“Little Dog Laughed” at New Edgecliff Theatre Gets 4-Star Recommendation from LCT
LCT panelists give a 4-star recommendation to “Little Dog Laughed†currently presented by New Edgecliff Theatre in Northside. Panelists describe this comedy as “a subtle look at the fear of expressing love with a fierce satire of skittishness about homosexuality. Under director Lindsey Augusta Mercer the fine cast makes...
Clifton Player’s “The Riverside†Earns LCT Recommendation
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have awarded Clifton Player’s production of The Riverside with a 4 star recommendation. The Riverside is a new play by Kevin Crowley, that takes place in Cincinnati in 1989. That year was a seminal year: Tiananmen Square, the fall of the...
Covedale’s “Streetcar Named Desire” recognized by LCT
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized scenic designer Brett Bowling for his work in Covedale Theatre’s production of the Tennessee Williams’ classic play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Panelists praised the set, saying “it was a beautiful design and helped the play come alive…it truly helped to...
The Ensemble’s “Hands on a Hard Body†Earns 4.5 Star LCT Rating
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) agree the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of “Hands on a Hard Body†is a 4.5 Star production.The musical is the touching yet often comedic story of ten Texans, hoping to win a truck by being the last person to let...
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s “The Great Gatsby†Earns 4 Star LCT Rating
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s production of The Great Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott with a 4 Star Rating. The Great Gatsby is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel of America in the twenties, exploring the notions of love, identity,...
Covedale’s “Will Rogers Follies†Recognized by LCT
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized lead actor Matt Dentino, choreographer Kate Glasheen, and costume designer Caren Young for their contributions to Covedale Theatre’s Will Rogers Follies. The Will Rogers Follies is the Tony award winning musical that chronicles the life of Will Rogers, one...
Know Theatre’s “Harry and the Thief” Earns 3.5 Stars from LCT
“Harry and the Thief†playing now through August 30, 2014, at the Know Theatre has earned 3.5 stars from the League of Cincinnati Theatres. Panelists agreed that is “off-the-wall†and a “fun ride,†reminiscent of a Mel Brooks film. One panelist expounds, “The movie-like feel of the film allows...
LCT Recommends Carnegie Theatre’s “Sweeney Todd†as a 4.5 Star Production
The League of Cincinnati Theatres awards 4.5 Stars to “Sweeney Todd,†playing now through August 23 at the Carnegie Theatre in Covington.  “Vocal performances are top-notch†stated one panelist as he extolled the musical direction of Jamey Strawn. Panelists also praised Justin Glaser as Sweeney (“outstanding, rich vocalsâ€),...