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Posted Wed, Aug. 25

City Beat's Review of Big River at The Carnegie

The theatre season's off to a rollicking start with a lively, inventive and polished production of Big River. (photo by Mikki Schaffner)

Posted Tue, Aug. 24

Read Joe McDonough's Review of Big River

Cincinnati's young talent is on display in Big River...

Posted Mon, Aug. 9

City Beat's review of Shakespeare in the Park

It’s Summer; time to take advantage of Cincinnati’s beautiful parks. Now that they’re venues for theater, I like even more.

Posted Mon, July 19

Jackie Demaline's Review of Cincinnati Shakespeare's Blithe Spirit

Cincinnati Shakespeare has a summer fling with Noel Coward’s light-hearted “Blithe Spirit”

Posted Thu, July 15

Dayton Daily News Reviews La Comedia's Cinderella

Find out what Eric Robinette had to say about it.

Posted Thu, July 15

City Beat Reviews Showboat's Cotton Patch Gospel

Read Rick Pender's Review Here!

Posted Thu, July 8

Cincinnati.com's Review of NKU's

Read David Lyman's Review Here

Posted Thu, July 8

Cincinnati Opera's Otello: Reviewed by Janelle Gelfand

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Posted Tue, July 6

Men Are Girls in NKU Send-Up

The NKU musical "Church Girls" stars Ron Burrage, Matt Bohnert, Ken Early, Charlie Clark, Ken Jones and Roderick Justice

Posted Mon, June 21

Dayton Daily News Reviews The Phantom of the Opera at the Victoria Theatre

National Tour of Broadway's longest running show, The Phantom of the Opera.

Posted Sat, June 12

'Taffetas,' singing sisters at NKU, miss some notes - Cincinnati Enquirer review

Despite some strong vocals, “The Taffetas” is by far the weakest of the local entries, demonstrating that what looks easy when well-executed is actually difficult. - Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, June 12

'Dreamgirls' sizzles its way into your heart - Cincinnati Enquirer review

This is one slick, soapy, spectacular revival with a dazzling techno design. - Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, June 11

Big voices and eye-popping technology make 'Dreamgirls' a hit - CityBeat review

Too often touring shows cut corners. Not here. While this production doesn't have movie or TV stars in its key roles, its cast is full of talented, veteran stage performers who can sing, dance and, above all, act. - Rick Pender

Posted Mon, June 7

Big voices cut through 'Smokey Joe's Café' - Cincinnati Enquirer review

Dan Doerger shows a strong concept for the show well-executed by his creative team. He goes for big voices and he succeeds, but a lot of the cast isn’t much in the acting department, or the moving department. - Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, June 6

An overview of Day 2 of Fringe

Reviews from "The Finkles' Theater Show," "Blue Collar Diaries," and more.

Posted Sun, June 6

MEDEA - Cincinnati Enquirer review

There's lots of energy, a dopey adaptation, a good performance from Melissa Fenton in the title role and great attention to multimedia, but this "Medea" is hard to love. - Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, June 6

THE COUNCIL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

"The Council" is an often hilarious faux city council meeting of the fictional town of Chalmerston. - Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, June 6

PETTY CRIME - Cincinnati Enquirer review

Wacky, fun show is an easy to recommend entry in Cincinnati's Fringe Festival.-Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, May 25

THE FANTASTICKS -Talkin' Broadway review

Production is extremely well-performed and solidly mounted

Posted Tue, May 25

CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS -Music in Cincinnati review

Concert:nova's CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS a Keeper. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, May 24

THE FANTASTICKS -CityBeat review

Playhouse wraps up 50th anniversary season with 50-year-old classic musical. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, May 24

THE FANTASTICKS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

FANTASTICKS is bewitching romance. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, May 18

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES -Dayton Examiner review

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES cooks up laughs at La Comedia

Posted Mon, May 17

THE HUMAN COMEDY -Talkin' Broadway review

CCM's mounting showcases the material and its talented young cast very well. -Scott Cain

Posted Mon, May 17

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL -Talkin' Broadway review

Show is fun, entertaining, humorous and solidly crafted. -Scott Cain

Posted Mon, May 17

LOONEY TUNEAGE -Music in Cincinnati review

That's How It's Done, Folks! -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, May 17

OF MICE AND MEN -Music in Cincinnati review

OF MICE AND MEN To Die For. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, May 17

THE WEDDING SINGER -CityBeat review

Footlighters present believable, everyday young people who fall in love with a bit of misadventure along the way. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, May 17

