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Posted Thu, July 24
Around the World 80 Days -CurtainUp review
the gimmick tends to become the most admirable aspect of this rather undernourished production. -Simon Saltzman
Posted Thu, July 24
'Calculus' musical to go on road -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Know Theatre goes into the national touring biz with 2007 Cincinnati Fringe hit Calculus: the Musical! scheduled to embark on Oct. 20 and tour through spring 2009.
Posted Thu, July 24
La Traviata -Cincinnati Enquirer review
A star was born at Cincinnati Opera on Wednesday night, and she’s a petite singer with a ravishing voice. -Janelle Gelfand.
Posted Thu, July 24
Opera anticipates Levine in 2010 -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Cincinnati Opera artistic director Evans Mirageas says he believes that Metropolitan Opera music director and Cincinnati native James Levine will conduct in Music Hall in two years.
Posted Thu, July 24
A winning 'Pajama Game' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Young People's Theatre players fit snugly into a Golden Age musical
Posted Wed, July 23
Know Theatre of Cincinnati Casting Reefer Madness: the Musical
Posted Wed, July 23
Know Theatre of Cincinnati Casting National Tour of Calculus: the Musical
Posted Wed, July 23
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Bursting Forth in Summer
Posted Wed, July 23
Edges -CityBeat review
Transit Five presents musical about becoming adults. -Rick Pender
Posted Wed, July 23
West Side Story -CityBeat review
Jersey doesn't balance West Side Story's tragedy and humor. -Rick Pender
Posted Wed, July 23
'Around the World' reviews posted -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Early reviews are posted for Playhouse in the Park’s production of Around the World in 80 Days, now playing at Irish Repertory Theatre in New York through Sept. 5.
Posted Wed, July 23
Around the World 80 Days -TheatreMania.Com review
Playwright Mark Brown and director Michael Evan Haney seem to tackle the impossible by bringing this massive novel to the stage using just five actors. Not only do they succeed in their mission -- they bring the work to the stage gleefully and thrillingly. -Andy Propst
Posted Wed, July 23
Around the World 80 Days -Variety review
Some of the jokes are painfully lame, but this featherweight romp should still find its niche. -Mark Blankenship
Posted Wed, July 23
Around the World 80 Days -Associated Press review
The clever, action-packed production is skillfully directed by Michael Evan Haney. -Jennifer Farrari
Posted Wed, July 23
Tri-State Area Dancers Wanted
Posted Wed, July 23
Kings Island's Live Entertainment Department Hiring for Halloween Haunt
Posted Tue, July 22
Cue & A: Drew Lachey -Playbill.Com article
Drew Lachey — currently appearing in Monty Python's Spamalot on Broadway — fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random facts, backstage trivia and pop culture tidbits.
Posted Tue, July 22
New Stage Collective Seeks Stage Managers, Designers & Technicians for 2008-2009 Season
Posted Mon, July 21
West Side Story -Cincinnati Enquirer review
One of the theatrical pleasures of summer in Cincinnati is seeing talented young artists on area stages. That holds true for West Side Story by Jersey Productions. -Jackie Demaline
Posted Mon, July 21
'La Traviata' creators wanted 'mirror to the music' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
The scenic design of Cincinnati Opera's La Traviata is realistic - but it's not traditional, say the creators Bliss Hebert and Allen Charles Klein.
Posted Sun, July 20
Press Release: New Edgecliff Theatre Expands Staff
NET looks to the future with two new members
Posted Sun, July 20
Fast times and 'High School Musical' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Lachey's High School Musical debuts Sunday.
Posted Sun, July 20
Barefoot in the Park -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Mysteries abound in 'Barefoot' -Jackie Demaline
Posted Sat, July 19
Remembering Jim Campbell
Essential member of the Playhouse family for more than ten years.
Posted Fri, July 18
Meet 'West Side Story' gang -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Several ensemble members are very young hopefuls, area 2008 high school grads heading to college in fall.
Posted Fri, July 18
Jill Paice signed to star in Ace
Signature Theatre production of Richard Oberacker-Rob Taylor musical opens late August.
Posted Thu, July 17
Auditions for Fad to Gray Films' Visions
Posted Thu, July 17
Opera singer placed on leave -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Opera singer Miroslaw Witkowski, 29, has been placed on administrative leave and will not be singing in Cincinnati Opera's performances of La Traviata, opening next week in Music Hall.
Posted Thu, July 17
Press Release: Summerfair Cincinnati Accepting Applications for Aid to Individual Artists Grant Program
Selected artists will each receive a grant of $3,000 for use in the creation of new works.
