My Year in Theatre – 2019
Yes, I’ve slowed down my theatre-obsession in 2019, which means that yes, there are fewer reviews. I feel bad about it, honestly, but I also feel like I’m…
Read MoreYes, I’ve slowed down my theatre-obsession in 2019, which means that yes, there are fewer reviews. I feel bad about it, honestly, but I also feel like I’m…
Read MoreI’ve survived the first weekend of Fringe intact. I saw seven shows in two days and proudly got the reviews uploaded quickly. I hope they’re helpful as you…
Read MoreXavier University’s Theatre Department will open COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim next Friday. The show, has a couple of Cincinnati connections. In 2007, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park won…
Read MoreLast Friday, I was lucky to be invited to a special performance at CCM of an independent study project by graduating senior Zack Triska, directed by Vincent DeGeorge. Triska has…
Read MoreAt the end of every year – at least for the last 30+ – the CCM senior class has presented a showcase to agents in New York. And…
Read MoreThe Sappy Critic started several years ago as a place for me to write about theatre. It has remained a blog (a fact that is disdainfully pointed out…
Read MoreEvery year, the Freshman class of musical theatre students develops a showcase as a year-long project. They select the music, they choreograph the numbers, they write the monologues,…
Read MoreThis is the kind of blog entry I love to write. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reviewing a play or a musical, especially if it’s excellent. But…
Read MoreFirst, a disclaimer: I have a relationship with Cincinnati LAB Theatre and this particular show that prevents me from writing a traditional and proper review of this piece….
Read MoreI attended this year’s Moveable Feast event at CCM and had a terrific time. The audience was treated to a special performance by Christy Altomare as she prepares…
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