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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

Posted Fri, Sept. 4

Les Liaisons Dangereuses -Oakwood Register review

Posted Thu, Sept. 3

33 Variations -Cincinnati Enquirer review

33 Variations builds to pleasing crescendo. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, Sept. 3

As You Like It -Cincinnati Examiner review

What happens when Shakespeare meets Larry the Cable Guy?

Posted Thu, Sept. 3

Les Liaisons Dangereuses -Dayton Daily News review

Guild opens with Dangereuse flair

Posted Thu, Sept. 3

Les Liaisons Dangereuses -Dayton City Paper review

Liaisons Shines at Dayton Theatre Guild

Posted Wed, Sept. 2

As You Like It -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Cast is entirely charming, and absolutely shines a light on how good CCM Drama is. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, Aug. 24

Vacancy -Cincinnati Examiner review

Vacancy-a murder mystery fun-for-all

Posted Fri, Aug. 21

Little Shop of Horrors -Cincinnati Examiner review

Little Shop of Horrors gets a standing ovation. -Elizabeth Crowe

Posted Tue, Aug. 18

Little Shop of Horrors -CityBeat review

Jersey Productions plants the seeds, but a gardener is needed. -Rick Pender

Posted Sun, Aug. 16

Little Shop of Horrors -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Trio steals show from Little Shop. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, July 28

Romeo and Juliet -CityBeat review

Cincy Shakespeare brings classic love story to area parks. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, July 27

Godspell -CityBeat review

80 high schoolers are the power source for a night of adolescent verve. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, July 24

Carmen -Music in Cincinnati review

A Carmen to Love

Posted Thu, July 23

Carmen -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A colossal Carmen at Music Hall

Posted Wed, July 22

Engaged -CityBeat review

Cincy Shakes production ticks like a comic watch. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, July 22

Oklahoma! -CityBeat review

Director Jason Bruffy has given this spirited Oklahoma! a straightforward momentum. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, July 20

Mamma Mia -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Current cast is talented and provides solid and worthwhile performances of this fun and entertaining piece -Scott Cain

Posted Mon, July 20

Engaged -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Engaged is no real melodrama. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, July 17

Musical of Musicals the Musical -CityBeat review

Musical of Musicals: Best Showboat Show Ever. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, July 15

I Love a Piano -CityBeat review

Irving Berlin tunes make up an all-American revue at NKU. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, July 15

Mamma Mia! -Cincinnati Enquirer review

An exuberant 'Mamma Mia' at Aronoff. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, July 13

Musical of Musicals the Musical -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Showboat's Musical right on cue. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, July 11

Ainadamar -CityBeat review

Cincinnati Opera offers a brief, brilliant departure from opera tradition. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Sat, July 11

Ainadamar -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Latin-inspired Ainadamar riveting. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Thu, July 9

I Love a Piano -Cincinnati Enquirer review

I Love a Piano is a charmer of a summer dinner theater entry at Northern Kentucky University through July 26. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, June 26

Don Carlo -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Cincinnati Opera assembled a powerhouse cast for “Don Carlo,” in what will be remembered as a triumph of singing. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Mon, June 22

Legally Blonde, The Musical -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Fast-paced show faithfully adapts the film to the stage with spunk and flair to spare. -Scott Cain

Posted Fri, June 19

Cincinnati Pops with Mormon Tabernacle Choir -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Neil Armstrong, Mormon Tabernacle Choir provide stirring tributes at Riverbend

Posted Wed, June 17

Side by Side by Sondheim -CityBeat review

Fractured story overshadows solid music. -Rick Pender

Posted Sat, June 13

The Marriage of Figaro -Cincinnati Enquirer review

'Figaro' comes to life at Music Hall

Posted Sat, June 13

Sondheim shines through at NKU -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Commonwealth Theater's summer season opener Side by Side by Sondheim is kind of a square peg/round hole show.

