The scenic design by Gion DeFrancesco (assisted by Isaiah Serra), lighting by Sarah Finke and Marly Wooster, sound by Cailin McWethy, and costuming by Lisa Martin-Stuart form some of the most polished production values I’ve seen at Miami.
Michael Hatton’s charming vision and expertise is found in every choice made in this show. Jacob Priddy as Music Director has arranged an excellent score of Christmas music and most of them period accurate.
Guided by a strong artistic vision and enhanced by new orchestration, this adaptation of the Dickens classic offers an unforgettable night at the theatre.
Exceptional scene design, masterful direction, and a stellar cast make this whodunnit a thrilling ride.
…only the producers know which plays were written by AI. That means the directors, actors, and audience have no idea which of the two plays are AI, making for a double-blind experience.
Director Pugh keeps the focus on the unjustness of the accusations and the mounting tension within the community as they feel increasingly frustrated by a court which seems to be acting without any regard to the greater good of the community.
Cincy Shakes is known for creative reinventions of Shakespeare’s works and this is certainly a creative gamble. I am happy to say that it pays off.
Director Matthew Lewis Johnson transports Shakespeare’s story about 400 years from the 1590’s to the neon-soaked pulse of the 1980’s.
In “trying times” theatre reminds us that endurance is not passive, it is creative. Through every story, we find our way forward, together.
Stories and storytelling take center stage this weekend as the fifth annual Cincinnati Storytelling Festival will happen Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15, 2025 in their new home at Know Theatre in the heart of OTR.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its 14th annual Meals 4 Monologues auditions.
It is a script that raises questions that get you thinking. This is a must-see show for the more adventurous theatre-goer and for fans of Falcon Theatre.
The Madisonville neighborhood’s mixed-use boom has sparked real-world concerns about gentrification and the loss of affordable housing. To watch Clos(in)g here as I did, in this moment, adds an almost documentary layer to the experience.
If anything, Man vs. Machine makes one thing clear: great theatre will always depend on the complexity of the human heart.
The costuming is a standout—elegant, precise, and period-perfect. Each character’s wardrobe reflects both class and personality, from Ruth’s polished sophistication to Elvira’s ethereal shimmer.
…a law which is being discussed which would limit the number of words anyone could speak to 141 per day…
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