Review: MONET TO MATISSE: DEFYING TRADITION at Art Gallery Of South Australia
An experience that may possibly require more than one visit.
Cincinnati Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Cincinnati.
Review: THE LION KING at the Aronoff Center
This grand and heartwarming spectacle is not only a fantastic stage musical appealing to all ages, but it also provides reminders about the dangers of tyranny and dictatorship, as well as the need for creativity and diversity in theatre.
Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents SUFFS at The Aronoff Center
It is always baffling to me, the things that history books don’t teach us.
Review: LUCY DARLING: SIMPLY DARLING at the Aronoff Center
Presenting a splendid, one-of-a-kind performance filled with comedy, magic, and heartwarming moments, Lucy Darling stopped in Cincinnati for a night to share her charisma and sharp wit.
Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
It’s very seldom these days that an original play check sall the boxes, yet Mrs.
Review: THE WIZ Ignites Audiences at the Aronoff Center
What did our critic think of THE WIZ at Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall?
Review: OTHELLO at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Othello is arguably Shakespeare’s most controversial show, often called a “problem show,” given its deep explorations into race and misogyny.
Review: MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Mythic is the latest in the line of musicals adapted from Greek mythology, and it is making its anticipated U.
Review: GREASE at The Carnegie
The catchy doo-wop and early rock n’ roll style of music alongside the fashion and other paraphernalia of the the 1950s give a nostalgic feeling for this classic show, but this production of Grease still has a necessary edge to make this show successful.
Review: ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE at The Carnegie
With outstanding performances by the two actresses, stunningly creative design choices fitting of the time and setting, and a superb live band to provide an authentic twang sound, The Carnegie adds another hit to their roster.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Cincinnati Opera
The Cincinnati Opera's current production of Fiddler on the Roof goes beyond all expectations.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at the Aronoff Center
Nick Fradiani leads the First National Broadway Tour as Neil Diamond with an uncanny finesse, taking the audience through the heyday of his career.
Review: & JULIET at the Aronoff Center
The first national Broadway tour of & Juliet exemplifies an unmatched energy that keeps its audiences invested, rivaling the NYC Broadway company in quality.
Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2025 TOUR at The Andrew J Brady Music Center
The event on February 19th completely sold out The Andrew J Brady Music Center, filling the auditorium with adoring fans who have flocked to see their favorite dancers in person.
Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents LIFE OF PI at The Aronoff Center
Life of Pi was originally a novel by Yann Martel released in 2001, where our main character Piscine Molitor 'Pi' Patel and his family leave India to immigrate to Canada.
Review: SEUSSICAL at The Carnegie
The Carnegie and CCM bring together an exceptional cast and creative team to demonstrate a unique interpretation of Seussical, focusing heavily on the importance of imagination, storytelling, and unconventional thinking.
Review: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Aronoff Center
With its spectacular design elements and a talented, lively cast, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a great outing for any family looking to celebrate some holiday spirit, or really anyone who appreciates the classic story by Dr.
Review: RUTKA at Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park
Rutka is a new musical that adapts the diary entries of a young Jewish girl's final months before being killed in 1943 in the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Review: MAMMA MIA! at the Aronoff Center
Mamma Mia! is an absolute blast of a musical when it’s done right, and the current North American touring production goes above and beyond.
Review: TICK, TICK… BOOM! at The Carnegie
From the point of the titular ticking noise haunting the theatre at the beginning of the show, The Carnegie’s production of Tick, Tick… Boom! captivates the audience and lets them live vicariously through the characters’ joy, heartache, distress, and growth all in the span of 100 minutes.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie
The anticipation of The Carnegie’s production of The Rocky Horror Show has paid off with its exciting cast, creative designs, and taboo energy.
Review: CLUE at the Aronoff Center
Though the script is very similar to the 1985 movie of the same name and features many of the same iconic lines and story elements, this adaptation of Clue is successful in its own right.
Review: SIX at the Aronoff Center
The energy was high on opening night as the sold-out crowd cheered loudly from the house from the very first beat and light shift.
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Aronoff Center
Whether or not this is the first production someone has seen of The Book of Mormon, the talent holds up as the actors fully embrace their roles, while the remaining elements still perfectly fit the show's intent as it spreads its messages all over the country.
Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! 2024 TOUR at the Taft Theatre
This sold-out performance at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, Ohio was highly anticipated by local fans, and they voiced their elation over seeing their favorite dancers in person.
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Mrs. Mannerly Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (10/13-11/01) |
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Dance Works Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (12/03-12/05) |
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Feast of Carols Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (12/05-12/06) |
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Ariadne auf Naxos Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (4/15-4/17) |
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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon in Concert Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (9/25-9/26) |
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Hadestown The Aronoff Center [Proctor and Gamble Hall] (5/12-5/16) |
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Intimate Apparel Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (10/01-10/03) |
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Cinderella Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (12/09-12/30) |
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Places We Can No Longer Go Corbett Auditorium, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (9/17-9/17) |
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WE WILL ROCK YOU Memorial Hall (8/22-8/29) |