Reviews

Updated 12/18/25

Andrew May as Ebeneezer Scrooge and the cast. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Running Productions

  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • HAMILTON presented by Broadway in Cincinnati | Rob’s Rating 5.0/5
  • IT’S FRITZ! presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | Rob’s Rating: 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review

Closed 2025-2026 Season Productions

  • ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE presented by The Carnegie | Rob’s Rating: 4.75/5 
  • AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Rob’s Rating – 5.0/5
  • BACK TO THE FUTURE the Musical presented by Broadway in Cincinnati | Rob’s Rating – 4.75/5
  • THE COLOR PURPLE presented by The Carnegie | Rob’s Rating: 5.0/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review 
  • DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Rob’s Rating 4.5/5
  • GREASE presented by The Carnegie | Rob’s Rating: 4.75/5 
  • HEART SELLERS presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Rob’s Rating 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • KING JAMES presented by Know Theatre of Cincnnati | Rob’s Rating 4.50/5 
  • MYTHIC presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Rob’s Rating 4.75/5 | Kat Reynold’s review
  • NEXT TO NORMAL presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati | Rob’s Rating 5.0/5 | Kat Reynold’s review
  • THE NOTEBOOK presented by Broadway in Cincinnati | Rob’s Rating 4.75/5
  • PEOPLE IN THE WOODS presented by Liberty Exhibition Hall | Rob’s Rating 4.50/5
  • THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW presented by The Carnegie | Rob’s Rating 4.75/5 |  Katrina Reynold’s review
  • A STEADY RAIN presented by Beechmont Players | Katrina Reynold’s review

2025 Cincinnati Fringe Festival

Closed 2024-2025 Season Productions

  • & JULIET presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – Rob’s rating 4.5/5
  • ALICE IN WONDERLAND presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • A BEAUTIFUL NOISE presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – Rob’s Rating – 4.75/5
  • BLERDS presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – Rob’s rating – 4.25/5
  • THE BOOK CLUB PLAY presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – Rob’s rating – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • CAMP SIEGFRIED presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – Rob’s rating 4.25/5
  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5
  • COME FROM AWAY presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.05/5.0
  • DIAL “M” FOR MURDER presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.25/5
  • ENGLISH presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – Rob’s rating – 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • Mary Shelly’s FRANKENSTEIN presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.5/5
  • FUNNY GIRL presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • GHOST GIRLS presented by The Clifton Players – 4.5/5
  • THE GUEST presented by Clifton Players – Rob’s rating: 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • HANGMAN presented by Falcon Theatre – Rob’s rating: 4.25/5
  • I NEED THAT presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – Rob’s rating 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review 
  • JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 5.0/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • KIMBERLY AKIMBO presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – Rob’s rating 4.25/5
  • KINDRED SPIRITS presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.5/5
  • LIFE OF PI presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – Rob’s rating: 4.75/5
  • MACBETH presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – Rob’s rating – 4.50/5
  • MINDGAME presented by Falcon Theatre 4.75/5
  • MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT. 2B presented by Human Race Theatre Company – 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • MR. PARKER presented by Falcon Theatre – Rob’s rating – 4.25/5
  • THE OREGON TRAIL presented by Mount St. Joseph University Theatre Arts – 4.0/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • POTUS presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • PRIMARY TRUST presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – Rob’s rating 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • A ROOM IN THE CASTLE presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – Rob’s rating 4.75/5
  • RUTKA: A New Musical presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • THE SECOND CITY: 65TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.25/5
  • THE SHARK IS BROKEN presented by Falcon Theatre – Rob’s Rating – 4.75/5
  • THE SOUND INSIDE presented by Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati – Rob’s rating – 5.0/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • SUMMER SLAY-CATION presented by Xavier University Theatre – Rob’s rating – 4.25/5
  • TICK, TICK…BOOM! presented by The Carnegie – 4.75/5
  • THE WITCH presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music and The Carnegie – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review

Closed 2023-2024 Season Productions

  • 2024 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Rankings
  • THE AMEN CORNER presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.75/5
  • BREAKING THE CODE presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.75/5
  • THE CHOSEN presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • CLUE presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • CLYDE’S presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • DRACULA presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • EVERYBODY presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.25/5
  • FIONA: The Musical presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • THE GARBOLOGISTS presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • GASLIGHT presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.5/5
  • GIRL FROM NORTH COUNTRY presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.25/5
  • GUYS AND DOLLS presented by The Carnegie – 4.75./5
  • HANDS ON A HARDBODY presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 5.0/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • HELLO, DOLLY! presented by The Carnegie – 4.75/5
  • HOME, I’M DARLING presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • KAIROS presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • KINKY BOOTS presented by The Carnegie – 4.5./5
  • LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL presented by The Carnegie – 4.75./5
  • LET THE RIGHT ONE IN presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music & Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.0/5
  • THE LIGHT CHASERS presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.50/5
  • THE MATCH GAME presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.50/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • MR. PARENT presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • MRS. DOUBTFIRE presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • MJ: The Musical presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati -4.50/5
  • THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.75/5
  • THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW presented by The Carnegie – 4.5/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • STEW presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.25/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • SWEET CHARITY presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 5.0/5
  • THIS IS TOM JONES presented by Human Race Theatre Company – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • TWO POINT OH presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.75/5 | Katrina Reynold’s review
  • WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.25/5

