Monthly Archives: April 2013

April 13, 2013 · 2:58 pm

SUNSET BOULEVARD Runs May 10-18

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond & Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling.

SUNSET BOULEVARD
Presented by Cincinnati Music Theatre
Runs May 10-18
Downtown

Reviews: CityBeat |

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

Directed by Skip Fenker
Musical direction by Kendra Struthers
Choreography by Brian Anderson
Produced by Deb Schubert

Cast: Laurie Brinkman as Norma Desmond, Michael Shawn Starks as Joe Gillis, Wayne Wright as Max Von Mayerling, Bree Hunter Sprankle as Betty Schaefer, Jeremy Cheek as Cecil B. De Mille, Jared Adamson as Artie Green & Bill Geraghty as Sheldrake
Ensemble: Dough Bruening, MaryPat Carletti, Patrick Carnes, Brandon Fox, Luke Freeman, Charlie Greer, Autumn Grilliot, Allison Hinkel, Kim Long, Lindsey Morgan, Alyssa Newman, Joey Schnell, Jillian Schwab, Catherine Fields Shultz, John Sloan, Karen Sowards, E. Shane Talbott, Samantha Toberman & Robert Workley

SUNSET BOULEVARD weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by tinsel town with the advent of ‘talkies.’ Her glamor has faded in all but her mind.  When she meets struggling screen-writer Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

  • Fri-Sat, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 2:30pm
  • Wed-Thu, May 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 18-19 at 8pm

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April 13, 2013 · 2:24 pm

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Runs May 10-12

mermaid-jr-300Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Mason
May 10-12
Mason

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In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice.

  • Fri, May 10 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 11* at 2pm & 7pm
    *Optional Under the Sea Tea available at noon.
  • Sun, May 12 at 1pm & 5pm

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April 13, 2013 · 2:05 pm

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. Runs May 3-19

THT_Beauty and the Beast JrDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
Presented by Town Hall Theatre
A Landmark Children’s Theatre Company Production
May 3-19
Centerville

Based on the Disney Film. “Once upon a time in a faraway land…” So begins the tale of a selfish prince, turned beast, who must forever remain hideously cursed unless he can gain redemption and find true love.  His fate lies in the hands and heart of a frightened girl he holds captive from the village.  Featuring such unforgettable songs as “Human Again” and “Be Our Guest!”  Recommended for ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, May 3 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 4-5 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 10 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 17 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 18-19 at 3pm

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April 13, 2013 · 1:20 pm

I HATE HAMLET Runs May 3-18

SSP_I Hate HamletI HATE HAMLET
Presented by Sunset Players
May 3-18
West Price Hill

Directed by Jerry Yearout

Cast: Anne Marie Penick as Felicia Dantine, Gunther Henkel-Moellmann as Andrew Rally, Hannah Goodman as Deidre McDavey, Merritt Beischel as Lillian Troy, Mike Burke as John Barrymore & Jason Amos as Gary Peter Lefkowitz

Andrew Rally has it all: celebrity from his starring role in a hit television series; a beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous, devoted agent; the perfect New York apartment; and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park. Having second thoughts about playing such a challenging role, in front of a live audience no less; the tipsy ghost of John Barrymore returns to his old apartment, urging Andrew to cast off the trappings of the material world and throw his soul into his destiny as an actor, to play Hamlet on the stage.

  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 10-11 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, May 17-18 at 8pm

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April 11, 2013 · 4:39 pm

NEXT TO NORMAL Runs May 7-19

VTA_Next to NormalNEXT TO NORMAL
Presented by Human Race Theatre Company & Victoria Theatre Association
May 7-19
Dayton

Reviews: Dayton Examiner | Dayton Most Metro |

Local media coverage: DaytonMostMetro article | Dayton Daily News article | Journal News article |

Director/Co-Music Director/Choreographer – Brian Yorkey
Co-Music Director/Conductor/Guitar – Scott Stoney

Cast: Jamie Cordes*+ as Dan, Jon Hacker as Henry, Eric Michael Krop* as Gabe, Emily Price as Natalie, Trisha Rapier* as Diana &   J.J. Tiemeyer* as Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
+Resident Artist of The Human Race Theatre Company.

With a thrilling contemporary score, NEXT TO NORMAL is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. This riveting musical won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize and the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score.

  • Tue-Fri, May 7-10 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Tue-Fri, May 14-17 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 18 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 19 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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