Posted Thu, July 17
Opera singer charged with assault -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Miroslaw Witkowski is accused of attacking another man on July 4. Update: Opera bass "on administrative leave" after bar brawl -Classical music blog
Posted Wed, July 16
Press Release: Beechmont Players Announce Cast for their Family-Friendly Summer Show Hyronomous A. Frog, the Frog Prince
The Players' adorably funny Summer offering includes a cast of seasoned professionals, many of whom are returning favorites to the Beechmont Players stage.
Posted Wed, July 16
Clowns and Performers Wanted
Posted Wed, July 16
Press Release: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative Elects New Officers
CPI is proud to announce its new elected officers.
Posted Wed, July 16
What's the Point?! -CiN Weekly article
Know Theatre opens season with regional premiere
Posted Wed, July 16
Florencia en el Amazonas -CityBeat review
Cincinnati Opera's latest sails in beauty. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Wed, July 16
Forever Plaid -CityBeat review
NKU's Forever Plaid sounds great, but the story's lame. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Wed, July 16
Barefoot in the Park -CiN Weekly article
Kick off your shoes with Neil Simon's classic comedy.
Posted Wed, July 16
Press Release: Bill Hartnett and Ellie Shepherd Named Recipient of LCT's Continuing Achievement Award
Bill Hartnett and Ellie Shepherd have been a part of Cincinnati theatre for over four decades.
Posted Tue, July 15
Press Release: Know Partner Attempts International Hit
Hunger Warrior Theatre Performs Show in Edinburgh Fringe
Posted Tue, July 15
Jerry Springer: The Opera -The Conveyor.com review
The strength in NSC's production is that it doesn't try to pretend it's something that it's not. -Jennifer Davis
Posted Tue, July 15
Press Release: New Local Movement Based Performance Art Company Pones Inc. Presents Dance 2.0
There was dance, but now there's dance 2.0
Posted Tue, July 15
Ohio Met Orchestra Looking for Musicians for Anything Goes
Posted Tue, July 15
Jerry Springer: The Opera -Talkin' Broadway.com review
New Stage provides an incredibly solid and entertaining production of a somewhat unbalanced show. -Scott Cain
Posted Tue, July 15
Press Release: New Edgecliff Theatre Announces 2008-09 Season: Deams Lost & Found
Six-play campaign includes an American classic, radio dramas, and a regional premiere musical
Posted Tue, July 15
Press Release: Cincinnati Opera Announces Violetta's Champagne & Shoes Reception for La Traviata July 27
Final Traviata Performance Includes a Champagne Brunch and Chance to Give Back
Posted Tue, July 15
Press Release: Broadway Across America Announces Cincinnati's Season Specials
Summer Scoop is Back by Popular Demand. Scoop Up Four or More of Your Favorite Broadway Shows Before They Go On Sale to the Public
Posted Mon, July 14
News from CCM grads Christy Altomare & Lauren Carter
One to tour, one to get animated.
Posted Mon, July 14
Young Men Needed for Mame at Footlighters
Posted Mon, July 14
Florencia en el Amazonas -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Although a fantastic transformation of the diva was the evening's coup de theatre, it was Catan's sumptuous music that lingered long afterward. -Janelle Gelfand
Posted Mon, July 14
Five hits added to Broadway tour lineup -Cincinnati Enquirer article
The addition of five favorites almost doubles the schedule of Fifth Third Bank Broadway Across America for 2008-09, with 11 titles now booked into the Aronoff Center.
Posted Mon, July 14
Fine Arts Fund distributes more than $11 million -Cincinnati Enquirer article
The Fine Arts Fund has allocted more than $11.3 million to its member organizations.
Posted Mon, July 14
Six reasons to see 'Dozen' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
This month you'll find nostalgic laughter aboard Showboat Majestic, with Cheaper by the Dozen, a family comedy about a large and boisterous family with an efficiency expert for a father.
Posted Mon, July 14
Forever Plaid -Cincinnati Enquirer review
The quartet of geeky-but-not-too-geeky crooners who form the boy group have charm by the bucketload, which more than carried the opening night. -Jackie Demaline
Posted Thu, July 10
The Amazon as musical force -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Before Daniel Catan discovered a story for his new opera, Florencia en el Amazonas (Florencia in the Amazon), he found his setting: The Amazon River.
