Posted inArts & Culture World Premiere ‘Freak the Mighty’ at Cleveland Play House Is Full of Promise Is Broadway calling for this world premiere musical? by Gwendolyn Kochur June 2, 2026June 2, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture “Plano” Bends Rules and Warps Traditional Narrative Structure at convergence-continuum Abstract artmaking is on display in this work that fits right into convergence-continuum’s mission. by Gwendolyn Kochur May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture ‘Exit Strategy’ at Ensemble Theatre Demonstrates a Need for Systematic Change in Education The system is not breaking – it has been broken. by Gwendolyn Kochur May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture ‘The Book Club Play’ From Seat of the Pants Productions is Required Reading Drama expands beyond the pages for this book club. by Gwendolyn Kochur May 19, 2026May 19, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture ‘The Outsiders’ at Playhouse Square is Ephemeral Artistry Nothing gold can stay, indeed. by Gwendolyn Kochur May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture Great Lakes Theater Struggles to Crack the Case of ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B’ A quirky, campy game is afoot. by Gwendolyn Kochur April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture Dobama Unpacks a Powerful Immigrant Narrative in ‘Sanctuary City’ Two teenagers navigate love, adolescence and their undocumented status. by Gwendolyn Kochur April 28, 2026April 28, 2026
Posted inArts Stories & Interviews ‘Tartuffe’ at Cleveland Play House Proves the Lasting Power of Satire Molière’s 1664 comedy is given an ’80s twist. by Gwendolyn Kochur April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inArts & Culture Dobama Hopes to Bridge Divides with Upcoming Production of ‘Sanctuary City’ “I hope people are moved—to laugh, to cry, to sigh… to feel something.” by Gwendolyn Kochur April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inArts Stories & Interviews ‘Macbeth’ at Great Lakes Theater Plays with Light and Shadow Double casting, relatable tragic heroes and a fascinating usage of light and color palette set this tragedy apart. by Gwendolyn Kochur March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inArts Stories & Interviews Death Is Given a New Face in ‘The Comeuppance’ at Dobama Theatre Death joins a group of friends for their twentieth high school reunion. by Gwendolyn Kochur March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
Posted inArts Stories & Interviews ‘Water for Elephants’ at Playhouse Square is a Circus Spectacle Theatrical magic and acrobatics abound in this Broadway tour. by Gwendolyn Kochur March 13, 2026March 13, 2026