The Crucible @ Blank Canvas Theatre

Through September 14, 2024

www.blankcanvastheater.com 

(440) 941-0458

 Sheri Gross

Arthur Miller's riveting play “The Crucible” is one of the masterpieces of American theater, but its brilliance goes beyond the gripping narrative or its stark portrayal of historical events. What makes “The Crucible” truly thought-provoking is its exploration of the human condition—how fear, power, and integrity collide when societal pressures become too much to bear. 

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

Mark Horning
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Chris Howey

Arts Stories & Interviews

Blank Canvas Theatre's Production of 'The Crucible' is as Relevant Today as It Was in 1953

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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona
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Come From Away @ Playhouse Square

Through August 18, 2024

https://www.playhousesquare.org

(216) 241-6000

Howard Gollop

The show is a lot smarter than at first perceived. Punctuated with musical tapestry of folk styles, from country to Celtic, another tapestry of Newfoundland locals and confused sudden visitors come together. In all shapes, sizes and colors, portrayed with razor-sharp alacrity by a dozen marvelous performers, they weave through a bewildering, horrific and ultimately life-affirming four-day detour.

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

Mark Horning

Out of an unspeakable tragedy was born a musical that focuses on the basic good that is found with most people. This is a show that will leave you with a feeling of hope. While it is here for just a short while I would get your tickets now as it is sure to be a sellout.

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

Chris Howey

The 12-person ensemble cast, diverse in all aspects, is in fine form under the direction of Christopher Ashley. Their ultra-precise group singing and movements are sharp as they each switch roles in a blink, from townspeople to stranded passengers and crew members.

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

Laura Kennelly

It’s been five years since the touring production of Come From Away awed Playhouse Square audiences. On Tuesday night, opening night for a short run at Connor Palace, it did it again.

The touching (sometimes funny) musical uses a multi-faceted cast to tell the story about what happened to thousands of passengers stranded in Canada when United States air traffic shut down after the 9/11 attacks.

And yes, the cast is as impressive as ever (and even more inclusive). It’s clearly a team effort. Everyone is listed in the program as a specific character they are playing, but they all also play “others” so not only are plane passengers seen, so are townspeople.

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

Kate Klotzbach

COME FROM AWAY (CFA) may be as close to the “perfect show” as I’ve seen.

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

 

SPEECH AND DEBATE

SPEECH AND DEBATE

convergence-continuum

Through August 24, 2024

www.convergence-continuum.org

 

Roy Berko

SPEECH AND DEBATE is a well-conceived and written play that gets a very creditable production at con-con.

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

Chris Howey

The production under the direction of Léo Fez feels rushed, and the bulldozed pacing results in scenes that are incomplete. This happens since the feelings of the characters seem unearned, and that leaves the audience in the lurch.

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

The Prom @ Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

Through August 10, 2024

www.cvlt.org

(440) 247-8955

 

Roy Berko

THE PROM is an old-fashioned musical which tells a contemporary tale with a moral and gets a good community theatre staging at CVLT, It is worth seeing.

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

Mark Horning

Let’s face it folks! For the most part we are still dealing with the same issues that we dealt with in high school. We all long for attention and to belong to “the right group” and this superb show gives us some guidelines on how to adapt, include and enjoy each other. Buy a ticket and see this show. Rah! Rah!

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