Posted Wed, June 3

The Secret Garden -CityBeat review

Posted Wed, June 3

A Chorus Line -CityBeat review

Classic musical explores the psyche of performers. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, June 3

Bibliography of Love -CityBeat review

The primary reason to see jan street dance theatre's Bibliography of Love isn't the dancing but the spoken word. -Julie Mullins

Posted Wed, June 3

Travel -CityBeat review

Two problems with Travel, the aerial dance show: It doesn't go anywhere, and it needs to lighten up. Still, you might enjoy the trip. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Mon, June 1

The Success Show -CityBeat review

Let's get it out of the way right now: The Success Show succeeds. -Nicholas Korn

Posted Mon, June 1

Painted -CityBeat review

Painted runs about half an hour, so it's over before the paint has dried and the ideas have soaked in. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Mon, June 1

No Stranger Than Home -CityBeat review

The piece is personal, and what it might lack in theatricality it makes up for with immediacy. -Rodger Pille

Posted Mon, June 1

Gravesongs -CityBeat review

One of the most sincere and engaging theatrical performances of the 2009 Fringe. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, June 1

The Gayer Show -CityBeat review

The two men don't interact, but they trade off speaking time, and their experiences comment on each other. The resulting synergy makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts. -Mark Sterner

Posted Mon, June 1

7 (x1) Samurai -CityBeat review

In a pre-Fringe interview Gaines said, "Imagine mime that isn't pretentious and clowning that isn't childish." Man, did he get that right. -Tom McElfesh

Posted Mon, June 1

7 (x1) Samurai -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Gaines brings impressive clowning, mime, movement and mask skills to his insane, one-man re-telling of Akira Kurosawa's film classic The Seven Samurai -Jackie Demaline

Posted Mon, June 1

The 4 Food Groups -Cincinnati Enquirer review

At their best when they rely less on words and more on movement. -David Lyman

Posted Sun, May 31

Sex, Dreams, and Self Control! -CityBeat review

Kevin Thornton's Sex, Dreams and Self-Control is a tour de force. -Mark Sterner

Posted Sun, May 31

Incredulity -CityBeat review

What you look for in an improv troupe is trust and familiarity, and the Incredulities display both. -Rodger Pille

Posted Sun, May 31

The Edge -CityBeat review

A beautifully measured, well-polished character study that should enrich the whole fabric of the this year's Fringe. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Sun, May 31

Call Me -CityBeat review

An ingenious concoction that uses a staple of 21st-century life, your very own cell phone, to make theater on the streets of Over-the-Rhine and in your head. -Jane Durrell

Posted Sun, May 31

The 4 Food Groups -CityBeat review

Players of Pones Inc. find fresh and fun ways to explore sex, food, interpersonal relationships and more. -Julie Mullins

Posted Sun, May 31

The Edge -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A strong performance of what is, essentially, a 45-minute monologue. -David Lyman

Posted Sun, May 31

No Stranger Than Home -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A more appropriate title for this collection of monologues at Art Academy of Cincinnati would be It's All About Me. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, May 31

Call Me -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Yes, it's fun. But it engages the senses in a ways that few of the other shows can. It's a crap shoot. And it's wildly invigorating. -David Lyman

Posted Sun, May 31

Painted -Cincinnati Enquirer review

An interesting and enjoyable piece of performance art created by Kendall Karg and White Beard Productions. -Joseph McDonough

Posted Sun, May 31

KAZ/m -Cincinnati Enquirer review

At first, KAZ/m seems an odd selection for Performance Gallery, a Cincinnati theater that relishes life at the theater's outer limits. If it’s traditional, it’s not for them. -David Lyman

Posted Sat, May 30

Villainy -CityBeat review

Shakespeare, you can understand being intimidated inserting one’s own voice into the proceedings. But that clearly is what this piece calls for. And when Baldwin and his cast do that, the show works best. -Rodger Pille

Posted Sat, May 30

Four Wishes -CityBeat review

There's a magical moment when the audience realizes that we, too, have gotten everything we might have wished for from Four Wishes, we just needed patience to recognize it. -Julie York Coppens

Posted Sat, May 30

Cemetery Golf -CityBeat review

Loucks has the master storyteller's art locked. -Tom McElfrsh

Posted Sat, May 30

Brother Bailey's Pageant of Moral Superiority and Creation Science Island Jamboree -CityBeat review

You wanna know what "sophomoric" means? You can look it up in your Webster...or you could just go see a Fringe Festival performance of this show. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Fri, May 29

Where Drunk Men Go: A Poem with Music -CityBeat review

Where Drunk Men Go is a mature show in the truest sense. It does not ask for answers but takes its experience straight from the bottle. -Nicholas Korn

Posted Fri, May 29

Jacques Brel's Lonsesome Losers of the Night -CityBeat review

Troubled that Lonesome Losers of the Night is not more dramatically compelling. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, May 29

Body Language II: PHYS ED. -CityBeat review

The students are types, not individuals, the better to deal with typical emotions. It's shorthand, and it works. -Jane Durrell

