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All of the cast were great and they seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as the audience enjoyed them. A fantastic show.

Awesome adaptation and unique portrayal of Timy Tim by Andrew Protopapas was unforgettable! Entertaining for any age!

The lead, her friend, and the band was amazing! Definitely a must see.

The play was great and the performers were excellent! Our entire group appreciated their comedic timing, voices, and talent.

This production is well-written and nicely executed by talented performers.

I laughed the entire show! It was very relatable with catchy tunes. You don't need to love musicals or know the songs to enjoy this one!

It was girls night out... We had the best time ever. CATCO Is a very talented group!!

Great program with excellent cast and talented piano player. We were very pleasantly entertained and had a table next to the stage - great place to be located in this theatre.

The entire cast was witty and talented. You can connect on many different levels with the story line, no matter where you are in your relationships throughout life. Plus the cast has you laughing from beginning to end.!

The cast members were amazing. They made it so easy to use your imagination and picture the story as it was unfolding.

I have attended multiple CATCO events. The more that I am seeing the less enthusiastic I have become. So many of the shows have only one or maybe three actors. As for Shipwrecked, several times I thought I was watching a high school performance. The supporting characters with the exception of some of the dog's antics were not terribly amusing. I did not see the original main actor, so I can't speak to his talents. I researched the play in advance. Rave reviews in other cities. A good review in our Dispatch. The play was intended to be 90 minutes with no intermission. Our play was 1 hour and 50 minutes. My guest were "dying" to use the restrooms and get a bottle of water. I will not be back for the rest of this season. I hope Steven Andersen finds better material for next year.

It was a great, quick-moving presentation. The period pieces and dress added, but the piece d'resistance was the actor who portrayed the dog and the Queen!

"Shipwrecked!", a one act three character (plus percussionist) play is the wonderful lively fun adventure that "Peter & the Starcatcher" (a similar play) should have been. But unlike "Peter" this show never has a dull moment or a false move that feels like filler. From the initial greeting to the final bow the story flows so naturally that there is never a second of boredom or restlessness. This two hour show moves so swiftly that when it finally reaches its somewhat ambiguous (but certainly not disappointing) conclusion it leaves you wanting to spend more time with these wonder characters and find where their future adventures might take them. CATCO has assembled a truly wonderful cast with seemingly unending talents. The two "assistants" play multiple roles, each so clear and spot on that you are never in doubt of who they are and where they fit in the story. Overall "Shipwrecked!", as presented by CATCO, is a truly wonderful journey into one mans past.

Very Creative! It was almost like a kids' play for adults. The actors did a wonderful job playing a variety of characters!

Our family enjoyed A Christmas Carol. The cast, especially the gentlemen who played Scrooge and his nephew (among other parts) were excellent! Great family time, thank you!

The play was amazing! The characters were fabulous and they was gorgeous!

I went with my 12 year old daughter; she's very shy so the theatre size made her very comfortable. The play itself was GREAT. The little quirky twists in the play were very appreciated by all ages. I loved the male actor that played various roles (was it Mr. Clemons?) we were star struck to say the least. Emily sang like an angel. I wish we could see it again.

The cast was excellent. The twist on the classic story of our times was very entertaining and refreshing. The venue is intimate and enables the audience to become engulfed in the storyline. Very we'll done! God Bless us Everyone!

The performance was outstanding. It touched on all emotions. The story was wonderful and the performers were great. I don't know the girl who sang a lot but she truly has a beautiful voice. Thank you. We had a great time.

Did not enjoy this performance of the play. A couple of strong talents...but not enough.. Treated a young couple to the show and they seemed to enjoy so mission accomplished there but.....

My girlfriends and I saw this show in Boston several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. When we heard it was coming to Columbus, we decided it would be a fun "date night" with our husbands. My husband (not your biggest theater fan) was reluctant but willing to go along. I kept assuring him it would be worth it, and it was! (I love it when I'm right!). He later admitted to his golf partner that he thought "sitting through some dumb musical about a spelling bee would be torture, but it was hilarious!" All cast members were excellent, but we particularly enjoyed Japheal Bondurant as Wiliam Barfee. OMG, he was a riot! He's a rising star and I hope to be seeing more of him in bigger productions! Also, it was our first time at the Riffe Center. Studio One is an awesome venue, very intimate with no bad seats.