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU -CityBeat review

Showboat cast works too hard at being silly. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, May 17

OF MICE AND MEN -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CCM's MICE AND MEN tells bleak tale. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, May 14

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL -CityBeat review

Omigod, touring show entertains via stereotypes. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, May 12

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

LEGALLY BLONDE is a way to have more fun

Posted Tue, May 11

THE WEDDING SINGER and CURTAINS -Talkin' Broadway mini-reviews

Very entertaining productions of musicals by two of greater Cincinnati's best community theaters

Posted Tue, May 11

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES -The Pulse~Journal review

Musical production dishes laughter at dinner theater. -Eric Robinette

Posted Tue, May 11

CURTAINS -CityBeat review

Cincinnati Music Theatre production knocks 'em dead. -Rick Pender

Posted Tue, May 11

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' -CityBeat review

Playhouse 'misbehaves' with too much motion and too little music. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, May 10

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' -Talkin' Broadway review

Rowdy & rhythmic show features multi-talented cast in mounting that mirrors 1978 Tony Award winning original. -Scott Cain

Posted Fri, May 7

COME FULL CIRCLE -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO ends season on familiar notes. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, May 7

THE EYES OF OEDIPUS -CityBeat review

Know Theatre offers new take on classic script. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, May 7

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' -Cincinnati Enquirer review

In the end, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' ain't bad. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, May 4

Past and Present -Music in Cincinnati review

MacMillan's SEVEN LAST WORDS Beyond Words. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, May 3

Past and Present in Unity -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Vocal Arts Ensemble and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra in a spiritually-themed powerful and transcendent program. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sun, May 2

THREE'S A CHARM -Music in Cincinnati review

Storgards' Sibelius Puts Him in the Running for the CSO. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sun, May 2

THREE'S A CHARM -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO's guest conductor helps Sibelius shine. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Thu, April 29

The Belcea Quartet -Music in Cincinnati review

Belcea Quartet Brings Choice Program to Cincinnati. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Wed, April 28

A CHORUS LINE -Dayton Daily News review

CHORUS LINE connects with stark simplicity

Posted Tue, April 27

NEW BEGINNINGS CHAMBER SERIES -Music in Cincinnati review

Polusmiak Undeterred by Eyjafjallajokull Cancellation

Posted Mon, April 26

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES -Talkin' Broadway.com review

A nostalgic trip down memory lane for baby boomers. -Scott Cain

Posted Mon, April 26

ROMAN HOLIDAY -Music in Cincinnati review

Volcano Brings Kuerti and Ngwenyama to Cincinnati. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, April 26

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA -CityBeat review

Know Theatre completes its ANGELS repertory with a powerful Part II. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 26

PICNIC -CityBeat review

CCM students shine in reprise of '50s social drama. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 26

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES -CityBeat review

ETC's nostalgic, campy musical is genuine in its love for '50s/'60s pop music. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 26

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA -Cincinnati Enquirer review

ANGELS loses way in second part. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, April 22

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES -Cincinnati Enquirer review

WONDERETTES are pretty marvelous. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, April 20

BYE BYE BIRDIE -CityBeat review

NKU revival offers a surprisingly serious take on growing up. -Lauren Becker

Posted Mon, April 19

AN IDEAL HUSBAND -CityBeat review

Cincy Shakespeare's Wilde production is about something worth discussing. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, April 19

LEAPS AND BOUNDS -Music in Cincinnati review

Take Flight with the CSO. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, April 19

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE] -CityBeat review

The word from Showbiz Players is 'entertaining'. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 19

CYRANO [REHEARSED] -CityBeat review

Despite the poetry, New Edgecliff production wastes serious potential. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, April 19

AN IDEAL HUSBAND -Cincinnati Enquirer review

IDEAL HUSBAND goes from light satire to dull melodrama. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, April 16

BYE, BYE BIRDIE -Cincinnati Enquirer review

NKU's BIRDIE will get you singing. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, April 15

FAUST -Dayton City Paper review

Devilishly Satisfying. -Eric Street

Posted Tue, April 13

BURY THE DEAD -CityBeat review

Anti-war drama at The Carnegie a little too pompous. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Tue, April 13

MARY POPPINS -CityBeat review

Touring show is simply too much of a good thing. -Rick Pender

Posted Tue, April 13

FOR GEORGE AND JOHN: HARRISON AND LENNON REMEMBERED -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Pops shows off its Beatles chops. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, April 12

