THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUS

by Greg Kerestan - December 18, 2024

It has long been posited that Sherlock Holmes is difficult to adapt well, because the nature of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Universe' is so fragmented. Most of his memorable characters apppear only once and rarely interact; even more vexing, Holmes's own behaviors vary from the misanthropic and c...

by Greg Kerestan - December 15, 2024

CLO's seasonal favorites may not be new, but they have yet to wear out their welcome....

by Greg Kerestan - December 04, 2024

I keep saying it and it keeps being true: it doesn't really matter what Front Porch announces for their season, because 'Front Porch Presents' is a strong enough endorsement on its own. If you told me Front Porch was presenting a notorious snooze like In My Life or Lestat, I'd put my preconceived no...

by Greg Kerestan - November 21, 2024

Like the King of Pop himself, this adventurous jukebox psychodrama blends darkness with joy....

by Greg Kerestan - November 11, 2024

Out of nowhere, the silent film classic The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari rocketed back into the zeitgeist about five years ago. It's name dropped, adapted, referenced everywhere from art films to children's cartoons. ...

by Greg Kerestan - November 03, 2024

Max Martin's songs have never made more sense than they do in this jukebox confection....

by Greg Kerestan - October 02, 2024

City Theatre's brand, the last decade or so, has often been less is more. Tiny casts, simple sets, show don't tell, but also don't show. The last two or three seasons have included an increased focus on immersive unit sets, but the principle still stood... not anymore, though....

by Greg Kerestan - August 20, 2024

Front Porch's biggest show yet is also one of its best....

by Greg Kerestan - August 20, 2024

Swerving between low comedy and high tragedy, this outdoor O'Neill drama stuns and swelters, even on cool nights....

by Greg Kerestan - August 01, 2024

The summer season ends with this kid-friendly spectacular....