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All articles by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

105th season of outdoor theater at the Muny gets off to a 'Beautiful' start by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Among its seven shows this summer, outdoor theater in Forest Park will present four Muny premieres: "Beautiful," "Sister Act," "Rent" and "Chess."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:00pm on June 8, 2023☆⚑

Memphis ballet company reflects diversity of Spring to Dance Festival by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Collage Dance Collective, a ballet company based in Memphis, closes the annual two-day showcase of companies from across the country.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15am on May 23, 2023☆⚑

The Rep relaunches its studio series with 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

The production relaunches the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Steve Woolf Studio Series, which is devoted to works that push the theatrical envelope.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00pm on April 12, 2023☆⚑

Acclaimed play 'What the Constitution Means to Me' strikes a cultural chord by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Max & Louie presents Pulitzer Prize-nominated play.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:00am on March 30, 2023☆⚑

In St. Louis debut, Dorrance Dance steps into 'the sonic history of tap' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

For the company's artistic director, Michelle Dorrance, it's something of a homecoming.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00pm on March 21, 2023☆⚑

St. Louis Actors' Studio stages 'Uncle Vanya' adaptation by frequent collaborator LaBute by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Filmmaker and playwright says Anton Chekov peeked into the future with his "timeless" play.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30am on February 14, 2023☆⚑

On a role: For actor Jacob Flekier, all roads lead to playwright Neil Simon by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

At New Jewish Theatre, Jacob Flekier returns once again to a character based on the playwright.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:30am on February 1, 2023☆⚑

Ron Himes of Black Rep takes on a traditionally white role in 'Death of a Salesman' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Arthur Miller's classic drama plays differently when the Loman family is Black.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:00am on January 11, 2023☆⚑

'Elf' brings bigger, louder, flashier version of Will Ferrell comedy to the stage by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Cody Garcia, who played Willy Wonka in a touring production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," takes on the role of Buddy.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 5:30am on December 16, 2022☆⚑

MADCO dance program explores authenticity of today's digital connections by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Dance ensemble explores connection and community.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:42am on November 16, 2022☆⚑

International Photography Hall of Fame presents 2022 inductees by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Hall of Fame ceremony honors photographic innovators.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:24am on November 2, 2022☆⚑

Actor, a McCluer North grad, is cool with 'Frozen' roles by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Daniel Switzer is the understudy for Olaf and Weselton.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:49pm on October 28, 2022☆⚑

'Barefoot in the Park' opens Moonstone Theatre Company's second season by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Theater company is back with comedy, drama.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:49pm on October 21, 2022☆⚑

'Ain't Too Proud' celebrates artistry, appeal of the Temptations by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Broadway sensation coming to the Fox Theatre spotlights the music and goes behind the scenes of the classic Motown act.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 4:19pm on September 14, 2022☆⚑

Acclaimed Broadway shows, a world premiere and more on St. Louis stages in fall by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Among the season's highlights are a Stephen Sondheim musical, a tour of a recent Broadway smash, an early Neil Simon play and a world premiere.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 8:07pm on September 8, 2022☆⚑

'The Color Purple,' in Muny premiere, addresses darker side of human nature by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Musical adaptation of "The Color Purple," a popular movie and an acclaimed novel, makes its Muny premiere, featuring a "complex" Black, female character.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:03pm on July 29, 2022☆⚑

'Legally Blonde,' returning to Muny, 'elevates and heightens' movie characters by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

"Legally Blonde" musical challenges assumptions about "who we think is smart," says Maggie Burrows, who directs the Muny production.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:07am on July 21, 2022☆⚑

'Sweeney Todd,' Sondheim's hit musical about murderous barber, makes Muny debut by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Ben Davis says Sondheim musical's murderous barber is "a bucket-list role."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:42pm on July 14, 2022☆⚑

Neil LaBute pens 'St. Louis' for theater festival that bears his name by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

For annual LaBute New Theater Festival at St. Louis Actors' Studio, writer-director Neil LaBute contributes a one-act piece titled "St. Louis."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 7:48pm on July 5, 2022☆⚑

13-year-old Florissant actor makes her Muny debut in 'Mary Poppins' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Laila Fantroy is just 13 years old, but with her Muny debut in "Mary Poppins" she's already on the path to becoming a star.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:07am on July 2, 2022☆⚑

Flying supernanny Mary Poppins drops in again on the Muny stage by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

John Tartaglia directs the Muny's production of "Mary Poppins," starring Jeanna de Waal and Corbin Bleu.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:07am on July 2, 2022☆⚑

With Muny's 'Camelot,' director Matt Kunkel brings 'new life' to classic musical by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Matt Kunkel directs an adaptation of "Camelot" that places emphasis on story's heart and focuses on Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:18am on June 18, 2022☆⚑

Cast of 'Chicago' at the Muny reunites for 'a journey that we have to finish' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Tale of high-kicking and lowdown showgirls Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly returns, this time as the first show in Muny's 104th season.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:18am on June 10, 2022☆⚑

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival focuses on rom-com side of 'Much Ado About Nothing' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Instead of focusing on darker aspects of "Much Ado About Nothing," emphasis has shifted to "the lightness, and the humor, and the romance."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:37pm on June 2, 2022☆⚑

Female writers, directors take the spotlight at SATE's 6th Aphra Behn Festival by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

SATE's annual showcase for female writers and directors is named for trailblazing 17th-century English playwright.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:33am on April 27, 2022☆⚑

National Dance Week returns, bringing 50 companies to streets of Grand Center by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

