/tags/tom-ridgely Tom Ridgely en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:11:21 GMT /arts/2021-06-10/st-louis-shakespeare-festivals-african-king-lear-is-fresh-take-on-revered-playwright Many critics of the white-dominated theater canon in the U.S. point to the intense focus on Shakespeare as a force that holds back artists of color. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's production of "King Lear" features a predominately Black cast — and makes room for new interpretations of a revered playwright. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:11:21 GMT /arts/2021-06-10/st-louis-shakespeare-festivals-african-king-lear-is-fresh-take-on-revered-playwright Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-08-13/friday-a-late-summer-nights-stroll-through-forest-park Outdoor activities are all the rage these days, especially those that allow for social distancing. But St. Louis’ Shakespeare in the Park tradition regularly draws dense crowds — and its actors were hesitant enough about the idea in 2020 that this year’s iteration was ultimately canceled. In the midst of all of that, the festival team and a host of local artists got creative, and A Late Summer Night’s Stroll was born. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:54:11 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-08-13/friday-a-late-summer-nights-stroll-through-forest-park Evie Hemphill /arts-culture/2020-06-28/st-louis-shakespeare-festival-pulls-plug-on-summer-show The coronavirus has robbed St. Louis of another longstanding tradition.St. Louis Shakespeare Festival canceled its annual summer production, leaving the… Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:00:12 GMT /arts-culture/2020-06-28/st-louis-shakespeare-festival-pulls-plug-on-summer-show Jeremy D. Goodwin /arts-culture/2020-03-24/with-audiences-outlawed-st-louis-arts-groups-find-creative-ways-to-perform After local officials banned gatherings of more than 10 people last week, arts organizations scrambled to find ways to keep performing without an… Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:58:06 GMT /arts-culture/2020-03-24/with-audiences-outlawed-st-louis-arts-groups-find-creative-ways-to-perform Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-09-03/shakespeare-in-the-streets-shakes-up-as-you-like-it-by-crossing-the-river All the world’s a stage, Shakespeare instructed us in his beloved romantic comedy “As You Like It.” And in its new production of that very show,… Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:28:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-09-03/shakespeare-in-the-streets-shakes-up-as-you-like-it-by-crossing-the-river Sarah Fenske /arts/2018-05-25/new-shakespeare-festival-head-praises-organization-promises-diversity The new head of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is promising to put more women and minorities in leadership roles within the organization.Incoming… Fri, 25 May 2018 10:21:47 GMT /arts/2018-05-25/new-shakespeare-festival-head-praises-organization-promises-diversity Nancy Fowler /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-05-21/shakespeare-festival-st-louis-returns-to-forest-park-takes-modern-approach-to-romeo-and-juliet The tragedy of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tale and one of English playwright William Shakespeare’s most popular works.Shakespeare… Mon, 21 May 2018 20:29:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-05-21/shakespeare-festival-st-louis-returns-to-forest-park-takes-modern-approach-to-romeo-and-juliet Alex Heuer /arts/2018-04-12/shakespeare-festival-names-new-york-theater-company-founder-as-executive-producer Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has named Tom Ridgely of New York to fill the post of executive producer, which includes both artistic and leadership… Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:54:17 GMT /arts/2018-04-12/shakespeare-festival-names-new-york-theater-company-founder-as-executive-producer Nancy Fowler