THE HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY -CityBeat review

Powerful Playhouse world premiere should be required viewing. -Rick Pender

Posted Sun, April 11

HISTORY OF INVULNERABILITY -Cincinnati Enquirer review

INVULNERABILTIY at Playhouse: It's super. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, April 11

MARY POPPINS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

This POPPINS offers spoonful of sour. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, April 9

BURY THE DEAD -Cincinnati Enquirer review

BURY THE DEAD at Carnegie impressive. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, April 5

ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES -CityBeat review

Know Theatre's ANGELS debut is powerfully staged and acted. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 5

ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Know Theatre's ANGELS is divine. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, April 5

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN -CityBeat review

Covedale production of classic makes a splash. -Lauren Becker

Posted Tue, March 30

TOP GIRLS -CityBeat review

NKU actresses take on an earlier generation's cry of distress. -Jane Durrell

Posted Tue, March 30

OMNIUM GATHERUM -CityBeat review

NKU students offer mostly rattling good spit-and-spirit theater. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, March 29

OMNIUM GATHERUM -Cincinnati Enquirer review

NKU's OMNIUM feels vibrant. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, March 27

MUSICAL SEDUCTION -Music in Cincinnati review

Paavo Järvi and the Cincinnati Symphony a Unity. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Fri, March 26

MUSICAL SEDUCTION -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO, soloists shine again with "Scheherazade." -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Thu, March 25

CSO IN YOUR SCHOOL -Music in Cincinnati review

CSO's IN YOUR SCHOOL Concert One of the Most Important of the Season

Posted Wed, March 24

PHANTOM -Talkin' Broadway.com review

A more personal musical version of the classic tale. -Scott Cain

Posted Wed, March 24

DADDY LONG LEGS -Talkin' Broadway.com review

A quaint and extremely likeable two-person show. -Scott Cain

Posted Mon, March 22

DADDY LONG LEGS -CityBeat review

Playhouse musical is expressive, impressive world premiere. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, March 22

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE -Music in Cincinnati review

Jackiw, Remmereit Debut with the Cincinnati Symphony. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, March 22

WINTER 2 -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Showpiece arias peel operatic paint. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sun, March 21

FIESTA FILARMONICA -Music in Cincinnati review

FIESTA FILARMONICA Buena Musica. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, March 20

DADDY LONG LEGS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

DADDY LONG LEGS a charming romance. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, March 20

INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Two artists debut with CSO in stirring works. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, March 19

BECKY'S NEW CAR -Cincinnati Examiner review

Take a hilarious ride in BECKY'S NEW CAR through March 28. -Richard O Jones

Posted Thu, March 18

PHANTOM -Vandalia Drummer review

PHANTOM haunts La Comedia stage

Posted Thu, March 18

ROUNDING THIRD -Dayton City Paper review

Funny ROUNDING THIRD at Loft Theatre and other news items

Posted Tue, March 16

PHANTOM -Dayton Examiner review

PHANTOM steals your heart at La Comedia

Posted Sun, March 14

MAGNIFIQUE! -Music in Cincinnati review

If you think you’ve heard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, think again. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, March 13

BECKY'S NEW CAR -CityBeat review

ETC's latest production accelerates in the humor lane. -Rick Pender

Posted Sat, March 13

MAGNIFIQUE! -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Pianist Thibaudet thrills with romantic flourishes

Posted Fri, March 12

PHANTOM -Journal News review

La Comedia's PHANTOM has more romance, rock and backstory of character. -Eric Robinette

Posted Thu, March 11

BECKY'S NEW CAR -Cincinnati Enquirer review

BECKY'S NEW CAR is a zany ride. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, March 10

THE ALUMINUM SHOW -Dayton Daily News review

Inventive and original touring production from Israel showed its mettle quickly. -Terry Morris

Posted Fri, March 5

THE 39 STEPS -Broadway World review

An engaging, clever, quick-witted comedy with a mysterious Hitchcock plot. -Jill Sikeman

Posted Thu, March 4

THE 39 STEPS -CityBeat review

Touring Broadway show hits all the right notes. -Rick Pender

Posted Thu, March 4

ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL -Cincinnati Examiner review

Final weekend for Know's ADDING MACHINE. -Richard O Jones

Posted Thu, March 4

THE 39 STEPS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

THE 39 STEPS is high-level theater. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, March 2

ANYTHING GOES -Talkin Broadway.com review

ANYTHING GOES is mindless fun, and it showcases a brilliant score by Cole Porter. -Scott Cain

