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Wendy Renee Greenwood and Ben Nordstrom. Photo by Philip Hamer.

‘Time Stands Still’ doesn’t blink as it captures the personal and professional costs of frontline journalism

Apr 11, 2019

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Photo by Matthew Washausen

The intriguing ‘Karmatic’ delivers a cautionary tell on modern love and romance

Sep 06, 2019

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Jane Abling and Julie George-Carlson. Photo by John Lamb.

‘The Roommate’ is a comically twisted tale of an unexpected friendship

Feb 28, 2020

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Danyel Fulton, James T. Lane, Jared Grimes, Darius de Haas in The Wiz (2018) photo by Phillip Hamer

The 'Summer Variety Hour' is just the thing for mourning Muny fans

Aug 06, 2020

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Photo by Jon Gitchoff

With Bold Staging and a Mesmerizing Lead ‘King Lear’ Is a Must-See Tragedy

Jun 16, 2021

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Mlima's Tale at the Rep. Photo by Philip Hamer

‘Mlima’s Tale’ Is a Beautifully Rendered Reminder of an Embarrassing Truth

Jun 16, 2021

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Donna Parrone is a scene from Tesseract Theatre’s production of ‘Feast’ by Megan Gogerty, photo by Jeff Hirsch

The Sumptuous ‘Feast’ Is Reason Enough to Celebrate the Return of Live Theater

Jun 22, 2021

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Joe Hanrahan in ‘Now Playing Third Base for the St. Louis Cardinals… Bond, James Bond,’ photo by Camille Mahs.

‘Now Playing Third Base for the St. Louis Cardinals… Bond, James Bond’ is a solid base hit

Jul 18, 2021

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"Keep On Rollin" Charl Brown, Mykal Kilgore, Christopher Sams and Jason Veasey

‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ is an up-tempo celebration of pop music’s enduring appeal

Jul 28, 2021

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Photo by Patrick Huber

Compelling performances and smart directorial choices help ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ shine

Aug 04, 2021

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Kate Rockwell in The Sound of Music at The Muny

Family favorite ‘The Sound of Music’ at The Muny is sure to make lasting memories

Aug 07, 2021

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L-R: Ben Ritchie, Stephen Peirick, Jeremy Goldmeier. Photo by John Lamb

The darkly comic ‘Art’ explores friendship and perception

Aug 16, 2021

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Photo by Phillip Hamer

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ pleases with romance and big dance numbers

Aug 16, 2021

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A scene from ‘On Your Feet, the Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan,’ in performance at The Muny Theatre, photo by Phillip Hamer.

Get ‘On Your Feet’ and let the music move you to a Latin beat

Aug 23, 2021

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A scene from the world premiere of 'Tinseltown,' starring Ellie Schwetye and Joe Hanrahan, photo by Joey Rumpell.

The funny, affectionate ‘Tinseltown’ takes on Hollywood and comes out grinning

Dec 10, 2021

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A scene from Cherokee Street Theatre Co's 'The Thing holiday parody,' a live-action comedy, photo by Rachel Bailey.

‘The Thing holiday parody’ adds over-the-top, action-packed fun to your holidays

Dec 12, 2021

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A scene from the West End Players Guild production of 'A Piece of My Heart,' by Shirley Lauro, photo by John Lamb.

‘A Piece of My Heart’ honors the unsung women on war’s front lines

Dec 16, 2021

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A scene from The Black Rep's 'Behind the Sheet,' a fact-based play about the use of Black slave women for experimental surgeries, by Charly Evon Simpson; photo by Philip Hamer.

‘Behind the Sheet’ reveals an uncomfortable truth connecting medicine and slavery

Apr 02, 2022

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A scene from the hilarious and heartwarming 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor,' at New Jewish Theatre, photo by John Gitchoff.

Humor, camaraderie and a touch of nostalgia win the day in ‘Laughter on the 23rd floor’

Apr 02, 2022