Alice in Wonderland was fantastic. First time at this little gem of a theater…read more We had second row but honestly Not a bad seat in the house- The cast did a fantastic job- We went to the second to last night so everybody was in their groove Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum were a hoot!! Clean trendy theater- highly recommend!!!

Just an outstanding experience! I've now been here twice and loved it. The facilities were…read morebeautiful and welcoming. The service was excellent and they answered all of my questions. The performances were amazing and I can't wait to return. Thank you for an incredible performance.

This is a great venue for our community theater junkies. It's beautiful on the inside, wooden…read moreflooring, comfortable seats and amazing showd.

I have seen hundreds of theater productions over my years but have to say that last nights…read moreproduction of "Legally Blonde the musical" was at a Broadway Show Level. The Footlighters perform at the Stained Glass Theater in Newport Kentucky, The stage work, lighting and costumes were amazing. A round of applause for the band, and performers who sang & danced for two hours leaving the audience laughing , crying, cheering and smiling. Great show and a real value.

The Drama Workshop is a hardworking and dedicated theatre group that puts on great shows. Very…read morewelcoming and friendly.

In mid- 2011, the Glenmore Playhouse was still known as the Glenmore Bowl, a local landmark that…read morewas known to generations of Cincinnatians on the West side for almost 85 years. When the previous owners decided it was time to call it a day, it was thought by many that this historic structure would go the way of so many others, i.e. succumbing to the fate of the wrecking ball, or simply by dying a slow and painful death from neglect. However, in the fall of 2011, The Drama Workshop (TDW), a local theatre group, purchased the building to make themselves a permanent home. Having produced community theatre in this part of Cincinnati since 1954, and having squeezed in performances at the nearby Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center for years, TDW jumped at the chance to have a place to call their own. I had seen several productions put on by The Drama Workshop while they were at the Westwood Town Hall Recreation Center, and made it a point to come out for their first production at the new location. It was Snoopy! The Musical, in October of 2012. At that time, the Glenmore Playhouse was still pretty rough as a theatre. Plywood filled in the gaps where the alley gutters and ball returns used to be. Temperature control was minimal (it was a warm October that year), and the "bowling alley acoustics" left many in the audience leaning forward and cocking their heads to hear the actors. Seating was of the old metal fold out chair variety sitting level on the floor. While there were sidewalls and a lobby, you could easily see it's bowling alley past. There was a lot of work to be done. Since then, that is in less than 2 years, the transformation here has been amazing. The temperature control problem is now gone, thanks to a new HVAC system. Acoustic panels and a few other additions have greatly improved the sound quality of both the actors and the effects. There is a professional lighting grid, beautiful new carpeting, and everything has been painted. The lobby has been redone. But the most dramatic improvement to the theatre has been the addition of padded theatre seats, complete with armrests, that are affixed to sets of movable risers, stadium style. A great improvement which I believe came from a local university that was replacing their seats, and the change here has been dramatic. For the patrons: they are comfortable, they are inviting, and due to the tiered rows, they improve the sight line to the stage immeasurably. Additionally, and a benefit for both the patrons and the theatre, is that the riser sets break apart and can be arranged to fit the set design needs. Some productions use a straight row style like you see at a movie theater, with everyone facing forward towards the elevated stage. Some are in-the-round style, with the set being in the middle at floor level, and the seats being arranged in groups on three sides of the set. Great flexibility for the production team, and great variety for the audience. Although they are limited to about 99 seats, due to minimum exit requirements, the building has room for a lot more, when the time comes. There is still work to be done, mainly reminders that the building was built in a far different era. Entering the men's restroom is like squeezing college kids into a phone booth. The odd, wedged shape room doesn't lend itself to accommodating the "accommodations" very well. There are plans to move these at some point, however, which will be a welcomed change. The steps into the building are not ADA friendly, but I understand a ramp is pretty much next on the list of things to do. Probably the most impressive thing of all is that this is done mainly by volunteers and by a few paid craftsmen. Local contractors have donated, or else provided at significantly reduced rates, the time and some of the materials to help get this place done. Volunteers are the main source of labor. A hardcore group of weekend help has made this what it is. Ah, local theatre and community involvement at its best. I am just a patron, but I go to a lot of theatre, so I reasonably well know of what I speak. I attended 88 theatre productions last year alone throughout the local Cincinnati area. I can't think of a harder working or more dedicated group of people than those who have banded together to save this beautiful old building, and turn it into this local gem. I highly recommend coming out to see what they have done here, and to watch some of the most enjoyable, affordable theatre that one could hope to see anywhere. I have also reviewed The Drama Workshop on Yelp!, so take a peek at that if you would like a little more insight into the productions and into TDW themselves.