Posted Tue, March 2

ANYTHING GOES -CityBeat review

CCM's presentation of Cole Porter tunes will stick in your head for days. -Rick Pender

Posted Tue, March 2

OTHELLO -CityBeat review

Cincinnati Shakespeare classic could use a bit Moor. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, March 1

CHORAL-ORCHESTRAL MASTERWORKS -Music in Cincinnati review

Penderecki, Thomas Works Powerful in Midwest Premiere. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sun, Feb. 28

OTHELLO -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A first-rate OTHELLO at Cincinnati Shakespeare

Posted Sat, Feb. 27

GOT SWING! -Cincinnati Enquirer review

'Too White to Sing Blues?' Not Callaway. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, Feb. 26

ANYTHING GOES -Cincinnati Enquirer review

ANYTHING GOES slightly awry at CCM

Posted Thu, Feb. 25

SWEDISH RADIO CHOIR -Music in Cincinnati review

Swedish Radio Choir Awe-Inspiring in Cincinnati Debut. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Wed, Feb. 24

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA -Dayton City Paper review

Wright State produces outstanding PIAZZA premiere. -Russell Florence, Jr.

Posted Mon, Feb. 22

COLORED MUSEUM -CityBeat review

NKU production upstages itself with razzle-dazzle. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, Feb. 22

HOW? HOW? WHY? WHY? WHY? -CityBeat review

NPR's Kevin Kling was born to spin tales. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Mon, Feb. 22

WINTER ONE: RUSSIAN CLASSICS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

MONOLOGUE far from easy listening. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, Feb. 22

WINTER ONE: RUSSIAN CLASSICS -Music in Cincinnati review

Sun and Shadow at the CCO. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Feb. 20

STRING FEVER -Music in Cincinati review

A Newcomer at the Cincinnati Symphony. -MAry Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Feb. 20

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Covedale ensemble steals the stage. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Feb. 20

HOW? HOW? WHY? WHY? WHY? -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Kevin Kling knows hows, whys of storytelling. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Feb. 20

STRING FEVER -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Symphony, violinist collaborate glowingly. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, Feb. 19

WICKED -Dayton Daily News review

WICKED finally casts spell at Schuster

Posted Wed, Feb. 17

ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL -Urban Cincy review

Know Theatre's ADDING MACHINE musical a haunting hit

Posted Wed, Feb. 17

CSO at Carnegie Hall -Music in Cincinnati review

Their adjustment to Carnegie an exercise in luxury. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Tue, Feb. 16

ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL -CityBeat review

An appropriate staging for society's current recessionary state. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Tue, Feb. 16

ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL -Talkin Broaway.com review

Know Theatre provides a thrilling and exceedingly worthwhile production. -Scott Cain

Posted Sat, Feb. 13

CINDERELLA -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CINDERELLA perfect for Valentine's Day weekend. -David Lyman

Posted Sat, Feb. 13

THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CCM's RAPE OF LUCRETIA powerfully told. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Feb. 13

ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

ADDING MACHINE continues Know's strong season

Posted Sat, Feb. 13

PICASSO FOR THE EARS -Music in Cincinnati review

Meaty, Engaging Program Set for Carnegie Hall by Jarvi and the CSO. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Thu, Feb. 11

FALSETTOS -Talkin' Broadway.com review

With intelligent direction, solid design, and a talented cast, CCM's production showed why it is considered a favorite

Posted Tue, Feb. 9

JAMES TOCCO -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Tocco wows with mix of artistry, finesse. -John K. Toedtman

Posted Sat, Feb. 6

THE FALL OF HEAVEN -Cincinnati Examiner review

Playhouse puts on a hellish spectacle, through Feb. 20. -Richard O Jones

Posted Sat, Feb. 6

I LIKE TCHAIK -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO gives a lot to like about Tchaikovsky

Posted Fri, Feb. 5

I LIKE TCHAIK -Music in Cincinnati review

Slobodeniouk Auspicious in CSO debut. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Fri, Feb. 5

Opinions Clash in the Countryside -Dayton City Paper article

Topical VERTICAL HOUR at Loft Theatre and other news/reviews

Posted Thu, Feb. 4

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV -Cincinnati Examiner review

ASHER LEV explores the psyche of an artist. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Thu, Feb. 4

AN EVENING OF ROMANCE WITH JIM BRICKMAN -Music in Cincinnati review

Pops "Remix" in the mood for romance. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Tue, Feb. 2