Characters were perfectly cast. Great performance as good as any Broadway production. Particularly liked Barfee, thought he was spot on the entire show.

I took my grandkids (10 &12) to it and thought it should have had a PG rating due to some of the language and parts of the show. When my grandson had to go to the restroom during the first act, the doors were locked and we had trouble getting back in. The show lasted over 2 hours not the 1 1/2 hours advertized. It was a good show for adults.

The play was informative and the cast was superb. The cast's ability to change and play other characters was quick and amusing.

It was very funny. The more you know about the Bible, the more you can understand some of the subtleties of the play. The actors were very funny and carried off the play beautifully. It was very funny.

What a great show to start off the CATCO season. The play is hysterically irreverent and performed to perfection. We saw the same show on Broadway in New York and we can say without hesitation that the actor who played God is CATCO's production was every bit as good if not better than the actor we saw in New York. CATCO consistently provides first-rate, professional theatre to the Central Oho area.

WE loved every minute of the show. Laughed so hard my jaws hurt.

An interesting consortium of 5 actors and one actress each of which very capable of singing with melodious voice and the harmony was great. However, the tunes sounded tinny at first and I believed that it was to mimic the way they might have sounded way back in the day when first recorded, specifically June Carter's. Unfortunately, that was NOT the case as this 'sound' continued all the way through to the end of the Cash releases when Johnny's music sounded more like country rock. The male lead's voice was at least an octave too high to accurately reproduce Johnny Cash's booming baritone if not bass (song dependant) voice - quite disappointing to say the least. Don't waste your money with this one but rather spend it wisely and check out Jersey Boys or The British Invasion if you want to hear a great 'tribute' group. Just my 2 cents worth...

I am a fan of Cash's music. I recommend this show with the caveat that you not have great expectations of it. It's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon if you like Cash songs and the music is performed well. The performers did perform Cash's biggest hits that I wanted to hear, yet although I own several of Cash's CDs, there were many songs I wasn't familiar with, mostly the gospel ones. The show was rather slow-moving for a while at first. There was little of Johnny's life covered, just a few key moments so there wasn't much dramatic performance between the songs. The woman sitting next to me commented that she had seen the Patsy Cline show too and that one was better because it had more dramatic content. The performers were very talented and my one criticism of them is at times the female performer, Amy, sang too loudly bordering on screeching out the song, but in fairness, not most of the time. It didn't quite make sense that all five performers, including Amy, introduced themselves at the beginning as being Johnny Cash, yet clearly Amy was June Carter at times during the performance. I enjoyed the show because I like Cash's music and I never heard him in a live performance, so I liked hearing the music live. However, there wasn't anything much more to the show in terms of fleshing out his life. I have to say that I enjoyed the film including the music in Walk the Line better than this show, but I'm still glad I saw it. I'm also glad I received a $10 discount code for being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so that I didn't spend full price to see the show..

This show was very good. Not exactly what I expected, but still quite good. All of the performers were very skilled, but some were more impressive than others. All were very adept at playing numerous instruments, which helped to keep things interesting. I also thought the staging and lighting of the play was well done as well. Recommended.

Venue was great, loved that it was in a small studio theater. The musical performance was disappointing. Songs were uncommon and performers sub-par. Not at all what my husband and I expected.

The show was excellent. I could listen to Cash songs all day long. All the singers were excellent and sure could play a lot of different instruments. I thought the female was especially good. My wife and I really enjoy your productions.

Really enjoyed the show! Love and miss Johnny Cash.

We couldn't be more thrilled to take first timers to a CATCO performance. This was fabulous. All the performers were top tier; Travis Smith was in a whole different category - an unbelievably talented individual. Go! See! Enjoy!