I've been to this improv show a handful of times, and it is absolutely hilarious! Every time that…read moreI've seen this group, I've enjoyed every second, and they continuously surprise me with the ability to create new and comedic content each time I see them. I've seen this show at Memorial Hall, and the space is great for the show they put on. They seem to rotate among individuals in the show (I think they have a large roster of people that rotate in-and-out), and each time there's a new face, I'm not disappointed - each individual performer is as entertaining as the last! I look forward to attending their show again in the future!

I fell in love with ComedySportz in Chicago and was THRILLED to find out we have one right here in…read moreCincy! I cannot say enough good things about this group. They're hilarious, insanely talented, and super nice to boot! The shows are fun and interactive...making you feel like a part of the action! They're also family-friendly (my 8 year old STILL talks about a show we saw a few months ago!). If you're looking to get away from the same boring things and laugh until your cheeks are sore, then look no further than ComedySportz! (They also do Groupon deals from time to time so be on the lookout!)

Wonderful live performance from The Improv Class Students 101 & 201. No cost just voluntary…read moredonation. The students give 110%. Audience participation is great!! We will definitely be back for a Sat night show during September.

**** Review 51 **** Went to a Spanish play, which was great!…read moreThe basement stage was small and quaint, about 40 people fit comfortably. It does get a little warm with a packed house, and since it's an older building I doubt they have a central unit. This was the first time ever coming here, if there are small time plays then this is a good place to have them.

If underground jazz is your thing, then the Loft Society is where you want to be. The setting is…read morevery intimate, as the living room of a 1 bedroom apartment has been converted into a musical venue, with the artists within touching distance of the concertgoers. The music is generally top-notch, though you can certainly run into a "new age" sound every once-in-a-while (and I supposed that's good if you're into that sort of thing). The hard part is finding out when there is a show. There's no website or mailing list, as far as I know, and the only way to learn of a show is to stop by the building and look for a flyer. Flyers for shows are usually out 3-4 weeks beforehand so you have time to plan. The only other downside is that it is somewhat pricey , at $20 a ticket (pay at the door), but they provide food and beverage. If you been looking for an intimate space that hosts underground jazz musicians from across the country, keep an eye out on Calhoun St. for a flyer and stop by The Loft Society. You won't be disappointed.

One of my favorite Cincinnati venues. It's big enough to host some very good acts, but not too…read morelarge to have terrible views. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience here.

Taft theater is a popular place for events in downtown Cincinnati…read more The interior has beautiful detail that you don't find in building built today. Pretty easy to find your seat. There is little leg room. Good view of stage from all seats and a screen helps show a close up for those in the back.

This is a fun event where you can laugh all night being entertained by comedians and also enjoy…read morebeers so many beers. Lagers shandys sweet beers and IPAS. I tasted a lime shandy so so good and a beer called little buns. Very refreshing. There are food trucks with food such as steak sandwiches empanadas bbq sandwiches. I ordered the potato and eggplant empanada and it was very delicious. It's a a night for of laughter and beer. Life is good.

While I'm not a partaker of alcohol of any kind, I am a connoisseur of stand-up comedy - and this…read moreevent allows for an overdose of laughs from a variety of different comics. With four different stages set up, there's a little something for everyone. Observational humor, hilarious stories, and sometimes just plain weird stuff - it's all at Brew Ha-Ha. I did sample a few of the food trucks including a Burger truck and a BBQ truck, which I'll review separately. Soft drinks were only available at one specific stand, which I guess makes sense given this is a beer festival but it did make things inconvenient for a non-drinker like me. My favorite comedian, Chad Daniels, flew in to town from Minneapolis for this event and destroyed the stage under the tunnel. I didn't catch Preacher Lawson's set on the main stage, but he was on last year's America's Got Talent and did well there so I'm sure he was fun to watch. Many of my favorite local comedians took to the various stages and I was able to enjoy sets from some of them like Ran Barnaclo, Anna Mazza, Lee Kimbrell, Grant Stiles, and many more. The weather was perfect, the comedy was funny, and the crowds seemed to be having a great time. It was about as perfect an event as you could ask for!