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STL Stage Snaps - CB Adams
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30+ years of experience reviewing theater, dance, opera, music and pop culture -- trusted source for quick, informed recommendations in St. Louis. Visit https://linktr.ee/cbadams. #stlouisarts #culturalarts #culturalartswriter #stlouiscritic #artthug
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Through September 28: The Rep Builds a "Cottage" That’s a House of Mirth and Mix-Ups

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Through September 28: The Rep Builds a "Cottage" That’s a House of Mirth and Mix-Ups
Its address sits at a peculiar intersection
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September 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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TeleRolleiflex, Lomography Potsdam film.
August 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I so wish I could see a quality production of this:

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Channeling Warhol and Capote
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February 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The Review Is In! CB Adams on Opera Theatre of St. Louis' New Works Collective performance. Visit STL Stage Snaps on Youtube (and subscribe!) for a short video review, too.
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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2025 New Works Collective: Innovation, Inclusion, and the Future of Opera - Pop Life STL
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February 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Through February 23: “Shucked” Serves Up Pun-Filled Laughs and Down-Home Charm at the Fox
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Through February 23: “Shucked” Serves Up Pun-Filled Laughs and Down-Home Charm at the Fox
This musical comedy is best enjoyed on its own terms, within its own neat, predictable rows planted with humor, heart and hokum
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February 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Through March 2nd: Black Rep’s "Coconut Cake" Is An Old Bro Bake-Off
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Through March 2nd: Black Rep’s "Coconut Cake" Is An Old Bro Bake-Off
For the women in attendance, your suspicions that this is indeed how a band of bawdy brothers interact, regardless of their age is, alas, true.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Through February 23rd: Master Class Dedication Meets Modern Relevance in St. Louis Actors Studio’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”
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Through February 23rd: Master Class Dedication Meets Modern Relevance in St. Louis Actors Studio’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”
Director Austin Pendleton’s choice for restraint, while interesting, could benefit from allowing the full emotional spectrum of emotion to flourish.
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February 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The Review Is In! St. Louis Repertory Theatre's "Clyde's"

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' "Clyde's"
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February 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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The Review Is In!
CB Adams reviews Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' production of "Clyde's."

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' "Clyde's"
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February 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The Review Is Up! Opera Theatre of St. Louis' New Works Collective.
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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' New Works Collective 2025
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February 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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The Review Is In!

The premiere of St. Louis playwright Courtney Bailey's "The Pavement Kingdom: A Clinic Play" -- powerful script performed by Marcy Weigert with humor and deep humanity.

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Courtney Bailey's Powerhouse "The Pavement Kingdom: A Clinic Escort Play" Premieres
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February 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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St. Louis playwright Eric Satterfield's "The Bigfoot Diaries" receives premiere at Greenfinch Theater & Dive.
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Eric Satterfield's "The Bigfoot Diaries" Premieres
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February 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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I attend more shows than I review, so when I do write a review, I'm honest with my description of the experience. I certainly don't write reviews so that theater companies will quote me. But it's gratifying when they appreciate my words. #stltheater #lizlewer #aileebush #stlstagesnaps #cbadams
February 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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The Review Is In! CB Adams on Upstream Theater's production of "Pictures From A Revolution" by Tino Caspanello and translated by Haun Saussy.
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The Review Is In! Upstream Theater's "Pictures From A Revolution"
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January 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Review of Winter Opera St. Louis' Production of Donizetti's "Anna Bolena." It's A Winner!

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Review of Winter Opera St. Louis' Production of Donizetti's "Anna Bolena." It's A Winner!
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January 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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My Finding Your Roots moment relating to my connection to Henry VIII, "Anna Bolena" and "Six."

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A finding my roots to "Anna Bolena" and the Broadway musical "Six" via Henry VIII.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM