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REVIEW: Ripcord
Jan 24Jan 24

REVIEW: Ripcord

There may not be two more different actresses on stage than Dale Hodges and Pamela Myers.  Not in terms of talent, of course, as their resumes speak for…

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FRINGE REVIEW: Bad Poetry Night
Jun 2

FRINGE REVIEW: Bad Poetry Night

I will tell you that I was cautiously optimistic about BAD POETRY NIGHT, part of this year’s Cincinnati Fringe Festival.  Bad poetry readings can sometimes be a smidge…

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REVIEW: A Christmas Story - The Musical!
Dec 5Dec 5

REVIEW: A Christmas Story – The Musical!

Talk about a crowd-pleaser.  A CHRISTMAS STORY – THE MUSICAL, which has a week-long run at the Aronoff Center, brought out the masses who reacted to literally every…

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REVIEW: The House
Nov 6

REVIEW: The House

Why are so many new plays – especially comedies – so sitcomesque, I wonder?  I think there’s a void to fill.  But is it because there really aren’t…

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REVIEW: The Second City's Holidazed and Confused Revue
Nov 13

REVIEW: The Second City’s Holidazed and Confused Revue

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 the good thing about…

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Still Seats Left for Tonight's Opening of "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some)
Dec 15

Still Seats Left for Tonight’s Opening of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some)

I just checked and there are plenty of great seats still available for tonight’s show.  This is one of the best Christmas shows in Cincinnati and is well…

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"Striking 12" at the Falcon Theatre Ends This Weekend
Dec 13

“Striking 12” at the Falcon Theatre Ends This Weekend

I saw “Striking 12” at the Falcon Theatre in Newport, KY tonight. You have two more chances to catch this unique holiday offering featuring some good performances by…

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"Nuncrackers" Runs Through Sunday in Hamilton
Dec 13

“Nuncrackers” Runs Through Sunday in Hamilton

I caught Opening Night of “Nuncrackers” last night and thought it was a very fun night at the theater. There were some great jokes and better than average…

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About Kirk

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard is a professional counselor, photographer, playwright, magician, musician, comedian, blogger, theme park enthusiast, theatre advocate and retired professional wrestling personality.

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