Theatre Review: ‘Come From Away’ at The Fabulous Fox
Sometimes for significant moments in your life, you remember the events and people that surrounded them more than the actual moment. That’s the essential idea behind the new musical, Come From Away, which tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes headed to the US were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small […]
Theatre Review: ‘Miss Saigon’ Delivers Powerhouse Production at The Fabulous Fox
Miss Saigon debuted in London in 1989, opening on Broadway two years later. It is an adaptation of Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly (1898), moving from Japan to Saigon during the Vietnam War. It was the second hit from Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil after Les Misérables. The show features music by Schönberg, and lyrics by […]
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 […]
Theatre Review: Come Prepared to Laugh at ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at The Rep
There are many great comedies when it comes to live theatre. Some of my favorites which come to mind: Something Rotten!, The Book of Mormon, Spamalot, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. I’d be happy to see any of these shows at any time, and I know I’d have a blast. Yet, I […]
Theatre Review: ‘Waitress’ Performances Are Sweet As Pie, But Morals Are Debatable
Waitress is based on a 2007 film of the same name, written and directed by Adrienne Shelly. It’s a quirky, funny, and charming film that seems like an interesting choice for a musical adaptation. And the songs in the musical are really good, with the entire story translating surprisingly well to the stage. Yet the […]
Review: ‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’ is Inspirational and Entertaining Night of Theater
Now playing through March 17 at The Fabulous Fox. Carole King sold her first song at only 16 years old. Not only did she start writing songs at a young age, but many people may not even realize just how many hit songs she has written. The singer-songwriter was responsible for many chart-topping numbers of […]
Review: Cast Dazzles and Delights in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ at New Line Theatre
Now playing through March 23. Based on the play by Jean Poiret, La Cage aux Folles was adapted into a musical by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman. The show made its Broadway debut in 1983, going on to win six Tonys (including best musical) out of nine nominations. It has been revived twice on Broadway, […]
Review: After Ten Years, ‘Rock of Ages’ Still Rocks. March 1-3 at Fabulous Fox
Celebrating a decade since its Broadway debut in 2009, Rock of Ages has hit the road again for the Tenth Anniversary Tour. The show is a jukebox musical of 80s rock hits, from bands including Twisted Sister, Styx, Journey, and many others. Lonny (John-Michaell Breen), second in command at Dupree’s Bourbon Room, hilariously breaks the […]
Theatre Review: Phenomenal ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Production Shines at Fabulous Fox
Currently playing The Fabulously Fox Theatre, the new production of Fiddler on the Roof makes for an incredible night of song, dance, and tradition! Yehezkel Lazarov stars as Tevye, who captivates the audience from the moment the show starts with his fantastic rendition of “Tradition” alongside the rest of the cast. Lazarov’s Tevye is a more youthful, […]
Theatre Review: ‘Avenue Q’ is All Laughs With No Strings Attached
For the first time since the national tour in 2010, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q is back in St. Louis – and better than ever! Playing now at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza through March 3, this is one of the funniest shows you can see at the theater. And although it is mostly […]