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Keeping Theater Alive
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
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Front & Center: 2.26.20
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
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
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
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
jon truitt » stage director and operatic …Read More
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Front & Center: The Wolves
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
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Front & Center
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
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Front & Center: Evita
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
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Front & Center: 7.25.18
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