REVIEW: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Beautiful has a lot of heart at its core, it showcases themes of perseverance, agency, and the importance of standing in your truth.
April 22, 2024
Beautiful has a lot of heart at its core, it showcases themes of perseverance, agency, and the importance of standing in your truth.
Full of surprises, Man of La Mancha reminds us of the boundless potential of the human spirit. This musical will leave you with a tear
This is an excellent production of my most favorite musical. This team successfully melds bitter satire, social commentary, pathos, idealism, and whimsy with an inspired
Step into the world of a group of pre-teens vying for the title of Spelling Bee champion in the Putnam County Bee. With an exceptional
This play will lift your spirits. While this reviewer enjoys small intimate theatres…, it is always nice to see theatre in larger spaces with larger
This live musical seems to have more substance than the movie of the same name. There are some significant themes (which echo eerily in today’s
Be warned: this isn’t anything like the classic film starring Tim Curry (spoiler alert: there is no Wadsworth at all). However, if you are in
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 heart of the story. Crosby, Stills & Nash’s “Our House” provides a poignant, a cappella coda that brings a lump to the throat and a smile to the face—proof that Shakespeare and classic rock make a sublime match.
This show has many amazing technical elements. First and foremost the band is incredible. They play Webber and Rice’s score like they were in the room when it was first put to paper. They rock the house every single song. As this rock opera is entirely sung, you have to admire the endurance of these talented performers.
By Sherri Ogden Wellington Give your child a memory of sheer joy. Take them to The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of Disney’s Frozen JR!
