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The Diva
The Diva
There’s nothing Diva-like about her, actually. But she is the reason CCM sounded so good for all those years.
Kirk Sheppard
May 26, 2022
BROADWAY REVIEW: Tina
BROADWAY REVIEW: Tina
I remember my friend, DJ, texting me that there was a girl in his cast who was too talented to be believed. That girl was Kayla Davion.
Kirk Sheppard
May 8, 2022
BROADWAY REVIEW: “Take Me Out”
BROADWAY REVIEW: “Take Me Out”
I thought this was just a play about a baseball player coming out of the closet. Oh, boy, was I wrong.
Kirk Sheppard
May 7, 2022
Doubly Great
Doubly Great
Emerging voices like Reaves’ and tireless voices like Wilson’s are essential to making world-changing art. This is doubly great theatre!
Kirk Sheppard
Apr 15, 2022
Convinced?
Convinced?
Did Vince DeGeorge, Julie Spangler, and the cast of “Sunday in the Park with George” change my mind about Sondheim?
Kirk Sheppard
Apr 7, 2022
“Red Speedo” and “Rooted” Both Must Sees in Cincinnati
“Red Speedo” and “Rooted” Both Must Sees in Cincinnati
Both of these productions are must sees!
Kirk Sheppard
Feb 12, 2022
My Favorite Productions in 2021
My Favorite Productions in 2021
As the calendar year winds down, I thought it’d be fun to look back at some of the theatre that I was able to see.
Kirk Sheppard
Dec 24, 2021
2021 and Beyond…
2021 and Beyond…
New year, new vision!
Kirk Sheppard
Aug 24, 2021
Making It Work
Making It Work
CCM Students Continue Making Art Despite COVID-19
Kirk Sheppard
Feb 15, 2021
REVIEW: Daisy
REVIEW: Daisy
Despite COVID-19, Falcon Theatre forges ahead with their season.
Kirk Sheppard
Nov 1, 2020
REVIEW: Into the Woods
REVIEW: Into the Woods
CCM’s Students Dazzle with Minimal Budget and Oodles of Talent
Kirk Sheppard
Oct 31, 2020
REVIEW: Forbidden City!
REVIEW: Forbidden City!
It’s part storytelling, part standup comedy. But it’s a 100% confident, professional, and engaging performance.
Kirk Sheppard
May 30, 2020
REVIEW: Proximity
REVIEW: Proximity
True confession: I’ve never seen a Pones show. Until now.
Kirk Sheppard
May 30, 2020
REVIEW: Quit While You’re Ahead
REVIEW: Quit While You’re Ahead
Alexx Rouse is one of my favorite young writers. She has a distinct voice, and seemingly doesn’t know how talented she is. I like that.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: M-O-U-S-E
REVIEW: M-O-U-S-E
This is the one — so far — that I will be talking about once the festival is over. Do not miss it.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: Killjoy, Ohio
REVIEW: Killjoy, Ohio
I wonder what would happen if Trey Tatum wrote a movie? Magic, I think.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
REVIEW: Paul and Erika’s House Show
REVIEW: Paul and Erika’s House Show
I don’t want to give anything away; that wouldn’t be fair. Just know — it’s creative, cool, and surprising. Don’t miss it.
Kirk Sheppard
May 29, 2020
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