Interview: Derek Hough Talks First Solo Tour, Heading to St. Louis This Friday at Stifel Theatre
“The rehearsal process is one of the most grueling parts of the tour. You’re rehearsing ten to twelve hours per day, so your body’s just in shock,” says Derek Hough. I spoke with the life-long dancer on a break from one of his rehearsals, as he prepares for his first solo outing on tour. And […]
Interview: Jill-Christine Wiley On Maria and ‘The Sound of Music’ Returning to St. Louis
The Sound of Music returns to St. Louis on March 30 at Stifel Theatre! Returning along with the show is Jill-Christine Wiley, who once again stars as the incredible Maria. “We love St. Louis, and we’re very excited to be coming back! It’s my second year, and it’s been such an exciting adventure, to say […]
Comedy Review: Lewis Black at Stifel Theatre
Anticipation built throughout the day of the show. The last time I caught Lewis Black live was at the Pageant in 2005 when he followed the great, legendary Mitch Hedberg as they both opened for Comedy Central Live Presents Dave Attell: The Insomniac Tour. It was at a time when Comedy Central’s Daily Show was […]
Interview: Mark Saunders Comes Home For ‘Something Rotten!’ Tonight at Stifel Theatre
Mark Saunders is traveling the country as Brother Jeremiah in the National Tour of Something Rotten! The actor is also a St. Louis native, born and raised, who still lives in Dog Town. He’s performed with Union Avenue Opera, The St. Louis Symphony, Theatre Macabre, St. Louis Shakespeare, and Stray Dog among others. He was […]
Concert Review: John Mellencamp Gets Nostalgic at Stifel
Growing up as a young Midwestern kid in the 80s, John Mellencamp was part of the soundtrack of my life, so getting to see the aging rocker on Tuesday night at Stifel Theatre was a journey back to my youth, and a fun one at that. Mellencamp showed that while he may be going on […]
Concert Review: NEEDTOBREATHE at Stifel Theatre
NEEDTOBREATHE, the American Christian-Rock band from South Carolina, brought their Acoustic Live tour to Stifel Theatre Monday night. Opening the show was Matt Maeson, weeks away from his first album debut. Maeson performed all his songs acoustically, sticking to the theme of the tour while also displaying some impressive vocals. For an opener, all it […]
Concert Review: Young the Giant and Grandson at Stifel Theatre
By Matthew Kistner Photo by Reema Shah The Point kicked off it’s first HoHo show Wednesday evening as Young the Giant visited Stifel Theatre accompanied by Grandson. For a school night, it was safe to say the place was pretty packed as audience members filled the auditorium on a week night looking for a rock […]
Concert Review: Elvis Costello at Stifel Theatre
By Matthew Kistner Photo by Jen Gray Elvis Costello and the Imposters brought their “Look Now and Then” tour to Saint Louis on Wednesday, the eve before thanksgiving to an impressive crowd of all ages wishing to rock along with the English singer who has been performing for crowds for several decades. At the age […]
Concert Review: Hanson at Stifel Theatre
Review by Matthew Kistner Wednesday night, 90’s pop band and trio of brothers, HANSON, stopped by Saint Louis as part of their HANSON String Theory tour. Brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac spent the evening accompanied by a full orchestra at Stifel theatre performing the entirety of their String Theory album two days before the album […]
Interview: Jonah Ray Talks MST3K 30th Anniversary Tour, St. Louis Show 10/30
MST3K is back on tour! Hot off the heels of the 11th season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 on Netflix and their 2017 tour, the gang is hitting the road once again in honor of the show’s 30th anniversary. And for the first time in 25 years, MST3K’s creator Joel Hodgson is putting on his […]