Raining Achievement: Carnegie’s “Singing in the Rain”
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through February 12 at The Carnegie in KY. Singing, dancing, and real rain makes this a Raining Achievement. ...
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap at Know Theatre’s “D*ckless”
"Dickless" is a strong evening of theatre for people who want to see amazing acting and a strong script. ...
Falcon Theatre’s “The Lifespan of a Fact:” An Odd Couple for the Truth
"The Lifespan of a Fact" is a must-see for Cincinnati theatre audiences. With a running time of under 90 minutes, it will give audience members plenty of time to catch a drink after the show and discuss what they've seen. It runs January 27 to February 11, 2023....
Earnestly “Frank” World Premiere at CSC
Finally, Oscar Wilde’s classic farce "The Importance of Being Earnest" has a sequel entitled "The Rewards of Being Frank" with a world premiere at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company....
Plane Truth Flying at Covedale Theatre
Each of the women have different personalities and are played effectively by each actress. Each has a distinctive accent based upon their nationality which works well.
This is a “modern” play from the 1960’s but carries the hallmarks of classic French Bedroom Farce including absurd circumstances, machine gun fire dialogue,...
Know Theatre’s D*ckless Will Leave You Breathless
“D*ckless” runs now through February 12th at The Know Theatre of Cincinnati, your “theatrical playground.” Talbot's amazing performance is a must-see. ...
“Boeing, Boeing” Takes off at Covedale
Review by Molly Alderson Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts and put your tray tables in the upright and locked position. The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts production of “Boeing, Boeing,” written by Marc Camoletti, is about to take off! “Boeing, Boeing” is a classic farce, showcasing...
“Frank” is a Rewarding Wildean Ride at CSC
That is one of the themes of “The Rewards of Being Frank” a sequel to the Oscar Wilde classic comedy of manners, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Written by new playwright Alice Scovell, this witty and sophisticated show premiered this week at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, before it moves onto...
“Singin’ in the Rain” a Real Treat
The Carnegie brings the movie magic to life in Covington. "Singin’ in the Rain" is a dancing spectacle, with catchy songs and laughs throughout....
Impressive “Lifespan of a Fact” at Falcon
Take everything you know about facts, journalism, reporting, and even storytelling and throw it off the roof; now you have Falcon Theatre’s production of “Lifespan of a Fact”....
Sumptuous “Anastasia” Delights Cincinnati
Review by Liz Eichler Waltzing into Cincinnati these two weeks is the National Tour of Anastasia, a delight for the eyes and soul. Anastasia is the story of a young Russian woman with amnesia, who may or may not be the only surviving daughter of Tsar Nicholaus II and...
Journeying to the Past: “Anastasia” National Tour
Leading the show as Anastasia is recent Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music graduate, Veronica Stern. Stern explores each note and melody with a softness to her voice--a great choice for a character who’s searching for her truth. ...
Theatre Experiences Past and Future
Liz Eichler asks Cincinnati Theatre Goers – what was your favorite theatrical experience of 2022 and what are you looking forward to in 2023?...
2022 and 2023: Incredible Musicals and Great Plays
David Brush says "for 2023 it is hard to pin down just a few highly anticipated shows, but I would say the Norm Lewis-led national tour of A Soldier's Play is near the top of that list." A Soldier's Play will be in Dayton in February. ...
2022 Recap: The Arts Remain Alive and Well in Cincinnati
Katrina Reynolds says "the best show I have seen this season was "Sweat" produced by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati." ...
Cincy Theatre Highlights 2022 and into 2023
LCT Reviewer Doug Iden is looking forward to several shows at different theaters including:
"Anastasia" (with music by CCM grad Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens) and "Hadestown" in the Broadway series....
The Great Return: 2022 Reflections and Highlights
By Ariel Mary Ann One could define this past year as the great return of theatre. During 2020 and going into 2021, artists watched theaters shut down across the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic. From community theatre to Broadway – This left many of us wondering, will the...
“12 Dates of Christmas” is a Holiday Treat
American Legacy Theatre’s "12 Dates of Christmas" helps us realize that sometimes we are surrounded by love, and sometimes it is us who is giving rather than receiving that love....
“Who’s Holiday” is Who-larious at Human Race
"Who’s Holiday!" at the Loft Theatre is filled with rap, rhyme, and radiant holiday lights making it a "who-larious" evening of entertainment perfect for an adults-only night out on the town. Just like the holidays themselves, time flies by in this one-act 70-minute production. ...
TCT’s “Rudolph” Glows
"Rudolph" amazingly fun and delightful play that transports the audience to another world for an hour. The children and adult actors alike make it a thoroughly entertaining time and a lovely way to ring in the holidays....
