Review: TJ Miller Stand Up at Helium Comedy Club in St. Louis
Over the weekend, actor and comic TJ Miller performed six sets over three nights at Helium Comedy Club, spanning from Thursday through Saturday. Performing to sold-out crowds, Miller was no stranger to Helium or St. Louis for that matter, as he always makes sure to hold a performance each year in the St. Louis area, […]
Interview: James Little Talks “The Shape of Abstraction: Selections from the Ollie Collection” at Saint Louis Art Museum
Participating in the exhibition “The Shape of Abstraction: Selections from the Ollie Collection,” James Little, an artist who’s work is being showcased as part of the exhibit, answered some questions for ReviewSTL about his work, his inspirations, and what this particular exhibit means to him. Inspiring his more recent pieces, Little explains that his art […]
XFL: St. Louis BattleHawks Find Quarterback in Jordan Ta’amu
The XFL announced all eight teams’ quarterbacks on Tuesday morning. A brief press conference was held in St. Louis where media and fans were introduced to the starting quarterback for the St. Louis Battlehawks. Jordan Ta’amu was introduced as the quarterback of St. Louis’ team. Ta’amu started for two seasons at Mississippi but went undrafted […]
Interview: Brendan Armstrong of The Jacks NYB Talks ‘Gloria’ and Blues Hockey
Tonight is the night that countless Blues hockey fans have been waiting most of their lives to witness and experience. It’s the night that boys and girls, who are now grown men/women, fathers/mothers, or grandfathers/grandmothers wished, hoped, and prayed would someday be real. What has seemed like a fantasy to most is about to happen […]
Opera Theatre’s The Marriage of Figaro Delivers Lust and Laughter
Epic, bombastic and filled with intrigue, Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ The Marriage of Figaro launches the company’s 44th season with a relentlessly entertaining production that delights in the absurd while laying the melodrama on thick. Composed by Mozart in 1786, this new production is directed by two-time Tony nominee and esteemed met Opera vet […]
Interview: Ryan Dummond Talks ‘Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!’ and Voicing Sonic the Hedgehog
“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus.” You’ve heard the phrase countless times as it’s come up in pop culture and everyday life. It’s a simple way to describe the differences between the male and female mind. But many people may not realize or remember that the phrase was popularized from a 1992 book […]
Interview: Bryan Batt Talks Broadway, Mad Men, and Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis
Bryan Batt is an accomplished actor of television, film, and the stage. He is perhaps known best for his roles on Broadway and the character Sal on the AMC hit show Mad Men. Now the actor is trying something new, and something much more personal. Taking the influences of Tennessee Williams on his life, he […]
Interview: Marc Summers Talks Double Dare and Life After Nickelodeon
Growing up in the 90s, it was impossible to miss the phenomenon that was Nickelodeon. It was a network who knew exactly what kids wanted, and had a lineup that no other station could compete with. A huge part of that success was Double Dare – a game show where kids would compete in messy […]
Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil ‘Corteo’ – Through Sunday at Chaifetz
The tagline of Cirque du Soleil’s latest tour, Corteo, is “Get carried away with life.” The word “corteo” means procession in Italian. Which is a fitting title for the show, which is about a clown named Mauro who has just passed away. However, his spirit is still among us and remembering all of the best parts […]
Review: Cirque Du Soleil ‘Corteo’ Flies High at Chaifetz Arena Through April 28
Cirque Du Soleil brought their latest stunning visionary tale, “Corteo,” for a night of spectacular storytelling and gravity-defying acts to the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, with performances from April 24th through April 28th. Following the story of the recently deceased clown Mauro, the audience witnesses a celebration of life for the young man, as both the cast and audience […]