Lynn’s Best Films of 2023
By Lynn Venhaus I admit it. I was skeptical of the whole 'Barbenheimer" match-up that same week in July. But you know what? It worked...
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Alex McPherson – Top 10 Films of 2023
By Alex McPherson Here’s a list of my favorite movies of 2023, posted fashionably late. 10. "Barbie" Let’s be honest here. If you’re reading this,...
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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Is a Hellooooo of a Good Time on Tour at The Fox
By CB Adams Twice in the past month the Fox Theatre has hosted musicals based on films with the heavy stamp of the genius that...
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Powerful ‘The Color Purple’ Soars As Soulful, Spirited Movie Musical
By Lynn Venhaus A strong sense of community, sisterhood and triumph over adversity runs through the big, splashy movie musical adaptation of “The Color Purple.”...
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Remarkable True Story ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Lacks Punch with Generic, Predictable Storytelling
By Lynn Venhaus While it has all the makings of an old-fashioned feel-good sports drama, perhaps we’ve seen too many rousing underdog team stories so...
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The Rep’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Is Big-Hearted Celebration
By Lynn Venhaus Overflowing with cheer and kindness, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” is as comforting as a mug of hot cocoa...
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Take Ten with Actor Gregory Williams Welsch
By Lynn Venhaus “Christmas with C.S. Lewis” starring St. Louis native Gregory Williams Welsch has been selling out the Westport Playhouse, such is its popularity....
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Vitriolic ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You’ Still Pushes Buttons
By Lynn Venhaus A social satire is not fulfilling its goal if it doesn’t outrage somebody, and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You”...
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Take Ten with Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of New Jewish Theatre
By Lynn VenhausRebekah Scallet was eager for new horizons when she moved to St. Louis in 2020. However, a public health emergency upended her plans,...
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Vocal-Rich Ensemble Delivers Extraordinary, Immersive ‘Into the Woods’ at New Jewish Theatre
By Lynn Venhaus In an extraordinary, reimagined interpretation of Stephen Sondheim’s classic “Into the Woods,” New Jewish Theatre immerses us into a vibrant in-the-round setting,...
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