CSC’s “Cyrano de Bergerac” Captures the Essence of Love
Review by Prabir Das of Cyrano de Bergerac: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cyrano de Bergerac, authored by Edmond Rostand over a century ago in 1897, can still make audiences’ hearts beat in 2015, and perhaps will continue to do so for many more years, or as long as the essence...
ETC’s “Luna Gale” Highlights the Normalcy of Tragedy in America
Review by Kenneth Stern of Luna Gale: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Odd that America, the richest country on Earth, abounds in tragedy and that tragedy is perhaps most ubiquitous in the hollowed out middle where the 99 percent reside. Rebecca Gilman’s 2014 play, Luna Gale, pierces the heartland, Cedar...
CSC’s “Cyrano” a Visual and Emotional Indulgence
Review by Liz Eichler of Cyrano de Bergerac: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Even before the curtain speech is over, you will be drawn into this beautiful show. The costumes are delicious, lit with great skill, in beautiful tableau. You will be transported visually and emotionally into the world of Cyrano...
ETC Rises to the Challenge with “Luna Gale”
Review by Kay Sloane of Luna Gale: Ensemble Theatre The Ensemble Theater’s new season opened Wednesday night with Luna Gale, Rebecca Gilman’s unsettling look at the harsh dilemma of a social worker as she struggles to find the safest environment for an endangered infant, eponymously named Luna Gale. Caroline, beautifully...
Covedale’s “Chorus Line” Dances on Despite a Few Stumbles
Review by Shawn Maus of A Chorus Line: Covedale Theater In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for – with every drop of sweat, every...
Covedale’s “Chorus Line” a Singular Sensation
Review by Doug Iden of A Chorus Line: Covedale Theatre The Covedale Theater opens its new season with a very ambitious production of A Chorus Line and dances away with the prize. The 1976 best musical Tony winner deals with the dreams, frustrations, and insecurities of a group of...
Carnegie’s “Company” Not to Be Missed
Review by Donna Hoffman  of Company: Carnegie Theatre Looking around at the audience before the opening number of Company at The Carnegie Saturday night, I made a note that the audience as a whole was definitely over 55. After the show, I wondered why the 35 and below crowd...
Carnegie’s “Company” a Musical, Visual Treat
Review by Charles Roetting of Company: Carnegie Theatre Director Corrie Danieley kicks off The Carnegie’s 2015-2016 season with the musical COMPANY, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. I attended the opening Saturday performance. The story revolves around the married friends, girlfriends, and 35th...