Monthly Archives: March 2012

March 23, 2012 · 9:37 am

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR runs April 21-May 20

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR
Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
April 21-May 20 
Eden Park 

Reviews: CityBeat | Cincinnati Examiner |

Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the door of the Dupree family with a unique challenge — a “cutting contest,” in which twin guitars are the weapons of choice. If he has his way, the epic musical showdown will change everyone’s life forever. A mystical, magical celebration of love, family and the exhilarating power of music to free your soul. THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR is suitable for adults and children age 13 and older. It contains mild adult language.

Directed by Keith Glover

Cast: Trent Armand Kendall as Dregster Dupree/Jaguar Senior, Jennie Harney as Glory Dupree, Timothy Ware as Jaguar Dupree, Terry Burrell as Good Sister Dupree & David St. Louis as Marvell Thunder

  • In preview Sat, April 21 at 8pm & Sun, April 22 at 2pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, April 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 26-27 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 28 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, May 1-2 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 5 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 6 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, May 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 12 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 13 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, May 15 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, May 16 at 1pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 17-18 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 19 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 20 at 7pm

Official page  with online ticketing | Goldstar discount |

Local media coverage: Cincinnati Examiner article | Enquirer article | CityBeat article | WVXU interview | Cincinnati Herald article |

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March 23, 2012 · 9:04 am

AN EVENING WITH JON STEWART on April 20

AN EVENING WITH JON STEWART
Presented by Cincinnati Arts Association
April 20
Downtown 

Reviews: Cincinnati Examiner |

Jon Stewart is one of America’s top social and comedic figures. As host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’, Stewart has interviewed such political luminaries as President Barack Obama, former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, Senators Hillary Clinton, John McCain and John Edwards, and celebrities Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and George Clooney. As the New York Times best-selling author of both EARTH (THE BOOK): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race and AMERICA (THE BOOK): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction, Stewart is also the co-creator and Executive Producer of the Emmy-award winning Comedy Central show ‘The Colbert Report.’

  • Fri, April 20 at 8pm

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March 22, 2012 · 11:47 am

RAGAMALA DANCE: SACRED EARTH to Perform at MU, April 1

Photo provided by Ragamala Dance, Ed Bock photographer.

Oxford, Ohio- Named 2011 Artists of the Year by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, artistic directors Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy bring Ragamala Dance: Sacred Earth to Miami University at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 1st at Hall Auditorium, Oxford Ohio in a performance in which Ragamala dances the ancient Indian temple art form, Bharatanatyam, against a vivid backdrop of painted prayers of Warli paintings, on a stage covered with ephemeral Kolam rice flour drawings.

Ragamala’s Sacred Earth transforms the stage into a sacred space. The stunning dancers give physical form to the spiritual expression of the Warlis and Kolams, illustrating the ephemeral nature of our existence and celebrating the ongoing, ever-renewing cycle of life. The seven dancers of Ragamala are trained in Alermel Valli’s style of Bharatanatyam, which is distinguished by its emphasis on linear geometry and structure, complexity of rhythm, and the subtlety and depth of expression.

Ragamala Dance will be on campus and in the community several days visiting classes, senior centers, and working with students and community members through lectures, demonstrations and discussions of the art form and culture.

Ragamala Dance is presented by the Miami University Performing Arts Series and sponsored by the Center for American and World Cultures, the Ford Family Initiative on Spiritual Meaning and Purpose, and The Knolls of Oxford. This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Ohio Arts Council, General Mills Foundation, and Land O’Lakes Foundation. The presentation of Ragamala Dance: Sacred Earth was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Boeing Company Charitable Trust. Media partners 88.5 WMUB and 91.7 WVXU. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for senior citizens, and $6 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, go online to http://www.muohio.edu/PerformingArtsSeries or call the Miami Box Office at (513) 529-3200.

Tickets: https://tkt.xosn.com/tickets/TicketHome.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=26100&_MODE_=EVENTSELECT&SALE_TKT_EVENT_ID=250992
Event Page: http://arts.muohio.edu/performing-arts-series/events/ragamala-dance
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/375599375784005/
Ragamala’s page: http://www.ragamala.net/

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March 22, 2012 · 11:05 am

ETC’s TIME STANDS STILL Earns Four LCT Awards

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s TIME STANDS STILL Earns Four League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards

Clockwise from back left: Mallory Hawks* as Mandy Bloom, Bruce Cromer* as Richard Ehrlich, Jen Johansen* as Sarah Goodwin & Buz Davis* as James Dodd. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

(CINCINNATI, MARCH 22, 2012)– Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s (ETC) production of Donald Margulies’ Tony-nominated play TIME STANDS STILL has earned four awards from the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) for its design and acting ensemble, as well as an award for local premiere of a new work. The timely drama explores the relationship between a photojournalist and her foreign correspondent partner as they adjust to the realities of life outside the war zone.

The cast of four — which includes Bruce Cromer, Buz Davis, Mallory Hawks and Jen Johansen — earned an ensemble award for the character-centered play. One LCT panelist praised the “remarkably nuanced and spot-on performances from one of the best ensembles this season at ETC.” Indianapolis-based actress Jen Johansen additionally was singled out with an award for leading actress in a play for her portrayal of Sarah, the photographer recovering from injuries sustained during a roadside bombing in Iraq.

ETC’s resident designer Brian c. Mehring picked up his fifth LCT Award this season for the show’s set design, described as “a loft space that felt like it was actually lived in.” According to one panelist, “The detail work was unbelievable. Brian Mehring is one of Cincinnati’s most consistent set designers. What he is able to do at ETC is nothing short of brilliant.”

TIME STANDS STILL continues through April 1. Details and ticket information are available at www.cincyetc.com.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.

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March 22, 2012 · 10:17 am

THE PEARL runs April 12-14

THE PEARL
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association as part of the ImPACt Series
April 12-14
Dayton

The Zoot Theatre Company take on Steinbeck’s epic tale of characters is perfectly caught in this sensitive one-act play in which a poor man finds “the pearl of the world” and is plunged into a crucible of experience from which he and his wife ultimately emerge with their love and a new spiritual freedom. A mask production that will surely engulf audience members of all ages.

  • Thu-Fri, April 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 14 at 2pm & 8pm

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