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Lynn's co-host this week is Tina Farmer. Thier first guests are Eric Satterfield and John Wolbers from Chorus of Fools' "Bed and Breakfast of the Damned." They then talk to Sarah Thompson of Chase Park Plaza Cinemas and Kyle Hall, director of the Chase restaurants, on their special event "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and their collaborations on cocktails and such. Plus, a long talk on theater with so much going on.

Lynn is with guest host Chas Adams. First they speak with Bradley Rohlf of Fly North Theatricals about their original play, "The Invention of Lightning." Then they talk to Christina Yancy and Cooper Shaw of Moonstone Theatre Company's "Deceived." Plus information about the St. Louis Theater Circle.

Lynn's guest host today is Chas Adams. They are first joined by Death Becomes Her's Louis Williams Jr opening next week at the Fabulous Fox. Then Rob Lippert and Robert Ashton talk Albion Theatre's The Birds opening October 16.

Lynn's guest host this week is Chas Adams. They first speak with playwright e.k. doolin and director Taijha Silas from Contraband Theatre's "Glut." Next, they are joined by director Cameron Jamarr and actresses Jodi Stockton and Rayvon Ferguson of Soul Siren Playhouse's "The Niceties." Plus, do not go see Verity in theaters now.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by director Alan Knoll and star Jacob Flekier of Alex Edelman's "Just for Us" at New Jewish Theatre. Next, they welcome director Michael Bello, who helmed "Come from Away" now playing at Stages St. Louis. Then Lynn wraps up a jam-packed theater season and the kick-off to movie awards time. Plus film reviews of Primetime and Heart of the Beast.

Lynn's guest host this week is Chas Adams. Their first guest is Cassidy Flynn about his one-man show, "Stay a While" at the Greenfinch Theater and Dive. Next was Taylor Tveten, a Webster graduate, who is dance captain and understudy to all the female roles in "Clue," national tour coming to the Fox next week.

Lynn's guest host this week is Chas Adams. First up is ERA's 'The Last Show on Earth." They talk to director Lucy Cashion, executive producer Miranda Jagels Felix and actress Ashwini Arora regarding their original production written by Joe Taylor. Next is Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis' "Appropriate." They talk to artistic director Carrie Houk, and actress Jilanne Barnes about the St. Louis premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony-winning play.

Lynn's Co-Host today is Chas Adams. They are joined first by Kelly Snider and Franklin Killian of "The Mercy Seat" by Neil LaBute at St. Louis Actors' Studio. And next they welcome director Daniel Bryant and The Black Rep's Brian McKinley talking about "The Color Purple," which opens their 50th season. The Mercy Seat opens September 11 and The Color Purple on Sept. 9.

Lynn & Carl are joined, first by The Rep's "Little Women" director Delaney Piggins; then "Route 66: The Main Street of America" documentary director John Paget.

First, Lynn speaks with Aurora Behlke and director Kristen Strom of SATE's "Confetti Kids," which is a world premiere, with performances Aug. 20–Sept. 5, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 PM, at The Chapel. Then Carl & Lynn both speak with the Broken Lizard Troupe (Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter & Erik Stolhanske) about Super Troopers 3.

Lynn is joined by guest co-host Jim Lindhorst. They talked to Adolphus Busch V about the Current Cannabis 1 year anniversary party on Saturday 8/15/26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 4455 Telegraph Road in Oakville. It's also a fundraiser for Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. Then they are joined by Jorgen Pedersen of Ignite Theatre Company, who has written an original musical on true crime fascination called "The Big Bad Business of Murder." It opens Aug. 20th in Kirkwood.

Lynn has a fun, special edition with set designer Ann Beyersdorfer, a New York-based designer originally from Belleville, IL. This summer, she's designed sets for The Muny's "Meet Me in St. Louis" and Stages St. Louis' "Guys and Dolls," and will be designing Stages' "Come From Away" and The Rep's "Little Women" plus she returns to the SNL art department for location shoots.

