Cincy Fringe 2023: Liz Eichler’s Reviews
The four shows I saw Saturday had similar themes: identity and belonging, but in very different ways.
June 6, 2023
The four shows I saw Saturday had similar themes: identity and belonging, but in very different ways.
Toonkel’s performance is polished and has touches of the personal; as an audience member, you can feel her care of animals and that makes for
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s (CCM)production of Hair is an electric, visceral celebration of the spirit of rebellion and hope. Directed with a thoughtful hand by Vincent DeGeorge, this staging of the iconic rock musical pulses with life, protest, and communal energy—reminding us that the questions raised in 1968 haven’t lost their sting.
CLP regulars, Cian Steele (Robbie), Trey Finkenstead (Sammy) and Tyler Gau (George) create the perfect trio whose lighthearted antics keep audiences enthralled in a story that they already know well.
In short, The Wedding Singer is a glittery, feel-good romp through a hairspray-filled time capsule—and this Incline Theatre production delivers it all with flair, fun, and a whole lot of love.