Star Gala: LAWRENCE BROWNLEE IN RECITAL -Dayton Daily News review

Young tenor makes a big impression. -Adam Alonzo

Posted Mon, Feb. 1

AN EVENING OF ROMANCE WITH JIM BRICKMAN -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Pops Remix show stresses romance. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Jan. 30

MISS JULIE -Cincinnati Examiner review

The classic MISS JULIE need a different kind of energy. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Sat, Jan. 30

BRILLIANT BEETHOVEN -Music in Cincinnati review

Beethoven Rocks Young and Old at Music Hall. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Jan. 30

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV -CityBeat review

Ensemble Theater production argues art vs. religion. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Sat, Jan. 30

THE FALL OF HEAVEN -CityBeat review

Walter Mosley's onstage debut wrestles with good and evil. -Rick Pender

Posted Sat, Jan. 30

BRILLIANT BEETHOVEN -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO's Beethoven packs a punch. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, Jan. 29

THE FALL OF HEAVEN -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A heavenly Playhouse production for Mosley. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, Jan. 29

MY NAME IS ASHER LEV -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Nobody ever said artists are nice people or that life is easy. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, Jan. 26

MISS JULIE -CityBeat review

Performances simmer with passion but never slip into excess. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, Jan. 25

HUGHIE and KRAPP'S LAST TAPE -CityBeat review

Joneal Joplin showcases two brief classics at Cincy Shakespeare. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, Jan. 25

BUBBA'S REVENGE -Dayton Examiner review

A buffet of country music classics... -Michael Woody

Posted Sun, Jan. 24

HUGHIE and KRAPP'S LAST TAPE -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Joplin thorough in both one-acts. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, Jan. 24

HUGHIE and KRAPP'S LAST TAPE -Cincinnati Examiner review

Intriguing performances in HUGHIE and KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at CincyShakes through Feb. 14. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Sat, Jan. 23

ASCENDING BEAUTY -Music in Cincinnati review

Bruckner Eight Wins Over Music Hall Audience. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Jan. 23

ASCENDING BEAUTY -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Inspired, beautifully shaped and propelled with such sweeping momentum... -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, Jan. 22

SHADOWBOX AFTER DARK -Cincinnati Examiner review

Hot stuff at the Shadowbox, through March 13

Posted Mon, Jan. 18

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -Music in Cincinnati review

Everything about Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk's golden jubilee concert was golden. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sun, Jan. 17

SPRING AWAKENING -Talkin' Broadway review

SPRING AWAKENING is not your grandma's musical. -Scott Cain

Posted Sat, Jan. 16

CARMINA BURANA -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO gives CARMINA BURANA new life. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Jan. 16

SPRING AWAKENING -Cincinnati Examiner review

SPRING AWAKENING spans the ages. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Sat, Jan. 16

CARMINA BURANA -Music in Cincinnati review

A CARMINA BURANA long to be remembered. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Jan. 16

SPRING AWAKENING -CityBeat review

Broadway show brings poetry and emotion brought to painful life. -Rick Pender

Posted Thu, Jan. 14

eighth blackbird -Music in Cincinnati review

Intimate, up-close experience. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Thu, Jan. 14

eighth blackbird -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Eighth blackbird returns in fine form. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Wed, Jan. 13

SPRING AWAKENING -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A terrific SPRING AWAKENING at Aronoff. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Jan. 9

PIANO POWER -Music in Cincinnati review

Fire and Ice Usher in 2010 for Jarvi and the CSO

Posted Sat, Jan. 9

PIANO POWER -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO shows no signs of sadness

Posted Tue, Dec. 22

MESSIAH -Music in Cincinnati review

MESSIAH in Winter: A First for the Cincinnati Symphony. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sat, Dec. 19

THE NUTCRACKER -Cincinnati Enquirer review

NUTCRACKER soothes like comfort food. -David Lyman

Posted Fri, Dec. 18

MESSIAH -Cincinnati Enquirer review

An inspiring Music Hall MESSIAH. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Thu, Dec. 17

A CHRISTMAS CAROL and BROADWAY HOLIDAY -Dayton City Paper reviews

Human Race revives excellent CHRISTMAS CAROL at Loft Theatre

Posted Wed, Dec. 16

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS -CityBeat review

Jersey Productions show has too many lumps. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, Dec. 16

OLIVER! -CityBeat review

Carnegie's production is missing some key parts. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Tue, Dec. 15

