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Carnegie Adds CHICAGO Performance

CARNEGIE ADDS CHICAGO PERFORMANCE
Matinee performance added Saturday, August 17

Leslie Goddard as Roxie Hart & Kimber Sprawl as Velma Kelly.

Leslie Goddard as Roxie Hart & Kimber Sprawl as Velma Kelly.

COVINGTON, KY – In order to meet ticket interest from patrons, The Carnegie will add a second performance of CHICAGO on Saturday, August 17th at 2pm.

Kicking off the 2013-14-theatre season, CHICAGO offers jaw-dropping production numbers, red hot dance and show tunes that linger long after the curtain has fallen. CHICAGO is one of the all-time favorites of Broadway, staged by performers who have been there and thrilling young talent who will be soon.

CHICAGO plays in The Carnegie’s Otto M. Budig Theatre August 10 – 25, 2013 under the direction of Dee Anne Bryll and Ed Cohen. CHICAGO features choreography by Broadway veteran and Cincinnati native David Baum in his local professional debut. Baum’s wife and fellow Broadway veteran Leslie Goddard stars as Roxie Hart. Tickets are $19 – $26 and are available online at http://www.thecarnegie.com or by calling The Carnegie Box Office at (859) 957-1940 (open Tu – Fr, noon – 5 p.m.).

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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Runs Aug. 9-18

PS_SeussicalSEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Presented by Playhouse South
Aug. 9-18
Springboro

Directed by Jenni Cypher

Cast list: JoJo – Emily Cypher, Horton – Jeremy Aldridge, Cat in the Hat – David Baker, Gertrude – Mackensie Vonderbrink, Mayzie – Micala Behrens, Mr. Mayor – Rob Breving, Mrs. Mayor – Angie Thacker, Sour Kangaroo – Mandy Stewart, Bird Girl 1 – Laura Dell, Bird Girl 2 – Olivia Fogle, Bird Girl 3 – Abby Kress, Wickersham 1 – Zach King, Wickersham 2 – Nick Lynch-Voris, Wickersham 3 – Jim Brown, Young Kangaroo – Montana Tester, Grinch – Michael S. Vanderveen, Yertle the Turtle – Cheryl Kayser, General Schmitz – Zach King
Chorus: Alli Brown, Bella Burns, Janelle Chamness, Kelsey Cypher, Melissa Dean, Michael Hall, Tyler Hulsman, Willow Kuykendall, Summer Lehman, Maddie Littman, Jordan Norgaard, Grace Rademacher, Cleo Runge, Cate Shannon, Sophia Shannon, Bethany Scearce, Bradley Scearce, Jacob Siemens, Gabrielle Lyssa Smith & Mikhayla Wilkins

SEUSSICAL is a musical based on many of Dr. Seuss’ most famous books. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through Dr. Seuss classics, including Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg and Gertrude McFuzz.

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 16-18 at 7:30pm

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ACTUP Announces Cast of CHILDREN OF EDEN

ACTUP_logoActing Up is excited to announce the talented cast of young performers for our upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN, Sept. 27, 28, 29.

  • FATHER……..Gabe Hoyer
  • ADAM……….Brandon Cole
  • EVE………..Savannah Slaby
  • CAIN……….Will Graber
  • ABEL……….Samuel Hoyer
  • SETH……….Michael Kaper
  • NOAH……….Dane Morey
  • MAMA NOAH…..Rachel Zimmerman
  • JAPHETH…….Cole Hankins
  • YONAH………Sydney Mahon
  • HAM………..Brighton Hummer
  • SHEM……….Zach Hoyer
  • AYSHA………Chloe tenBrink
  • APHRA………Sara Kearney
  • YOUNG CAIN…..Michael Williams
  • YOUNG ABEL………Anthony Frederickson
  • FEATURED SOLOISTS……Ruby Cimmarusti, Zach Hoyer, Lily Huelsman, LaurenWright,
  • SNAKE……….Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Zach Hoyer, Michael Kaper, Sara Kearney, Danielle Morey, Dean Parker, Ally Peebles, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh
  • STORYTELLERS………..Emily Burns, Jessica Burns, Caleb Cambron, Smantha Chumley, Ruby Cimmerusti, Catie Cumings, Abby Fair, Anthony, Fredrickson, Charlotte Graham, Tess Hogan, Lauren Hole, Lily Huelsman, Lily Huhn, Allison Jackson, Michael Kaper, Katie Kenniston, Josephine Kraimer, Maria Luiso, Leah Major, Abby Grace Martin, Emma Miller, Danielle Morey, Madeline Morstadt, Dean Parker, AllyPeebles, Mariah Reynolds, Lauren Robbins, Faith Schirmer, Erion Speno, HaleyStevens, Kelly Stockman, Madeline Straub, Kayla Stroud, Spencer Walsh, AnnieWesner, Kaleigh Whitehill, Michael Williams, Erin Wilmanns, Lauren, Wright, LydiaYax
  • YOUNG STORYTELLERS…….Chloe Bowles, Olivia Bowles, Gretchen Bush, Claire Connell, Ava Frizzell, Addison Guess, Reagan Guess, Sydney Heldman,Rachel Kearney, Danny Kopack, Grace Major, Marely Metz, Grant Meyer, JaidenMorley, Alizah Parry, Mia Prasinos, Sophie Rothstein, Maria Sanchez, WillSchirmer, Emma Schroeder, Charlie Stauffer, Naomi Stauffer, Livvy Stubenrauch, Ellie Toadvine, Catherine Voorhees 

With a soaring score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and a book by John Caird (Les Miserables), CHILDREN OF EDEN is freely based on the story of Genesis. It is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love is letting go.” 

Acting Up’s version of CHILDREN OF EDEN will feature storytellers and pairs of animals comprised of approximately 75 talented young performers ages 6 to 18, hailing from throughout the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. It is directed by Joey Schnell with assistance from Danielle Meo. Jeanne Bilyeu will be vocal director and Alison Rampa will be choreographer. Starring Mason natives Brandon Cole (Adam) and Dane Morey (Noah) and Ft. Thomas residents Savannah Slaby (Eve) and Rachel Zimmerman (Mama Noah). Also featuring Gabe Hoyer of Symmes Twp. as “Father.”

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, award-winning, young performers community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs. It stresses family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of the Association of Community Theatres of Cincinnati and won 23 Orchid Awards last month including Excellence in Choreography, Set Design, Costumes and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of CHILDREN OF EDEN at the Mason High School Theater. Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 27; 2 p.m. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7 p.m., Saturday, September 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, September 29. Special presale prices are available until September 1. Tickets are $12 each ($10 seniors) and will available online at http://www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit http://www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

CHILDREN OF EDEN is presented through special arrangement from Music Theatre International (MTI).

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