Cincy Fringe 2023: Christy’s Reviews #4
Christy’s Cincy Fringe Reviews for The Highway Woman, One Last Night with Mary MacLane, Far Away From Home, and Thread and Bone.
June 16, 2023
Christy’s Cincy Fringe Reviews for The Highway Woman, One Last Night with Mary MacLane, Far Away From Home, and Thread and Bone.
“Indigo” is Human Race’s gorgeous new musical similar to “Next to Normal” but handling autism (and early onset dementia) in such a smart innovative way.
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
Short Version: this cast takes on a weird, sad, and esoteric script that at times invokes an almost 1950’s “old money” aesthetic, as well as a vision of the Underworld that would make Homer proud.
The overarching theme is romantic love and familial relationships. In this rendering, there is also an emphasis on the importance of language, learning and memory.
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.