BWW Reviews: Bear Stage Debuts with Solid Production of PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES Running Through 4/25
It can be difficult and stressful to try and start up a new theatre company.
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View All ›BWW Reviews: Jazz Giant CYRUS CHESTNUT Sizzles at the Sheldon with His Interpretations of Elvis Songs
Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut brought his considerable talents to the stage of the Sheldon Concert Hall for a show (April 10, 2010) that featured selections of music more commonly associated with Elvis Presley.
BWW Reviews: Cute and Charming Production of LEGALLY BLONDE
Based on the enthusiastic patrons in attendance, it's clear to me that the musical adaptation of the 2001 Reese Witherspoon vehicle, Legally Blonde, has a pretty strong following, and seems to have struck a chord with audiences.
BWW Reviews: Chuck Lavazzi Waxes Nostalgic for His Cabaret Debut at the Kranzberg
Cabaret performers are always on the lookout for songs that they can utilize to define themselves as entertainers.
BWW Reviews: Black Rep's Production of FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE is Immensely Entertaining
It's only fitting that the original 'King of the Jukebox', songwriter, musician and bandleader Louis Jordan, be honored with his own 'jukebox' musical (featuring a well-crafted book by Clarke Peters).
BWW Reviews: Imaginary Theatre Company Present Intriguing and Entertaining Production of AMELIA EARHART at the MO History Museum
History books, at least when I was growing up, devoted only a sidebar to pioneering aviatrix AMELIA EARHART, although today her life has become the subject of many books, movies and television specials that seek to shed light on her mysterious disappearance in 1937 during an attempt to fly around th
BWW Reviews: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Closes Their Season with a Charming and Delightful Production of THE FANTASTICKS
If you're a fan of musical theatre, and you missed out on your chance to see THE FANTASTICKS during its record setting run off-Broadway (it did play for over 40 years, after all), then you owe it to yourself to take in the Repertory Theatre of St.
BWW Reviews: Muddy Waters Theatre Presents Exceptional Production of DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS Through 3/28
Muddy Waters Theatre begin their season of O'Neill with the classic American morality tale, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, a play that manages to examine nearly all of the seven deadly sins before reaching its dramatic conclusion.
BWW Reviews: Imaginary Theatre Company Presents Delightful Production of A PETER RABBIT TALE 3/14
The Imaginary Theatre Company opens the spring season with a cute production of A PETER RABBIT TALE.
BWW Reviews: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents Brilliant Adaptation of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
If you've never read Fyodor Dostoyevsky's mammoth classic CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, you're probably still familiar with certain themes and characters that populate this piece of Russian literature.
BWW Reviews: Temporary Theatre Debuts with Fun-Filled Production of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Though 3/28
At our current rate of consumption, is it conceivable that we could ever reach a point where every movie, book, historical figure, or current event available will have been used as the basis for a musical? Probably not.
BWW Reviews: Stray Dog Theatre Present THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON THE MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS Through 3/20
Playwright Paul Zindel's work THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON THE MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS tells a painful and dark story, and offers only a glimmer of hope to its protagonist.
BWW Reviews: Stunning and Powerful Production of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Plays the Fox Theatre Through 3/14
My first introduction to the work of playwright Tracy Letts was covering a local production of Bug.
BWW Reviews: Black Rep Production of YESTERDAYS Features Stellar Performance by Vanessa Rubin as BILLIE HOLIDAY
Jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday had a hard and tragic life, and her addictions have become almost as well known as her musical contributions.
BWW Reviews: New Jewish Theatre Presents Compelling Production of THE PEOPLE'S VIOLIN
THE PEOPLE'S VIOLIN is an interesting search for identity, as an experimental filmmaker attempts to track down his father's true lineage, and hopes to find himself in the process.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Actors' Studio Presents Intruiging Production of THE SHAPE OF THINGS
Controversial playwright/filmmaker Neil Labute has a unique talent for crafting works that deliver a solid sucker punch to the gut.
BWW Reviews: Jeffrey Wright Delivers Solid Performance at the Kranzberg
After experiencing some initial success in the world of cabaret last year, Jeffrey Wright has returned to the Kranzberg Arts Center for a weekend of sold out performances.
BWW Reviews: Fun Production of MAMMA MIA! Plays the Fox Theatre
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.
REVIEW: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Present Powerful Production of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Playwright Wendy Kesselman has referred to her current adaptation of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK as the definitive version, and considering the fact that newly available passages of Anne's diary were incorporated into the text, it's certainly more eye opening in a lot of respects.
REVIEW: Dramatic License Productions Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Artopolis in Chesterfield Mall
I'm encouraged by the recent trend of malls offering up empty retail space to the artistic community.
REVIEW: Solid Production of THE COLOR PURPLE Plays at the Fox Theatre
Marsha Norman's clever book for the musical version of THE COLOR PURPLE greatly compresses the action of the novel, while also managing to tone down some of its more violent aspects.
REVIEW: Mustard Seed Theatre Presents Compelling and Provocative Production of FIRES IN THE MIRROR
Anna-Deveare Smith's play, FIRES IN THE MIRROR, attempts to capture a specific, largely forgotten moment in our history, suspending it in time for a little over an hour, so that it can be properly reflected upon and digested.
REVIEW: Piwacket Theatre for Children Continue Season with Debut of SNOW WHITE AND THE 8TH DWARF
Piwacket Theatre for Children celebrates their 18th year in existence with the charming debut of their 18th original production SNOW WHITE AND THE 8TH DWARF (playing through January 30, 2010 at the Black Cat Theatre).
BWW Reviews: J.Samuel Davis in Upstream Theater's THE DOUBLE BASS
Michael Hofmann's witty translation of Peter Suskind's play THE DOUBLE BASS is an intriguing work, filled with wildly funny moments, and Upstream Theater's current presentation, which is playing at the Kranzberg Arts Center through February 14, is a must-see production, powered by Philip Boehm's tho
REVIEW: ELIANE ELIAS Gives Terrific Performance at the Sheldon January 23rd
Eliane Elias is a superbly talented performer, having started on piano at age six in her native Brazil (Sao Paulo).
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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) |