Christine Howey, Author at Cleveland Scene

Cleveland-Area Female Inmates Get Star Turn in Production of ‘A Christmas Carol’

“This Dickens play is a story of redemption, and that’s powerful for these women,” says Lara Mielcarek of The Artists Rehabilitation Coalition

by Christine Howey December 13, 2024May 29, 2025

‘Mean Girls’ Musical, Now at Playhouse Square, Is Out of Tune

The songs fall flat and the jokes don’t land in this tale of teenage angst based on the movie

by Christine Howey October 31, 2024April 25, 2025

In Cleveland Play House’s Production of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me,’ a Reminder All Our Voices Count

What we do between now and Nov. 5 will have a serious impact on the lives of real people

by Christine Howey October 21, 2024July 13, 2025

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Blank Canvas Delivers a Tasty Love Story

And a huge bump in the road along the way, of course

by Christine Howey October 21, 2024July 14, 2025

‘Grand Concourse’ From Seat of the Pants Productions Examines Selflessness and Self-Preservation

A nun’s crisis of faith plays out in a Bronx soup kitchen amid very real issues

by Christine Howey October 14, 2024August 12, 2025

‘The Pitchforks’ at Convergence-Continuum Fails to Deliver the Horror or Drama

A group of guys gather for gay sexcapades at a spooky motel. And somehow, nothing much happens

by Christine Howey October 14, 2024August 12, 2025

‘A Beautiful Noise’ at Playhouse Square is a Lumbering Tale of Neil Diamond’s Life

Diamond fans will enjoy the 30 tunes. Anyone looking for more will be disappointed

by Christine Howey October 11, 2024July 29, 2025

Modernized Version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Great Lakes Theater Leaves You Wanting to Wake Up

Retaining some of the old charm, the version with modern language makes a mess of Shakespeare’s classic work

by Christine Howey October 7, 2024July 4, 2025

In ‘POTUS’ at Dobama Theatre, Vulgarity and Wit Shine as Women Save the Day

The cast and crew nail the delightful farce

by Christine Howey October 7, 2024July 30, 2025

‘Ludlow Fair & The Madness of Lady Bright’ at Cesear’s Forum Is an Invigorating and Hilarious Portrait of a Wounded Soul

The work from Pulitzer Prize winning Lanford Wilson is a milestone piece of gay theater

by Christine Howey October 1, 2024August 2, 2025

‘Purlie Victorious’ at Karamu House is a Biting, and Funny, Satire of the Jim Crow South

A reverend returns home to grab his inheritance back from a racist, and the laughs and insights follow

by Christine Howey September 30, 2024August 6, 2025

‘Into the Woods’ at Great Lakes Theater is a Musical Treat

But is it a light escape or a chance to delve deep into our personal demons? That’s up to you

by Christine Howey September 30, 2024August 11, 2025