Reel Times Trio

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 Cherokee Street Theater Company's Rob McLemore & Joe Garner starring in John Hughes Your Own Adventure this weekend. They also look at new releasesFackham Hall, 100 Nights of Hero & Oh. What. Fun. Plus the year-end nominations for the St. Louis Film Critics Association.

A Triple header with Lynn & Carl joined first by Tesseract Theatre's director & cast of Legally Blonde the Musical, Will Bonfiglio, Grace Seidel & Marsiya Miller (tesseracttheatreco.org). Next, Jack Dryden from The Rep's production of Emma (repstl.org). Finally, Sara Gene Dowling & Aaron Fischer are starring in Stray Dog's Superhero (straydogtheatre.org). Also the new release Zootopia 2. Plus Lynn guessed 4 of the 7 Muny shows for 2026.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Robert Crenshaw who is starring in The Wiz at the Fabulous Fox thru December 7th. They then talk about the new releases: Eternity, Rental Family, Train Dreams and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Plus Carl saw the Disney+'s remastered The Beatles Anthology and Lynn is catching up with Stranger Things.

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.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by Christina Rios from Riverside Theatre Project about their show Leading Ladies in Hermann, MO. Then Robert Ashton is co-directing & co-starting in Albion's I Have Been Here Before and i joined by his co-stars Dustin Petrillo & Garrett Bergfeld. Plus Lynn saw the new releases: After teh Hunt & Good Fortune.

Lynn & Carl speak with author Jacob Juntunen & director Sam Hayes of Contraband Theatre's Professor House. Plus new theatrical releases: Tron: Ares, A House of Dynamite and Soul on Fire.

Lynn & Carl are joined this week first by director Bradley Rohlf and star Joe Hanrahan of Midnight Company's production of St. Nicholas this weekend at the Greenfinch. Next, the director of the documentary: Percy Green Man of ACTION, Joseph Puleo. Also, Lynn went to the NYFF & saw A House of Dynamite & The Smashing Machine. Plus Stages STL announced their shows for next season.

Lynn & Carl have many friends join this week. First, Tom Ridgely and then Rob Wood are from Shakespeare in the Streets' production of "Power" at the House of Miles East St. Louis this weekend. Next, Adam Flores & Carl Overly, Jr. talk about Metro Theater's production of "Carmela Full of Wishes" this weekend.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by Ian Coulter-Buford who is starring in Stages St. Louis' production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Next Ken Boland tell us all about OxFest 2025 the Music Festival in Washington, Missouri this weekend. Next, a thrashing of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. Plus remembrances of Robert Redford.

Lynn & the returning Carl the Intern talk about his Route 66 trip. They are then joined by Michael Webb from Cimarron 615 - a new band with former members of Poco, who play The Wildey in Edwardsville on Sept. 19. Next, New Jewish Theatre is presenting "The Wanderers," directed by Robert Quinlan and starring Joel Moses. Plus, they both saw Downton Abbey: the Grand Finale.

Lynn & Chas have many guests today. First, Rachel Tibbetts, Keating and Cassidy Flynn from SATE talk about their "Classic Adventure Movie: or Never Say Die." They are then joined by Andrea San Miguel, who plays Sylvia in "The Cottage." Next, Ron Himes is directing the musical "Raisin" at The Black Rep. Finally, Lynn & Chas shoot the breeze about (more) upcoming theatre in STL.

Lynn & Chas talk with Greg Hagglund about Napoleon Dynamite LIVE at The Factory October 9th & their pre-party September 3rd at Steve's Hot Dogs at The District. They are then joined by Eric Dundon from the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra about the re-openig events with Powell Hall.

Lynn & Carl talk to Bob Cowsill from The Cowsills, performing Thursday at the Family Arena. They are then joined by Kate Bergstrom, artistic director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis discussing their upcoming season. Plus they talk about the new releases: Ne Zha 2 & Ron Howard's Eden.

