Author: catemarquis

AIN’T TOO PROUD Musical at Fox Theater Review

“Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations” brings great music, synchronized dancing and smooth vocals, along with a dramatic story, to the Fabulous Fox stage, for an all-too-brief run, Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11. It is a Mother’s Day treat. This touring production of the hit Broadway show tells…

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RIVERDANCE 30TH – THE NEW GENERATION Musical at Fox Theater Review

Irish dance, in all it’s energetic and entertaining glory, takes the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theater as “Riverdance 30th – The New Generation” comes to St. Louis. The 30th anniversary tour of the still-delightful showcase for Irish dance still features breakout-star Michael Flatley’s original choreography but as the title indicates, a new generation of…

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Stifel Theater Review

“The Addams Family” musical comedy brought a night of delightful fun and warm-hearted comedy to the Stifel Theater on Thursday, April 17. Sadly, the touring show was one-night only, as the show is highly recommended for a night of pure enjoyment, even if you are not much of a fan of either musicals or even…

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Fox Theater Review

– By Cate Marquis – The Tony Award-winning “Kimberly Akimbo” is the Fabulous Fox’s must-see show of the season, a show with humor, heart and heartbreak, about a typical teen in New Jersey. Well, not so typical, because in addition to all the usual challenges of high school and adolescence, Kimberly suffers from a rare…

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SHERWOOD at Rep Theater Review

– By Cate Marquis – The Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ Mainstage final production of the 2024-2025 Season is high-spirited, comedic version of Robin Hood, “Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood,” on stage until April 13. This charming production has a narrator, Friar Tuck (Michael James Reed), accompanied by a guitar-playing Troubadour (DeAnte…

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SOME LIKE IT HOT Musical at Fox Theater Review

– By Cate Marquis – Director Billy Wilder’s “Some Like It Hot” is widely regarded as the greatest movie comedy of all time, a hilarious story set in the Roaring Twenties about a pair of musicians who go on the run to escape a gangster, after witnessing a murder, and hide out by disguising themselves…

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CLYDE’S at Rep Theater Review

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents “Clydes”, February 5 – March 2, 2025.Pictured L to R: Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Essence Tyler, Brendan Hickey, Alfredo Antillon, Ron Himes. Photo by JON GITCHOFF – By Cate Marquis – The Repertory Theater of St. Louis’ Mainstage current production “Clyde’s” may be the highlight of its season. Pulitzer…

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ATHENA at Rep Theater Review

(l-r) Jailyn Genyse as Mary Wallace and Isa Venere as Athena in “Athena” Photo by Jon Gitchoff. Courtesy of the Repertory Theater of St. Louis – By Cate Marquis – In “Athena,” two 17-year-old girls meet to practice fencing together with hopes to compete in the Junior Olympics, in Gracie Gardner’s electrifying, action-filled drama about…

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SIX at Fox Theater Review

– By Cate Marquis – The “six” in the Broadway hit musical “Six” are the six wives of Henry the Eighth. Apart from Anne Boleyn, the queens are remember more as a group and mostly for their connection to the much-married king, but this British-born musical, which returns to the Fox stage through Feb.2, aims…

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Musical at Fox Theater Review

– By Cate Marquis – With Christmas just passed and its relaxing afterglow lingering, (and with Hanukkah still being celebrated), it is the perfect time for one more holiday treat: The Grinch. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is now on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theater, for a too-brief, weekend only run. Based on Dr….

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