Closed 2022-2023 Season Productions

  • 2023 Cincinnati Fringe Show Rankings
  • 9 TO 5 the Musical presented by Xavier University Theatre – 4.5/5
  • Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5
  • ANASTASIA presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • AS YOU LIKE IT presented by Cincinnti Shakespeare Company – 4.25/5
  • THE BAND’S VISIT presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.0/5
  • BANKERS presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.25/5
  • BARBECUE presented by Human Race Theatre Company – 4.25/5
  • BETRAYAL presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25
  • BOURBON AT THE BORDER presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • THE CHINESE LADY presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.25/5
  • A CHORUS LINE presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5
  • CLUE the Musical presented by Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre – 4.25/5
  • DEADLINE presented by Human Race Theatre Company – 4.5
  • DICKLESS presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE presented by NKU School of the Arts – 4.5
  • A DREAM PLAY presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.25
  • EVERY BRILLIANT THING presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.75/5
  • FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5
  • GEORGE REMUS, A New Musical presented by The Carnegie – 4.5/5
  • GRAND HORIZONS presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • GREATER TUNA presented by Mitchell Squared Productions – 4.25/5
  • HADESTOWN presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • HAMILTON presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • INTO THE WOODS presented by The Carnegie – 4.25/5
  • IT’S NOT A TRIP, IT’S A JOURNEY presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.25/5
  • JAGGED LITTLE PILL presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75
  • KING LEAR presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.5/5
  • KISS ME KATE presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4.25/5
  • THE LION presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5
  • LIZZIE presented by Xavier University Theatre – 4.5/5
  • LITTLE WOMEN presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.75
  • THE LIVING DEAD presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.25
  • LIZARD BOY presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.75
  • MAYTAG VIRGIN presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.5
  • MORNING SUN presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.75
  • MOULIN ROUGE presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • NEWSIES presented by Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre – 4.75/5
  • ORIGIN STORY presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5/5
  • PETER PAN presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • THE PRINCESS PLAYS presented by NKU School of the Arts – 4.25/5
  • RABBIT HOLE presented by Xavier University Theatre – 4.25/5
  • RENT presented by The Carnegie – 4.75/5
  • THE REWARDS OF BEING FRANK presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.5/5
  • August Wilson’s SEVEN GUITARS presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.5/5
  • SHANE presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 5.0/5
  • SHE LOVES ME presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.75/5
  • SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN presented by The Carnegie – 4.75/5
  • SISTER ACT presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4.25
  • SOMETHING ROTTEN presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.5
  • SOMETHING ROTTEN presented by Xavier University Theatre – 4.25/5
  • SUNRISE COVEN presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • SWEAT presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • TAMING OF THE SHREW presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.75
  • TINA: The Tina Turner Musical presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • TOOTSIE presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75
  • TROUBLE IN MIND presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company- 4.75/5
  • VIOLET presented by NKU School of the Arts – 4.75/5
  • WHO ALL OVER THERE? presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • THE WILD PARTY presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.5/5

Closed 2021-2022 Season Productions

  • AIN’T TOO PROUD presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.75/5
  • DAUGHTER OF WAR presented by Cincinnati Lab Theatre – 4.25/5
  • Disney’s FROZEN presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • GLASSHEART presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.25/5
  • INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.25/5
  • KING ARTHUR’S CAMELOT presented by Cincinnati Ballet – 4.75/5
  • THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical presented by NKU School of the Arts – 4.0/5
  • MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company – 4.75/5
  • MY FAIR LADY presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • ONCE presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.5/5
  • ONCE presented by Xavier University – 4.75/5
  • PRETTY WOMAN presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • RED SPEEDO presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • SHOCK! The Spine-Tingling Tale of Miss Spidra presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 5.0/5
  • TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati – 4.5/5
  • A WALK IN THE WOODS presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • WELL presented by Falcon Theatre – 4.25/5
  • THE WEST END presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park – 4.0/5
  • WICKED presented by Broadway in Cincinnati – 4.75/5
  • XANADU presented by UC College-Conservatory of Music – 4.25/5

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