Monthly Archives: December 2013

FLI Announces Cast of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

FLI_logoFootlighters is excited to announce the cast for the regional premiere of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL. The show runs May 1 – 17, 2014. Tickets can be purchased online at www.footlighters.org or by phone at 859.652.3849.

Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world. Set in the late 1970s, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. Outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business.

CAST:

  • Mr. Hart – Jon Vater
  • Violet – Deana Tully
  • Doralee – Megan Hudson
  • Judy – Jennifer Richardson
  • Roz – Cathy Lutts
  • Joe – Will Reed
  • *Dwayne – Nick Castle
  • *Maria – Ruth Cachoua
  • *Margaret – Greta Manolis
  • *Kathy – Karen Wiebe
  • *Missy – Lynn Ollman
  • *Bob – Jeremy Cheek
  • *Josh – Clayton Castle

ENSEMBLE – Mary Ann Smith, Betsi Brockmeier, Regina Stack, Jillian Hibbard, David Barge, Sam Johnson, David Keith, Robert Feilds, Earl Lehkamp.

* denotes also in the Ensemble

PRODUCTION TEAM:

  • Robert Weidle – Director
  • Brandon Fox – Asst. Director
  • Missy Whitus – Vocal Director
  • Alan Masters – Music Director
  • David Radtke – Choreographer
  • Lee Osborne – Producer
  • Cathy Lutts – Producer

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ETC’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

 

Michael G. Bath as Passepartout & Ken Early as Phileas Fogg. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Michael G. Bath as Passepartout & Ken Early as Phileas Fogg. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

Panelists described AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS as “an evening of captivating, charming entertainment”. Panelists praised the show’s polished performances and a spare yet inventive set, and singled out Michael Bath, as Phileas Fogg’s loyal companion and butler, Passepartout, for a “charismatic, high energy, comic performance.”

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS continues through January 4th. Tickets can be purchased at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.

League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual 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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SNOW CANCELLATIONS For Friday, Dec. 6

MISC_Snow CancellationsUpdated  6:40pm

Cancelled performances for Friday, December 6th

  • 1940′s RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL [Cheviot]
    Presented by The Drama Workshop through Dec. 22.
    We will attempt to reach all patrons with reservations. Tickets may be exchanged for a a future performance on a space-available basis. Please make arrangements with Gretchen by calling the ticket line at 513.598.8303.
  • AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS [Over-the-Rhine]
    Presented by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati through Jan. 4
    The Box Office will reopen 11. am Sat. to assist with exchanges at 513.421.3555.
  • AS YOU LIKE IT [Highland Heights]
    Presented by Northern Kentucky University through Dec. 8
    The Fine Arts box office will reopen Saturday, Dec. 7th at 3pm to return calls. You can leave a message for the box office at 859.572.5464. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. 
  • THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER [North College Hill]
    Presented by CenterStage Players of Ohio
    Three performances left.
  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL [Eden Park]
    Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park through Dec. 29
    Please contact the Playhouse box office at 513.421.3888. It closes at 2 p.m. and reopens Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • A CHRISTMAS CAROL [West Price Hill]
    Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts through Dec. 22
    Call the box office at 513.241.6550 and make arrangements for another performance.
  • THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED) [Eden Park]
    Presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park though Dec. 29
    Please contact the Playhouse box office at 513.421.3888. It closes at 2 p.m. and reopens Saturday at 10 a.m.
  • THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS [Downtown]
    Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati through Dec. 14
    The Box Office is now closed and will reopen on Saturday at the Taft Theatre at 12:30 pm. If you possess tickets to tonight’s performance,  please bring your tickets to the Taft Theatre one hour prior to show time of the performance of The Day Before Christmas that you would like to attend and we will issue new tickets at that time. Please check our website at www.thechildrenstheatre.com for performance times on December 7, 8 and 14.  Please note: due to high volume, we are unable to exchange tickets over the phone.
  • HOUSE OF YES [Clifton]
    Presented by Untethered Theatre Company through Dec. 7
    Production closes Saturday as planned.
  • IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE [Union]
    Presented by Union Community Theatre through Dec. 8.
    Those patrons who have already purchased tickets for this performance will be contacted for options to change their tickets to another performance with seats still available or receive a refund. All other performances are still as scheduled.
  • THE LADY AND THE TRAMP VAUDEVILLE SHOW [Over-the-Rhine]
    Presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati
    If you have tickets, please contact the box office at 513.300.5669. 
  • NUNSENSE JAMBOREE [Newport]
    Presented by Footlighters Inc. through Dec. 7
    All patrons with tickets to the performance will be contacted by our box office staff. Please leave a message at 859.652.3849 with questions. Saturday’s closing night performance will continue as scheduled. First priority will be given to tonight’s patrons, but a limited number of tickets may be available. Please call 859.652.3849 to inquire.
  • THE NUTCRACKER BALLET [Over-the-Rhine]
    Presented by The School for Creative & Performing Arts
    Box Office will re-open at 9 a.m. to handle exchanges for any remaining performances.  Saturday at 2:00 & 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. are still open to transfer patron tickets.  Please call (513) 363-8100 or email us at scpatickets@gmail.com and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 
  • THE SLEEPING BEAUTY [West Price Hill]
    Presented by Sunset Players thorugh Dec. 15
    Production will now open Saturday at 2pm.
  • SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: CELEBRATING THE HOLYDAYS [Downtown]
    Presented by Cincinnati Arts Association
    This ticketed event has been RESCHEDULED for SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014, 7PM.
  • STRIKING 12 [Newport]
    Presented by Falcon Theater through Dec. 14.
    The box office will be contacting ticket holders to reschedule.
  • TWELFTH NIGHT [Downtown]
    Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company through Dec. 15
    Because the rest of the run is sold out, we have ADDED a show this Sunday night at 7:30pm to accommodate patrons from tonight. If you had tickets for tonight, we have contacted you by email and phone. 
  • A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD [Fort Thomas]
    Presented by Village Players through Dec. 15
    Call the ticket line at 859.392.0500 if you had tickets for tonight’s performance.

