F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is an acknowledged classic from 1925, offering a harsh criticism of the American dream. Its message is that wealth, materialism and status lead to moral decay and tragedy. That makes it an unlikely subject for musical theater. Of course, it’s also a story of a misguided love affair during
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If you’re ready to start mapping your theatergoing for the 2026-2027 season, here’s a rundown of the touring shows that Broadway in Cincinnati will present. It’s a full deck with offerings monthly from September through June at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center for the Arts, located at 650 Walnut Street near the heart of Downtown. The season
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On Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, I was at the Aronoff Center for the opening night of the tour of this recent (2024) Broadway hit. With a score of music and tunes by Hip-Hop and R&B star Alicia Keys, it drew a young, diverse audience that appreciated how her music was woven into this semi-autobiographical show.
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