Cleveland Curtain Curmudgeon

Reviews 

If you’re looking for fawning praise, you’re on the wrong page. I’m here to review, remember, and rant in equal measure—sharing unfiltered critiques of local arts and food scenes and musings on the cultural and social moments that matter to me.



From my snarky mouth to your innocent ears… 

Theatre

Theatre reviews for anyone who’s tired of polite applause for mediocre work. I’ll praise sharp acting, thoughtful direction, and design that supports the story—and I’ll call out lazy blocking, muddy sound, and cringey “edgy” choices that throw taste, safety, or basic craft out the window.



THEATRE

Dance

These dance reviews pull no punches. I celebrate clean lines, grounded technique, age-appropriate costuming, and choreography that makes dancers look like artists, not night walkers. 

I’ll call it out and explain why it matters for the kids, the audience, and the art form.



DANCE

Books*

My takes on books I don’t like, and maybe one or two I actually do.

Expect side-eye, sarcasm, and the occasional slow clap. Nothing is safe.

* Books section may be lighter than others.





BOOKS

Life

These cover everything offstage: restaurants, bars, shops, venues, and any place that takes your money and your time. I’m looking at service, atmosphere, and the marketing that just catfishes you with filters. The reviews that don’t fit on Google and the ones I decided were a little too honest for polite company. 



LIFE

This is my personal opinion and commentary of recollection. Where I describe events, I’m describing what I observed and how I understood it at the time; readers should not treat this as a statement of verified fact beyond what I explicitly document.