Sassy and Saucy ‘Sweet Potato Queens’ Urges Female Agency in Life

Sassy and Saucy ‘Sweet Potato Queens’ Urges Female Agency in Life

By Lynn Venhaus A sweet-and-salty nutty mixed bag of brash gal pals and scummy exes who didn’t deserve them, “Sweet Potato Queens” sets a table... Details
‘Stopmotion’ is Unsettling Horror Movie That’s Not Fully Formed

‘Stopmotion’ is Unsettling Horror Movie That’s Not Fully Formed

By Alex McPherson A disturbing and technically accomplished horror film, director Robert Morgan’s “Stopmotion” packs its imaginative ideas into a frustratingly predictable template. Viewers follow... Details
Winter Opera’s Witty and Whimsical New Take on ‘Naughty Marietta’

Winter Opera’s Witty and Whimsical New Take on ‘Naughty Marietta’

David Taylor Little's New Book Shines in Winter Opera's 17th Season Finale By C.B. Adams What passed for a naughty narrative in 1910 would hardly... Details
New Musical Written For STEM Students Heads to New York, St. Louis

New Musical Written For STEM Students Heads to New York, St. Louis

St. Louis, MO (March 4, 2024) – A new musical written for students at the Missouri University of Science & Technology will have a brief... Details
The Son Rises In Enthralling, Massive Sci-Fi Spectacle ‘Dune: Part Two’

The Son Rises In Enthralling, Massive Sci-Fi Spectacle ‘Dune: Part Two’

By Lynn Venhaus A masterful melding of massive spectacle, heartfelt high-stakes performances, and astonishing visual artistry, “Dune: Part Two” expands the mythic hero’s journey to... Details
Super-Sized Yet Old-Fashioned, ‘Wonka’ Prequel Is A Sweet Treat

Super-Sized Yet Old-Fashioned, ‘Wonka’ Prequel Is A Sweet Treat

Film now available on DVD, Blu-Ray and DigitalBy Lynn Venhaus A charming origin story with a winsome Timothee Chalamet as a joyful chocolatier with grand... Details
Mike Mills Joins St. Louis Symphony for ‘R.E.M. Explored’ Concert April 5

Mike Mills Joins St. Louis Symphony for ‘R.E.M. Explored’ Concert April 5

R.E.M. co-founder Mike Mills, violinist Robert McDuffie, and a rock band join the orchestra for performances of Mills’ Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and Orchestra;... Details
Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

Uplifting ‘Ordinary Angels’ Spotlights Community Empathy, Kindness

By Lynn Venhaus If you didn’t know it really happened, “Ordinary Angels” is the type of schmaltzy movie aiming straight for the heart that some... Details
Fox Announces Its 2024-2025 Broadway Series of Bold New Hits

Fox Announces Its 2024-2025 Broadway Series of Bold New Hits

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is ecstatic to announce its electrifying 2024-2025 Broadway season that will take audiences on a journey of timeless entertainment. The 2024-2025... Details
Soul Siren’s Powerful, Provocative ‘Dutchman’ Presents A Fresh Voice

Soul Siren’s Powerful, Provocative ‘Dutchman’ Presents A Fresh Voice

By Lynn Venhaus With its sinister hints of Adam-and-Eve symbolism, “Dutchman” is a daring and thought-provoking ritual drama that indicates Soul Siren Playhouse is a... Details