Live Theater

‘Nutcracker’ at the Fox Kicks Off Holidays in St. Louis With Superb Performance

Posted: December 3, 2010 at 1:04 pm   /   Featured, Live Theater, Local

The Joffrey Ballet’s production of ‘Nutcracker” at the Fox Theatre is a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. One of the most beloved ballets of all time, “The Nutcracker” tells the story of Clara and her brother Fritz. It is Christmas Eve, and family and friends have all gathered at the Stahlbaum residence. Dr. […]

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Come See the Joffrey Ballet in Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre – Opening Tonight!

Posted: December 2, 2010 at 7:51 am   /   Live Theater, Local

Open the first present of the season with Nutcracker at the Fox! The Joffrey Ballet’s inspired production of The Nutcracker overflows with riches. Luscious Victorian sets and costumes, dancing of “exceptional fire and exuberance” (Chicago Sun-Times), Tchaikovsky’s evergreen score played live by the Ballet Orchestra of St. Louis, and “charming performances by talented young area […]

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“The Wizard of Oz” Plays Fox Theatre November 26-28! Interview With Toto’s Nationally Renowned Trainer Bill Berloni

Posted: November 25, 2010 at 10:34 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

Don’t miss “The Wizard of Oz” when it comes to St. Louis, for a limited engagement staring Friday, November 26 through November 28. I had the chance to talk with Bill Berloni, founder of William Berloni Theatrical Animals, who did the training for Toto in the show – as well as most of the animals […]

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to “The Wizard of Oz” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, Nov. 26-28!

Posted: November 23, 2010 at 7:31 am   /   Live Theater, Local, St. Louis Events

There’s no place like the Fabulous Fox Theatre… when “The Wizard of Oz” comes to St. Louis. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and all of your favorite characters from November 26 – 28, 2010! This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects […]

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Batman Live Show Launched – World Arena Tour Video and Pictures

Posted: November 13, 2010 at 11:08 am   /   Live Theater, Local, Movie News

Holy world arena tour Batman! Ideas for live Batman shows, musicals, theatre productions, etc. have been thrown around for a long time now. The closest that came to fruition as of late was Warner’s “Batman: The Musical” – but it was canceled due to low expectations. Well, it looks like the wait is finally over […]

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Interview With International Opera Star David Pittsinger About “South Pacific” at the Fox Theatre

Posted: October 28, 2010 at 5:05 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” will grace the Fox Theatre stage for 16 performances, November 9-21! I had the pleasure of speaking with David Pittsinger, an international opera star with over 20 years of experience performing around the world.  He filled me in on his past, how he became an actor, and what its like […]

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“Shrek the Musical” Turns Fans Into Believers at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis

Posted: September 15, 2010 at 11:15 am   /   Featured, Live Theater, Local

Based on the 1990 novel, as well as the 2001 Dreamworks animated picture of the same name, “Shrek the Musical” is sure to make any fan of the beloved franchise ‘a believer.’ Following many of the same beats from the first film, we are introduced to Shrek – an ogre who lives in a desolate […]

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Interview with “Shrek,” Actor Eric Petersen – “Shrek The Musical” is Coming to St. Louis From September 11-26!

Posted: September 10, 2010 at 11:13 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

“Shrek The Musical” opens at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from September 11 to 26! ERIC PETERSEN (Shrek). Broadway: Shrek The Musical (Shrek Standby/Papa Ogre/Straw Pig). Other credits include: first national tour of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Barfee), many Theatreworks USA productions, readings of Zorba (with Antonio Banderas), Up Here, […]

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“Shrek The Musical” is Coming to St. Louis From September 11-26! Interview with “Fiona,” Actress Haven Burton

Posted: September 10, 2010 at 9:31 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

“Shrek The Musical” opens at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis from September 11 to 26! I had the chance to speak with actress Haven Burton, who plays Fiona on the national tour! Haven has been with the show from pretty much the beginning, including playing Gingy on Broadway. To read our interview with […]

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Upcoming St. Louis Local Theater; “Fiddler on the Roof” and “State Fair”

Posted: August 30, 2010 at 1:20 pm   /   Live Theater, Local, St. Louis Events

Theater Around Town “Curtain’s Up Theater Company” is a community theater company that performs shows primarily in Madison County, Collinsville, and Edwardsville. This weekend they bring audiences another excellent show with Fiddler on the Roof showing September 2-5.   In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters […]

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