I Needed That: CCM’s Birthday Cabaret
The 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…
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CCM Freshman Showcase is a Hopeful Sign of the Times
Every 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,…
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THEATER OF WAR Opens a Dialogue about the Impact of Battle on Soldiers and Their Families
This 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…
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FRINGE REFLECTION: Is That All There Is?
First, 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….
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Moveable Feast – What a Treat!
I 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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It’s Opening Night . . .
Well, its finally here. It’s a day I’ve been waiting for . . . dreaming of . . .anticipating . . . for a very long time. Tonight,…
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July Theatre Tidbits
Hello everyone! Since Fringe ended, things have been fairly quiet but there are a few things I want to bring your attention to going on this summer. First,…
Read MoreCincinnati LAB Theatre’s 2016 Festival of New Works Coming in August
You’ll be hearing a lot more about this from me since I wrote one of the plays… Yes, this is your chance to come review ME for a…
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FRINGE UPDATE: Saturday
Just thought I’d check in this morning and recap some of the things I’ve seen, some of the buzz I’ve heard about things I haven’t seen, and generally…
Read MoreFRINGE: Preview Night
Tonight kicks off the 2016 Fringe Festival. I’m sitting across the street at Lachey’s, waiting for the Box Office to open so that I can get my pass…
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