Loved the intimacy of the performance. Very well done. Unfortunately some of the singers were difficult to hear over the instruments. Definitely recommending it to all to go visit

Great show!! Love Johnny Cash and the cast did a wonderful job portraying his music. I took my 87 year old father and he LOVED the show. I don't call myself a country music fan but Johnny Cash is a classic and so is the show. Very enjoyable show!!!

This was a great show. Not an impersonation type show but more of a tribute, going mostly on a timeline. I was disappointed that the American recordings were not represented, and I feel Johnny would be disappointed, too.

They were all excellent. Kudos to Lori Cannon and Jonathan Putnam.

This play is well written and the actors showed depth and range. I definitely laughed alot. Worth seeing.

Laugh out loud funny, yet touching. Not a weak performance in the bunch, but a couple of standouts - Vanya and the Housekeeper. Vonya's second act monologue is brilliant and so well delivered. Standing O for this production.

Catco's production of Mothers and Sons was a beautifully acted story of relationships and the dynamics of relationships coping with lives and the deaths of loved ones. The play centers on a mother, played by Jaqueline Bates, who is still having difficulty letting go of her son, who died of AIDS more than a decade earlier. She drops in, unannounced, to visit his former lover (David Vargo), who has moved on, married, and he and his husband (Joe Dallacqua) are now raising a son of their own (Lucas Cloran & Elliot Hattemer). From lights up to curtain call, this production was fantastic.

I'd never been to an 11 a.m. performance before so I was surprised at how quickly I became absorbed in the play. All I knew about it was the brief synopsis in the publicity--which never mentioned the AIDS epidemic so I wasn't prepared for my own memories and losses being triggered by the powerful performances. The ensemble cast played off one another wonderfully, including the child. The happy ending, while perhaps a bit sentimental, was a welcome relief!

The play was very moving. We enjoyed it immensely. The set was really beautiful and the acting was first rate. Broadway couldn't have been any better.

I found this play to be very moving and very well acted although I thought the portrayal of Will Ogden as played by Joe Dallacqua bordered just a bit on the stereotype of gay men. I would have liked to have him toned down just a bit. David Vargo was outstanding in the role of Cal. The plot delivered a very powerful and important message.The evolution of Katherine Gerard's character was believable and touching.

The actors did a great job with delivery and entertaining the audience.

This play was an enormous disappointment. Most noticably, the articulation was terrible, so we couldn't understand a lot of what was said. The acting was also mediocre. When we were leaving, another person asked us if the play was over...that's how bad it was. Kids in the audience were bored and restless, which didn't help with trying to understand the actors. I have never given a play such a low rating and I know how hard actors work to learn their lines and staging, but this play was a waste of money.

Campy prequel to the story of Peter Pan and the lost boys full of double-entendre, song - and talent! Steven Anderson has directed yet another hit to add to his successful CATCO resume. I believe!

We had a marvelous time at this play! Great job all!

What a treasure to have in Columbus, Ohio. Professional theater in an intimate setting. Do yourself a favor and get a ticket for these amazing performances!

Andrew is amazing! From the beginning to the end, this one man show will keep you entertained. Go see this awesome show!

Not only was the show an incredibly entertaining experience - with loads of laughs and a must see for anyone who loves Barbara; but the fact that Andrew Levitt never stopped for over 90 minutes was mind blowing! He is definitely someone to watch!

Andrew was AMAZING in play....Loved every minute of it!

Andrew is a genius! I don't know how he did it but he blew the roof off the place. Selfishly I'm so glad he is in Columbus and sharing his talent with us! Can we keep him here forever?!

My wife and I really enjoyed Aspects of Love. Sound, music, and acting was great. Excellent venue, very intimate setting.

My wife and I really enjoyed the production of Aspects of Love. The sound and music was great as well as the acting. Great venue, very intimate.

The play was very engaging, thoughtful, and very well acted.

Through great casting, directing, and staging, I was drawn into the intimate world of a ljaded professor and ambitious, though tentative,and beguiling tutee.