Posted Fri, May 29

Body Language II: PHYS ED. -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A mini-powerhouse of a show, one that is fun and deliciously freewheeling. -David Lyman

Posted Fri, May 29

The Terrorism of Everyday Life -CityBeat review

He's fast, he's funny, he’s smart as the proverbial whip and somewhere in his psyche he has a feeling for family that can't be shelved. -Jane Durrell

Posted Fri, May 29

KAZ/m -CityBeat review

None of [the Performance Gallery Fringe] works much resemble one another beyond the qualities of profound creativity, inventive writing and admirable acting. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, May 29

Empire of Feathers -CityBeat review

Gleefully low-budget epic adventure by a London-based stage trio called Giant Bird looks like something newly hatched -Julie York Coppens

Posted Fri, May 29

Cinema Fantastique -CityBeat review

The performance is witty, wise, energetic and largely appealing -Mark Sterner

Posted Fri, May 29

Four Wishes -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Could use some tightening but it does evoke a mythic and timeless world and sense of humanity. -Joseph McDonough

Posted Fri, May 29

Sex, Dreams, and Self Control! -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Sex Dreams & Self Control has had much success in other cities around the country and should be a big hit at the Cincy Fringe as well. -Joe McDonough

Posted Fri, May 29

Gravesongs -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Fringe's sleeper hit may be Gravesongs, this year's edition of Ensemble Theatre's annual intern show. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, May 29

Jacques Brel Lonesome Losers of the Night -Cincinnati Enquirer review

It's a pleasure to be re-introduced to Belgian songwriter/poet [Jacques Brel's] works. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, May 28

Empire of Feathers-Cincinnati Enquirer review

A fascinating tale lies tucked away somewhere inside Empire of Feathers. But finding it is no simple task. -David Lyman

Posted Thu, May 28

A Perfectly Wonderful Evening -CityBeat review

The punch lines and emotional moments come close — but alas, no cigar -Nicholas Korn

Posted Thu, May 28

It Might Be OK -CityBeat review

...relating the past, rather than creating a present...is what makes It Might Be OK just OK. -Nicholas Korn

Posted Thu, May 28

Guns and Chickens -CityBeat review

...Most of the 45 minutes are very entertaining. -Rick Pender

Posted Thu, May 28

Free At Last and Confused in the Land of Good and Evil -CityBeat review

Free at Last/Land of Confusion/The Good, The Bad and The Evil: Angels vs. Demons is at least 60 repetitive, mind-numbing, ear-assaulting minutes too long. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Thu, May 28

Assholes and Aureoles -CityBeat review

Assholes was funny. But, more than that, it was smart. Like really smart. -Rodger Pille

Posted Thu, May 28

Assholes & Aureoles-Cincinnati Enquirer review

'A&A' touching, not preachy. -David Lyman

Posted Thu, May 28

It Might Be Ok and Guns and Chickens-Cincinnati Enquirer review

Posted Thu, May 28

A Perfectly Wonderful Evening -Cincinnati Enquirer review

A Perfectly Wonderful Evening just that. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, May 27

A Chorus Line -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Great musical drama is getting a first-rate touring production. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Tue, May 26

May Festival: Day Three -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Vigorous and well sung, and Porco led his singers energetically through its many moods

Posted Mon, May 25

Marry Me a Little -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Playhouse provides a solidly directed, entertaining and well-performed production of this little known musical.

Posted Mon, May 25

May Festival: Day Two -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Rarely shown opera enthralls May Festival

Posted Sun, May 24

May Festival: Day One -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Radiant opening for May Festival. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Wed, May 20

Riverdance -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Groundbreaking when it premiered, it continues to delight audiences. -Scott Cain

Posted Wed, May 20

Titanic: The Musical -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Wright State University production features some worthwhile performances and directorial risks. -Scott Cain

Posted Sat, May 16

Marry Me a Little -CityBeat review

A distillation of Sondheim themes for all musical theater lovers. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, May 15

Falstaff -Cincinnati Enquirer review

So energized, fleet and inventive, it was engaging from start to finish. -Janelle Gelfand

Posted Fri, May 15

Marry Me a Little -Cincinnati Enquirer review

You'll be richer for seeing Marry Me. -Jackie Demaline.