After two years of cancellations, National Dance Week features 50 companies and "a big diversity of dance styles."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:42pm on April 20, 2022☆⚑

Stray Dog Theatre's 'Jurassic Park' musical spoof has a message about gender by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Stray Dog Theatre presents a musical spoof of the "Jurassic Park" franchise.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:42pm on April 13, 2022☆⚑

Foulmouthed puppet has a mind of its own in 'Hand to God' at St. Louis Actors' Studio by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

St. Louis Actors' Studio presents Tony-nominated play about a foulmouthed puppet whose words become increasingly threatening.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:03pm on April 6, 2022☆⚑

'39 Steps' at the Rep puts a satirical spin on classic Hitchcock spy film by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Hitchcock's 1935 film and the novel on which it was based is the inspiration for a satirical version of "The 39 Steps," onstage at the Rep.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:18pm on March 23, 2022☆⚑

Black Rep presents provocative play inspired by unethical actions of 'father of modern gynecology' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Black Rep presents "Behind the Sheet," inspired by the true story of the "father of modern gynecology," set against the backdrop of slavery.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 5:18am on March 17, 2022☆⚑

St. Louis native goes from Muny stage to 'Mean Girls' national tour by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

St. Louis native Kaitlyn Louise Smith is on her first national tour, in the ensemble with "Mean Girls."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 5:03pm on February 11, 2022☆⚑

Metro Theater's 'Last Stop on Market Street' takes a ride through hip-hop, Motown by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Jacqueline Thompson directs musical starring jazz singer Denise Thimes.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:06am on February 2, 2022☆⚑

Musical's messages of acceptance, empowerment resonate with star of 'The Prom' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Kaden Kearney, one of show's stars, is grateful for musical's underdog story and representation of "queer women."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:24pm on January 20, 2022☆⚑

New Jewish Theatre will kick off 24th season with Neil Simon comedy by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Company returns to live performance with Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:54am on January 15, 2022☆⚑

Back to the Jellicle Ball: 'Cats' leaps onto Fox Theatre stage by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Tayler Harris assumes iconic role in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on T.S. Eliot poems.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:36am on December 17, 2021☆⚑

Rep's production of 'A Christmas Carol' promises to be 'full of joyful noise and theater magic' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis stages an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:36am on December 9, 2021☆⚑

Playwright Neil LaBute, St. Louis Actors' Studio collaborator, takes 'Comfort' in the theater by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

His latest collaboration with St. Louis Actors' Studio "forges new ground," exploring family dynamics of mother and son.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:24am on December 2, 2021☆⚑

Festive fare and new play by Neil LaBute highlight season's stage offerings by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Holiday-themed options include "A Christmas Carol," "The Elf on the Shelf," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," The Nutcracker" and more.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:48pm on November 18, 2021☆⚑

'Pretty Woman' tour brings Broadway back to the Fox Theatre by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Venue's last theatrical production was "The Band's Visit" in March 2020, before "heartbreaking" cancellation of programming.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 7:54pm on November 11, 2021☆⚑

Lifelong performer Gayle Seay will lead Stages St. Louis as new artistic director by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Gayle Seay, a New York-based casting director whose extensive background includes work as an actor and choreographer, succeeds Michael Hamilton.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:36pm on November 2, 2021☆⚑

Theater, dance promise thrilling fall season as live performance returns by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Among the highlights are a Neil Simon play, a ballet showcase, a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama and a musical tribute to Miriam Makeba.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:24pm on September 10, 2021☆⚑

'Dreaming Zenzile' at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is latest project for top director by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

New York director Lileana Blain-Cruz helms musical tribute to life and career of South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 1:24pm on September 10, 2021☆⚑

The Black Rep works up a 'Sweat' to launch its 45th season by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

"Sweat," the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about factory workers coping with an uncertain economy, will kick off the Black Rep's 45th season.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:36pm on September 3, 2021☆⚑

'Glass Menagerie' where playwright once lived anchors Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

The play is a revival of festival's 2020 radio production.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:24am on August 14, 2021☆⚑

10th annual St. Lou Fringe Festival includes virtual, in-person programming by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

The showcase for theater on a shoestring budget is taking a hybrid approach, with a combination of virtual performances and productions staged outdoors and in person.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 2:54am on August 12, 2021☆⚑

Cheryl Strayed's 'Tiny Beautiful Things' moves from page to stage by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Cheryl Strayed's empathetic, insightful advice columns are the basis for a play by Nia Vardalos, presented by Max & Louie.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 6:18am on July 28, 2021☆⚑

Esteemed New York ballet company returns to its roots for eight-city tour by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

New York's American Ballet Theatre brings free performances to Forest Park for its "ABT Across America" tour.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 3:18am on July 10, 2021☆⚑

One-man show 'Here Lies Henry' opens Midnight Company season by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Joe Hanrahan, who stars in Daniel MacIvor's "Here Lies Henry," loves the challenge of a one-person show

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 9:06pm on June 11, 2021☆⚑

Pulitzer exhibition reflects scope of work by feminist artist Hannah Wilke by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

Exhibition includes nearly 120 works by feminist artist Hannah Wilke, who didn't limit her imagination to just one medium.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 8:18am on June 3, 2021☆⚑

The Rep welcomes audiences back with 'a ghost story,' 'Mlima's Tale' by Calvin Wilson | Post-dispatch Theater Critic

"Mlima's Tale" marks a return to live, in-person performance for the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 8:48pm on May 28, 2021☆⚑

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