‘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...
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....
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...