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Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents SUFFS at The Aronoff Center


by Taylor Clemons - May 14, 2026

It is always baffling to me, the things that history books don’t teach us. How can something so important within the history of our country be overlooked? This was one of many conversations I had last night after attending the opening night performance of Suffs in Cincinnati. ...

Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Aronoff Center


by Taylor Clemons - April 30, 2026

Having first seen Water for Elephants: The Musical on an early tour stop in Louisville, KY, I came to the Arnoff Center with a sense of familiarity for the show. But also, very curious about how it might resonate a second time....

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Derby Dinner Playhouse


by Taylor Clemons - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Derby Dinner Playhouse?...

Review: WAVE AFTER WAVE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville


by Taylor Clemons - April 05, 2026

What did our critic think of WAVE AFTER WAVE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville?...

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Derby Dinner Playhouse


by Taylor Clemons - March 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Derby Dinner Playhouse?...

Review: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts


by Taylor Clemons - March 12, 2026

Beauty and the Beast undoubtedly has a very important place in Broadway history. For Disney Theatricals, it was the show that started it all, and proved that there was an appetite on Broadway for family fare. ...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts


by Taylor Clemons - February 11, 2026

The idea of a Great Gatsby musical has been circulating for years, many thinking the story’s opulence and deeper themes would be ripe for a musical stage adaptation. When the book finally entered the public domain, The Great Gatsby’s Broadway premiere wasn’t far off....

Review: HADESTOWN presented by Broadway Live at The Lexington Opera House


by Taylor Clemons - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Broadway Live A The Lexington Opera House?...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts


by Taylor Clemons - December 05, 2025

Original musicals that aren’t based on movies are becoming all too rare these days. Most of the fare tends to be adaptations of popular films, and these musicals can vary in quality. However, every once in a while, something fresh or unique breaks through and becomes a success. It makes me so happ...

Past Shows

Get The Led Out

Apr 29

Get The Led Out, a Philadelphia-based tribute band dubbed "The American Led Zeppelin," brings their note-perfect celebration of Led Zeppelin's catalog to Brown Theatre on...

Sesame Street Live: 123 Imagine

Sesame Street Live: 123 Imagine

Mar 30 – Mar 31, 2012

Sing and dance with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends!...

TAO: The Art Of The Drum

TAO: The Art Of The Drum

Mar 8

Since the achievement 10 years ago, TAO has been seen more than 5 million spectators in 17 countries and 400 cities. Their success in the...

Shen Wei Dance Arts

Shen Wei Dance Arts

Mar 3

Chinese dance artist Shen Wei, who wowed the world at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is regarded as one of the most...

Puscifer

Puscifer

Feb 29

While one might imagine Maynard James Keenan would have enough going on to keep him busy as a frontman with the groups Tool and A...

Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Feb 26

Comedy Central's Lewis Black brings his own unique observations on the state of life today and in dealing with the absurdities of life and contemporary...

The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

Jan 10 – Feb 19, 2012

The Civil Wars’ minimalist approach to Americana music has cut a clear path through the crowd of Nashville wannabes, causing the L.A. Times to gush...

The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

Feb 17 – Feb 19, 2012

JOFFREY PREMIERE Choreography by Ronald Hynd Music by Franz Lehár The winter program will feature Ronald Hynd’s enchanting ballet adaptation of Franz Lehar’s The Merry...

Celtic Crossroads

Celtic Crossroads

Mar 9 – Feb 9, 2012

Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as 'the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades - not to be missed'. It's an...

Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia

Feb 4

In his career of 11 years, Mike Birbiglia has released two critically acclaimed albums and three Comedy Central specials. At 24, Mike was one of...

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Feb 3

Complexions Contemporary Ballet nurtures unity by thoroughly reveling in individuality. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alumni and co-artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson effortlessly...

THE CIVIL WARS

THE CIVIL WARS

Jan 13

In some ways, music doesn't get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of...

The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

Feb 3 – Dec 3, 2011

In some ways, music doesn't get much more modest or minimalist than it is in the hands of The Civil Wars, a duo comprised of...

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