What’s the buzz?! “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Aronoff
I can’t recommend
"Jesus Christ Superstar" enough!. It’s a moving piece of theatre that remains relevant, even 50 years after that first
Broadway opening....
Broadway in Cincinnati’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” Rocks
his production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is an absolute roller coaster of a show: fun, poignant, and heartbreaking....
Catch “Peter and the Starcatcher” at NKU!
This is the perfect holiday production that will appeal to all family members. There is something for everyone here. I highly recommend this production. It is great fun and will bring out your inner child who wants to fly off with Peter Pan in search of adventure....
Scrooged! Covedale’s “A Christmas Carol”
Overall, Covedale's "A Christmas Carol" is a faithful and thoughtful production which appropriately mixes joyous transformation with the underlying filth of London in the mid 1800’s. ...
NKU’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” is a Star-Packed, Whimsical Delight
NKU’s "Peter and the Starcatcher" is a surprisingly odd and wickedly funny show that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike....
Holiday Shows? Yes, Please!
If you cannot make it during the holiday season, every theatre sells gift cards! Support local. ...
There is no “Betrayal” with Pinter at Falcon
In Falcon's production of Pinter's "Betrayal," time goes backward from a meeting of the former lovers to the first time Jerry tells Emma he is in love with her in 1973. ...
“Betrayal” Is The Word At Falcon Theatre
Without a doubt, Aaron Whitehead as Robert is the highlight of this production. His dialect is spot on, his emotional range is solid, and scenes with him are automatically filled with more energy. Mr. Whitehead is obviously an astute actor and very watchable. ...
Know Theatre’s “Lizard Boy” Lions and Lizards and Dragons, Oh My!
Lizard Boy is a delightfully surprising musical which is a different take on the superhero genre. This is a perfect holiday antidote to the slew of Christmas carols and Christmas-themes stories which hit in December. It is a must-see show for everyone who wants to be entertained...
Comic Lore and Indie Rock Score: “Lizard Boy” at Know Theatre
wonderful things to a beautiful blend of harmonies performed by the entire cast.
While you don't have to be a comic book fan to appreciate this musical, it certainly doesn’t hurt. However, if you’re a fan of good "theydies" and bad "gentlethems" and man-sels in distress, Lizard Boy is fun,...
Highly Relatable “Little Women” at CSC
Every single actor in this seasoned "Little Women" cast is impressive and skilled. Cincinnati has talent, my friends!...
CSC’s “Little Women” Warm and Visionary
The joy and love between the characters bathes over you from beginning to end. This play gently ushers in the Winter Holiday season, with the right amount of schmaltz and a heap of laughter....
“Deadline” Entertains at Human Race Theatre
"Deadline" is definitely a good time with its mystery, farcical humor, and stage action. There are twists and turns as well as the expected bits. This play does exactly what it should: it entertains.
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Human Race’s “Deadline” a Masterful New Mystery
With an eccentric cast of characters and a mystery with enough turns to keep even the most adept of audience members guessing to the bitter end, Deadline is a perfect Fall evening in the theatre....
Life Can Be “A Dream” at CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater
“A Dream Play“ has a strong, talented cast of performers who clearly work hard to be a true ensemble. This is a wordy and surprisingly physical show with a steady pace and seamless transitions. While is it obvious many moving parts go into creating this ambience, the execution appears...
On the Side of the Angels: NKU’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
You cringe as Schutzman smirks and taunts Jekyll, but then feel for him...It is an impressive feat to balance those elements and I think I might have nightmare of Schutzman strutting around the stage taunting Dr. Jekyll. He was that creepy. ...
NKU’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Invites You To ‘Sit Back, But Don’t Relax’
This particular version of the narrative has nearly every actor onstage playing multiple characters including several who play the odious Hyde....
Miami’s “Angel’s Trumpet” is Zelda’s Story
A thought provoking, yet disturbing presentation of passion and control. "Angel's Trumpet" is recommended for anyone who needs a reminder that women 'count.'
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Broadway in Cincinnati’s “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”
The large ensemble cast is tireless and energetic, moving from dance number to dance number, the show is understandably athletic and enthralling....
“Tina” Rocks the Aronoff as Broadway in Cincinnati’s Season Opener
By the last song before curtain, “Simply The Best,” the audience is itching to stand. The singing, the band, the lights, costumes, the dancing all pull together for this one beautiful moment that transports us to Tina Turner’s concert, which earns a standing ovation before the lights fade....
“Living Dead” is Alive with Zombies and Social Commentary
If you love zombies, blood, and horror with social commentary then this is the play for you. ...
“Sister Act” Shakes it at Covedale
Sister Act is 2 hours and 15 minutes long with a 15 minute intermission. The first half goes by so fast, you are surprised that it is already intermission. You'll be drawn in....
