The Andrew Lloyd Weber spectacular is playing now at the Aronoff Center. Seeing THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a theatre rite-of-passage, though it’s interesting…Read More
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There are some very funny moments in the Shelterhouse this holiday season, especially when the comedy is Cincinnati-centric. And there are definitely some clunkers. But…Read More
THE DIVINERS tells a fairly low-key story right up until the end. As such, the powerful and tragic climax sneaks up on the audience. It’s the…Read More
There’s a moment towards the end of Act One during August Wilson’s MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM where “Levee,” an ambitious trumpet player, reveals a traumatic…Read More
A CHORUS LINE is a show that really magnifies the idea of a true triple threat, something that CCM prides itself on producing. The current production…Read More
Bouyant. Joyful. Triumphant. Moving. Exceptional. Smooth. Magnificent. Hopeful. All of these words – and more – could be used to describe Cincinnati Playhouse in the…Read More
THE ELEPHANT MAN is a must see-show mostly because of the amazing work of the lead actor. The physical transformation Giles Davies makes on stage in…Read More
Kimber Lee’s BROWNSVILLE SONG (B Side for Tray) is precisely the type of show Ensemble Theatre and director Lynn Meyers is drawn to. It’s contemporary,…Read More
Sometimes pleasant is quite fulfilling. If you’ve read this blog, you’ve probably ascertained that I’m drawn to shows that tell good stories, reflect intense human…Read More
Ole Bill sure could have used an editor. It’s been awhile since I’ve read ROMEO AND JULIET, probably not since my freshman year of high…Read More