Posted Wed, July 9
Opera Ahoy! -CityBeat article
Climbing aboard Cincinnati Opera's production of Florencia en el Amazonas
Posted Wed, July 9
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Recognizing Good Theater
Posted Wed, July 9
New Edgecliff sets season -Cincinnati Enquirer article
You'll probably want to be along for the ride as New Edgecliff Theatre continues to create its distinct signature in the 2008-2009 Cincinnati theater scene.
Posted Mon, July 7
Talent Needed for TV Show
Posted Mon, July 7
Plaid Material Needed
Posted Mon, July 7
Costumer Needed for Scottish Tragedy
Posted Mon, July 7
Press Release: Cincinnati Opera Announces the Establishment of the Cynthia and Frank Stewart Emerging Artist Fund
Generous gift enables Cincinnati Opera to nurture young artists including Florencia artist Mexican tenor Arturo Chacon-Cruz
Posted Mon, July 7
Press Release: CSC Swings into Summer with Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's fourth annual Summer Fling production brings the quintessential situation comedy to the stage. Opening July 18th and running through August 10th.
Posted Sun, July 6
A show of young hands with talent -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Young talent is everywhere on the area's summer stages. Check in with eight performers from eight shows already onstage or opening soon.
Posted Sun, July 6
Madcap looks to classics -Cincinnati Enquirer article
2008-09 season preview
Posted Thu, July 3
Press Release: Tonight, Tonight
West Side Story Opening at the Aronoff.
Posted Thu, July 3
Opera, CCM supporter dies -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Inelda Tajo will be remembered as a passionate supporter of opera in Cincinnati.
Posted Wed, July 2
CEA Theater Voting Begins -CityBeat article
Vote for the winners in 12 categories, celebrating the 2007-08 theater season in Greater Cincinnati. Deadline is Monday, August 4.
Posted Wed, July 2
All Over the Map -CityBeat article
Several Cincinnati theaters contributed to a great 2007-08 season.
Posted Wed, July 2
Press Release: The Carnegie to Launch Historic Theatre Season with Co-Production of Classic Murder Mystery Play the Mousetrap
Suspicious lodgers, eerie nursery rhymes, and an unsolved murder will titillate audiences this August.
Posted Tue, July 1
The Fly: The Opera? -Cincinnati Enquirer blog
CCM grad Daniel Okulitch to star.
Posted Tue, July 1
Press Release: CCM's Prepatory Department Hosts Ted Hitchens Family Fundraiser July 19
Scholarship benefit features musical entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Posted Mon, June 30
Modeling Master Group Class
Sunday, July 6th from 2-5pm with Carrie-Ellen Zappa
Posted Mon, June 30
Friends of the Groom Theatre Company Seeks Actress
Posted Mon, June 30
Press Release: Chesterton Playwright/Actress Takes her One-Woman Show on the Road
After a successful premiere at the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, CCM actress Alison Vodnoy is taking her one-woman show In Rehearsal on the road
Posted Mon, June 30
Jerry Springer: The Opera -CityBeat review
Springer? Opera at New Stage? Oh, yeah! -Tom McElfresh
Posted Mon, June 30
Men Needed for Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati's Intern Program
Posted Fri, June 27
Showboat Majestic Seeks Additional Performers for Show Boat
Posted Fri, June 27
Auditions for Non-Vertical Girl Postponed Until August
Posted Fri, June 27
Jerry Springer: The Opera -Cincinnati Enquirer review
'Springer' loses its fire. -Jackie Demaline
Posted Fri, June 27
Lucia di Lammermoor -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Once every decade or two, a voice comes along that is so breathtaking, so thrilling for its sheer beauty and power, you feel lucky to witness it. -Janelle Galfand
Posted Fri, June 27
Here comes the bride -Cincinnati Enquirer article
'Lucie' diva says she's going a little crazy in real life preparing her own wedding
Posted Fri, June 27
Good vs. evil? That's 'Springer' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
New Stage's largest production to date is a fascinating mix of a high art and low culture
Posted Thu, June 26
Press Release: Mason Community Players Continues Its 2008 Season With Guys and Dolls
The Players are currently in rehearsal for their production of the well known and loved musical.
Posted Wed, June 25
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) Invites Manuscript Submissions
Posted Wed, June 25
Jitney -CityBeat review
QCOB's Jitney brings August Wilson's play to Madisonville
Posted Wed, June 25
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Good Theater Is Good Theater
Posted Wed, June 25
Jerry Springer: The Opera -CiN Weekly article
Local icon the subject of controversial play
Posted Tue, June 24
Sarah Coburn Rehearses Cincinnati Opera's Lucia di Lammermoor -YouTube video
Final note of Sarah's performance is a F natural above high C
Posted Tue, June 24
'Jitney' wins Acclaim -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Queen City Off Broadway's Jitney, receives Acclaim for scenic design.