CHRISTMAS AT VOCAL ARTS EMSEMBLE -Music in Cincinnati review

Down with the Rosemary and Bays: the New VAE. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, Dec. 14

HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE POPS -Music in Cincinnati review

African Children's Choir Evokes True Meaning of Christmas. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, Dec. 14

Dayton Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER -Dayton Daily News review

Crisp NUTCRACKER sharpens focus. -Terry Morris

Posted Sun, Dec. 13

HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH THE POPS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Pops holiday concerts always brim with spirit and Friday night's opener was no exception. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sun, Dec. 13

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

There are few things sadder than a fairytale musical that doesn't work its charms. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, Dec. 9

BROADWAY HOLIDAY -Dayton Daily News review

Victoria opener boasts songs, voices

Posted Tue, Dec. 8

SLEEPING BEAUTY -CityBeat review

ETC's holiday show casts a spell on kids and adults. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Mon, Dec. 7

MUSICAL PASSPORT -Music in Cincinnati review

Tito Munoz Returns Elgar to Music Hall -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Sun, Dec. 6

TITANIC THE MUSICAL -CityBeat review

NKU musical succeeds with logistics, misses on the artistry. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Sun, Dec. 6

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL -CityBeat review

Know Theatre's strange and silly stories don't quite add up. -Rick Pender

Posted Sun, Dec. 6

MUSICAL PASSPORT -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO mixes pleasant Elgar with great Chopin. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Dec. 5

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE -Urban Cincy review

From the moment the "On Air" light comes on until the announcer signs off, radio magic is happening. -Jenny Kessler

Posted Fri, Dec. 4

TITANIC THE MUSICAL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

NKU's TITANIC sets an ambitious course. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, Dec. 3

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL -Urban Cincy review

Director Jason Ballweber brings magical story to life in a very low-tech way. -Jenny Kessler

Posted Thu, Dec. 3

SLEEPING BEAUTY -Cincinnati Enquirer review

SLEEPING BEAUTY keeps ETC's tradition alive. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, Dec. 2

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW -Cincinnati Examiner review

TAMING OF THE SHREW good for a few guffaws, through Jan. 3. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Wed, Dec. 2

CHICAGO -Cincinnati Enquirer review

This CHICAGO lacks razzle dazzle

Posted Tue, Dec. 1

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Know Theatre earns A+ for WAYSIDE SCHOOL. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, Dec. 1

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Shakespeare holiday show affable. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, Nov. 30

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW -CityBeat review

Cincinnati Shakespeare presents a zany, cinematic version of the classic. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, Nov. 27

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -Dayton Daily News review

Get in the holiday spirit at La Comedia SPECTACULAR

Posted Tue, Nov. 24

SING WE AND CHANT IT -Music in Cincinnati review

KSO's Chant-Inspired Program Sublime at Cathedral Basilica. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Tue, Nov. 24

HEAR AND NOW -Music in Cincinnati review

Time Travel at the CSO. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, Nov. 23

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS -CityBeat review

Familiar Playhouse holiday show is still smokin'. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Mon, Nov. 23

I'LL BE HOME SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS -Dayton Examiner review

Why interactive theatre works at the Spaghetti Warehouse. -Peter Wine

Posted Sat, Nov. 21

HEAR AND NOW -Cincinnati Enquirer review

French conductor takes CSO for an enjoyable ride. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Thu, Nov. 19

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -Hamilton Journal News review

Despite Christmas rush, SPECTACULAR pretty good. -Eric Robinette

Posted Thu, Nov. 19

THE VOGLER QUARTET -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Polished play from Vogler Quartet at CCM. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Thu, Nov. 19

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -Talkin' Broadway review

showcase makes up for a lack of originality through its entertainment, talent and traditional values. -Scott Cain

Posted Thu, Nov. 19

HAIR -Talkin' Broadway review

CCM's productions are always engaging, professionally mounted, and splendidly performed, and HAIR is no exception. -Scott Cain

Posted Tue, Nov. 17

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -Dayton Examiner review

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at La Comedia delivers big gift

Posted Tue, Nov. 17

HAIR -CityBeat review

CCM enters the Age of Aquarius for its 40th anniversary. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, Nov. 16

HAIR -Cincinnati Enquirer review

It's a basically good HAIR night at CCM. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, Nov. 16

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS -Cincinnati Examiner review

Playhouse SMOKE still has charm. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Sat, Nov. 14

WICKED DIVAS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Pops stand-ins provide wicked fun. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Nov. 14

