Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at NKU is a Warm, Immersive Treat
Michael Hatton’s charming vision and expertise is found in every choice made in this show. Jacob Priddy as Music Director has arranged an excellent score
November 24, 2025
Michael Hatton’s charming vision and expertise is found in every choice made in this show. Jacob Priddy as Music Director has arranged an excellent score
Guided by a strong artistic vision and enhanced by new orchestration, this adaptation of the Dickens classic offers an unforgettable night at the theatre.
Exceptional scene design, masterful direction, and a stellar cast make this whodunnit a thrilling ride.
…only the producers know which plays were written by AI. That means the directors, actors, and audience have no idea which of the two plays
Director Pugh keeps the focus on the unjustness of the accusations and the mounting tension within the community as they feel increasingly frustrated by a
Cincy Shakes is known for creative reinventions of Shakespeare’s works and this is certainly a creative gamble. I am happy to say that it pays
Director Matthew Lewis Johnson transports Shakespeare’s story about 400 years from the 1590’s to the neon-soaked pulse of the 1980’s.
In “trying times” theatre reminds us that endurance is not passive, it is creative. Through every story, we find our way forward, together.
Complementing the action on stage without distracting is an ethereal set designed by Melissa Bennett and brought to life by Scenic Artisan Samantha Reno. The set is both grand and minimal at the same time which is a feat within itself.
Overall, Rope is an engaging evening of theatre which showcases the fine acting talents of its students.
Roland and Marianne’s romance lives in the universe as a constellation of possibilities. Everything you’ve ever done–and never done–exists somewhere.