Posted Fri, June 20
From a movie to the Met -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Church, family, music are what's driving Indra Thomas
Posted Fri, June 20
Springer the Lightning Rod -CityBeat article
Protests expected to greet Jerry Springer: The Opera at New Stage Collective.
Posted Fri, June 20
Press Release: The Carnegie Presents Famed Sketch Comedy Troupe
The Second City, June 27 & 28
Posted Fri, June 20
'Farce' is with them at NKU -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Bedroom Farce is the summer season-opener for newly named Commonwealth Theatre Company, formerly Northern Kentucky Summer Dinner Theatre.
Posted Fri, June 20
CCM picks new opera leader -Cincinnati Enquirer article
An opera stage director, educator and filmmaker has been chosen as the next chair of the opera department at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Posted Thu, June 19
Press Release: Fifth Annual Healthsource Mason Idol Competition
Prizes to include: $500 cash, Deerfield Towne Center gift certificates, Lazer Kraze Mission passes and more.
Posted Thu, June 19
Press Release: Beechmont Players Announce 2008-2009 Season
Season marks the Players' 50th year of continuous community entertainment and their first full season as the Arts Organization in Residence at the new Anderson Center.
Posted Thu, June 19
Press Release: Know Theatre Announces 2nd US Premiere Musical for Summer 2008
Cabaret Style Musical to show at Jackson Street Underground
Posted Wed, June 18
Press Release: Fifth Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival Most Successful Ever
Festival attracts record audiences
Posted Wed, June 18
Learn Stage Combat
Become recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors
Posted Wed, June 18
Press Release: Transit Five Productions Honors Theater Director at Annual Cabaret
Transit Five Productions presents Time and Again: A Cabaret June 19-21 at The Greenwich.
Posted Wed, June 18
Press Release: Satori extends (rsvp)
The Satori Group continues their winning Cincinnati return with the two week extension of (rsvp) at The Coffee Emporium.
Posted Wed, June 18
Dancer Cyd Charisse dies -Enquirer News Services article
The leggy beauty whose balletic grace made her a memorable partner for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
Posted Wed, June 18
Transit Five Productions Seek Drummer for Edges & Male Actor for Cloud Tectonics
Posted Wed, June 18
Bedroom Farce -CityBeat review
Bedroom Farce isn't very farcical. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Wed, June 18
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Tying Up the Fringe
Posted Wed, June 18
A Flying Start -CityBeat article
Cincinnati Opera opens 2008 season with Madame Butterfly.
Posted Wed, June 18
Nearly Nude -CityBeat review
A different, more honest take on women’s culture, body images and clothing — or lack thereof — lies in the foreground of Cleveland-based MegLouise Dance's Nearly Nude. -Julie Mullins
Posted Wed, June 18
Your Negro Tour Guide -CityBeat review
Torie Wiggins not only captures the joy and sorrow of Wilson's words, she re-creates some of the personas that Kathy Y. Wilson used. -Rick Pender
Posted Wed, June 18
Southwest Ohio Society of Badasses -CityBeat review
It tries really hard, but you can also see it trying really hard, and that takes away from its effectiveness. -Rodger Pille
Posted Wed, June 18
Don't Make Me Pull This Show Over: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Parenting -CityBeat review
Standing ovations don't mean much any more, it seems to me, but the one prompted by this show was perhaps the most spontaneous and heartfelt I've seen in a long time. -Rick Pender
Posted Wed, June 18
Strawberry Pie -CityBeat review
Millsaps' Jamming Talent Productions is an earnest company and reflects sincere commitment to producing works with substance. -Jerry Stein
Posted Tue, June 17
Cincinnati Opera's Curtain Up! -CiN Weekly photo gallery
The Cincinnati Opera kicked off its 2008 season with a party at the Contemporary Arts Center on Saturday night.
Posted Mon, June 16
'Heights' takes Best Musical -Cincinnati Enquirer article
St. X grad garners win for choreography
Posted Fri, June 13
Playhouse 'World' headed off-Broadway -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Phileas Fogg and company traveled across Europe, India, Hong Kong and the Wild West in Around the World in 80 Days. Now Playhouse in the Park's Acclaim Award-winning production is headed for off-Broadway and the Irish Repertory Theatre.