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS -Talkin' Broadway review

Theater enthusiasts may feel left out due to the slow and cheesy story, despite fine cast. -Scott Cain

Posted Fri, Nov. 13

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS -CityBeat review

Touring holiday show is a Technicolor spectacular. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, Nov. 13

SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS: More Smoke on the Mountain -Cincinnati Enquirer review

SANDERS FAMILY warms up Playhouse. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, Nov. 13

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST -Cincinnati Examiner review

Cuckoos soar at Covedale, through Nov. 15. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Wed, Nov. 11

Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Aronoff's WHITE CHRISTMAS is really swell

Posted Sun, Nov. 8

CANTOS SAGRADOS -Music in Cincinnati review

A Bold Beginning for the "New" VAE. -Tom Mariner

Posted Sun, Nov. 8

LES MAMELLES DE TIRESIAS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Mamelles de Tiresias a side-splitter. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Tue, Nov. 3

THREE SISTERS -CityBeat review

Ruhl's and Doyle's spin on Chekhov play will challenge audiences. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, Nov. 2

SHAOLIN WARRIORS -Cincinnati Examiner review

SHAOLIN WARRIORS men of steel. -Liz Crowe

Posted Mon, Nov. 2

MAN OF LA MANCHA -Cincinnati Examiner review

Human Race Theatre delights audiences with MAN OF LA MANCHA. -Liz Crowe

Posted Mon, Nov. 2

RENT THE BROADWAY TOUR -Cincinnati Examiner review

Adam [Pascal] and Anthony [Rapp] bring the characters to life with such magnificence. -Liz Crowe

Posted Mon, Nov. 2

RENT THE BROADWAY TOUR -Talkin' Broadway.com review

The musical RENT is always a popular show on tour

Posted Mon, Nov. 2

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Japan -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO matches greatness of Tokyo hall

Posted Fri, Oct. 30

TALES FROM THE SHADOWS -Dayton Daily News review

Dayton Ballet peers into the SHADOWS

Posted Fri, Oct. 30

THREE SISTERS -Cincinnati Enquirer review

THREE SISTERS at Playhouse stands out. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, Oct. 30

TOSCA [Live from the Met] -Music in Cincinnati review

Fully enjoyable, lacking only the keener edge that real time performance yields. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Fri, Oct. 30

RENT THE BROADWAY TOUR -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Charisma pays off in RENT at Aronoff

Posted Wed, Oct. 28

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL -CityBeat review

Rarely staged Shakespeare is more satisfying than it has a right to be. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, Oct. 26

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Japan -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO wows Japanese TV. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, Oct. 26

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL -Cincinnati Enquirer review

'All's Well' ends not-so-well. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Oct. 24

Swan Lake -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Companies combine for spectacular Swan Lake. -David Lyman

Posted Fri, Oct. 23

Boom -Urban Cincy review

boom! a Hit at the Know Theater

Posted Fri, Oct. 23

La Traviata -Dayton City Paper review

Dayton Opera Delivers Radiant La Traviata

Posted Thu, Oct. 22

Hoist, 'The Planets' -Cincinnati Enquirer CD Review

A monumental effort and a testament of the electrifying concerts led by Paavo Järvi in Music Hall. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Wed, Oct. 21

Erich Kunzel Memorial Concert -Music in Cincinnati review

Kunzel Memorial Concert a Testament to Love. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Wed, Oct. 21

The Sopranos -Music in Cincinnati review

A Offer You Can't Refuse: The Sopranos in Kentucky. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Wed, Oct. 21

La Traviata -Dayton Daily News review

Dayton Opera’s lavish La Traviata sparkles. -Adam Alonzo

Posted Wed, Oct. 21

Footlights -Journal News article

The Miracle Worker cast works magic at the Dayton Playhouse

Posted Sun, Oct. 18

Fan Favorites -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO, Jarvi perform radiant Japan send-off

Posted Fri, Oct. 16

Fan Favorites -Music in Cincinnati review

Young violinist Sayaka Shoji follows her impressive 2008 CSO debut with a stunning performance. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, Oct. 12

Motown 50 -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Spectrum, Pops get soulful. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, Oct. 12

Boom -CityBeat review

Know Theatre opens season with an offbeat comedy. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, Oct. 12

Boom -Cincinnati Examiner review

Your favorite B movie plus a side of Brazil. -Liz Crowe

Posted Mon, Oct. 12

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) -Cincinnati Examiner review

