Live Theater

MEMPHIS Rocks the House at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis (May 1 – May 13)

Posted: May 3, 2012 at 9:13 am   /   Featured, Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

Often times going into a musical, I will have already listened to the original Broadway recording. Perhaps to familiarize myself with the music, or because the show has been around for a while – in either case, I have something to compare the performance to.  But going into Memphis I did not.  I had heard […]

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Opens at the Peabody Opera House – Playing St. Louis From April 3 – 8

Posted: April 4, 2012 at 12:27 pm   /   Featured, Live Theater, Local, St. Louis Events

The gilded, vaulting spaces of Peabody Opera House presented a strong contrast to the world that unfolded before us last night. Surrounded by marble and velvet, thousands sat transfixed by this story of a vastly different time and place. Here is a show whose central characters are dirt-poor, members of an oppressed people group, and […]

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Straight From The Horse’s Mouth: Cavalia Run Extended For St. Louis in April

Posted: March 30, 2012 at 7:46 am   /   Live Theater, Local, St. Louis Events

Due to the overwhelming success and popularity of Cavalia, which opened on March 21 in the temporary big top next to Busch Stadium, additional show dates have been added to St. Louis once again. Read our review of Cavalia here. Cavalia has been referred to as “an equestrian ballet,” touting a combination of equestrian and […]

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‘Bring It On: The Musical’ Offers Big Laughs, Bigger Stunts at the Fox Theatre (Review)

Posted: March 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm   /   Featured, Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

I honestly did not know what to expect going into the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, as I prepared to see Bring It On: The Musical on opening night. It has been years since I’ve seen the movie – over a decade to be exact. And although it wasn’t the best film I’ve seen, it […]

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Review: ‘West Side Story’ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is One Spectacular Show

Posted: February 17, 2012 at 10:23 am   /   Featured, Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

It has been over fifty years since the original Broadway production of West Side Story wowed audiences for the first time. Yet the timeless love story is still one of the most memorable and beloved, and is giving fans young and old a chance to experience the magic. From beginning to end the spectacular music, […]

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Cirque Du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” Review

Posted: February 8, 2012 at 6:02 pm   /   Concert Reviews, Concerts, Featured, Live Theater, Local, Music, Reviews

The stage is set, the curtain is dropped, and you wait in breathless anticipation of Cirque’s latest creation, live at the Scottrade Center.  The Immortal World Tour, featuring Michael Jackson’s entire catalog of hits, is the most daring and emotional show yet.  I spent the better part of the show feeling like Michael was there […]

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‘West Side Story’ Comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis! Interview with “Tony,” Actor Ross Lekites

Posted: February 8, 2012 at 6:26 am   /   Featured, Interviews, Live Theater, Local

West Side Story is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from February 14-26! Performances are Tuesday-Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, Sunday at 2pm, Sun, Feb. 19 at 7:30pm and Thursday, Feb. 23 at 1pm. The running time is 2hrs, 40 minutes and tickets range from $15 to $85. Purchase tickets […]

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Classic Tale Comes to Life in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis

Posted: December 22, 2011 at 9:56 am   /   Featured, Live Theater, Local

Growing up, and even now, Beauty and the Beast has always been one of my favorite Disney cartoons. Filled with intriguing characters, a timeless story, and wonderful music – it is one that I can watch time and time again without feeling the slightest bit bored. It goes without needing to be said that a […]

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“Beauty and the Beast” Plays December 20-24 at the Fabulous Fox! Interview with “LeFou” Actor Andrew Kruep

Posted: December 15, 2011 at 12:15 pm   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

Beauty and the Beast is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from December 20-24! Performances are Tuesday at 7:30pm, Wed. at 1pm & 7:30pm, Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 1pm & 7:30pm, and Saturday at 11am. The running time is 2hrs, 30 minutes and tickets range from $20 to $75. Purchase tickets at Metrotix, […]

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Mamma Mia! Returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Nov 22-27! Interview with “Bill Austin” Actor John-Michael Zuerlein

Posted: November 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm   /   Featured, Interviews, Live Theater, Local

Mamma Mia! returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from November 22-27! Performances are Tues. & Wed. at 8pm, Friday at 1pm & 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm. The running time is 2hrs, 30 minutes and tickets range from $25 to $75. Purchase tickets at Metrotix, […]

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