Lynn & Carl are first joined this week by director Annamaria Pileggi and actress Kristen Lindvendt from "JOB" at New Jewish Theatre. Next Associate Artistic Director Michael Baxter and Communications & Public Relations Manager, Gabe Hartwig discuss The Muny's "Meet Me in St. Louis." Plus don't go see One Night Only.

Lynn is joined by guest host Chas Adams as they first talk to Rebekah Scallet, director of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's TourCo production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona," which will be coming to 30 parks Aug. 4-Sept.6. Then they speak about St. Louis Fringe Fest with executive director Matthew Kerns, Suki Peters - director of "The Wizard of Oz(es)" and MacLean Banner, director of "Dear Evan Hansen," about their headline acts. Fringe is Aug. 3-9.

Lynn is joined by Chas Adams as guest co-host. They begin with Union Avenue Opera: Scott Schoonover, Kathryn Frady and Cara Chowning discuss L'Elisir d'amore and Samson et Dalila. Then, choreographer Lindsay Joy Lancaster of Stages St. Louis' talks Guys and Dolls.

Three female filmmakers in the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase -- a seasoned documentary veteran, Ashley Seering and newcomers to narrative filmmaking, Danielle Boivin & Michelle Bucci -- talk about their experiences with Lynn Venhaus in a special Filmmakers Roundtable. Their films are July 25 and July 26.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by Adolphus Busch V from Current Cannabis on the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, and his efforts in the greenhouse and cannabis industry, and his family's conservation legacy. Then they talk to Ellie Schwetye, director of The Midnight Company's "Wakey Wakey" by Will Eno, opening at The Chapel July 16. Plus they rave over The Odyssey.

Lynn is joined by guest host, Chas Adams. They first speak with Colin Healy of Fly North Theatricals on the upcoming "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Next, Caitlin Mickey and Tyler Crandall are representing the 12th annual LaBute New Theater Festival by the St. Louis Actors' Studio. Plus Lynn & Chas talk Spider-Noir.

Lynn with guest host, Tina Farmer are first joined by Prism Theatre Company's Trish Brown and Joy Addler, playwright John Wolbers and actress Michelle Hand playing Queen Elizabeth I in the world premiere of "Progress" July 3 - July 12 at Kranzberg Black Box. Next, they speak with A Chorus of Fools' Eric Satterfield and actor Andre Eslamian on "The Privilege of Being Second" July 2 - 12 at the Greenfinch.

Lynn & guest host Tina Farmer are joined by Master Sergeant Brian Wilmer from the MidAmerica Air Force Band about their free metro concerts July 1 -7. They then speak with Matthew Kerns, artistic director / curator of St. Louis Fringe Festival.

This week, Lynn hosts solo with Robert Ashton of Albion Theatre talking about the psychological thriller "The Wasp." Then with Haley Clegg, director of "Steel Magnolias" for the Bread and Wine Theatre Company, talking about Robert Harling's acclaimed comedy-drama.

Lynn is with guest cohost Tina Farmer this week. First they are joined by director Gad Guterman and actress Christina Rios from "The God of Carnage" opening at New Jewish Theatre June 11. Next, Emmett Williams of Cinema St. Louis on The 19th Annual QFest, which runs June 12-21 at the Hi-Pointe Theatre (and air-conditioning has returned)!

Lynn & Carl welcome Gary F. Bell and Robert L. Wilson about the original play, "Three Sheets to the Wind" at Stray Dog Theatre. Then they talk new releases: Power Ballad, Backrooms & The Mandalorian & Grogu. Plus Lynn wrote a book about "40 Years of Donnybrook,"

Lynn & Carl are joined this week by cartoonist & local animator Glenn McCoy talking about his new films The Sheep Detectives, Animal Farm and Minions & Monsters. Next, STL Shakes Artistic Director Tom Ridgely talks about their production of The Tempest. Plus, Lynn saw Backrooms and Tuner; while Carl saw The Mandolorian & Grogu (of course).