Posted Fri, June 13
Jitney -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Posted Fri, June 13
'Jitney' themes drive troupe -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Queen City Off-Broadway is the first theater company to produce in the new Madisonville Arts Center with August Wilson's tale of gypsy cabs, Jitney.
Posted Thu, June 12
Madame Butterfly -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Posted Thu, June 12
Bedroom Farce -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Posted Tue, June 10
What's the Point? cabaret headed to Know -Cincinnati Enquirer article
A cabaret themed to today’s trends, gets its first west-of-Manhattan performances at Know Theatre from July 18 through Aug. 12.
Posted Tue, June 10
'Butterfly' guided by Chinese philosophy -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly resonates with today's audiences
Posted Mon, June 9
Fringe attendance up -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Get a recap of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival - Up nearly 12 percent over last year.
Posted Thu, June 5
Far End of the Fringe -CityBeat article
Five more shows join this week's Fringe Festival lineup
Posted Thu, June 5
Last Chance -CityBeat article
Shows worth seeing as the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival winds down.
Posted Thu, June 5
CCM grad reverts to small town -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Two favorite artists from previous Fringe Festivals returned to Cincinnati this year with new productions.
Posted Tue, June 3
Press Release: Cincinnati Opera Announces Casting Update for La Traviata
Soprano Eglise Gutierrez to replace Hei-Kyung Hong in the role of Violetta
Posted Tue, June 3
The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy -CityBeat review
The Dance is conceived in a stylized manner and, for the most part is executed stylishly. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Tue, June 3
Giving Up Later -CityBeat review
In just his second local show, Adam Wagner illustrates that while "falling in love" songs are fun, it's the songs about love lost or missed or needing repair that are the most interesting. -Rodger Pille
Posted Tue, June 3
Car/Street -CityBeat review
It was interesting to see how the performance artists interacted with each other, but even more so was observing the audience’s reaction to this series of events. -Jessica Canterbury
Posted Tue, June 3
UnMasked -CityBeat review
Curtis Shepard is an ingenious actor. In UnMasked, he is also an ingenious and energizing writer. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Tue, June 3
The Attack of the Big Angry Booty -CityBeat review
This show about being overweight is anorexic when it comes to substance. -Jerry Stein
Posted Tue, June 3
Inner:City -CityBeat review
The Fringe-iest walking tour you're ever likely to put shoe to pavement. -Jane Durrell
Posted Tue, June 3
Oatmeal and a Cigarette -CityBeat review
This is ensemble work ticking along at high speed, with results that are extremely funny and surprisingly moving. -Jane Durrell
Posted Tue, June 3
Press Release: Queen City Off Broadway Presents Jitney by August Wilson
June 12-29 at the Madisonville Arts Center.
Posted Mon, June 2
Press Release: Miami Professor's Play Part of Cincinnati Fringe Festival
The play is written and directed by William Doan, Miami University theatre professor and associate dean of the School of Fine Arts.
Posted Mon, June 2
Acting Classes for Commercial Success
Posted Mon, June 2
Jersey Boys Playing Cincinnati's Aronoff Center through June 15
Great seats are still available.
Posted Mon, June 2
Next to Not -CityBeat review
This analysis of loss touches on several angles and looks at both causes and consequences. -Jessica Canterbury
Posted Mon, June 2
In Rehearsal, Anna the Slut and the (almost) Chosen One, Giving Up Later & Then After Water-Cincinnati Enquirer review
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival continues with a couple of terrific shows with different takes on love and sex, both featuring CCM Drama students. -Joe McDonough
Posted Mon, June 2
Eastbound Jungle -CityBeat review
Premier production of a play by recent NKU graduate Brad Cupples is presented as a reading and demonstrates how compelling a tightly written story can be when read by able actors. -Jane Durrell
Posted Mon, June 2
The Charlie Clark Show -CityBeat review
Sometimes the simplest things are the funniest. And sometimes when things go wrong they become even funnier — particularly with a performer who can think on his feet. -Rick Pender
Posted Mon, June 2
The Next Stage -CityBeat review
A good chance to see 10 young actors demonstrate what they're capable of doing. -Rick Pender
Posted Mon, June 2
(rsvp) & Body Language: A Radical Truth -Cincinnati Enquirer review
This year's Cincinnati Fringe Festival has a couple of stage experiments worth checking out. -Joe McDonough
Posted Mon, June 2
Ensemble offers best yet -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Ensemble Theatre has its best season lineup ever for 2008-2009, opening with the regional premieres of a pair of fresh New York hits.
