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Review: EXTREMITIES at Tower Grove Abbey

Review: EXTREMITIES at Tower Grove Abbey

by Rob Levy · August 10, 2026

Intense, poignant, and painted with shades of grey, Extremities, the latest production from Stray Dog Theatre, is psychological drama at its best. Well-acted and fraught with moral ambiguity, the company’s latest production is compelling and evocative. Suspensefully relentless, William Mastrosimon…

Review: MEET ME IN ST LOUIS at The Muny Overflows with Sentimentality and Heart

Review: MEET ME IN ST LOUIS at The Muny Overflows with Sentimentality and Heart

by James Lindhorst · August 8, 2026

Meet Me in St. Louis is exactly what you hope, want, and expect from a stage adaptation of the classic movie musical. What makes this Muny staging special are the wonderful portrayals, the beautiful set, video, and costume designs, and the many nostalgic nods to St. Louis.…

Review: JOB at New Jewish Theatre is a Turbulent Psychological Drama

Review: JOB at New Jewish Theatre is a Turbulent Psychological Drama

by James Lindhorst · August 7, 2026

New Jewish Theatre’s production of JOB a visceral theatrical experience. It is a turbulent psychological drama with unexpected twists and turns. Director Annamaria Pileggi and actors John Contini and Kristen Lintvedt capture all of the heightened drama in Friedman’s riveting script.…

Review: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

Review: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival

by James Lindhorst · August 6, 2026

In her program notes, Director Rebekah Scallet makes no apologies for staging what is often called Shakespeare’s weakest play. She has found a charming and playful way to present The Two Gentlemen of Verona for maximal audience enjoyment. There were plenty of bursts of laughter throughout and the …

Review: WAKEY WAKEY is a Poignant Look at End of Life

Review: WAKEY WAKEY is a Poignant Look at End of Life

by James Lindhorst · August 1, 2026

Eno’s end of life play is thoughtful and funny while avoiding morbidity. There is no fourth wall. The direct address monologue is a unique narrative structure that is rarely used by playwrights, but a style of storytelling that’s often staged by The Midnight Company (Thom Pain, The Absolute Brig…

Review: GUYS & DOLLS at Stages St. Louis is a Sure Bet

Review: GUYS & DOLLS at Stages St. Louis is a Sure Bet

by James Lindhorst · July 30, 2026

Director James Monroe Iglehart and the entire company have built a show that is musical theater perfection. This production of Guys & Dolls could not be better.Just ask Sarah Brown at the Save-a-Soul Mission, it would be a sin to miss this heavenly production of Guys & Dolls.…

Review: The Muny Premiere of AIN’T TOO PROUD Celebrates Legacy of The Temptations

Review: The Muny Premiere of AIN’T TOO PROUD Celebrates Legacy of The Temptations

by James Lindhorst · July 29, 2026

The Muny’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is an example of how a jukebox musical can transcend the music into something much greater. This production, the directorial vision, the performances, and the technical execution all blend to create an engaging, historically accur…

Review: 12TH ANNUAL LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

Review: 12TH ANNUAL LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL at St. Louis Actors’ Studio

by James Lindhorst · July 26, 2026

The 12th Annual LaBute New Theatre Festival features new works by playwrights who hail from Kentucky, New York, Utah, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, plus a new work from festival’s namesake Neil LaBute. This year’s crop of plays, produced by St. Louis Actors’ studio includes three comedies, two c…

Past Shows

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

FeaturedThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

May 29 – Jun 28, 2026

Six quirky middle schoolers take the stage to compete in the Putnam County Spelling Bee, each hoping a perfect word might lead to a moment of triumph, or the rare feeling of acceptance. Guided by three equally eccentric adults, the competition quickly spins into comic chaos and...

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

FeaturedBeautiful: The Carole King Musical

Sep 19 – Oct 19, 2025

Follow the incredible journey of Carole King, from her humble beginnings as a teenage songwriter in Brooklyn to her rise as a chart-topping music legend. BEAUTIFUL celebrates King’s remarkable career and personal resilience, featuring iconic hits like “I Feel the Earth Move,”...

Austen's Pride

FeaturedAusten's Pride

Jul 25 – Aug 24, 2025

Jane Austen’s most beloved tale is reimagined when the esteemed author begins her own journey of self-discovery. As the stormy romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds in a fresh narrative, Austen gains new insights into both her creations and her own...

Murder For Two

FeaturedMurder For Two

May 30 – Jun 29, 2025

Officer Marcus Moscowicz, a small-town policeman aspiring to be a detective, seizes the chance to solve the murder of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney when the writer is shot at his own surprise birthday party. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus, along with...

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Guys And Dolls in St. Louis Guys And Dolls
Kirkwood Pac (7/24-8/23)
JOB in St. Louis JOB
New Jewish Theatre (NJT) (8/06-8/23)
Ludo in St. Louis Ludo
The Pageant (10/24-10/24)
ELVIS, PATSY CLINE & LORETTA LYNN: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT in St. Louis ELVIS, PATSY CLINE & LORETTA LYNN: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/12-9/12)
Joshua's Boots in St. Louis Joshua's Boots
COCA - Catherine B. Berges Theatre (10/21-10/24)
Mamma Mia! in St. Louis Mamma Mia!
Fox Theatre (3/30-4/04)
Sean Canan's VooDoo :Stevie Wonder in St. Louis Sean Canan's VooDoo :Stevie Wonder
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (8/21-8/21)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in St. Louis The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
The Fabulous Fox Theatre (2/02-2/07)
Terry Barber: Best Of Broadway in St. Louis Terry Barber: Best Of Broadway
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (9/06-9/06)
Parsons Dance in St. Louis Parsons Dance
Touhill Performing Arts Center (4/10-4/10)