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A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL Announces Special Guests

Cincinnati Welcomes Adaptation of Holiday Favorite

Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour.

Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour.

A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL begins performances on Wednesday, December 11 and is honored to announce a list of very special guests joining the show throughout the run ending on December 22. Marc Okrand, creator of the Klingon language made famous in the Star Trek franchise will be in the audience for opening night. Author of “The Klingon Dictionary,” Okrand has been involved with Star Trek since Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Director and producer of Cincinnati’s A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL, Michael Hall said, “We are thrilled that Marc will be seeing our production. The cast has worked very hard to respect the Klingon language and culture. Sharing it with the language’s creator is something very special indeed.”

In addition to Marc Okrand, Indianapolis-based music group il Troubadour will be performing Klingon songs at both the opening night (December 11) and closing night (December 22) performances. A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL’s playwright, Christopher Kidder-Mostrom will be in attendance on Saturday, December 14.

Produced by Hugo West Productions, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL embraces the holiday season, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays December 11 through 22. Written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch, A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL was first performed in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2007, later adding a production in Chicago. 2013 marks the first time that the show will be produced in Cincinnati, simultaneously with the Minnesota and Chicago productions.

Created within the Star Trek franchise, Klingons have been a part of popular culture since their introduction in the 1960s. This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic tells the tale of Squ’ja as he learns to embrace the Klingon Warrior Code of Honor and will be performed in Klingon with English supertitles.

Performance dates for A KLINGON CHRISTMAS CAROL are December 11 through 15 and December 18 through 22. All show times are 8 PM, except Sundays at 5 PM, and will be performed at the Art Academy of Cincinnati: 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Advance tickets are available online at www.seatyourself.biz/cincykcc. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating.

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The Passing of Sam Engel

MISC_Condolences“Until his health declined drastically in recent years, Sam was a fine comic actor and one of the biggest supporters of community theater in town. Even in bad health, he was unfailingly upbeat about theater. He’ll be missed.” -Ray Lebowski

The memorial service is Monday, Dec. 9 at Noon. For more information visit: www.weilfuneralhome.com/obituaries_view.asp?notice_id=2208

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