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  • Keeping Theater Alive May 20th, 20200 Comments

    Just a few months ago, Moonstone Theatre Company founder Sharon Hunter was preparing for her very first show, The House of Blue Leaves, at the Jewish Community Center’s Wool Studio …Read More

  • Front & Center: 2.26.20 February 25th, 2020Off

    sharon hunter of moonstone theatre company
    This July 16, when the curtain rises  on John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves at New Jewish Theatre, it will mark much more than the opening …Read More

  • Front & Center: 12.4.19 December 3rd, 20190 Comments

    it’s a wonderful life
    the grandel theatre » through 12/15
    A true screen classic never gets old, but sometimes it’s fun to shake things up a bit and turn a favorite story on its …Read More

  • Front + Center: 9.11.19 September 9th, 20190 Comments

    shakespeare in love
    the grandel theatre » through 9/15
    Many stage productions try to modernize Shakespeare’s ideas and characters with new-age costumes and multimedia effects, but I …Read More

  • Front + Center: 7.24.19 July 22nd, 20190 Comments

    scott schoonover » union avenue opera
    One of St. Louis’ most innovative cultural experiences, Union Avenue Opera, can be found in an unconventional place. The company offers …Read More

  • Front & Center: 4.24.19 April 22nd, 20190 Comments

    jon truitt » stage director and operatic …Read More

  • Front & Center: The Wolves January 30th, 20190 Comments

    I like the idea of a small, intimate theater where audiences enjoy an up-close relationship with cast members for a couple of hours. It allows guests to become emotionally involved in a …Read More

  • Front & Center October 23rd, 20180 Comments

    A couple of years ago, Illinois-born actor and entrepreneur Kelly Hummert took on a mission to make theater more relevant to audiences of all ages. She had worked in New York City, but …Read More

  • Front & Center: Evita September 18th, 20180 Comments

    When a political figure rises from obscurity and gains worldwide attention, it’s often unclear what the real priorities are—the people’s interests or the leader’s. Such was the …Read More

  • Front & Center: 7.25.18 July 23rd, 20180 Comments

    St. Louis native Del Dace has devoted his life to connecting people with art, either by creating images with a paintbrush or inspiring minds in the classroom and on stage. The 83-year-old …Read More

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