This week, Lynn & Carl are joined by Ron Gibbs who is directing Stages St. Louis' production of "The Putnam County 25th Annual Spelling Bee." Then Director, Geovanday Jones, and star, Angela Wildflower, join to discuss The Black Rep's production of "Fat Ham." Plus, Lynn loves The Sheep Detectives.

Lynn is joined by guest host, Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst this week to talk about local actors, the Tony Award nominations, TV and movies. But first they are joined by Kristen Stokes starring in the Fabulous Fox's production of MJ.

This week, Lynn & guest host Chas Adams are joined by the Opera Theatre of St Louis' cast members Debby Lennon and Michael James Reed of "The Light in the Piazza."

Lynn's guest host this week is Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst and they are joined by two baseball authors. First, Belleville News Democart's Executive Editor, Todd Eschman has written Beyond the Box Score: A Columnist’s Chronicles of Heroes, History and Hot Takes from St. Louis to the East Side. And then, Dr. Jeremy Housewright has written Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark - A heartwarming children's book about a bulldog, friendship, baseball, and Busch Stadium.

This week Lynn & Carl are joined by Caleb Long, director of "Fiddler on the Roof" at Fly North Theatricals, opening this weekend, April 24 and continues through May 3 at the Greenfinch. They also welcome Saint Louis native Nathaniel Mahone, who is in the touring cast of "Spamalot" that will stop at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis May 5 through 17.

Lynn welcomes guest host, Mound City's Tina Farmer. They are first joined by director Eric Satterfield, and actors Tia Rene Williams and Zach Pierson from A Chorus of Fools' production of "Romeo and Juliet." Next actresses Caitlin Mickey and Amarachi Kalu join from Upstream Theater's "End of the World Cabaret."

Lynn is joined by guest host Jim Lindhorst from Broadway World. They are first joined by West End Players Guild's Summer Baer, Nicole Angeli and Nick Freed who are in "Dead Man's Cellphone" this weekend and next. Next, musician and composer Ryan Marquez, who is part of the creative team of the original musical "Eleventh Hour Radio Musical" opening April 17 at Metro Theater Company's Studio Theatre. Finally, Dave Cooperstein and Kathleen Sitzer are in the cast of New Jewish Theatre's "Prayer for the New Republic," running April 16 to May 3.

Lynn & guest host, Chas Adams are joined by theater & film guests today. St Louis Actors' Studio is first represented, with Michelle Hand and Meghan Baker from "The Half-Life of Marie Curie," and then it's Emmett Williams from Cinema St. Louis to discuss the 18th annual French Film Festival.

This week, Lynn & Carl have two theater guests. First, fresh off of her win at the Theater Circle Awards, Metro Theater Company's Jackie Thompson to talk about her new show, Life Doesn't Frighten Me. Next, John O'Brien from the Fabulous Fox talks about their just-announced new season.

Lynn Venhaus & special guest host Tina Farmer are first joined by Curtain's Up Theater Company's "Alice the Musical" director Jeffrey Yapp-Ellis and cast members, Mitch Ellis-Yapp and Lisa Hinrichs. Next, they have the title characters from St. Louis Shakespeare Festival & Albion Theatre's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," Mitchell Henry-Eagles and Ryan Omar Stack. Plus the St. louis Theater Circle Awards are next Monday!

Lynn & Carl are joined by Ian Sullivan author of "How Forest Park Was Made" and Reginald Wilson, who is in The Black Rep's "Flyin' West." Plus Lynn caught up on Peaky Blinders.

Lynn is joined by guest host Cate Marquis, who writes for the St Louis Jewish Light and We Are Movie Geeks. Their guest today is John Wilson from the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival to discuss the films and a little theatre!

