Monday, March 20, 2017

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME@PLAYHOUSE SQUARE


Through April 9, 2017
(216) 241-6000

Bob Abelman

Touring ‘The Curious Incident’ astounds more than it engages.

To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here.

Roy Berko


The script and visual technical aspects of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is outstanding on every level.  Unfortunately, on opening night, the touring production did not take the play to the heights that it deserves.

To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.

Kerry Clawson

 "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" begins with a sudden assault on our senses, with extreme sound and light ushering us into a stressful experience in protagonist Christopher’s life.  The play, a faithful adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling 2003 novel, is highly physical theater that offers excellent ensemble storytelling as well as inventive staging and multimedia effects that create the world of 15-year-old Christopher’s mind.

To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.

Howard Gollop

In a national touring production of a non-musical play (quite a rarity), “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” seemed to have grabbed Tuesday’s opening-night audience by the throats and never let go.  And it’s not just because of the behemoth title.  Yes, we discover the answer to the mystery of the dog, but the bigger mystery of autism — and how it is experienced — is what makes this stage thriller so riveting.

Mark Horning

This is a coming of age story about a sheltered young man attempting to strike out on his own. In spite of his handicaps he utilizes the talents that he has been blessed with in order to function in the real world. Combining lights, sound and choreography with exceptional acting it paints a clearer picture of the lives of these least understood members of society while leaving lots of room for post show discussion.

To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.


Christine Howey

In the remarkable production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by London’s National Theatre, Simon Stephens has adapted British playwright Mark Haddon’s eponymous novel into a thrilling excursion. 

To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at  Cleveland Scene

Laura Kennelly


Gross: As we enter the Connor Palace theatre and look to the stage what greets our eyes? A dead dog impaled by a pitchfork. And that dog and its discovery triggers all subsequent action in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

To see a full review of this show, read Laura Kennelly's blog at artstillmatters.com
To see a full review of this show, read Laura Kennelly's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Andrea Simakis

In the moving mind blower that is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" we literally climb into the head of Christopher Boone, a Swindon, England, teen. . . . Good art teaches us to see the world how other see it.  Great art helps us feel what it's like to walk in another's skin, connecting us to each other and reminding of our shared humanity, a vast and beautiful ocean.  It's a fitting metaphor, though no doubt one to which Christopher would object.

To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.