Posted Sun, June 1
Destination: Fringe -CityBeat review
Psophonia’s performance brings forth much modern dance bang for the buck. -Julie Mullins
Posted Sun, June 1
Undertow -CityBeat review
The music and the emotions evoked seem to linger while the film's images fade. -Rick Pender
Posted Sun, June 1
Anna the Slut and the (Almost) Chosen One -CityBeat review
Anna the Slut is the retelling of Ianna's dangerous adventures in the underworld. -Jerry Stein
Posted Sun, June 1
What the Deuce! -CityBeat review
A certain tone is set when a production asks of its audience before it's even begun to contribute to the performance. -Jessica Canterbury
Posted Sun, June 1
Meet Me at 3. -CityBeat review
Mam-Luft's work reaffirms that improvography is a choreographic tiger to tame in dance creations. -Jerry Stein
Posted Sun, June 1
Burning Man Redux -CityBeat review
Is it theater or motivational speaking? Is it stand-up comedy or an indoor busk act? The accurate answer is probably somewhere in the middle. -Rodger Pille
Posted Sun, June 1
Exit-stance -CityBeat review
Sorry to say, a visit to an old man in a nursing home, foul-mouthed and defiantly individual though he might be, is no evening at the theater. - Jane Durrell
Posted Sun, June 1
Love of Last Resort -CityBeat review
The play over-extends what might have been a perfectly effective 30-minute character study into a 90-minute trial of patience. -Jerry Stein
Posted Sun, June 1
This is No Ordinary Life! -CityBeat review
An enjoyable evening crammed with astonishing young talent and vibrant energy. -Mark Sterner
Posted Sun, June 1
Letters at Large -CityBeat review
Letters at Large is about as affable and low-key an entertainment as you're likely to attend. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Sun, June 1
fricative -CityBeat review
The 45-minute performance is remarkably different than anything else you will see during Fringe. -Rick Pender
Posted Sun, June 1
The Factory -CityBeat review
The lights at the Contemporary Arts Center shone brightly, but the mood was dark in The Factory. -Jerry Stein
Posted Sun, June 1
Rappaccini’s Daughter -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Afterglow of CCM opera lingers
Posted Sun, June 1
Ballet gala features 16 headliners -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Adiarys Almeida and Joseph Gatti will be among 16 headliners in the seventh annual Gala of International Ballet Stars
Posted Sun, June 1
Davies does Dickens, departs -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Giles Davies makes his final local appearance in his solo performance An Evening with Charles Dickens June 5, 6 and 8 to benefit Oxford Community Arts Center.
Posted Fri, May 30
Mortem Capiendum -CityBeat review
Mortem Capiendum nails its atmosphere from the start, which is usually quite a challenge in the Fringe. -Rodger Pille
Posted Fri, May 30
In Rehearsal -CityBeat review
Alison Vodnoy, senior at CCM, is one multi-talented young woman. -Jane Durrell
Posted Fri, May 30
Body Language: A Radical Truth -CityBeat review
An ambitious venture, part sociological tract and part surprising theatrical experience in a space that has its own sense of theater. -Jane Durrell
Posted Fri, May 30
then after water -CityBeat review
Difficult piece of material that Available Light Theater haven't quite mastered. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Fri, May 30
Catch -CityBeat review
New work from Transit Five Productions out of Michigan. Ambitious? Yes. Challenging? Definitely. Finished? Not yet. -Rodger Pille
Posted Fri, May 30
Press Release: Jersey Productions 2008 Season Announcement
Third Season "Off and Running" in Jersey Production's New Home at the Aronoff Center
Posted Fri, May 30
Press Release: New Stage Collective Premieres the Infamous Musical Smash Hit about Cincinnati's Favorite Son:
Jerry Springer: The Opera June 26-August 3.
Posted Fri, May 30
Destination: Fringe -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Dance show gets cramps. -David Lyman
Posted Fri, May 30
Meet me at 3. -Cincinnati Enquirer review
This is experimentation, pure and simple. -David Lyman
Posted Fri, May 30
'Rehearsal' pays off for actress -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Alison Vodnoy's many-character one-woman show In Rehearsal, debuts at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.
Posted Fri, May 30
The Dance: The History of American Minstrelsy & The Charlie Clark Show -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Two radically different shows opened back to back in SCPA's black box theater Thursday night.
