Until October 25, the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is presenting the world premiere of Talk, a new play by renowned playwright Theresa Rebeck. (She grew up right here in the Queen City.) Here’s how the Playhouse describes her show: “This world premiere delivers biting satire of the current media environment and will no doubt
A lot of “TALK” – New Plays at the Cincinnati Playhouse Read More »
Sometimes I get news items that might interest local theater fans. Here are two: AWARD FOR PLAYHOUSE’S JOANIE SCHULTZ Joanie Schultz, the associate artistic director at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, is being recognized with its annual Zelda Fichlander Award for 2026. Presented by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the Award recognizes
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Every one of Cincinnati’s professional theaters produced memorable shows in 2025. My fellow critic Julie Carpenter and I picked a half-dozen for CityBeat‘s “year-in-review” issue — Primary Trust and English at the Cincinnati Playhouse, A Room in the Castle (photo below by Mikki Schaffner) and Mrs. Dalloway at Cincy Shakes, King James at Know Theatre
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It’s a light show! It’s a dance show! It’s a style show! It’s pop tunes! And, oh, by the way, it’s a musical with Broadway intentions currently onstage at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Mythic is also a tale from Greek mythology brought to the today’s world of pop stars, influencers and social media.
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My most recent feature for CityBeat details the 2024-2025 seasons for the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati Ballet and the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops. Read all about all the exciting productions, concerts and performances: https://www.citybeat.com/arts/tis-the-next-season-four-cincinnati-performing-arts-organizations-announce-2024-2025-seasons-17018220
Theater, dance and classical music in Cincinnati for 2024-2025 Read More »