Worst. Play. Ever. Hated every second of it. Huge waste of money.

Stage setup very nice we could see all the expressions on the actors faces time flew by

This is a beautifully written musical made even more so by the simply terrific acting and singing. Candice Knight captures the character of feisty Jerusha Abbott perfectly and Jo Bishara plays his part with perfect timing and wit. This is a must see production!

We thoroughly enjoyed this gripping play. Beautifully written, directed and acted. A great history lesson, too!

Fabulously acted. It's a lesson in what's important in life-sometimes a lesson learned too late.

A father and son tragedy played out against the life of one of America's most famous capitalists.

Extremely well written and historically a cure. Herb Brown is an outstanding playwright. He's a local treasure.

My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing Henry Ford's Model E at the Rife Center. The set was a simple revolving stage and yet brought you back in time. With slight changes like the type of phone on the set at a particular era was the perfect touch. The stage hand wore a Ford uniform while changing the set. Each actor is worth noting but the standout would be Steven Black as Henry Ford. Portraying the love a father has for his son. Wanting to teach him his ways but tearing down everything he presented, takes a toll on all involved. Henry Ford was an ASS. Even though he was the first in the auto industry to raise his employee wages to make his car available for the working man, his strong arm Bennett made it hard to work there. Ford's philosophy was if our wages are double that of other auto manufactures if someone messes up they're fired because they have 10 others waiting to take their place. When his son dies his family blames Ford. He truly loved his son and it pretty much destroyed him. I highly recommend seeing this play.

I will keep this short and sweet. While the acting was good, the play itself was not. The first half was like a witty comedy and showed great potential. The second half became a drama and, while interesting, didn't seem to connect to or follow through on the first half. And then, after sitting through an intense buildup the last 15-20 minutes, the ending was...a complete cop-out, a total letdown, and overall infuriating. My husband and I just looked at each other, stunned, as the rest of the audience started clapping, and said in unison "Is that the end? That can't be the end." Why bother writing a story if you can't commit to an ending? What a total waste of time of time and money. This was my last CATCO play I will attend. Three strikes and they're out.

Actors truly held us in the moment, Thank you for sharing your talents!

The show was and funny and enjoyable take on a Sherlock Holmes mystery. it was great fun my husband and I both enjoyed the show.

We really enjoyed this. Talented cast and very humorous!

The 5 actors kept the show on a frolicking pace.Sir Arthur would have been amused.

Excellent show in a great theater. The actors were very talented and enjoyable. I would recommend this show to anyone.

Very funny and talented cast. I didn't realize a Sherlock Holmes story could be so hilarious.

Forget the Sherlock Holmes you've seen in the movies or on TV. None of them are half as fun as CATCO's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. Nonstop hilarity. Lost count of how many different accents I heard. Everyone in the cast was outstanding.

This is a great reimagined version of Sherlock Holmes! You will recognize the tale as pure Doyle; but with enough comedy to break the monotony of early 20th century writing!

This was a very enjoyable play. The range of characters played by only five actors was impressive and kept us laughing. Wardrobe changes on the flash for sure!

I knew nothing about the play and did not know what to expect. The play was very well done and hilarious. I have told many colleagues at work to check it out if not too late

A fun take on my favorite characters. Well written and the actors were wonderful. I'll always grin, remembering some of the scenes. The stage setting and music were perfect. I've told everyone to go see it!

The 5 actors kept this show interesting, fast paced, enjoyable, and exciting. Loved every minute.

Great show! I would highly recommend this very entertaining show

My wife and I thoroughtly enjoyed Baskerville. The actor's did a great job and worked hard to make each of the many characters come alive. Each was responsible for multiple characters, which made the show hilarious.

This play was an extremely energetic, hilarious take on Hound of the Baskervilles. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries or comedy. All of the actors were excellent.

Very well acted and structured. Excellent pacing and use of space.