Lynn & Carl speak with organizers & performers of the St. Louis Fringe Festival: Suki Peters, director of "John Hughes Your Own Adventure." Matthew Kerns, President & Artistic Director of the Fest, and burlesque performer Lola Van Ella. Plus Lynn saw East of Wall & Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical & Carl saw Nobody 2.

Lynn & Carl are joined by producer Ben Scholle and founder of the Breaking Generational Poverty Foundation, Precious Jones to talk about the documentary Catching Bullets. They are then joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer from The Police, guitarist Andy Summers - coming to The Wildey in September. Plus, Lynn saw Freakier Friday & She Rides Shotgun.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Gary F. Bell from Stray Dog Theatre about their production of Aaron Copeland's The Second Hurricane (from 8/7). Next Carrie Houk joins to talk about the STL Tennessee Williams Festival 10th Anniversary production of A Streetcar Named Desire (from 8/7). Finally, Jeff Harnar discusses his Sammy Cahn show at Blue Strawberry (8/8). Plus they discuss the new release: The Naked Gun.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Jeff Faulkner, leader of Mr. Blue Sky - the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band before their show at Chesterfield Amphitheater on August 1st. Next, MaryBeth Scherr Babcock from Actors' Attic to talk about her one-woman show, Every Brilliant Thing opening July 25th at The Villiage Actors' Theatre in Dupo, IL. Plus Lynn & Carl saw Evita & Lynn watched Oh, Hi.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Gayle Seay & Erin Craig from Stages St. Louis to discuss their new production of Austin's Pride. Then they are joined by co-directors Aaron Sparks & Rebekah Scallet and actor Gary Glasgow from New Jewish Theatre's Two Jews Walk into a War... Plus Lynn saw the new releases Eddington & Sovereign.

Lynn & Carl speak with Tamara Keefe from Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery about the Golden Age of Hollywood collection. Then they are joined by Avery Harrison who is directing three of the plays in St. Louis Actors' Studio's 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival. Plus they talk about the new release: Superman and Frozen at the Muny

Lynn & Carl first speak with Paul Hibbard from Hysteria Fest beginning July 10th. They then talk with director Carl Overly, Jr. & actor Joe Hanrahan from The Midnight Company's production of Pride and Joy also beginning July 10th. Plus they discuss new releases: Jurassic World: Rebirth & 40 Acres.

Lynn & Carl talk to John Tartaglia, award-winning actor, puppeteer and director of Frozen - opening next week at The Muny.

Lynn & Carl speak with Annamaria Pileggi who is directing My Fair Lady opening July 5th at Union Avenue Opera. They then discuss the new releases: F1, M3GAN 2.0 and HBO's Mountainhead. Plus Lynn is excited about the Barbara Walter's doc & The Bear.

Lynn & Carl talk to Tom Ridgely from the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival about the end of Hamlet, the beginning of Romeo & Zooliet at the St Louis Zoo and the upcoming touring A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Lynn & Carl speak with STL Fringe Fest's Matthew Kerns about this years event running in August. Then they are joined by author Vaitlin Yager about her new book Small Town Missouri. Plus they discuss new releases: How to Train Your Dragon, Materialists & The Life of Chuck.

Lynn & Carl are joined by the Fabulous Fox's John O'Brien to talk about the 2025/6 Season. Then Chorus of Fools writers Hazel McIntire & Eric Satterfield talk about their new show Heavy at the Greenfinch. Plus new releases: Ballerina - from the World of John Wick and Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme.

Lynn & Carl talk to actor & director Michael Kostroff who is directing Stages St. Louis' production of Murder for Two (from May 30th) about the show, his past work on The Wire & upcoming work on Spider Noir. They are then joined by director Ellie Schwetye & star Emily Baker from New Jewish Theatre's The Heidi Chronicles (from May 29th). Plus Lynn saw the new releases: Jane Austin Wrecked My Life, Fountain of Youth & Freiendship.

