Live Theater

Interview with Mike Silvia of “Stomp”; See it March 25-26th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre

Posted: March 22, 2011 at 11:54 pm   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

Can you tell us what Stomp is all about for the people who aren’t familiar with it? Stomp is a production show, we use everyday objects such as brooms, pots and pans, and even the kitchen sink to make music. How long have you been with the show? I’ve been with Stomp for six years. […]

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“9 To 5 The Musical” Is A Surprisingly Pleasant Workday Experience

Posted: February 8, 2011 at 11:46 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

I walked into the beautiful Fox Theatre knowing only one thing about 9 To 5 The Musical, Dolly Parton was involved in some way.  This did not leave me hopeful.  I am not a country fan myself, and Ms. Parton’s big personality is just a little too much for me to handle.  I was hoping […]

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“9 to 5 The Musical” Coming to the Fox Theatre! Interview With “Violet,” Actress Dee Hoty

Posted: January 31, 2011 at 8:01 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for 16 performances from February 8-20! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Metrotix or the Fabulous Fox Theatre website. Kevin: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today! Dee: You’re very welcome. I’m looking forward […]

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Monty Python’s “Spamalot” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is a Must See!

Posted: January 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm   /   Featured, Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

“Tis just a flesh wound.” Repeat this to about 90% of the male adult population, and you’ll at the very least elicit a chuckle. The comedy of Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of the most cherished film comedy classics. It takes a healthy amount of absurdity, clever wit, and sprinkles in a […]

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“Monty Python’s Spamalot” Returns to St. Louis, Interview with ‘King Arthur’ Steve McCoy

Posted: January 4, 2011 at 8:48 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT is returning to St. Louis! The show will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre again, for a five-show weekend engagement from January 7-9. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Metrotix or the Fabulous Fox Theatre website. I had the chance to talk with the lead of the show, Steve McCoy, who […]

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Sets New Christmas Tradition For St. Louis Families

Posted: December 23, 2010 at 9:42 am   /   Featured, Live Theater, Local

The holiday season is upon us, and what better than to gather with your family and celebrate with a classic show? Well, I’ll tell you what might just be better – Cirque Dreams Holidaze! This is not your parents’ circus. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a rock opera, circus, musical, and holiday show – all rolled […]

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Spider-Man Broadway Musical Sees More Problems

Posted: December 21, 2010 at 2:54 pm   /   Live Theater, Local

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been a snowball rolling downhill for some time now.  I thought it would be nice to not just give you the latest disaster for the Broadway musical but give you a timeline of the problems that it has faced. After several readings of the script in 2007, the production […]

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“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” Is Coming to the Fox Theatre! Interview with Aerial Angels Marque and Becky Ohmes

Posted: December 15, 2010 at 7:46 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” returns to the fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from December 21 to 29. Marque and Becky Ohmes are stunt professionals and performers who have over 10 years of experience working in aerial acrobatics. For the past two years, the couple has been performing in “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” as aerial angels. I […]

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Interview with Paul Kerr, Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” Opening at The Fox Theatre December 9!

Posted: December 7, 2010 at 8:28 pm   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

“A Christmas Carol” returns to the fabulous Fox Theatre from December 9 – 12. Paul Thomas Kerr has appeared throughout the country in national tours of Pirates of Penzance, Can-Can, Pajama Game, Tintypes, and 1776, and Nebraska Theatre Caravan’s A Christmas Carol as Christmas Present. Regional credits include director and actor at Cornwell’s Theatre, Derby […]

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Edison and Metro Theater Company Presenting Adaptation of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” Jan. 7 to 23

Posted: December 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm   /   Live Theater, Local

Edison and Metro Theater Company are presenting an adaptation of one of the greatest young adult books ever made. It has been one of my personal favorites for a long time, and a stage adaptation has me highly intrigued. I’m really interested to see how they adapt some of the more visual aspects of the […]

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