Theater

When Scott Miller founded New Line Theatre in 1991 it was a risky proposition, in more ways than one.The nonprofit would occupy a tight niche: musicals…

The death of Michael Brown and its aftermath have invigorated a core group of protesters. Now, at least one of them is becoming an actor as well an…

Je’Caryous Johnson may not be a household name, but next to Tyler Perry, he is the most successful African-American playwright going, whose stage…

A new chandelier, updated special effects and a sense that the main characters have spent some time in a therapist’s chair: these are all changes included…

Ever thought about trying out for America's oldest, largest outdoor theater?Each year, the 98-year-old St. Louis Muny holds open auditions; anyone can…

Adults with diaper fetishes, dancing Klansmen and blasphemous portrayals of religious figures are all part of “Jerry Springer: The Opera.” So it's…

When Cecilia Nadal of Gitana Productions heard about Michael Brown's shooting death, she raced right over to Ferguson. She wanted to participate in the…

Nancy Bell has enjoyed a thriving soap-opera career and nabbed top TV gigs including “Law and Order" and “Star Trek." So what's she doing in St. Louis,…

Forty-eight hours after the ocean liner S.S. Lurline left Honolulu for San Francisco, the sun rose on “a day that will live in infamy.” In a new drama…

This week, St. Louis Public Radio debuts its first arts podcast,"Cut & Paste."We invite local visual and performing artists to tell stories. Who inspires…