REVIEW: Yeast Nation
When I first heard that CCM was producing a show called YEAST NATION, set in 30 Billion B.C., about a bunch of cells . . . well, honestly…
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“Company” Comes Full Circle at Xavier University
Xavier 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…
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CCM Seniors Shine in Showcase
At 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…
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CCM’s “HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME” Caps Off a Long Legacy
CCM’s latest mainstage production – the last to be directed by Aubrey Berg as the chair of the musical theatre program – is “THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.”…
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REVIEW: In the Heights
There’s nothing wrong with the Playhouse’s production of IN THE HEIGHTS. The production is actually quite good, but I’m not fond of the show itself. So, I’m not…
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REVIEW: Cincinnati King
The story of King Records in Cincinnati is probably way too big for one play to hold, but gosh golly does writer/director KJ Sanchez go for the gusto…
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REVIEW: Godspell
I sat there in the middle of the first act thinking to myself that either Katie Johanningman is a flipping genius or completely insane . . . but…
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REVIEW: The Who’s TOMMY
Joshua Steele got really good at producing concert-style musicals when he was at his last gig. So I wasn’t surprised to see that in his new role at…
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REVIEW: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents it’s first ever musical, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Due to another commitment and the unexpectedly lengthy (read 90+…
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REVIEW: Fly By Night
There’s a lot to love about Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s season this year, starting with this first show. A new musical from 2014, FLY BY NIGHT tells several…
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