REVIEW: The Full Monty
When the “The Full Monty” came out in 1997, it achieved critical and commercial success. At a budget of around three and a half million dollars, it was…
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REVIEW: The Secret Garden
I know I read the novel, The Secret Garden, many years ago but I only have a vague memory of the story. After seeing the beautiful musical adaption…
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REVIEW: Luna Gale
Well. . . I needed that. Ensemble Theatre has begun their 30th season with a sure-fire hit that touches many nerves, pushes lots of buttons, and will likely…
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REVIEW: Motown The Musical
I love the music of Motown; I grew up on it as it was played in our home and in the car all the time. Its artists are…
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REVIEW: Company
Taking on a Sondheim classic is daunting enough. Doing so in a city that is home to an original Tony-nominated Broadway cast member is borderline psychotic. (Pamela Myers…
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Cincinnati LAB Theatre Promotes Collaboration and New Works
If you’ve read this blog very much, then you know that I love new work. New plays are fun to watch develop and Cincinnati LAB Theatre (helmed by…
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REVIEW: Lysistrata
I love a good re-telling of a classic story; this particular classic – LYSISTRATA – is not as well-known as say “Romeo and Juliet” or even maybe “The…
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ROAD TRIP: PCLO’s Gypsy
Last summer I made the trek to see PCLO’s LEGALLY BLONDE and FOOTLOOSE and when my friend was cast once again this season I got excited. It’s only…
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REVIEW: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company doesn’t need me to tell you to go see ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, running through July 5th at their downtown theatre. It sold out almost…
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REVIEW: Murder Ballad
There’s a lot to like about MURDER BALLAD, the sophomore season premiere from Stone On A Walk Theatre Company in Over the Rhine. Presented in what has to…
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