By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor “Nonsense and beauty have close connections,” Edward Morgan Forster once wrote. Playwright…
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Carole King’s Joyous ‘Beautiful’ Is Voice of Generation
s By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor Legendary singer-songwriter Carole King’s joyous and wistful music is the sound…
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MST’s ‘Well’ Examines Mother-and-Daughter Dynamics with Charm and Humor
By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor Unexpectedly charming and heartfelt, the experimental but relatable “Well” breaks the fourth…
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‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Embraces Freedom — and Sparkle
By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor There is a sparkle that emanates, not just because of the outward…
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‘Rock of Ages’ – That Other (Dirtier, Louder, Hairier) ’80s Show
By CB AdamsContributing Writer “Rock of Ages” showed up at The Fabulous Fox on its tenth anniversary…
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The Rat Pack Is Back! – A Nostalgic, Boozy Take on a Starry Night in Vintage Vegas
By CB AdamsContributing Writer The old Bell Systems advertising slogan about long distance service, “…It’s the Next…
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Cagey ‘Farragut North’ Pulsates with Passion and Purpose at STLAS
By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor What price glory? St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s savvy state-of-play production of “Farragut…
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The Rep’s ‘Oslo’ Pops With Personality, Sharp Dialogue
By Connie Bollinger Contributing Writer On Sept. 13, 1993, the representatives of two warring countries, sworn and…
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Wit, Wordplay and Wondrous Performances mark Upstream’s clever ‘Wittenberg’
By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor The never-ending debate between science and religion gets a robust workout in…
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SATE’s Lively Cast Excels in ‘Classic Mystery Game’ Farce
By Lynn Venhaus Managing Editor With its grown-up allure, the board game “Clue” was never just child’s…
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