as a host of wonderful performers.
BWW Reviews: TITANIC: THE MUSICAL at the Muny
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL is just the sort of production that's perfectly suited to the vast expanse the Muny provides.
BWW Reviews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Muny
The classic French fairy tale, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, is given the full-blown Disney treatment in this adaptation of their own 1991 animated film.
BWW Reviews: Muddy Water Theatre's Charming Production of NOW I ASK YOU
Muddy Waters Theatre is a unique company in that they devote each or their seasons to a single playwright, which in most cases would result in a schedule that strictly hews to the familiar.
BWW Reviews: WICKED at the Fox Theatre Through 7/11
The production of WICKED that's currently playing the Fox Theatre delivers an enchanting experience to its audiences that dazzles and delights, filling the stage with jaw-dropping scenery and incredible special effects, as well as a host of wonderful performers.
BWW Reviews: OUR TOWN at Stray Dog
Thornton Wilder's venerable American classic OUR TOWN is an interesting character study, focusing its attention on a small New England town and the changes that occur to various characters as time passes.
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Mamma Mia! Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04) |
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Amadeus Gaslight (2/05-2/21) |
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Cinderella Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (6/05-6/27) |
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The Color Purple (The Musical) The St. Louis Black Repertory Company (9/09-9/27) |
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Safe Haven | World Premiere Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (6/12-6/26) |
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Terry Barber: Freddy Mercury Cabaret Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/05-9/05) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) The Fabulous Fox Theatre (2/02-2/07) |
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Parsons Dance Touhill Performing Arts Center (4/10-4/10) |
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Ballet Hispánico New York Touhill Performing Arts Center (11/14-11/14) |
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson Morton Amphitheater (9/10-9/10) |