Romeo and Juliet at Cleveland Shakespeare Festival

Romeo and Juliet
Cleveland Shakespeare Festival
Various dates and sites.  For information go to:  https://www.cleveshakes.com

Mark Horning

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Chris Howey

Romeo and Juliet are at it again in a thoroughly enjoyable outdoor production.

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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Doe Nothing

Through August 8, 2021

(216) 521-2540 x10

https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/thisgirl

 

Roy Berko

This Girls Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is advertised as family friendly.  The younger members of the audience on opening night were observed squirming and obviously not interested or understanding.  They were not alone.  In spite of a brilliant performance by Derdriu Ring, the obtuse tale did little to grab and hold the audience.

 

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Kerry Clawson
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Howard Gollop
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Mark Horning

This coming of age saga is a lesson for all of us to grow into ourselves no matter how others perceive us or try to get us to change. Derdriu Ring masterfully handles the multiple roles without a single hick-up. 

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

Chris Howey

As produced at the Beck Center, the laborious and essentially inaccurate title--This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, and This Girl Does Nothing--is playwright Finegan Kruckmeyer's worst mistake, since his play exudes charm by the barrelful thanks to a clever script and an always engaging performance by Derdriu Ring.

To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.

Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Andrea Simakis
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Amélie The Musical @ Mercury Theatre Company

Through August 7, 2021

https://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org/ 

(216) 771-5862.

 

Roy Berko

AMELIE is the type of musical that some will find charming, others, like myself, will find it a lesser musical.  The show gets a very creditable production at Mercury Theatre.

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

Mark Horning

With a little bit of work on the technical side of things this could be a delightful summer theater outing. Hopefully, as the production moves forward it will evolve. I would also suggest reading the synopsis of the plot by googling Amélia The Musical and clicking on the Wikipedia offering.

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

Chris Howey

Amelie has a winning quality that leaves you smiling, even if during the middle of the show you're not exactly sure what you're smiling at. 

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Kate Klotzbach
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Midsummer Night's Dream @ Ohio Shakespeare Festival

Through August 22, 2021

(330) 574-2537 https://www.ohioshakespearefestival.com/midsummer

Kerry Clawson

A deluge put a stop to opening night of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" within just two scenes Friday at Stan Hywet's lagoon but that didn't keep me from going back to see all of Shakespeare's delicious comedy Saturday.

The hardy troupe of Ohio Shakespeare actors were awfully game Friday as they were sprinkled on on the outdoor stage during both the company's uproarious greenshow and the beginning of the beloved comedy. Early on, I felt bad for the actors whose backsides became wet after sitting on the sodden stage at various points. But when the rain turned into a downpour, director Tess Burgler called for a break and soon canceled the show.

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

Mark Horning

Come experience Shakespeare as it was meant to be seen (in the open air complete with bugs, bats and frogs). This production is a great way to introduce first time attendees of the Bard’s plays. Once they have experienced this live they will find themselves coming back over and over again.

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

Chris Howey

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

Kate Klotzbach
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To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.

Andrea Simakis
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BKLYN The Musical @ Porthouse Theatre

July 8 - 24, 2021

(330) 672-3884

https://www.kent.edu/porthouse

Roy Berko

BROOKLYN THE MUSICAL is not a show for everyone.  The story is convoluted and the music not memorable. In spite of these flaws, the Porthouse production is good enough to make the trip out to the beautiful setting a worthwhile ride.

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

Kerry Clawson

"Brooklyn the Musical" is a fast-paced fairy tale, set on a street corner, that features powerful singing by a small but mighty-sounding cast at Porthouse Theatre.

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

Mark Horning

While some will rave at this show as they did on opening night others will walk away a bit confused as to what all the fuss is about. If I would grade the show I would give it a strong B-. It is for the most part entertaining but not as good as it could be.

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

Chris Howey

This show doesn't wear its emotions on its sleeve, it wraps itself in drippy feelings like an oversized and excessively embroidered caftan.

To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.