The Mountaintop @ Karamu House

Through March 6, 2022

https://www.karamuhouse.org/

(216) 795-7070

Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

As midnight in Memphis, Tennessee passes into April 4^th, 1968 we catch a glimpse of a man of extreme stature as he struggles with the everyday challenges and temptations known to all of us. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has scaled The Mountaintop and has seen what awaits. It is a lesson in history as well as the human condition and well worth viewing.

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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Kate Klotzbach
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Joey Morona
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Panther Women: An Army For The Liberation @ Cleveland Public Theatre

Through February 26, 2022

https://www.cptonline.org/ 

(216) 631-2727

 

Sheri Gross

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Mark Horning

It becomes evident early on that the women on stage are not just repeating words written on a page. They are relating incidents that they have lived through or are close to family members who have. This is intense theater with a purpose and that purpose is to educate and change the past and give hope to a brighter future. Be a witness to this happening and see this play.   

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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Joey Morona
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Lizzie The Musical @ Beck Center for the Arts

Through February 27, 2022

https://www.beckcenter.org/  

(216) 521-2540 x10

 

Roy Berko

The BW/Beck production is a high tension, rock-centric musical that has the audience bopping in their seats.  Anyone who likes good singing and acting, powerful music and interesting story, will have a goth-blast at LIZZIE.

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

Sheri Gross

Whether you are familiar with the tale of Lizzie and her axe, or you are new to the saga of the burned dress and the “40 whacks,” this show is an experience, and if you are up for something a little different, a little loud, maybe a little out of your comfort zone, this production of Lizzie with its talented cast is worth the risk.

To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

For those of you who love to flock to “slasher movies” this show is right up your alley. If you like rock and roll, all the better. Rather than a “who done it” it’s a “she done it” but you get to see how she got away with it. It’s blood, lust, sex, crazy family and murder all rolled up in a big rock and roll package. Rock On!   

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

Laura Kennelly

It is rock music we are here for. And we get it. Director Victoria Bussert, with her trademark gusto, allows the four dynamic female leads to do abundant screaming. A few lyric pieces (“Sweet Little Sister”) offer welcome contrast, but major angst suffered by all four characters soon offsets peaceful moments.

To see a full review of this show see here and/or read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Jesus Christ Superstar @ Playhouse Square

Through February 20, 2022

https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/ 

(216) 241-6000

 

Roy Berko

 JC SUPERSTAR, 50^th anniversary edition, is a spectacle that will leave some with the reaction that it is overdone, overly loud, stressing abundance over story telling. This is not to say the audience will not marvel at the show.  They will leave talking about the grandeur of what they have seen and heard.  The question is, did they see a sound and light show or an epic musical that effectively told its story?

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

Sheri Gross

The Superstar fans will be thrilled with this powerful revival, which manages to stay true to the original while giving it a fresh spin. The dynamic cast boasts vocal chords of steel, and all the passion that is demanded of such complex characters. That being said, this is not a perfect production.

To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.

Mark Horning

Jesus Christ Superstar is epic rock opera at its best and this touring cast and orchestra does it proud. The show is quite dark as it is about the days leading up to the crucifixion which is not exactly light subject matter. In spite of that you will find yourself swept away by the music and choreography.    

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

Kate Klotzbach

The production overall is absolutely worth seeing. The music is electric, the choreography is exciting, and the voices are a treat. Whether Christian or not, audiences will appreciate a timeless story with compelling songs and impressive moments. A dark and gritty version, the 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar will have you believing in the power and resilience of theater.

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

Joey Morona

The production is unlike any other in the country, enhanced by 22 local strings players joining the 11-piece traveling ensemble. The combined 33-piece orchestra creates an audio experience Playhouse Square describes as “live theatrical surround sound.”

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