CCM’s “Something Rotten” is Hilarious to the Core
Director and choreographer Diane Lala milks every ounce of humor out of the zesty book and score, leaning into the over-the-topness the show requires. The dance numbers are raucous and joyful, with several memorable tap dancing numbers throughout the show. ...
Sisters “Act Up” at Covedale Theatre
This is a tale of life changing experiences fashioned by the friendship, love and the redemption of everyone...This show is fun, exuberant and entertaining with excellent singing dancing and acting. ...
Nothing Rotten within CCM Musical Theatre’s “Something Rotten”
This production proves why so many CCM students end up on Broadway....
“The Living Dead” is Coming to Get Us This October At Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Spooky season is in full swing and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is joining in on the action with its World Premiere Commission of “The Living Dead” directed by Brian Isaac Phillips. ...
TCT Delights the Family with Disney’s ‘The Descendants’ Musical
The audience audibly sighs in awe when dancers emerge in enchanting winged capes, lit with bright white bulbs (a timely nod to the upcoming Blink Cincinnati). Bright, bold, flashing lights are used to effectively stamp the scene as “good” or “evil.”...
“She Loves Me” Sings at CCM
By Alan Jozwiak Great singing dominates “She Loves Me,” the latest offering of University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music’s Musical Theater program, which is a 1960’s musical adaptation of the Miklos Laszlo play about love in a Hungarian parfumerie. “She Loves Me” sings the story of Amalia Balash...
Countless Reasons to Love CCM’s “She Loves Me”
The marvelous cast is incredibly engaging, drawing the audience in with enthusiasm and intimacy....
CCM Brings Greek Comedy and Tragedy Alive
Students’ production skills are highlighted during intermission, as the audience is invited to watch the transition from the bright and colorful Lysistrata set to war-torn destruction. A thunderous crack breaks the floor allowing the release of smoke and fog, adding to the feel of the smoldering and immediate Fall...
‘Lysistrata’ and ‘The Trojan Women’ at CCM: Two views of war
By Kathleen Lamorelle, LCT Lysistrata and The Trojan Women, adapted by Ellen Mclaughlin and directed by Brant Russell is now playing at University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. The evening melds a satirical comedic with a contemplative tragedy under an umbrella of common themes: sex and gender, war...
Miami’s “These Shining Lives” Glows
Review by Liz Eichler Audiences may be surprised by a number of things in These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, playing now through October 2 at Miami University Theatre. For the college students, it may be the language of the late 1920’s and 30’s and the slang sprinkled throughout...
Radiant performances at Falcon’s “Marie Curie”
This is an uplifting, anthem to two extremely brilliant women who overcome the travails of their time. This is a good play, very well acted and Weil directed....
It’s a long but meaningful “journey” at Know
Review by Liz Eichler Do you have people you can trust? I mean, trust trust. How about a group who you can share your deepest insecurities? “It’s not a trip it’s a journey” is about four people who share and deepen friendships, though each has a rather major flaw...
A Tattoo With a Better Story: Healing Scars within the NKU musical “Violet”
This production is strong vocally, with well harmonized songs from the company like “On My Way” and “Bring Me To Light.” Not only did the ensemble delivering strong vocal performances, but the principles are also strong singers. ...
“it’s not a trip it’s a journey” Takes Us To More Places Than You’d Imagine
While the story is summarized as “a play about tumbleweed, friendship, being black, and needing to soothe something you don’t always have words for,” I daresay we can all relate to something we learn on this journey.
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No Shrinking “Violet” at NKU
This passion-filled musical is a testament to overcoming our fears–whether imposed by society or ourselves, and that we will truly be able to live our best lives when we let go of the past. ...
Friendship Triumphs in Falcon Theatre’s “The Half Life of Marie Curie”
a must-see for those people in love with Laura Gunderson's work and wanting an authentic exploration of the love and regard between two women fighting against the forces of societal repression and chauvinism ...
I Am That Which Began: “The Half-Life of Marie Curie” electrifies at Falcon
This play is funny, teaches a lot of facts about both women and their accomplishments but also some history and cool scientific facts. ...
Review of “My Way: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra”
Review by Kathleen Lamorelle What a trip down Memory Lane! Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of My Way: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra, created by David Grapes and Todd Olson and arranged by Vince di Mura, is a chance to revisit the life and music of the...
Doing it “My Way” at Covedale
This is enjoyable evening for both long time Sinatra lovers or first-timers to the great songs of the middle 20th Century. ...
Riveting “Grounded” launches Human Race’s Season
The audience in the Loft are very literally in the cockpit, on dark desert roads and in the intimate spaces of a family in turmoil. The distance between audience and play has all but vanished....