Posted Fri, May 30
Better/Worse -CityBeat review
Actresses stand in deep need of a stronger script and more coherent direction. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Fri, May 30
SoulVerses -CityBeat review
Ranks as one of the most interesting and engaging shows I've seen at Cincy Fringe over the years. -Mark Sterner
Posted Fri, May 30
(rsvp) -CityBeat review
Let's get this clear at the outset: This is not a review of RSVP. It's a report, with little critical evaluation. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Fri, May 30
The Hotel Plays: 3 by Horovitz -CityBeat review
It's all fine. It's wonderful. And it's all done with something rare in the theater these days: flare. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Thu, May 29
Press Release: Bedroom Becomes Stage for Commonwealth's Farce
Northern Kentucky University's Commonwealth Theatre Company kicks off it's 2008 Summer Season with Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn.
Posted Thu, May 29
Mortem Capiendum & Letters at Large -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Out-of-towners kick off Fringe. -Joe McDonough
Posted Thu, May 29
Shape of things to come -Cincinnati Enquirer article
They call themselves Psophonia, and you can see them at the Fringe Festival
Posted Wed, May 28
Press Release: World Premiere Production of New Christian Musical
Cincinnati-based writers Scott Cain and David Cain are proud to announce the World Premiere of their new musical entitled To The Rescue: A Christian Musical.
Posted Wed, May 28
Jersey Boys -CityBeat review
The Four Seasons harmonize their way into audience's hearts. -Rick Pender
Posted Wed, May 28
On the Edge -CityBeat article
Here's the scoop on this week's Fringe Festival shows
Posted Wed, May 28
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Show Up
Posted Wed, May 28
Anna the Slut and the (almost) Chosen One -CiN Weekly article
Sex sells - and a few puppets can't hurt
Posted Wed, May 28
Living on the Fringe -CiN Weekly article
Five Fringe things from the festival's creator
Posted Tue, May 27
Press Release: Community Theater 'Sampler' Weekend
Cincinnati Association of Community Theaters (ACT-Cincinnati) hold its annual regional OCTAfest this year on June 27-28.
Posted Sun, May 25
Find your way through Fringe -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Thirty-five shows in 175 performances at 12 locations from Wednesday through June 7 in the fifth Cincinnati Fringe Festival in Over-the-Rhine and downtown.
Posted Sun, May 25
Opera events lead to 'Florencia' opening -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Mexican composer Daniel Catán will be in town to launch a series of events in preparation for Cincinnati Opera performances of his opera Florencia en el Amazonas
Posted Sun, May 25
Falcon Players set lineup -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Falcon Players sets its 2008-09 season at Monmouth Theater in Newport.
Posted Sun, May 25
Local favorites: Chris Guthrie -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Local notables weigh in with their all-time favorite album and movie.
Posted Sun, May 25
Jersey Boys -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Jersey Boys is one of those rare, well-oiled stage machines that can run forever with energy to burn. -Jackie Demaline
Posted Fri, May 23
CCM students sweep Dayton opera honors -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Singers from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music swept the awards at the Opera Guild of Dayton Tri-State College Vocal Competition.
Posted Fri, May 23
'Around the World' in 17 costumes -Cincinnati Enquirer article
There are 39 characters in Around the World in 80 Days at Playhouse in the Park. Jay Russell plays 17 of them.
Posted Thu, May 22
Press Release: CCM Dance Students Soar in Beloved Swan Lake
CCM's dance division presents the largest-scale production in its history featuring beautiful sets and costumes, along with the CCM Concert Orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's glorious music.
Posted Wed, May 21
Ready, Set, Fringe -CityBeat article
Fifth annual Cincy Fringe Festival will expand your horizons
Posted Wed, May 21
Press Release: CCM Presents the Cincinnati Premiere of Rappaccini's Daughter
By Mexican Composer Daniel Catan May 30-June 1
Posted Tue, May 20
Acclaim Awards Show -Cincinnati Enquirer photo gallery
Posted Tue, May 20
Around the World in 80 Days -CityBeat review
The Playhouse uses five actors to tell a hilarious voyage. -Rick Pender
Posted Tue, May 20
Playhouse, Ensemble honored -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Cincinnati celebrated 365 days of great theater in 90 minutes Monday night at The Enquirer's third annual Acclaim Awards at the Aronoff Center.
Posted Mon, May 19
New Edgecliff Theatre Offers Four-Letter Discount to Glengarry Glen Ross May 22-24
Posted Mon, May 19
Press Release: The Satori Group Presents (rsvp) at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival
Our stage is a table set for two, where the audience is also the star.
