Interview: David Payne Talks ‘Lewis & Tolkien’ at Playhouse at Westport This Weekend
This weekend at the Playhouse at Westport, see Lewis & Tolkien, Of Wardrobes & Rings. Written by David Payne, the play is set in Oxford’s Eagle & Child pub where C.S. Lewis (Payne) and J.R.R. Tolkien (Gregory Welsch) meet for the last time. We had the chance to ask Payne about his show, and background […]
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 […]
Interview: Mark Thomas Quinn of El Monstero
Preparing for their annual St. Louis summer show this Saturday at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Mark Thomas Quinn of Celebration Day and EL MONSTERO took some time to chat and answer a few questions for ReviewSTL. Excited to be performing with the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra (this being the second time,) Quinn had a lot to […]
Interview: Tech N9ne Talks About His Career, Kansas City, Meeting Tupac, and Much More
Next to Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, rapper Tech N9ne is probably one of the most recognizable figures in Kansas City. Tech has been on the rap scene since 1991. At 47, with 21 albums under his belt, Tech is showing no signs of slowing down. Tech’s latest tour, The It Goes Up […]
Interview: Josh Katz, Lead Singer, of Badflower
Ahead of their performance at 2019’s PointFest presented by 105.7 this past Saturday, Badflower lead guitarist and vocalist Josh Katz answered some questions for ReviewSTL. Anticipating fans to experience a “genuine performance,” Katz was excited about how loud he knew the show would get. If only he knew, because the crowd definitely seemed to be […]
Interview: Gary Owen at Helium Comedy Club
Gary Owen, stand-up comic and actor known for films like “Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Little Man,” will be at Helium Comedy Club in St. Louis on Saturday and Sunday, May 18th and 19th. Ahead of his show, Gary took some time answer some questions for ReviewSTL as to what’s in store for […]
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: Sinbad Visits Helium Comedy Club
For over four decades David Adkins has established himself as a versatile entertainer whose work spans across several mediums, including television, film, music and comedy. Adopting the moniker, Sinbad, his career as a comic began in Wichita, Kansas where he was serving in the military at McConnell Air Force Base. Looking for kicks, his […]
Interview: Derek Hough Talks First Solo Tour, Heading to St. Louis This Friday at Stifel Theatre
“The rehearsal process is one of the most grueling parts of the tour. You’re rehearsing ten to twelve hours per day, so your body’s just in shock,” says Derek Hough. I spoke with the life-long dancer on a break from one of his rehearsals, as he prepares for his first solo outing on tour. And […]
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 […]