Christine Howey, Author at Cleveland Scene - Page 5 of 111

Cast Shines in Loquacious and Farcical ‘Bach at Leipzig’ From Seat of the Pants Productions

Characters battle to become the next choir master at St. Thomas Church in a play jam-packed with wordplay and jokes

by Christine Howey March 26, 2024July 11, 2025

Great Lakes Theater’s Production of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ Lacks the Merry

This edition is a grim affair, though Shakespeare’s foolproof script still delivers some joy

by Christine Howey March 25, 2024July 30, 2025

‘Requiem,’ Making its American Debut at Cleveland Public Theatre, is a Promising Meditation on Death

CPT’s production of the Hanoch Levin play based on Anton Chekhov short stories meets some of the work’s potential

by Christine Howey March 20, 2024June 27, 2025

“It Happened in Atlanta,” Now at Karamu, Mines Love and Risk Both Personal and Professional

Enjoying its world premiere, the play features two Black couples getting back together after 20 years

by Christine Howey March 12, 2024May 31, 2025

Dobama Brings a Whole Lot of Soul to ‘Something Clean’

Stellar performances help it soar above any of the script’s dings and dents

by Christine Howey March 11, 2024July 11, 2025

‘Funny Girl,’ Now at Playhouse Square, Brings to Mind the Star Power of the Streisand Original

Everyone’s always compared to Barbra. This touring production gives some new talent to pay attention to

by Christine Howey February 23, 2024July 2, 2025

Plenty of Physical Comedy Awaits In ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Cleveland Play House

But audience members looking for more nuanced laughs might not be chuckling as hard

by Christine Howey February 20, 2024August 8, 2025

Great Lakes Theater’s Production of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a Luscious Theatrical Package

Buckle in for a night of splendid turns and visual delights

by Christine Howey February 19, 2024May 31, 2025

‘Alter,’ Now at Cleveland Public Theatre, Shows a Local Playwright on the Rise

The production is also a great next step for Teatro Publico de Cleveland, the Latino theatre collective launched by CPT ten years ago

by Christine Howey February 14, 2024July 24, 2025

‘Mother Courage and Her Children’ at Ensemble Theatre is a Gritty Portrayal of the Grisly Business of War

Mother Courage illustrates the fragility of human values in the face of conflict

by Christine Howey February 13, 2024July 27, 2025

Fiery Passion and Purpose on Full Display in ‘At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen’ at Dobama

Two compelling characters will leave a lasting impression

by Christine Howey February 2, 2024May 20, 2025

Review: ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Playhouse Square Will Have You Dancing In Your Seat

Think seeing the movie was enough? This production will prove you wrong

by Christine Howey January 31, 2024August 12, 2025