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Ohio Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Tempest’ is a Magical Show in an Enchanting Setting
What’s more alluring than a well-performed, romantic Shakespearean romp under the stars?
Gwendolyn Kochur
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Not Just Another ‘Hamilton’ Review as the Musical Returns to Playhouse Square
You might ask, why review “Hamilton?” Social relevance, for one.
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‘The First Snow of Summer’ is a Brilliant Journey Through Tumultuous Family Dynamics
Will an impending forest fire bring a faltering family together, or cast them farther apart?
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Review: ‘Disaster!’ at Blank Canvas Theatre Has Some Hot Stuff
It might be plagued by catastrophes, but ‘Disaster!’ is a success.
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‘Death Cruise 2020’ at convergence-continuum Ill Prepared to Set Sail
Despite an enthusiastic cast, this production takes on water.
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Beck Center’s “The Robber Bridegroom” is a Gem
Robin Hood meets the Brothers Grimm in this joyous, darkly humorous musical.
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‘Heisenberg’ at Ensemble Theatre Is Billed as a “Love Story,” But Delivers a Disturbing Tale of Manipulation
Stalking + desperation + compulsive lying ≠ a beautiful love story
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Cleveland Play House’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Finds Joy in Hardship
In a play where darkness is constantly encroaching, CPH finds the light.
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‘Choir Boy’ at Karamu House Struggles to Find a Harmonious Narrative
In this play with music, the music soars, but the play is left wanting.
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‘RUST: A Story of Steel and Grit’ is a Polished and Transportive Piece of Theater
Dobama Theatre’s world premiere transports you into the industrial valley
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Everything Goes Right in Great Lakes Theater’s ‘Noises Off’
It takes precision to make things go wrong in just the right way.
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Touring Production of ‘Shucked’ at Playhouse Square is a Puffy, Universally Enjoyable Snack
Corn. We’re talking (and singing about, and joking about) corn.