Posted Fri, May 15

Falstaff -Music in Cincinnati review

Bravo CCM, which continues to feed Cincinnati’s considerable appetite for opera. -Mary Ellyn Hutton

Posted Mon, May 11

Arms and the Man -CityBeat review

Classic Shaw comedy contrasts romance and pragmatism. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, May 11

Cincinnati Ballet's Greatest Hits -Cincinnati Enquirer review

It took a while. but the Cincinnati Ballet's program of Greatest Hits finally lived up to its billing. -David Lyman

Posted Sun, May 10

Arms and the Man -Cincinnati Enquirer review

George Bernard Shaw and Matt Johnson, director of Cincinnati Shakespeare season closer, couldn't be a worse match. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sun, May 3

Don't Make Me Pull This Show Over -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Musical revue, which is receiving its professional world premiere by Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, is at its best during some of the more serious moments

Posted Fri, May 1

Don’t Make Me Pull This Show Over -CityBeat review

swift and zippy musical on parenting and being parented. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Fri, May 1

A Little Night Music -CityBeat review

New Stage Collective goes out with a stylish bang. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Fri, May 1

A Little Night Music -Cincinnati Enquirer review

New Stage Collective's A Little Night Music deserves to be May’s buzziest show. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Thu, April 30

Don't Make Me Pull This Show Over -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Ensemble Theatre closes its 2008-2009 season with a slam-bang production of the world premiere, high IQ revue.

Posted Fri, April 24

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -CityBeat review

A creepy, well-told tale with twists and turns. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, April 24

Avenue Q -CityBeat review

Off-color humor based on coping with today's world. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, April 24

Avenue Q -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Avenue Q is fresh, entertaining, funny, and fun! -Scott Cain

Posted Fri, April 24

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -Cincinnati Enquirer review

'Jekyll' at Playhouse good and evil. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Wed, April 22

Nightjars -CityBeat review

Student cast takes flight in new work about activism and interrogation at NKU's Y.E.S. festival. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Wed, April 22

Shock and Awe: Soldier's Voices From Iraq -CityBeat review

NKU's Y.E.S. Festival play about soldiers marred by too many laughs. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Wed, April 22

Love and Communication -CityBeat review

Within James Christy's Love and Communication is a heartfelt, painful story. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, April 22

Avenue Q -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Avenue Q paved with laughs. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, April 18

Shock and Awe: Soldier's Voices From Iraq -Cincinnati Enquirer review

'Shock & Awe' brings war home

Posted Wed, April 15

Vigils -CityBeat review

Poignant, funny memory play about death. -Rick Pender

Posted Mon, April 13

Vigils -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Vigils introduces young playwright. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, April 11

Last Train to Nibroc -CityBeat review

Playhouse offers a sweet, believable love story. -Rick Pender

Posted Tue, April 7

The Comedy of Errors -CityBeat review

Little amiss in Cincinnati Shakespeare's comedy. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Tue, April 7

Comedy of Errors -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Kudos to the hard-working and overall effective cast

Posted Mon, April 6

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy -Talkin' Broadway.com review

Contains high-level and excellently executed circus acts that are to be admired, but the attempt to insert them effectively into a story and theme falls flat. -Scott Cain

Posted Sat, April 4

Last Train to Nibroc -Cincinnati Enquirer review

It couldn't ask for a better production. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Fri, April 3

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy -CityBeat review

Expect an evening of fantastic visual entertainment. -Rick Pender

Posted Wed, April 1

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy -Cincinnati Enquirer review

There are great circus acts in Cirque Dreams “Jungle Fantasy,” a show with a personality disorder. -Jackie Demaline

Posted Sat, March 28

Sinatra Suite and More -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Sinatra Suite falls flat

Posted Mon, March 23

Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All-Stars -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Cuban music retains loyal following. -Chris Varias

Posted Fri, March 20

Mauritius -CityBeat review

Make no mistake, ETC production is collectable. -Rick Pender

Posted Thu, March 19

Mauritius -Cincinnati Enquirer review

Mauritius is good, nasty fun at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, with the sensibilities of playwright Theresa Rebeck and director D. Lynn Meyers perfectly aligned.

Posted Wed, March 18

The Foreigner -CityBeat review

The gimmick is only intermittently successful. -Tom McElfresh

Posted Fri, March 13

Bent -CityBeat review

New Stage welcomes a classic play about Nazi persecution of gays. -Rick Pender

Posted Fri, March 13

The Foreigner -Cincinnati Enquirer review

The Foreigner is many bellies-fulls of laughs at Playhouse in the Park. -Jackie Demaline

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