Saturday, May 6, 2023

Moriarty @ Cleveland Play House



Through May 21, 2023
(216) 241-6000.

 

Roy Berko

I wish I could say that the relationship of positive productions by CPH, Ludwig and Sherlock Holmes continue with their latest co-adventure.  Unfortunately, I can’t.  KEN LUDWIG’S MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is short on clever writing, adventure, humor, pace and enjoyment.  Too bad!

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

Howard Gollop

Proven Broadway comedy playwright Ken Ludwig ("Lend Me a Tenor" and "Moon Over Buffalo") and a serviceable professional cast manage to get across a fair amount of disparate plot points from the pages of various books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- all to the satisfaction of Cleveland Play House audience members sitting contentedly before this new Sherlock Holmes concoction. But one thing's of no mystery: There's nothing new about "Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure."

To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.

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

Mark Horning

This show has it all! Danger, laughter, mystery, intrigue, a “dog” and even romance are found around every corner (including lots of slamming doors). To fans of the Sherlock Holmes collection of stories you will be delighted with the surprise ending. With limited seating in the Allen Theatre you would be advised to order your tickets early as this show guarantees to be a sellout. Buy your tickets now! 

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

Chris Howey

Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure is neither New (in terms of the humor being offered), nor is it much of an Adventure. It has the comedy profile of a dated episode of "The Love Boat" combined with the riveting suspense of "Scooby-Doo." It employs so many tired jokes and well-worn tropes, the low-energy script generates sighs rather than guffaws. 

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