The St. Louis Theater Circle

06/07/2026

Lynn Venhaus reviews “The Tempest” at the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival in Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park

By Lynn Venhaus On a remote island far, far away, a mischievous mix of magic and mayhem mark “The Tempest,” which is the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s flagship production now anchored in Forest Park’s Shakespeare Glen. William Shakespeare’s drama-tinged romantic comedy takes place after...

06/06/2026

Michelle Kenyon reviews “Three Sheets to the Wind” at Stray Dog Theatre

Three Sheets to the Windby Gary F. Bell and Robert L. WhiteDirected by Gary F. BellStray Dog TheatreJune 4, 2026 Stray Dog Theatre’s newest show is a world premiere, written by Artistic Direc…

06/06/2026

Michelle Kenyon reviews “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at STAGES ST. LOUIS

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeMusic & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca FeldmanAdditional Material by Jay ReissDirected and Choreographed by Ron …

06/05/2026

Lynn Venhaus presents the latest edition of the PopLifeSTL podcast featuring Gary F. Bell and Robert L. White discussing their new play “3 Sheets to the Wind,” premiering at Stray Dog Theatre

Lynn & Carl welcome Gary F. Bell and Robert L. White about the original play, "Three Sheets to the Wind" at Stray Dog Theatre. Then they talk new releases: Power Ballad, Backrooms & The Mandalorian &

06/04/2026

Two on the Aisle review of “Light in the Piazza” at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
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06/03/2026

Rob Levy reviews "The Light in the Piazza" at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Love is in the air in Florence, but not everyone is happy about it. This is the premise for The Light in the Piazza, the second production of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 51st season. Written by Craig Lucas with lyrics by Adam Guettel, this musical is filled with fantastic songs, great performanc...

06/02/2026

Chuck Lavazzi reviews "The Light in the Piazza" at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

In love, as in life, “risk is everything”

06/02/2026

Michelle Kenyon reviews the Young Liars “Wild Nights: an Emily Dickinson Play” at the Greenfinch Theatre & Dive

Wild Nightsby Courtney BaileyDirected by Chuck Harper and Maggie ConroyYoung LiarsMay 31, 2026 You’re invited to a slumber party, and don’t forget the Brand Name Snacks! It’s 1997…

06/02/2026

Michelle Kenyon reviews “The Tempest” from St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park

The Tempestby William ShakespeareDirected by Rick DildineSt. Louis Shakespeare FestivalMay 29, 2026 The Tempest at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is a wild ride, with the audience brought along on …

06/02/2026

James Lindhorst reviews the Young Liars “Wild Nights: an Emily Dickinson Sleepover Play” at Greenfinch Theatre & Dive

Wild Nights is inspired ridiculousness. It’s a fun romp of giddy, screaming, giggling teenage girls executing what they believe is the perfect sleepover. The directors and actors tap into this ensemble’s fearless ability to be comedically vulnerable and do what ever it takes to earn the audience...