Lynn & Carl are joined by Gabe Hartwig, Comms & PR Manager for The Muny to discuss the 108th Season. for Summer 2026

This week, Lynn is joined by Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst. They speak with actress Christina Yancey and director Rayme Cornell for the Bread & Roses production of "A Brick and a Bible," a fact-based original play starting this weekend at the Missouri History Museum before it travels for the next three weeks.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by their old friend Alan Knoll, starring in The Rep's production of Primary Trust. Next, they are joined by Jennie Brick who is directing the West End Players Guild's The Children. Plus Lynn saw Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

Lynn's guest host this week is Jim Lindhorst from Broadway World. They begin with Gary F. Bell of Stray Dog Theatre about their upcoming "Deathtrap." Then they talk to Claire Coffey and Teresa Doggett of "A Doll's House, Part 2" at St. Louis Actors' Studio. Finally, they discuss the St. Louis Theater Circle nominations. Plus they have the Theatre Roundup.

Lynn & this week's guest co-host is Jim Lindhorst of Broadway World. They are joined first by Jessica Hentoff, the director of Circus Harmony, and Susan Voyticky, the guest director and artist in residence, to talk about their February performance of "Misterioso," and their 25th year as a local non-profit . Next up are Jennelle Gilreath Owens and Pamela Reckamp of Upstream Theatre's "The Myth of the Ostrich." Plus a theatre roundup.

This week, Lynn & Carl are joined by Roz White from the Fabulous Fox's production of Alicia Key's Hell's Kitchen beginning January 27. They are then joined by Grand Allusion: A Tribute to Styx's Carlos Bedoya performing at Delmar Hall on February 7th.

Lynn & co-host, Tina Farmer are joined by Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers who are the cast of Mrs. Krishnan's Party now playing at The Rep.

Lynn & guest host, Tina Farmer, are joined by A. C. Smith. He is starting as Deacon Hudson in The Black Rep's production of Dance on Widow's Row playing now through the 25th of January. Then Lynn & Tina discuss The Outsiders now playing at the Fabulous Fox.

Lynn & Carl talk with Mark Doyle who is starring in The Outsiders next week at the Fabulous Fox as Bob the "Soc." Then PopLifeStL's Alex McPherson joins to discuss the Best of 2025.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Joshua Ray from The Take-Up to discuss new films: Wicked: For You, Hamnet, Now You See Me, Now You Don't, The Running Man and Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man. Plus thing to look for and to be thankful for (cinematically) in 2025.

Lynn & Carl are joined this week by New Jewish Theatre's Director of "Baskerville" Nisi Sturgis & star John Wilson (11/20 - 12/7). Next, from Upstream Theater's "An Orchard for Chekhov," Sarah Wilkinson & Jocelyn Coach (now thru 11/23). Finally, Joe Kwaczala is a stand-up comic who wrote "American Comic," screening at the St. Louis International Film Festival (11/15).

This week Lynn & Carl are joined by female powerhouses of Saint Louis Theatre. First, De Kaplan and Stellie Siteman discuss their Max and Louie Productions collaboration with The Cabaret Project of St. Louis to bring super-singer Marilyn Maye in a one-night-only tribute to Johnny Carson. Music and musings. Nov. 19th at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Next Michelle Hand talks about her one-woman show, "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe" at St. Louis Actors' Studio through Nov. 23rd. Finally, Lynn saw the new releases: Nuremberg, Christy & Frankenstein.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Anne Tolpegin starring as the Mom / Nurse in the Fabolous Fox's production of The Notebook. Then Emmitt Williams, Cinema St. Louis' Director of Festivals Curation & Education, joins to talk about the St. Louis International Film Festival. Then producer Jack Lane joins to talk about SLIFF's opening film, Kenneth Cole: A Man with Sole. Plus Lynn & Carl talk about the new releases Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere & Bugonia.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Jessica Fischoff, Director of Literary Arts for the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series about their upcoming slate. Lynn reviews new releases: If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You and Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost. Plus previews of Bugonia & Springsteen Deliver Me from Nowhere.