Live Theater Reviews

Theatre Review: Cirque du Soleil SONGBLAZERS at The Fabulous Fox

Posted: October 26, 2024 at 7:26 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

Cirque du Soleil brings its newest show Songblazers to the Fabulous Fox with a flair for the artistic and a love for country music’s great influences of the past and present. Wrapped in a carnival/circus atmosphere, the show features a young songwriter Dusty (played by the multi-talented aerialist, Teo Spencer) on a journey to find […]

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Theatre Review: HAMILTON Returns to The Fabulous Fox

Posted: September 3, 2024 at 1:20 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

Hamilton returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre with a burst of energy – showcasing dynamic, fast-paced, and witty musical numbers. Though it may seem unconventional to combine hip-hop, rap, and Broadway musical theater in a story centered on its titular founding father, Hamilton—with its themes of love, loss, and duty—has quickly become a beloved fixture […]

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Theatre Review: DISNEY’S NEWSIES at Stages St. Louis

Posted: August 1, 2024 at 10:11 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

Stages St. Louis’ production of Disney’s Newsies recounts a stylized version of the real-life newsboys’ strike of 1899. Through breathtaking dancing and vocals, the cast delivers a performance that captivates its audience with emotion and exceptional artistry. When Joseph Putlizer (delightfully portrayed by Christopher Gurr as the polished antagonist) decides to increase profits by charging […]

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Review: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Closes The Season with the Heavenly Galileo Galilei

Posted: June 22, 2024 at 9:52 am   /   Live Theater Reviews

Audiences are being blinded with science by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ stunning Galileo Galilei. Closing its 49th season, this company debut explores the dichotomy between science and theology through the life of Galileo, a visionary who challenged the churchy science of the 17th century and paved the way for modern astronomy. Originally, Phillip Glass’s […]

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Theatre Review: Sparks Fly and People Die in OTSL’s Julius Caesar

Posted: June 15, 2024 at 9:54 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews

Passion and politics collide with dire consequences in Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ mesmeric Julius Caesar. Based on Handel’s opera seria, this company premiere features a talented ensemble performing some of the grandest arias in opera. While Handel’s opera is based on Caesar’s visit to Egypt in 48 BC (during the height of the Roman […]

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Theatre Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Stages St. Louis

Posted: June 12, 2024 at 7:30 am   /   Live Theater Reviews

Stages St. Louis kicks off its 38th season by visiting the south in Steel Magnolias. Told through the backdrop of a beauty parlor, the play explores friendship, grief, aging and the relationship between women. Set in a small town in Louisiana, the story revolves around six friends as they navigate life while supporting one another’s […]

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Bad Bohemians: Poverty, Passion and Poor Health Abound in Opera Theatre’s La bohème (Review)

Posted: June 3, 2024 at 7:29 pm   /   Live Theater Reviews

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 49th season continues with a sprightly yet sorrowful production of Puccini’s La bohème. An indispensable part of the opera canon, it was last performed by the company in 2016. La bohème is based on a short story by Henri Murger, a poet and novelist known for his depictions of Parisian […]

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Theatre Review: MJ the Musical at The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Posted: June 2, 2024 at 12:08 pm   /   Live Theater Reviews

One of the most prolific and popular artists in history, Michael Jackson’s legacy is a mix of controversies, chart-topping hits, and an unending drive to push the boundaries of the musical experience. Captivating audiences worldwide, Jackson pushed the boundaries of creativity, influenced pop culture, and grew into an iconic figure that continues to dominate the […]

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Theatre Review: Opera Theatre of St. Louis Presents a Sidesplitting and Surreal ‘The Barber of Seville’

Posted: May 31, 2024 at 10:46 am   /   Live Theater Reviews

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’s 49th season begins with a vibrantly colored, laugh-out-loud production of The Barber of Seville. Last staged by the company eight years ago, this production retains the vocal ornamentation, passion, and over-the-top melodrama found in Rossini’s comic bel canto masterpiece.  But there are a few big changes. First, the opera has […]

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Theatre Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Posted: May 6, 2024 at 7:56 am   /   Live Theater Reviews, Live Theater

In the summer of 2001, as a 17-year-old, I joined a group of friends to watch Moulin Rouge at a local theater. Initially reluctant about a musical, my decision was swayed by the company of my friends rather than the film itself. However, I left the theater pleasantly surprised, laughing and singing along with them. […]

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