TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT UMSL

by Theresa Bertram - December 25, 2025

For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays....

by Analisa Bell - December 24, 2025

The 2nd Annual Dionne Family Christmas on 12/22 proved itself exactly what a holiday cabaret should be - joyful, a little chaotic, deeply personal, and fueled by talent and love....

by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 24, 2025

Belle and her feathered friend Pigeon, along with the fabulous dame, Mrs Ringer, the flamboyant Jacques Le Plop and many other hilarious characters must work together to save the Beast from the spell… can Belle see beyond the Beast’s fearsome face? And can Pigeon save the day without getting in a fl...

by Courtney Castelino - December 24, 2025

What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST at Ottawa Musicals?...

by Sara Altea Balestra - December 23, 2025

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at STM Studio?...

by Theresa Bertram - December 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursti...

by Zach Wetzel - December 23, 2025

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS brings sizzling entertainment to Arizona Broadway Theatre this holiday season! The run has closed, so this critic was very glad to have made it to the closing performance! ...

by Mark Carnochan - December 24, 2025

The Brunton continue to provide some of the best Scottish panto's in the country with another fantastic pantomime in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz....

by Christiana Rose - December 23, 2025

​​​​​​​Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! arrives at the Royal Festival Hall with all the confidence and chaos audiences have come to expect from television’s favourite medical mischief makers. Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken deliver a high energy family show that balances silliness with...

by Gregory Fletcher - December 24, 2025

Rosemary Loar delivered a warm, cozy evening of Christmas music marked by range, originality, and skill. Even the most well-worn holiday chestnuts sounded newly minted, revealing fresh beauty and emotional depth....