Best of Cincinnati Theatre Fall 2025
LCT reviewers share about their favorites–and why. Some times it was spectacle which made it the favorite, sometimes the performances, sometimes the theme, and some
December 29, 2025
LCT reviewers share about their favorites–and why. Some times it was spectacle which made it the favorite, sometimes the performances, sometimes the theme, and some
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
Exceptional scene design, masterful direction, and a stellar cast make this whodunnit a thrilling ride.
The script blends personal history with civic reflection, provoking audible reactions from the audience as questions of rights and interpretation unfold.
The inspired choice to weave in a 1960s and ‘70s musical “score” (arranged and directed by Max Kaufman) deepens the emotional resonance and rebellion at
The Performances
All of the students do an excellent job at portraying their roles. The cast of Trifles really sells the circumstances and the coldness
‘How do we wield power and who becomes subjugated under it? What does it mean to literally or metaphorically “murder” someone?’
Peter and the Starcatcher at Miami University is a wonderful reimagining of the story we know so well. With the Miami students who exude enthusiasm
The production keeps the audience leaning in and at the edge of their seats, with Wiggins embodying a cast of multitudes and inviting us into a story that unfolds deliberately, poetically, and, by the end, collectively.
My only complaint is that the show ended.
As the son of a military officer who served in World War II, I found this very fulfilling,