Season Subscriptions Now on Sale
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, expanded its Subscription Series from 3 weeks to 4 weeks in 2011! So the 2012 – 2013 shows will again run for 16 performances each – except for our holiday special – CINDERELLA, which is already slated for 18 performances to accommodate demand!
“The response to our expanded season last year was phenomenal!” said Tim Perrino, Covedale Artistic Director. “But we still have some great seats to offer new subscribers in 2012. Come join the crowd.”
The Covedale 2012 -2013 subscription series features a classic drama by Tennessee Williams, a musical about America’s favorite Cowboy philosopher, the world’s most captivating Fairy Tale all dressed up for Christmas, Neil Simon’s Broadway journey, a sweet ‘60’s bachelorette party and one very legal Blonde!
Come enjoy great theatrical entertainment – at a great price! Where else can you get six wonderful shows at the low, Subscriber – only price of $18.00 per ticket? The Covedale will now have plenty of great subscriber seats available with great views of the stage – for renewing subscribers and new patrons alike! New subscribers are encouraged to get their seats now, for best seating choices.
Cincinnati Federal Savings is back as the Covedale Season sponsor! Cincinnati Federal is a real partner for the surrounding community and their generous support keeps the development of the Covedale on track for the year ahead.
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts features the best in local performers and performances. ““We’ll now feature a full theatre season and enough shows and seats for our expanding patron base.” The coming season will again see “the Covedale” grow as the region’s most exciting theatrical venue!
Show titles, dates and descriptions are as follows:
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams
September 6 – 30, 2012
In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of its patriarch, Big Daddy. But the mood is tense, despite the festivities, as long-simmering evils poison the party. Greed, sins of the past and desperate clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds. A gripping and deeply moving play, “Cat” has held its own as a classic of the American theatre with brilliant scenes of lashing dramatic power.
Greg Procaccino, Director; Carissa Gandenberger, Stage Manager
The Will Rogers Follies
Book by Peter Stone
Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
October 18 – November 11, 2012
Will Rogers, the uniquely American humorist, philosopher and entertainer remains a beloved figure remembered for his laughter, and his just plain common sense. Famous for his line “I never met a man I didn’t like,” Rogers became the biggest, most popular, and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that he was one of the greatest stars this country has ever produced. Great songs like Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like and Give a Man Enough Rope are parables set to music. This one was the winner of six Tony Awards!
Ed Cohen, Co-Director; Dee Anne Bryll, Co-Director/Choreographer; Doug Schmutte, Music Director; Jordan Loyd, Stage Manager
Cinderella
Music by Rodgers, Richard
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
November 29 – December 23, 2012
The timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale is all dressed up on the Covedale stage as a Christmas fantasia, complete with the Prince’s Christmas Ball, Cinderella’s crystaline castle and a holiday romance that begins with a sparkling slipper! This is the famous Rodgers & Hammerstein version, originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. Our special Christmas edition will transport a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. The hearts of children and adults alike will soar when the slipper fits. Songs include: The Prince Is Giving A Ball, In My Own Little Corner, Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?, Impossible and many more.
Tim Perrino Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Karie-Lee Sutherland, Choreographer; Ashley Bowman, Stage Manager.
Broadway Bound
By Neil Simon
January 24 – February 17, 2013
Part three of Neil Simon’s acclaimed autobiographical trilogy finds Eugene and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers while coping with their parents break-up and eventual divorce. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the family is upset to hear a thinly-veiled portrait of themselves played for laughs. A great follow-up to our hit production of Brighton Beach Memoirs two seasons ago.
Dennis Murphy, Director; Nicola Burgun, Stage Manager
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
By Roger Bean
February 28 – March 24, 2013
Four girlfriends gather to celebrate an upcoming wedding. As the bachelorette party picks up steam and the drinks flow, the girls discover more about each others’ love lives than they had ever imagined. Featuring classic songs from the 1960s such as “My Boy Lollipop,” “I Will Follow Him,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Hey There Lonely Boy” and many others including the title song, Why Do Fools Fall In Love?. In the end the show reaffirms that, during life’s struggles, friendship will unveil its everlasting strength—and does it with a rockin’ beat!
Dan Doerger Director; Greg Underwood Choreographer; Sherry McCamley, Music Director; Erin Meyer, Stage Manager
Legally Blonde
Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Based on the movie Legally Blonde
April 11 – May 5, 2013
Sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Includes a fun, upbeat score with songs like Find My Way, Take it Like a Man, What You Want and Positive!
Tim Perrino, Director; Eric Baumgartner, Music Director; Ashley Bowman, Stage Manager; Jennifer A. Martin, Choreographer
Subscriptions: Just $108.00 for the Six-Show Series
Single Tickets: Just $20.00 for Student/Seniors; $23.00 for Adults
Tickets available at the Box Office, 4990 Glenway Avenue, by phone at 513.241.6550 and online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Cincinnati Federal Savings is the 2012 – 2013 Season Sponsor for the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, 45238.
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