MJ Delivers the Music and Moves of a Legend
The musical, with a book by Lynn Nottage, leans into the singer’s catalog to explore Michael Jackson’s artistic process, work ethic, and complicated history.
Category: CULTURE
In SPAMALOT, the Meat Is Canned but the Laughs Are Real
The fast-paced musical delivers the laughs at every turn in a PG-rated show that’s family friendly and lots of fun for new audiences and long-time fans.
Synth City Opens at Fifteen Windows Gallery
St. Louis artist Stan Chisholm’s solo show, Synth City, explores the city’s architecture as an artistic influence at Fifteen Windows Gallery.
Dead Man’s Hand
A poem from local podcaster Mathieu Paul. Mound City Messenger welcomes poetry and short story submissions from our readers.
Restoring the Legacy of Mill Creek Valley
Mark Loehrer looks back at highlights from his experience helping organize the Missouri History Museum’s current Mill Creek: Black Metropolis exhibit.
Downtown Loses Synergism to Chesterfield
Columnist Michael Allen reflects on the careers of the sculptors and how their work seemed to waver between promotion of both urban revitalization and suburban growth.
Raise a glass for BOOZY BARD’S RECLAIMING THE SHREW
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents a funny, inebriated, interactive, adults-only take on Shakespeare’s shrew that’s sure to entertain.
HELL’S KITCHEN Celebrates Coming-of-Age in NYC
The neighborhood and artists of New York provide a compelling backdrop for a story about discovery, purpose, and music –set to the beat of Alicia Keys.
MYTH OF THE OSTRICH Is Hilarious and Heartfelt
The U.S. premiere of Matt Murray’s comedy on parenting and friendship is as genuinely caring and emotionally resonant as it is outrageously funny.
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA Entertains with Layered Melodies and Tragic Love
The Verdi opera artfully and poetically explores themes of honor and loyalty among the chaos and conflict of the Revolutionary War.UN BALLO IN MASHERA entertains with layered melodies and tragic love.