May 26th, 2025 a talk with Mike Isaacson from the Muny & checking in with STL Shake's Tom Ridgely by Pop Life STL

Lynn & Carl are joined by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' stage director Shawna Lucey and set and costume designer Robert Innes Hopkins to discuss Die Fledermaus opening this weekend to kick off the 50th Anniversary Season. They are then joined by Dr. Jeremy Housewright about his latest book, a follow-up to his "For Love of the Show" -- "For the Love of the Show II: More Stories from Pro Wrestling Fans"

Lynn & Carl talk to Nick Drake from the Fabulous Fox's production of & Juliet opening May 20th. They are then joined by Reginald Wilson starring in Radio Golf at The Black Rep opening My 14th. Plus they discuss new releases: Thunderbolts*, Another Simple Favor & Tina Fey's The Four Seasons.

Lynn & Carl are joined by Chef Liz from Tenacious Eats to discuss the May the Fourth Brunch featuring Spaceballs. Also, they are having Adult Summer Camp featuring food & film. Next they speak to director Lize Lewy and star & playwright Summer Baer about the new show Scream Echo Scream. Plus Carl is enjoying his new job at KTRS.

Lynn & Carl are joined by the Urge's Steve Ewing from Steve's Hot Dogs about his spring happenings. They are next joined by Ain't Too Proud's Robert Crenshaw to preview the show at the Fabulous Fox. Then Lynn liked Companion & didn't care for On Swift Horses. Plus Carl has a new job.

Lynn & Carl are joined by award-winning actress Kimmie Kidd & her collaborator on her next couple of projects, Fly North's Colin Healy to discuss "This Will Be - The Spirit and Soul of Natalie Cole" at the Blue Strawberry (this & next Friday) and July's "Madam" at the Greenfinch. Plus Colin talks about "Little Miss Sunshine" coming up April 25th at the Greenfinch.

Lynn & Carl talk theatre with some Saint Louis treasures. First, Gary F. Bell talks about Stray Dog Theatre's Rock of Ages opening April 3rd at the Tower Grove Abbey. They are then joined by playwright Carter Lewis about his new play WITH at St. Louis Actor's studio with the stars Donna Weinsting & Whit Reichert. Plus Lynn saw The Friend & Eric Larue.

Lynn & Carl remember their friend, Brian McKenna tragically killed by a car last weekend. They then are joined by Christine Gallagher, author of Ruby's Revenge. They discuss the movies they haven't seen. Carl saw Becoming Led Zeppelin & Lynn went to a lot of theatre. Plus Lynn recaps the St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

Lynn & Carl are joined this week by Jayne McLendon from the Rep's production of Sherwood. They then talk about the new release Disney's Snow White. Finally, they speak with Brandon Springman from the Fabulous Fox's production of Kimberly Akimbo. Plus the Saint Louis Theater Circle Awards are Monday.

Lynn & Carl speak with members of the Albion Theatre team for The Beauty Queen of Leenane: Director Robert Ashton, Denise Mandle, President Gwynneth Rausch & star Jason Meyers. They then speak with Hailey Medrano & Spencer Milford starring in New Jewish Theatre's Cabaret. Plus they discuss new releases: Novocaine & the new Looney Toon: The Day the Earth Blew Up.

Lynn & Carl speak with John Wilson from the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival. They then discuss what happened at the Oscars and the new release: My Dead Friend Zoe. Plus Lynn has the Theatre Roundup

Lynn & Carl discuss this year's Oscars. They are then joined by Tavis Kordell to talk about their role as Jerry/Daphne in Some Like It Hot now playing at the Fabulous Fox.

Lynn & Carl speak with Richard Harris & Joe Hanrahan who are starring in The Black Rep's Coconut Cake. They also all discuss A Complete Unknown and a preview of the Midnight Company's new season. Then Lynn saw the new releases: Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy, We Live in Time, The Gorge, The Monkey and We Beat the Dream Team. Plus they end with the Theatre roundup.