The question I get asked most by people with limited time and resources is, which shows are a “must see.” And I give them my bias answer, based on how I reacted to the shows. Please understand that differences between shows in the rankings can be infinitesimal. And I guarantee everyone’s list is different and just as valid.
And if you do decide to attend, I highly recommend you look at all the options. Aside from the fact that there are still plenty of shows I just haven’t seen yet. If a show sounds interesting to you, I highly encourage you to see it. Grab a friend, split a flex pass and hit three shows. You never know what you might discover. Happy Fringing.
-Rob
- For a breakdown of all shows visit www.behindthecurtaincincy.com/2025-cincinnati-fringe-festival/
- Click here to visit the official fringe website.
Updated 6/10/25
My Rankings
- ELEANOR’S STORY: LIFE AFTER WAR | Review |
- TEA TIME | Review |
- A CABARET OF LEGENDS | Review |
- MUTTNIK
- AMERICAN’T
- WHISPERS OF THE DEEP | Review |
- THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery
- Z IS FOR ZEBRA
- STUCK
- CLOCKWORK O’FRINGE
- EVERY GOOD STORY ENDS WITH ONE | Review |
- 1 GAY WEDDING AND ABSOLUTELY NO FUNERALS
- ARSENIC AND OLD SPICE | Review |
- WINNING: WINNING
- TRUMPETS! A Pretty Gay Video Game Play
- BUBBLEGUM
- TRAITORS
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