Review of “Guys and Dolls” at Stages St. Louis In an earlier review of “Guys and Dolls,” I commented on how the incongruous title of the first number, “Fugue for Tinhorns,” exemplifies the musical’s Runyonesque style. The fugue is an intricate classical form. Tinhorns are cheap and pretentious. The show’s gamblers speak in a language with the same mixture of high and low elements—polite, […] |
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ArtsTwo on the AisleWho Else Loves Art? Review of “L’elisir d’amore” at Union Avenue Opera I can think of no better introduction to opera than the “L’elisir d’amore” (“The Elixir of Love”) at Union Avenue Opera. The opera and the production are delightful. Patrons who enjoyed Union Avenue’s “Fiddler on the Roof” ought to give “L’elisir d’amore” a try even if they do not consider themselves opera fans. |
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