The St. Louis Theater Circle

09/13/2026

James Lindhorst reviews "Little Women" at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Andrea San Miguel Makes a Triumphant Return to The Rep Stage in Dual Roles as Louisa May Alcott and Her Determined Heroine Jo March

09/11/2026

Lynn Venhaus and Chas Adams talk with Kelly Snider and Franklin Killian of "The Mercy Seat" by Neil LaBute at St. Louis Actors' Studio; also director Daniel Bryant and The St. Louis Black Repertory Company's Brian McKinley talking about "The Color Purple"

Lynn's Co-Host today is Chas Adams. They are joined first by Kelly Snider and Franklin Killian of "The Mercy Seat" by Neil LaBute at St. Louis Actors' Studio. And next they welcome director Daniel Bry

09/10/2026

Two on the Aisle review of “The Wizards of Oz(es)” at Cherokee Street Theater Co.

09/03/2026

Two on the Aisle review of “The Queen and Her Ghosts” at the Chapel of the Arts

“The Queen and Her Ghosts” made a promising debut last weekend. The play by Annalise McCann is about Lady Jane Grey, a granddaughter of King Henry VII. In 1553, she was briefly recognized as England’s queen after the death of Edward VI, Henry VIII’s only son. The play begins with the politic...

08/25/2026

Two on the Aisle review of “Confetti Kids” at SATE

“Confetti Kids” is receiving its first full production from SATE. The play’s development was supported by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s Confluence Writers Project, which mounted a staged reading in March 2025.

08/23/2026

Michelle Kenyon reviews "Confetti Kids" at SATE Ensemble Theatre

Confetti Kidsby Aurora BehlkeDirected by Kristen StromSATE August 20, 2026 SATE, one of my favorite theatre companies in St. Louis, is presenting a world premiere production at the Chapel arts venu…

08/22/2026

Lynn Venhaus talks with Aurora Behlke and director Kristen Strom of SATE Ensemble Theatre's "Confetti Kids"

First, Lynn speaks with Aurora Behlke and director Kristen Strom of SATE's "Confetti Kids," which is a world premiere, with performances Aug. 20–Sept. 5, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 PM, at The Ch

08/22/2026

Lynn Venhaus reviews "Something Rotten" at The Muny

By Lynn Venhaus Merry mischief makers mix the Muny’s musical mash-up “Something Rotten!” into a zesty end-of-season treat. Of course it’s special -- it has an exclamation point! Sending up the art form while celebrating it, a high-energy ensemble accepts the mission: deliver a delightful, da...

08/22/2026

James Lindhorst reviews "Confetti Kids" by SATE Ensemble Theatre

Confetti Kids addresses a serious health crisis. The contaminated Coldwater Creek has been associated with increased cancer risks and premature mortality. Aurora Behlke’s script effectively examines the risks associated with nuclear research and the safe handling of nuclear waste. Behlke’s play ...

08/21/2026

Lynn Venhaus reviews "Extremities" at Stray Dog Theatre

By Lynn Venhaus “Extremities” starts with a jump scare - a violent home invasion, and the situation is every bit as horrific as it would seem. In a pulse-pounding few minutes, Marjorie (Claire Coffey) becomes a victim of a sexual assault. William Mastrosimone’s intense 1980 play grapples with