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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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April 11, 2013 · 3:50 pm

SUNSET BOULEVARD | May 10-18 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

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

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

CINCINNATI, OH – “And now, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”

Cincinnati Music Theatre (CMT), now celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season, proudly presents SUNSET BOULEVARD, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Join us May 10-18, 2013 at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater as we enter the infamous house on Sunset, and meet the “greatest star of all,” Norma Desmond. Her career, fans, and glamour have faded in all but her mind. However, when struggling screenwriter Joes Gillis enters the scene, Norma’s hope for a return to the silver screen are revitalized. He agrees to edit her screenplay, but ends up becoming her kept man. Their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

The cast includes some of the city’s finest talent, including: Laurie Brinkman (Norma Desmond), Michael Shawn Starks (Joe Gillis), Wayne Wright (Max Von Mayerling), Bree Hunter Sprankle (Betty Schaefer), Jeremy Cheek (Cecil B. MeMille), Jared Adamson (Artie Green), Bill Geraghty (Sheldrake), with Doug Bruening, Marypat Carletti, Patrick Carnes, Brandon Fox, Andrew Herbert, Charlie Greer, Autumn Grilliot, Allison Hinkle, Kim Long, Kaitlyn Lory, Lindsey Morgan, Joey Schnell, Jillian Schwab, Catherine Fields Shultz, John Sloan, Karen Sowards, E. Shane Talbott, Samantha Toberman, and Robert Workley.

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

SUNSET BOULEVARD features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. CMT’s production is produced by Deb Schubert and directed by Skip Fenker, with music direction by Kendra Struthers and choreography by Brian Anderson.

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.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Performance Schedule

  • Friday, May 10, 2013 at 8:00pm
  • Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:00pm
  • Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:30pm matinee
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:30pm
  • Thursday, May 16, 2013 7:30pm
  • Friday, May 17, 2013 8:00pm
  • Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00pm closing night

CALENDAR INFO

WHAT: SUNSET BOULEVARD (by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton)

WHEN: May 10-18, 2013 (see below for full performance schedule)

WHERE: Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

PRICES: $22.00 adults, $20.00 students/senior/military, $20.00 groups of 15 or more

INFO: Sunset Boulevard tells the story of silent movie star Norma Desmond, and her longing for a return to the silver screen. With the advent of talking pictures, she was discarded by Tinsel Town. Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When she meets struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis in dramatic circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion.

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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April 11, 2013 · 3:34 pm

MEASURE FOR MEASURE Runs May 3-26

The cast of MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

The cast of MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
May 3-26
Downtown

Local media coverage: Enquirer article |

Reviews: CityBeat | Enquirer |

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Ian Bond as Claudio; Billy Chace* as Lucio; Charlie Cromer as Second Gentleman, Messenger, Varrius, Attendant, ensemble; Travis Emery as First Gentleman, Elbow, Barnardine, ensemble; Jessie Wray Goodman as Juliet, Francisca, ensemble; Jim Hopkins* as Escalus; Kelly Mengelkoch* as Isabella, Miranda McGee as Mistress Overdone; Sam Rabinovitz as Provost; Mary Lou Rader as Mariana, Mistress Froth; Paul Riopelle* as Pompey; Nicholas Rose* The Duke, Zach Schute as Friar Peter, Abhorson, ensemble and Brent Vimtrup as Angelo

In a city where any prohibited vice is readily available, stands Angelo, left in charge by an absent Duke. As he begins a crusade to enforce long forgotten codes of chastity, a young man’s life is threatened. But when Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for the life of her brother, she is offered a truly indecent proposal to spare him from Angelo himself. Shakespeare puts hypocritical, ethical and religious double standards on trial in this captivating and deep examination of the value of virtue and the power of our vices.

  • In preview Wed-Thu, May 1-2 at 7:30pm. All seats $20.
  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, May 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat May 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, May 19th at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat,  May 23-25 at 7:30 pm
  • Sun, May 26th at 2pm

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