Review: ‘Titus’ at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
To close out its current season Opera Theatre St. Louis has chosen a Mozart masterwork that, while sometimes remains forgotten in context with his other operas, is filled with enough intrigue, power politics and deception that it could be ripped form today’s headlines. The biggest takeaway from the company’s production of Titus is to not […]
Review: Theatre Macabre Brings the Dark Laughs With ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’
Many film-goers will recognize the name Martin McDonagh as the writer / director of In Bruges (2008) and Seven Psychopaths (2012). What they might not realize is that McDonagh is an accomplished playwright, responsible for several critically acclaimed plays – including the Laurence Olivier Award-winning play The Lieutenant of Inishmore. This weekend, theatre patrons in St. Louis […]
Preview: Bleachers Coming to Delmar Hall on June 28
Jack Antonoff brings his American indie pop act to Delmar Hall on Wednesday, June 28. Antonoff is also a member of the Steel Train and Fun. Bleachers music is said to be heavily influenced by late 80s, early 90s music, as well as John Hughes films. Bleachers first single, “I Wanna Get Better” is currently […]
Preview: Dru Hill at The Pageant (6/25)
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Dru Hill hit the R&B scene. Known for hits like “Tell Me,” “In My Bed,” “Never Make a Promise,” and “How Deep Is Your Love,” the group will celebrate 20 years with a show at The Pageant on Sunday night. The quartet may be a little older […]
Photos: Delta Rae at The Old Rock House (6/21)
Review: Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Turns The Muny Into Underwater Kingdom
The Little Mermaid will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first movie I saw in theaters, back in 1989, and my love of Disney has only grown since then. Getting a chance to see one of the classics brought to life is always exciting, especially when it’s a show full […]
Album Review: Gretchen Wilson “Ready to Get Rowdy”
The title says it all. The Redneck Woman is back and country fans better take notice. Wilson burst onto the scene back in 2004 with Redneck Woman and shot to superstardom overnight. After a nice run on the country scene, Wilson took time off to focus on being a mom to her daughter. After a […]
Review: TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT – The Good, The Sad and the Rusty
The fifth installment in the Transformers franchise is more terrible than meets the eye. As I think back on the latest Michael Bay robot slug-fest, I can’t help to ponder who exactly these movies are catering to. Judging by the box office numbers, everyone sees them. But why can’t they be good? They have a […]
Interview: Delta Rae’s Grant Emerson Talks Show at The Old Rock House Tonight (6/21)
Delta Rae could be one of the hardest working bands in the music business. The six-member band has been a regular on the music scene since 2009. The band could often be found playing festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and several other big name shows, along with headlining their own tour of […]
Review: ‘The Sweet Smell of Success’ at New Line Theatre (thru June 24)
Welcome to 1950s New York City. It’s a world of celebrity, nightlife, and the column of J.J. Hunsecker. 60 million people drink their morning coffee while reading the dirt, where anybody who’s anybody wants to read their name in black and white. And if you’re a press agent who wants to eat, you better get […]