Posted Sun, May 18
CCM series adds golden age of musicals -Cincinnati Enquirer article
The 2008-09 Mainstage and Studio Series of musicals, dramas and operas at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music offers six fully staged productions.
Posted Sun, May 18
'I didn't know that!' fills 'Jersey Boys' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
For everyone who casually tunes in to Top 40, Jersey Boys is a musical peppered with "I didn't know that!" moments.
Posted Sun, May 18
Local favorites: Tim Perrino -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Local notables weigh in with their all-time favorite album and movie
Posted Fri, May 16
'80 Days' gets plenty of Acclaim -Cincinnati Enquirer article
The 2007-08 Cincinnati theater season closes to Acclaim for Playhouse in the Park's Around the World in 80 Days.
Posted Fri, May 16
Around the World in 80 Days -Cincinnati Enquirer review
The Playhouse Shelterhouse season, which began breathtakingly with Othello ends in giddy delight with Around the World in 80 Days.
Posted Fri, May 16
Familiar path for 'Day's Journey' actors -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Hodges was on-stage wife, daughter and more to Joplin
Posted Thu, May 15
'La Boheme' plays up drama -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Opera is a visual as well as a musical art, and that means more than sets and costumes.
Posted Wed, May 14
Press Release: Mariemont Players Announces 2008-2009 Season
Mariemont Players Inc. proudly announces their 2008-2009 (72nd) Season. Since 1936, MPI has been an all volunteer organization commited to producing high quality entertainment at affordable prices.
Posted Wed, May 14
Curtain Call: Theaters, Actors, Etc. -CityBeat
Sounding Off
Posted Tue, May 13
2008 Tony nominees announced -Associated Press article
In the Heights, a lively snapshot of Latino life in Upper Manhattan, received 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, more than any other show.
Posted Tue, May 13
Press Release: Janet’s Fund
Former V.P. and General Manager of Cincinnati Arts Association Wills Major Endowment Gift for the Professional Development of Operations Support Staff in the Performing Arts
Posted Sun, May 11
Verdi in her veins -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Headliner Angela Brown stepped into the spotlight after Aida debut at the Met
Posted Sun, May 11
Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2008, Chapter 5 (of 5)
Watch the final installment in the Fringe commercial series.
Posted Sat, May 10
Press Release: Local Playwright's New Drama Footprints of the Polar Bear Earns Encore with Address Unknown
At Newport's Monmouth Theatre June 4-7
Posted Fri, May 9
Glengarry Glen Ross -CityBeat review
NET's production has testosterone to the max. -Rick Pender
Posted Fri, May 9
Press Release: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closes Season With Around the World in 80 Days
24,000 miles...39 characters...five actors...two fun-packed magical hours...
Posted Fri, May 9
Glengarry Glen Ross -Cincinnati Enquirer review
Well-timed revival resonates (creepily) today. -Jackie Demaline.
Posted Fri, May 9
Ballet's growth impresses choreographer -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Today's company can handle Carmina Burana
Posted Fri, May 9
NKU grads tell 'Story' -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Alumni star in Kentucky Symphony production
Posted Thu, May 8
Dayton Ballet School now Enrolling Students for Summer Intensive Classes
Running July 7–Aug. 8.
Posted Thu, May 8
Dance: Is Theater First -CityBeat article
Mauricio Wainrot maximizes drama in Carmina Burana
Posted Thu, May 8
Press Release: New Stage Collective Announces 2008-2009 Season
New Stage in the City
Posted Thu, May 8
Press Release: Local Ballet Companies Team Up With the Carnegie
For Family Dance Duet Featuring Two World Premieres
Posted Thu, May 8
Broadway season offers ones that you want -Cincinnati Enquirer article
Cincinnati's national Broadway touring series offers a six-show series that comes with the lowest subscription price in a long time.
Posted Wed, May 7
Long Day's Journey Into Night -CityBeat review
CSC gives Eugene O'Neill tragedy a luminous reading. -Tom McElfresh
Posted Mon, May 5
The Great American Trailer Park Musical -Talkin' Broadway.com review
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati gives this show as strong a production that one can hope. -Scott Cain
Posted Mon, May 5
Long Day's Journey into Night -Cincinnati Enquirer review
With Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night, Cincinnati Shakespeare delivers its best effort of the main stage season. -Jackie Demaline.
Posted Mon, May 5
Press Release: The Miami University Performing Arts Series Announces Its Spectacular 2008-09 Season
Where all the actors are strong, all the musicians are good-looking and all the shows are above-average.
Posted Mon, May 5
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