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January 16, 2013 · 10:21 am

LOMBARDI Runs Feb. 7-24

HRTC_LombardiLOMBARDI
Presented by Human Race Theatre Company
Feb. 7-24
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Directed by Tom Lile

Cast: Edward Furs* as Vince Lombardi, Jarred Baugh* as Michael McCormick, Marcy McGuigan* as Marie Lombardi, Gabriel Lawrence* as Dave Robinson, Brandon Dahlquist* as Paul Hornung & Ryan Imhoff as Jim Taylor
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association

The legend of the gridiron comes to life on stage. 1965, and cub reporter Michael McCormick has been assigned to follow the Green Bay Packers’ winning coach. Hoping to discover what makes Vince Lombardi so successful, he uncovers Lombardi the man—husband, father, bully and friend—full of passion and drive without equal. As McCormick explores Lombardi’s relationships with his wife and players, he finds the coach to be a perfectionist whose every breath is football, and a source of inspiration with a few surprises of his own.

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 7-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 10 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Feb. 12 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, Feb. 13-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 17 at 2pm
  • Tue, Feb. 19 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, Feb. 20-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 24 at 2pm

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January 15, 2013 · 12:40 pm

Reupholster the Couch. ETC Extends FREUD’S LAST SESSION to Feb. 16

REUPHOLSTER THE COUCH!
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI EXTENDS FREUD’S LAST SESSION TO FEB. 16;
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION DATES ANNOUNCED

ETC_Freuds Last Session(Cincinnati, OH) FREUD’S LAST SESSION, the Mark St. Germain play about a fictional meeting between atheist Dr. Sigmund Freud and Christian writer C.S. Lewis, will extend its regional premiere run at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through Saturday, February 16, 2013.

Originally slated to close on February 10, FREUD’S LAST SESSION will be extended an extra week in response to high pre-sales among audiences eager to eavesdrop on the 85-minute intellectual sparring match. Critics across the country have said it’s a sharp introduction to the essence of the two influential 20th-Century thinkers. Having achieved the feat of becoming the longest running Off-Broadway show, FREUD’S LAST SESSION was suggested by “The Question of God” by Armand M. Nicholi, Jr.

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud pioneered the Id, the Ego and the Superego. Writer C.S. Lewis created The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Two men, both brilliant, yet vastly different: Freud the atheist, Lewis the believer. In this new play, which has been drawing record-breaking crowds in both New York and across the nation, they meet in 1939 as England goes to war against the Nazis. Their evening of electrifying conversation about God, love, sex, and the meaning of life will spark controversy long after the show is over.

PLAY/Back Community Talk-Back Dates
Ready your questions, comments, issues and drama! Join Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati for its PLAY/Back series after select performances of Freud’s Last Session as C.S. Lewis, Freud, and other brilliant minds step into the spotlight for a series of community talk-backs after the show to answer questions and engage in discussion with patrons.

PLAY/Back discussions will be held following the matinee performances on Sunday, January 27 and Sunday, February 3. Joining the panel for the talkback on January 27 is Dr. Stephen Yandell and Dr. Karl Stukenberg, both of Xavier University. Dr. Jack Lindy and Dr. Stephen Yandell will lead the talk-back on Sunday, February 3. Patrons who have purchased tickets to performances on any date are welcome to attend, however no purchase is necessary for admission to post-show talkbacks.

About the Panelists
Stephen Yandell, Ph.D. completed doctoral work at Indiana University as a Jacob K. Javits Fellow and currently teaches in Xavier University’s English Department. His earliest publication (as an undergraduate) focused on C.S. Lewis (“The Trans-cosmis Journeys in The Chronicles of Narnia”), and he continues to publish on various authors in Oxford’s Inklings writing group, including J.R.R. Tolkien. Most recently he argued for medieval connections in Lewis’s Till We Have Faces and provided a study of The Allegory of Love for the four-volume collection C.S. Lewis: Life, Works, and Legacy. His current publications also include a translation of the Middle Welsh narrative Math Son of Mathonwy and a co-edited collection entitled Prophet Margins: The Medieval Vatic Impulse and Social Stability.

Karl Stukenberg, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at Xavier University. He is also a practicing psychoanalyst, having graduated from the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute, where he is currently a faculty member. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Ohio State University. He joined Xavier’s faculty after doing Post-Doctoral training at the Menninger Clinic. He is currently doing research on the clinical efficacy of psychoanalysis. He, along with a research group centered in New York City, listens to taped psychoanalytic hours and evaluates the quality of the work being done by the patient and analyst and then looks at the relationship between this and changes in the patient’s condition. He has been intrigued by Freud since first reading his work in his undergraduate program at St. John’s College as part of the Great Books curriculum, and he has been intrigued by Lewis since reading the Chronicles of Narnia as a tween.