Oscar Wilde is ne of the great English playwrites brought on himself a tragic downfall. This Moises Kaufman play tells the story of the three trials that led to his demise. The fast pace dialogue is deptly present by a cast led by Josh Katawick asWilde but susupported by other hard working actors taking on a variety of challenging roles from deadly serious to very light hearted as portrayed by, among others David Vargo. The stage setting and lighting design is an excellent and flexible setting for this stimulating show. It is deeply thought provoking about the responsibility Wilde takes in his own dedication to art and beauty. My only admonition is to those whom may find the English accents difficult to understand. I thought they were done well but that may not be true for everyone. This is engaging, thought provoking theatre.

Forever Plaid is such a fun show. Zack, William, Cody and Ben were a delight to watch. If you haven't seen it yet, hurry and get your tickets before the last show on Sunday!

Having loved the book when I read it 40 years ago, I didn't know what I would think of the play so many years later. It far exceeded my expectations. The actor portraying Asher was totally believable as an adult, adolescent and child. His movements and expressions as a child were endearing. I appreciated how the parents both stood by their convictions, yet expressed love, respect and perplexity with Asher and each other. There was a lot of tension and sadness that was broken by witty lines and love. It was a truly enjoyable experience and you could have heard a pin drop thru the entire play.

The actors were terrific! Enjoyed it very much!!!!

Extremely well done and kept with the book. I find the performers to have a great deal of knowledge and are extra-ordinary with their execution of the cultural and artistic content. I found the performance very inspirational and it informed many of the judgements I made about the characters after reading the story. I get it now, my understanding has deepened my appreciation for art and the Jewish Identity.

Fabulous performance. Catco seating arrangement was perfect for the show! Steven Anderson and Catco are top notch!

I loved this production [maybe b/c my old mind remembered all the lyrics!]. My partner was a bit disappointed at first; he confused it with another production based on 50's music and was expecting something much different. I, on the other hand, liked the storyline, thought the actors were talented, energetic, and engaging, and would recommend it to anyone..

A fun relaxing evening watching four actors singing great harmony in an intimate theater. Every seat is close to the stage and the actors play to all seats. The story is just enough to tie together the songs and there is plenty of humor thrown in. Second act highlight is the Ed Sullivan Show revue.

I was sooo disappointed, I got the tickets for my parents, for my mothers bday. They took my almost 19 yr old sister with them, my mom is 63, my step father 56. They left after the first act!!!! Said it was raunchy, and the sexual innuendos were too much for them to set through, especially with my sister. I was sooo bummed out! I thought I had gotten something my Mom would really enjoy for her bday. My sister is leaving for college next wknd and this was supposed to be like a last outing for the three of them before she left. Soooo disappointed. :(

The production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was hilarious and really well acted.

The play was lively and very funny. I loved the music and dancing, but mostly I loved the story line. My husband and I laughed throughout the entire performance. It was a wonderful way to spend a Friday night.

We were so pleased that the stage production closely followed the unforgettably funny movie with Michael Caine, Steve Martin and Glenn Headley! The cast did a fantastic job as well. The only confusion and disappointment came with the backdrop. While the gambling theme was appropriate, some of the numbers chosen were tasteless and would have been better suited elsewhere. That was the only drawback.

Simply amazing, great cast turns this into a great night

Tremendously talented cast! One of the things that struck me was how obvious it was that the performers were having FUN with their roles... no stale run throughs here!!

Mildly funny with a sprinkling of sexual innuendo. The songs were pleasant, worked with the play, but were not memorable. Acting and production values were top notch. All in all in all an enjoyable time.

I saw this production on Friday, August 1. The actors were a bit stiff during the first 15-30 minutes of the show. However something clicked and the actors seemed to fall into character. The rest of the show was funny and enjoyable. I definitely recommend seeing the production.

Loved it! Very funny! Good acting, singing and dancing. Very entertaining.

I loved the show. The cast members did a wonderful job. The music, singing, and dancing was amazing. I knew three of the cast members and they all did a very good job. Catco does a very good job presenting wonderful theatre productions.