Yearly Archives: 2012

October 30, 2012 · 4:18 pm

ALICE IN WONDERLAND runs Nov. 28-Dec. 30

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Nov. 28-Dec. 30
Over-the-Rhine 

Reviews: Enquirer | CityBeat |

Local media coverage: Around Cincinnati interview |

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

For the holidays, Ensemble Theatre will bring back one of its most cherished family-friendly musicals with the return of Alice in Wonderland. A magical musical retelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, this sassy version is the toe-tapping tale of a lost girl, a cool cat, a wild hare, and the original “dancing queen.” The Queen of Hearts is back to dish up her special recipe for justice and all of Wonderland awaits Alice’s trial. Suitable for all ages.

  • Wed & Fri, Nov. 28 & 30 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Fri, Dec. 14 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 15 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 16 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 18-21 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 26-27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Fri, Dec. 28 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 30 at 2pm

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October 30, 2012 · 3:56 pm

COMPANY | Cincinnati Music Theatre | Nov. 9-17 | Aronoff Center

CINCINNATI, OH – “From all those good and crazy people, your friends!”

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), now celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, proudly presents Company, by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, featuring a brilliant and energetic score with many of Sondheim’s best-known songs, including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Being Alive.” This landmark “concept” show is considered by many to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. Company is as contemporary and relevant as ever.

Join us November 9 – 17, 2012 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater as we take an honest, witty, and sophisticated look at relationships.

The recent revival at Cincinnati Playhouse In the Park went on to Broadway, where it won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 2007.

The cast includes some of the city’s finest talent: Michael Shawn Starks (Robert), Sarah Mizelle (Sarah), Brandon Bentley (Harry), Bree Hunter Sprankle (Susan), Jered Ryan (Peter), Julia Abanto-Bethune (Jenny), Brian Anderson (David), Jen McGuire (Amy), Darin Art (Paul), Deana Tully (Joanne), Chuck Ingram (Larry), Katie Daniel (April), Kati Bakes (Kathy), Dylan McCrate (Marta).

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS (2787), and the Aronoff Center Ticket Center.

COMPANY features book by George Furth, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. CMT’s production is being produced by Jill Rothmeeler and Kevin Burton and directed by Bill Geraghty, with vocal direction by Marie Kramer, music direction by Mike Griffin, and choreography by Meghan Zlatic.

For more information about Cincinnati Music Theatre, visit www.cincinnatimusictheatre.org or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cincinnatimusictheatre. You can also hear rehearsal clips on YouTube by searching CinMusicTheatre.

Company’s Performance Schedule

Friday, Nov 9 – 8:00pm
Saturday, Nov 10 – 8:00pm
Sunday, Nov 11 – 2:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 14 – 7:30pm
Thursday, Nov 15 – 7:30pm
Friday, Nov 16 – 8:00pm
Saturday, Nov 17 – 8:00pm

 Calendar Information

WHAT: COMPANY, by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth
WHEN: November 9 – 17, 2012
WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater
PRICES: $22.00 adults, $20.00 students/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more
INFO: Company tells the story of Robert, a single man unable to fully commit to a steady relationship. On the night of his 35th birthday, he contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, he weighs the pros and cons of married life as the audience is introduced to the women he is dating… not to mention “those good and crazy people,” his married friends. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone…not alive.”

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS (2787)
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group Sales (15 or more): (513) 977-4157

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October 30, 2012 · 3:38 pm

JERSEY BOYS runs Nov. 28-Dec. 9

JERSEY BOYS
Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati
Nov. 28-Dec. 9
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat | iSpyCincy | Enquirer | Talkin’ Broadway |

Local media coverage: Journal News article | Enquirer article |

“Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post for JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide–all before they were 30!

  • Wed, Nov. 28 at 8pm
  • Thu, Nov. 29 at 1pm & 8pm
  • Fri, Nov. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 1 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 2 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 4-7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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October 30, 2012 · 10:30 am

CCM’s CHESS Earns Four LCT Nominations

Aubrey Ireland as Florence Vassy, Julian R. Decker as Anatoly Sergievsky & Blaine Krauss as Freddie Trumper.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Conservatory of Music’s CHESS with four LCT nominations as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production: Outstanding Production (musical), Ensemble, Lead Actor (Julian R. Decker), and Lead Actress (Aubrey Ireland).

Loosely based on the lives of chess grandmasters Bobby Fischer and Anatoly Karpov, CHESS involves a romantic triangle between two top players (an American and a Russian) and the woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. With music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (of ABBA fame) and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and The Lion King), the rock opera plays out against the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union in which each wants to win international tournaments for purposes of propaganda.

Panelists described Julian R. Decker’s portrayal of Anatoly Sergievsky as “layered and nuanced” and “engaging.” Aubrey Ireland as Florence Vassy was “compelling and interesting to watch.” Both actors provided “exceptional emotional focus and incredible vocals.” The ensemble was praised as “superb…it’s a strength of CCM to have supporting roles every bit as talented as the leads.” Overall the production was praised as “excellent…an outstanding production of a remarkable musical.”

Note: the leads in CHESS were double-cast, and the majority of panelists watched the opening night cast. The second cast was not reviewed by enough panelists to be eligible for nomination.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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October 30, 2012 · 10:11 am

NKU’s ROYAL GAMBIT Earns LCT Nomination

Seth Wallen as King Henry VIII & Cynthea Mercado as Katerina of Aragon. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Northern Kentucky University’s production of ROYAL GAMBIT with an LCT nomination for Costume Design (Brian Horton) as well as distinguishing it as a recommended production.

In ROYAL GAMBIT, King Henry VIII has everything he wants, except a suitable heir. His legacy is all too well known, but what about the women he wooed? In this portrait of the infamous king and the six women in his life, Henry remains the same throughout but the women progress to modern times, showing their knowledge of the lasting effects of Henry’s deeds.

Panelists praised the Tudor costume design as “authentic, layered and sumptuous.” The production as a whole was commended as “well-executed; “such young talent reinforces NKU’s solid future delivering graduates moving on to big things.”

ROYAL GAMBIT continues through November 4th. Tickets can be purchased at http://artscience.nku.edu/departments/theatre/boxoffice.html.

Final LCT awards will be determined at the end of the season and announced at the LCT gala in the spring.

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.com.

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