Jack Lindy, M.D. is a training and supervising psychoanalyst at the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. He trained at the Chicago Institute, Cincinnati General Hospital, Columbia P&S medical school, and Yale University. He is winner of the Harding Hospital award for teaching excellence, the Sarah Haley award for clinical excellence in trauma, and the Edith Sabshin Award for Teaching in Psychoanalysis. He retired from his private practice in 2007. Dr. Lindy is professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. He has published over 65 papers in the areas of psychological trauma and psychodynamic education. He has written and co-edited four books, the most recent involving East European therapists and the Legacy of Soviet Trauma (with Robert Lifton). A fifth book with John Wilson Ph.D. on Trauma Culture and Metaphor is in process with Routledge Press. He currently writes stories for his grandchildren.

Ticket Prices
Tickets are $38 for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday performances.
Tickets are $42 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances.

For the 2012-2013 season, ETC will continue its popular half-price rush tickets and $15 student rush tickets for all performances, which are available two hours prior to show time. Tickets and seating subject to availability.

Other Single Ticket Discounts
Military/Educator, Public Radio Perks Card, ArtsWave FunCard, AAA, Senior and Enjoy the Arts discounts available; tickets and seating are subject to availability. ETC accepts all major credit cards, Over-the-Rhine Merchant gift cards, and Downtown Cincinnati gift cards. Group rates are available for 10 or more people. A full list of available discounts and performance calendar is available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. 

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

2012-2013 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Season Sponsor: PNC Bank. Season Fairy Godmother Sponsor: William and Susan Friedlander. Additional support provided by Garfield Suites Hotel, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.

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January 14, 2013 · 3:30 pm

BRIGHT IDEAS Runs Feb. 7-16

MLT_Bright IdeasBRIGHT IDEAS
Presented by Middletown Lyric Theatre
Feb. 7-16
Middletown

Directed by Karen Griesinger

Cast: Nathan Greer, Chris Griesinger, Misty Griesinger, Darcy Little, Michael Schlotterbeck, Susan Teeters & Mary Watkins

How far would you go for your child? For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical. Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list to get into the Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy—and everyone knows once you’re in there, your life will unfold with glorious ease. Josh and Gen have had to scramble all their lives to get this far…and now they are one fatal dinner party away from the ultimate success as parents: The Right Pre-School. You may never look at pre-school—or pesto—the same way again…

  • Thu-Sat, Feb. 7-9 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 15-16 at 8pm

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January 14, 2013 · 3:13 pm

ELVIS LIVES: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event | Sat., Feb. 9, 2013 | Aronoff Center

Bill Cherry as Elvis.

Bill Cherry as Elvis.

ELVIS LIVES
“THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST EVENT”
Aronoff Center • February 9, 2013

ELVIS LIVES: “The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event”
Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 8:00 PM
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
$75 • $55 • $45 • $35 (prices/fees subject to change)

ELVIS LIVES is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today’s artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, as well as a tribute to Ann-Margret, audiences “Can’t Help Falling In Love”® with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience.

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now

CINCINNATI, OH – The national hit, ELVIS LIVES, featuring four award-winning Elvis tribute artists, will make its Cincinnati premiere on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall. Presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2012-13 Season, this much-anticipated, family-friendly musical event is produced by On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE).

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

ELVIS LIVES keeps on capturing the imaginations and interests of fans of all types, including Broadway, concert, and Elvis aficionados. The show is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life, featuring four finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, each representing Elvis during different stages in his career – the 1950s, the “Movie Era” of the early 1960s, the 1968 Comeback era, and the 1970s concert years. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers, and an Ann-Margret tribute artist, plus iconic imagery made available from the Graceland archives, including a new exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear that will be on display in the Aronoff Center lobby.

The high energy show features Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner Bill Cherry, along with Ultimate top-five finalists Kevin Mills, Leo Days, and Ben Klein, as the principle cast for the winter/spring production of ELVIS LIVES, and the multi-talented Lorri Russo as Ann-Margret.

“We are very pleased that ELVIS LIVES continues to delight audiences all over the nation and that Elvis fans in Cincinnati will be given the opportunity to see these talented entertainers. We hope to see finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest starring in ELVIS LIVES for years to come,” said Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations for EPE.

