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Rush's R40 Tour Rocks Scottrade Center

Jeff Ritter · May 16, 2015

Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart. Three pretty unassuming Canadians fellows who, unlike many high profile celebrities, can often enjoy a peaceful meal without people recognizing them. I don’t know when they arrived in St.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" Is Thoroughly Entertaining

Jeff Ritter · May 7, 2015

I was recently invited to see Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in the Kirkwood Community Center. Millie, based on the 1967 film of the same name, was a hit on Broadway, winning a number of Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2002.

"The Mythbusters: Jamie's Farewell Tour" Drops Some Science On St. Louis

Jeff Ritter · April 19, 2015

For thirteen years now, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage have been making science fun again. When I was in high school (way back in the last century) science classes were often dry, boring exercises in memorization. I really have never understood the American school system’s devotion to memorization.

Stomp Makes Music Out Of The Mundane

Jeff Ritter · April 12, 2015

When I was just a small child, I would get my hands on a couple of my mother’s pots and a couple of wooden spoons, and go to town making the most unharmonious racket you can imagine. It wouldn’t take long before those cooking implements were taken away and peace and quiet was restored to the Ritter household.

Phantom Of The Opera Makes Me Wonder What People See In Webber

Jeff Ritter · March 8, 2015

For as long as I can remember people have told me, “Oh, you have to see Phantom of the Opera! It’s so terrific, so beautiful.” I suppose I can’t argue with them in terms of statistics. By box office alone, Phantom is the biggest blockbuster in Broadway history.

The Million Dollar Quartet Returns To Rock The Fox Theatre

Jeff Ritter · February 28, 2015

Some critics will scoff at The Million Dollar Quartet for its thin plot and light conflicts. If you see a review of this show somewhere that does exactly that, you should quit reading those critics because clearly they didn’t get it.

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