Tag: St. Louis Theatre

Interview: Artistic Director Scott Miller Talks ZORBA, and Founding New Line – “The Bad Boy of Musical Theatre”

Posted: March 3, 2017 at 3:30 pm   /   Interviews, Live Theater

I cannot remember a time that I wasn’t crazy about musicals. It goes so far back, that I don’t have memories before that.” – Scott Miller Scott Miller is currently celebrating New Line Theatre’s 26th season with the first show of 2017: Zorba. The production runs March 2nd  through the 25th, and it’s one that […]

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‘Something Rotten!’ Plays Fabulous Fox Feb 7-19! Interview With Leah Hofmann, St. Louis Native

Posted: February 2, 2017 at 10:02 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, St. Louis Events

The Tony Award-winning musical Something Rotten! is heading to the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 7 – 19! The musical comedy is set in the late 1500s, where the two Bottom Brothers (Nick and Nigel) are competing to create the next great play against none other than William Shakespeare. We had the pleasure of speaking with […]

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This Weekend Only: ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at the Peabody Opera House (Jan 27 – 29)

Posted: January 27, 2017 at 6:49 am   /   Live Theater, St. Louis Events

Don’t miss the Tony Award-winning musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch as it comes to the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis for one weekend only! Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) and starring Tony and Olivier Award-nominee Euan Morton, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is the winner of four […]

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Review: ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ Opens New Line’s 24th Season With a “Bang, Bang”

Posted: October 17, 2014 at 2:17 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local, St. Louis Events

Bonnie and Clyde (or Clyde and Bonnie, if you asked him) were a couple of American outlaws who captured the attention of the public in the early 1930s. While these two kids weren’t much more than a couple of petty robbers, commonly knocking over gas stations and small “mom and pop” stores, the media glamorized […]

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Review: ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ at New Line Theatre (May 29-June 21)

Posted: June 5, 2014 at 12:31 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local, St. Louis Events

Chances are that if you’re watching live theatre in the Midwest, more often than not it’s tough to be genuinely surprised. That doesn’t mean there is any lack of talent or amazing shows that come through town. And we have a great theatre community in St. Louis. Yet there is a huge difference between seeing […]

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New Line Theatre’s ‘Next to Normal’ is Nothing Less than Extraordinary

Posted: March 2, 2013 at 4:38 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

After seeing Next to Normal for the first time in 2011, there is no questions as to why it won 3 Tony Awards. Two of the three were for best original score and best orchestration, thanks in part to Mr. Tom Kitt. This raw and powerful rock musical is packed with music that completely takes […]

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MARY POPPINS Flies into the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis May 8 – 13

Posted: May 8, 2012 at 5:16 pm   /   Live Theater, Local

TICKETS: $22 – $127 MARY POPPINS will come to Peabody Opera House May 8 – 13, 2012. Groups of 10 or more can save on each ticket. Call 314-622-5454 for more details. MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare […]

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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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Interview With Stephen Carrasco from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – Playing the Fox Theatre from May 11 – 23

Posted: May 11, 2010 at 3:57 am   /   Interviews, Live Theater, Local

I had the chance to talk with Stephen Carrasco from the National tour of “Young Frankenstein,” opening at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis tonight! STEPHEN CARRASCO (Ensemble) Broadway/NY: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Music in the Air (Encores!) Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Goodspeed Musicals, Atlanta TOTS, Syracuse Stage, and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. […]

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