

Karamu’s production of Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is a joyous gift
Here is the cool thing about Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity”. It is actually two shows for the price of one. The first segment is an...


Weathervane Playhouse’s ‘Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat’ dazzles
One of the more complex musicals ever written is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” that featured music by Andrew Lloyd...


Great Lakes Theater’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ carries a poignant message for these times
This year marks the 36th annual production of Gerald Freedman’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by Great Lakes...


Clague Playhouse’s ‘Miss Bennet-Christmas at Pemberley’ is a wonderful holiday gift
It’s that time of year once more, the holidays where we are bombarded with forced cheeriness in the form of holiday shows. Too many are...


KeyBank Broadway Series ‘Some Like It Hot’ is a jazzy blast
The 1959 American crime comedy “Some Like It Hot” is ranked “Number 1” on the American Film Institute’s list of “The Funniest American...


The Playhouse Square touring production of ‘Mean Girls’ gets its message across
High School is tough...no doubt about it. Even with kids you grew up with and survived kindergarden, elementary school and middle school...


Cleveland Play House’s “What The Constitution Means To Me” is well worth seeing
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization to focus on service to veterans, service...


Great Lakes Theater’s ‘Into The Woods’ is a great show for some
I find myself in a dilemma, one that I occasionally find myself in when reviewing theatrical performances. My quandary is this. What do I...


Dobama Theatre’s ‘POTUS’ is a naughty close to home romp of political reality
For those of you entertaining the thought of bringing your children to see the Dobama production of Selina Fillinger’s “POTUS”...a word...


Weathervane Playhouse’s production of ‘Cabaret’ tells the dark truth
I will admit it. I am probably the last person in the three county area to attend a performance at Weathervane Playhouse in Akron. I had...