Halloween tricks are a treat at Falcon. -Liz Crowe

Posted Sat, Oct. 10

American Promise -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Conductor dazzles doing double duty. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Sat, Oct. 10

Boom -Cincinnati Enquirer review

This not-quite-romantic comedy fits Know’s sensibility and abilities like the proverbial glove. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, Oct. 9

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) -Urban Cincy review

Even if you can't tell your Romeo from your Juliet, you will have a fantastic time. -Jenny Kessler

Posted Fri, Oct. 9

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat -Cincinnati Examiner review

Joseph brightens La Comedia stage

Posted Fri, Oct. 9

Dead Man's Cell Phone -CityBeat review

A lively search for meaning at ETC. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Thu, Oct. 8

Dead Man's Cell Phone -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Ensemble's Cell Phone sets right tone. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, Oct. 7

Meet Me in St. Louis -CityBeat review

Want to feel younger, instantly? Head to the Covedale on Cincinnati's West Side. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Wed, Oct. 7

Equus -CityBeat review

Director Kenny, strong cast find the rituals in Equus

Posted Tue, Oct. 6

Victoria Musica -CityBeat review

Playhouse world premiere delves into the mysteries of motivation. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, Oct. 5

Victoria Musica -Cincinnati Examiner review

Victoria Musica is an exquisite masterpiece. -Liz Crowe

Posted Mon, Oct. 5

Equus -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Just about everything comes together at New Edgecliff. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, Oct. 5

The Color Purple -Cincinnati Examiner review

This is more than a fancy show or a monocultural experience. -Liz Crowe

Posted Fri, Oct. 2

Victoria Musica -Cincinnati Enquirer review

In terms of production, Victoria Musica103497 is pitch-perfect. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, Oct. 2

The Color Purple -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Anyone who either missed it the 2008 tour or wants to revisit it this time around. won't be disappointed with an excellent cast on board. -Scott Cain

Posted Wed, Sept. 30

The Color Purple -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Production every bit as precise and impassioned as it was when it was last on the Aronoff stage. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Sept. 26

Breathtaking Forces -Cincinnati Enquirer review

CSO launches 115th season brilliantly. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, Sept. 21

Fall I -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Soloists soar in new chamber season. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, Sept. 21

Lang Lang Plays Beethoven -Music in Cincinnati review

Cincinnati Symphony's 115th season has gotten off to an exhilarating start

Posted Fri, Sept. 18

Lang Lang Plays Beethoven -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 115th anniversary on Thursday with an unprecedented season-opening gala concert

Posted Thu, Sept. 17

The Lion in Winter -Journal News review

Capable talent at the Shakespeare Company, Lion becomes a fascinating study in character and the lust for power. -Richard O. Jones

Posted Wed, Sept. 16

New Works -CityBeat review

Cincinnati Ballet's season opener offers crowd-pleasing, modern-leaning good time. -Julie Mullins

Posted Tue, Sept. 15

The Lion in Winter -CityBeat review

Manic production mars Cincy Shakespeare's season opening production. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Mon, Sept. 14

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels -Cincinnati Examiner review

Charlie Clark shines in the Carnegie's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. -Elizabeth Crowe

Posted Mon, Sept. 14

Bad to the Bone -Cincinnati Examiner review

Rocky Horror plus a side of Benny Hill equals Shadowbox Cabaret. -Elizabeth Crowe

Posted Mon, Sept. 14

Lend Me a Tenor -Cincinnati Examiner review

Hurray for Human Race's Lend Me a Tenor. -Elizabeth Crowe

Posted Mon, Sept. 14

Sleuth -Cincinnati Examiner review

Sleuth is theater games-play at its finest. -Elizabeth Crowe

Posted Sun, Sept. 13

The Lion in Winter -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Cromer & Fracher make Lion real. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Sept. 12

A John Williams Spectacular -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Kunzel's Star Wars goes on

Posted Sat, Sept. 12

Sleuth -CityBeat review

Playhouse opens 50th season with thriller full of surprises and intricate trickery. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Fri, Sept. 11

Sleuth -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Sleuth at Playhouse an oldie but goodie

Posted Wed, Sept. 9

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels -CityBeat review

In need of some subtlety to balance its gooft excess. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Sat, Sept. 5

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels -Cincinnati Examiner review

Scoundrels' works magic on a showstring. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, Sept. 5

33 Variations -CityBeat review

ETC's season opening show is a triumphant look at Beethoven's motives. -Rick Pender

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