“We are excited to be working with some of the most exceptional tribute artists in the world. These talented performers really capture the spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, while evoking the sensation of being there with Elvis as he journeys through his musical career,” stated Barbara Cooley, Executive Producer for On Stage Touring. “Elvis Lives is truly a dynamic and family-friendly production.”

Cincinnati Arts Association
Founded in 1992, the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of two of the Tri-state’s finest performing arts venues – the Aronoff Center for the Arts and Music Hall – and is dedicated to supporting performing and visual arts. Each year, CAA presents a diverse schedule of events; serves upwards of 700,000 people in its venues; features the work of talented local, regional, and national artists in the Weston Art Gallery (located in the Aronoff Center); and supports the work of more than one dozen resident companies. Since the inception of its acclaimed arts education programs in 1995, CAA has reached more than 1.2 million students.

On Stage Touring, LLC
On Stage Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates On Stage Touring, producers of ELVIS LIVES and Legends in Concert. Celebrating its 29th year, Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration featuring the world’s greatest celebrity tribute artists. Widely recognized in the entertainment industry as the original celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert has been performed throughout the United States, and has traveled to 18 countries on five continents, including Japan, Canada, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Australia, China, Brazil, Spain, and England, entertaining more than 25 million fans. On Stage Entertainment operates numerous fixed-based, touring, limited-term and private engagements of Legends in Concert throughout the world. In addition to Las Vegas, Legends is presented year-round in numerous cities including Myrtle Beach, SC; Branson, MO; Atlantic City NJ; Waikiki Beach, HI; on the high seas aboard Norwegian EPIC; and seasonally at such locations as Foxwoods Resort Casino (Mashantucket), CN. The show has been featured on the most popular television networks in the world.

For more information on Legends in Concert or On Stage Entertainment, visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), a division of CORE Media Group, Inc., is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.elvis.com.

About Columbia Artists Theatricals
Columbia Artists Theatricals (CAT) specializes in the booking and tour management of live performances on a worldwide basis. Founded in 1956, as a subsidiary of Columbia Artists Management (CAMI), the company developed and expanded The Broadway Theatre League, which presented Broadway subscription series in over 125 cities in the United States. Today, working in conjunction with artists, producers, production companies, and management agencies, CAT brings performances to over 450 cities around the world.

Currently, CAT’s roster includes: A Chorus Line, Blue Man Group, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, CATS, Chicago, Twyla Tharp’s and Frank Sinatra’s Come Fly Away, ELLA: The Ella Fitzgerald Musical, the World Tour of FELA!, Hooray for Hollywood, the pre-Broadway tour of Frank Wildhorn’s Jekyll and Hyde, Stomp, Tap Dogs, and Voca People.

Domestically, CAT has represented numerous productions from a distinguished list of producers and production companies including: NAMCO, Nederlander Productions, NETworks, The Really Useful Company, The Shubert Organization, Columbia Artists Management, and Troika Entertainment. CAT has also toured the productions of the Abbey Theatre, The Market Theatre of Johannesburg, The Royal National Theatre, and The Royal Shakespeare Company. For more information, visit www.columbiaartiststheatricals.com.

cAA APPLAUDS ITS GENEROUS Sponsors

Season Sponsors: ameritas (Founding Season Sponsor), The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, CADILLAC, LOCAL12 WKRC, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner)

ELVIS LIVES Performance Sponsors: Ultimate Air Shuttle, Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.

“CAA PRESENTS” SPONSORS: Arthur Murray Dance Studio – Cincinnati, Heidelberg Distributing, Coldwell Banker West Shell, Macy’s

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: CityBeat, Cincinnati Herald, Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, Furniture Fair

ELVIS LIVES MEDIA PARTNER: WGRR-FM

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January 14, 2013 · 2:37 pm

INTIMATE APPAREL Runs Feb. 7-10

SCCT_Intimate ApparelINTIMATE APPAREL
Presented by Sinclair Community College Theatre
Feb. 7-10
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Most Metro |

Directed by Monica L. Williams

Cast includes: Marva M.B. Williams as Esther, Catherine Collins as Mrs. Dickson, Kevin Erman as Mr. Marks, Katie Beyoglides as Mrs. Van Buren & Tray Shelton as George

INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn Nottage, is a portrait of an African-American woman living in Lower Manhattan in 1905. She strives to become an independent woman as a seamstress. It was an era when the cut and color of one’s dress – and of course, skin – determined your profession, friends and lifestyle options.

  • Thu, Feb. 7 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 10 at 2pm

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