Many A True Word Is Spoken in Cincy Shakes’ Season Opener “King Lear”
And what is there to say of Hopkins as the titular character? I’ll say it simply: it’s good to be king - and it’s even better when it’s Jim Hopkins. Bravo, Sir....
Cincy Shakes Opens Season with Compelling “King Lear”
Jim Hopkins as Lear commands the stage. He is physically a big man with a shock of white hair but it is his bluster, ranting, raving, and railing that dominates the space. Hopkins, essentially, plays multiple characters ranging from the narcissistic egomaniac at the start to the doddering fool...
Maggie Lou Rader Soars in Human Race’s “Grounded”
This story, told by a masterful actress, is definitely worth seeing by military personnel or civilians alike, if you have or have never thought about who flies a drone to deliver the Hellfire missiles, or if it is something that haunts you. ...
HAMILTON at Aronoff Provides Extra Bits of Magic
HAMILTON is undoubtedly a masterpiece. The fast paced score sweeps you away and the energy is undeniable. If you have seen it live, if you have seen it on TV, or even if you’ve never heard of it, you need to get into the room where it happens....
HAMILTON Storms the Stage at the Aronoff
This is Burr’s show this time. Understudy Bryson Bruce delivers powerfully from the first moment to the end. His electric current is transmitted into the audience and by “Rise Up” you know you’re seeing a star. ...
You’re Invited to the LCT Annual Meeting!
Mark your calendars for the LCT Annual Meeting on Monday September 12 from 6 to 7 pm, open to current organizational representatives and (for the first time) those interested in individual membership. The LCT Annual Meeting is for organizational representatives, individual artists, and Cincinnati theatre supporters. “We will be...
Know’s “Sunrise Coven” is Authentic and Witty
...the playwright balances tough issues with comedy well throughout the play...
August is Bustin’ Out All Over with Talent at Incline Theatre’s “Carousel”
All of the elements combine into an excellent production of this timeless show directed by Dee Anne Bryll....
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater Takes The Audience on a Ride with “Carousel”
Both the performers’ inherent vocal talent and Music Director Ryan Heinrich’s guidance provide the audience with some lovely renditions of songs many of us know such as “If I Loved You,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over.” ...
“George Remus” at Carnegie Shows Pride of Place
Since Remus lived in our backyard, you will recognize the references: Covington, Price Hill, the Tafts, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and more. ...
“George Remus, A New Musical” now at Carnegie
With "George Remus, A New Musical" the creators have set themselves up for success with a story of epic proportions that you don’t want to miss. ...
Cincinnati Theatre Royalty Light Up The Stage with “Ages of The Moon”
Even when the characters remain seated for a time as the conversation (and bourbon) flow, the veteran actors naturally keep the pacing strong ...
Know’s “Sunrise Coven”Strong Season Opener
It is here that we see some unpleasant truths in a world where doing our best to help might be choosing the lesser of two evils.
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Emotional, Powerful “Bourbon at the Border”
"Bourbon at the Border" is a must see. ...
Putting Youth First, How American Legacy Theatre Is Working to Make Theatre Accessible for All
By Ariel Mary Ann This past Friday, I spent my afternoon attending the world premiere of The Mess created and presented by high school and middle school students at Hughes STEM High School in Clifton. This production was put on through American Legacy Theatre (ALT) as part of their...
Confronting our Own Phases in “Ages of the Moon” Now at Liberty Exhibition Hall
By Liz Eichler– Sam Shepherd’s “Ages of the Moon” depicts two men wrestling with their past. Literally. Well, the wrestling bit at least. Clifton Players at Liberty Exhibition Hall, Cincinnati Artists Theatre and Creative Asylum are all behind this engaging 1-hour presentation, now through August 27. The play is...
The Falcon Explores a Shattering Black American Experience in “Bourbon at the Border”
The actors and director Piper Davis have crafted an excellent show which stays with you long after leaving the theater....
One Big “Cast Party for All” to Connect and Reconnect Theatre People
Because so many cast parties were cancelled due to the pandemic, the League of Cincinnati Theatres is hosting one big “Cast Party for All” to gather theatre lovers, makers and friends on Monday, July 25 at The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. All are invited 7-9:30 pm for Happy Hour...
Broadway in Cincinnati’s “The Band’s Visit” Full of Heart
“The Band’s Visit” is thought-provoking, sweet, and filled with heart...
Broadway in Cincinnati’s “The Band’s Visit” Definitely Worth the Trip
“The Band’s Visit” is a subtle, slice-of-life musical that appreciates the ordinary and makes for a thought-provoking evening of theater....
RENT is Intense, Superb at the Carnegie
The cast and production values are superb....