Yearly Archives: 2012

February 7, 2012 · 1:17 pm

ArtsWave Sampler Weekends Begin Saturday

The first of three ArtsWave Sampler weekends is coming this Saturday, February 11, with over 35 free activities all around the region. Participants this Saturday include Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Opera, Playhouse in the Park, Contemporary Dance Theatre, Ensemble Theatre – and many, many, many more!!!!! Check out the complete scheduled at http://www.theartswave.org/arts/sampler.

This year you can download a free Macy’s Arts Sampler smartphone app to find events that match your interests, create personalized schedules, get directions to venues, and connect to Facebook and Twitter. The app is available in Apple’s App store, the Android marketplace and at www.theartswave .org/apps.

Beat the winter blahs this Saturday and discover all of the exciting cultural activities our city has to offer! And clear your calendar on February 25 and March 10 ’cause there’s more to come!

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February 7, 2012 · 11:07 am

STEEL MAGNOLIAS runs March 8-April 1

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Presented by the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
March 8-April 1
West Price Hill

Welcome to Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire; Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few revealing verbal collisions, the play invokes knowing laughter and certain tears when the spunky Shelby risks her life for a child of her own. The realization of mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love – in these uniquely American women.

Directed by Elizabeth Harris

Cast: Mindy Heithaus as Truvy Jones, Allison Husko as Annelle Dupuy-Desoto, Burgess Byrd as Clairee Belcher, Sarah Fischer as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Julia Hasl Miller as M’Lynn Eatenton & Christine Dye as Ouiser Boudreaux

  • Thu-Sat, March 9-10 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 16-18 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 19 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 22-24 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 29-31 at 8pm
  • Sun, April 1 at 2pm

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February 7, 2012 · 10:56 am

TITANIC runs March 7-April 29

TITANIC
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
March 7-April 29
Springboro

Reviews: Talkin’ Broadway | Dayton Examiner |

Book your passage for the Tony Award-winning tribute to the “unsinkable” liner that fell to the icy depths of the Atlantic 100 years ago. A joyous, breathtaking and heartbreaking musical, TITANIC captures the humanity and emotion of the ship’s historic maiden voyage in April of 1912. We meet her designers, officers, crew and passengers; A-list aristocrats and others fleeing poverty, all hoping to fulfill their life’s dreams. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, TITANIC is truly an epic musical with a beautiful musical score, moving story and wonderful special effects-a wonderful way to remember the “Ship of Dreams.

  • Wed-Thu, March 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 9-10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 16-17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 23-24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, March 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 30-31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 4-5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 6-7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 13-14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 20-21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, April 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, April 27-28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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February 6, 2012 · 3:06 pm

ETC’s THE WHIPPING MAN Earns Three LCT Awards

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s Whipping Man
Earns Three League of Cincinnati Theatres Awards for Acting, Design

Ken Early & Jarred Baugh in ETC's THE WHIPPING MAN. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

(CINCINNATI, FEB. 1, 2012)– Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s (ETC) production of Matthew Lopez’s The Whipping Man has earned three awards from the League of Cincinnati Theatres for its design and acting ensemble. The Civil War-era drama, winner of a 2011 Outer Critics Circle Award, is making its regional premiere at ETC.

Set during Passover in 1865, at the end of the war, the play is the story of a wounded Confederate soldier who returns from battle to find his Virginia family home in ruins, abandoned except for the presence of two former slaves, who were raised as Jews in the home. The play’s twists and turns find the three men grappling with their complicated history and with long-buried family secrets.

The cast for the show, described as “pitch perfect” by one LCT panelist, includes Jarred Baugh, Ken Early and Mark St. Cyr. “The production was a true ensemble piece with each actor supporting the other.”

ETC’s resident designer Brian c. Mehring earned two awards for his scenic and lighting work. According to one panelist, “I absolutely believed I was looking into the ruins of a Southern mansion during the Civil War. The set was solid and functional, and it set the mood as soon as the audience entered the theatre.”

The Whipping Man continues through Feb. 12. [Please note, extended through Feb. 18 -Rob] 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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February 6, 2012 · 2:03 pm

VISITING MR. GREEN runs March 3-11

VISITING MR GREEN
Presented by Falcon Theatre as part of their Fourth Wall Series
March 3-11
Newport

After his car narrowly avoids an elderly man wandering into traffic,bright young professional Ross Gardiner has been sentenced to community service;he must visit his almost victim,Mr. Green,once a week for the next six months. Curmudgeonly Mr. Green resists Ross’s help,still overwhelmed with the death of his wife and harboring a deep and painful secret. But Ross has a secret of his own,and together the unlikely companions learn to understand each other and themselves in a humorous and touching story of forgiveness and compassion.

Directed by Bill Hartnett

Cast: Mike Moskowitz as Mr. Green and grandson Joshua Steele as Ross Gardiner

  • Sat, March 3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 3pm
  • Sat, March 10 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 11 at 3pm

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Local media coverage: Enquirer article

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