Yearly Archives: 2013

RED Runs Nov. 1-10

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Presented by Thomas More College
Nov. 1-10
Crestview Hills

Directed by Frank Wicks

Cast: Jim Nelson & Tyler Thomas

Master abstract expressionist, Mark Rothko, has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 8-9 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 2pm

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EDGAR On Oct. 25

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Presented by Springfield StageWorks
Oct. 25
Springfield

Directed by Wayne Justice

Cast: Shane Smith as Poe, Andrea Klinker as Eleonora, Joshua Katawick as Fortunato & Michael McDonald as Roderick

Edgar Allan Poe remains one of the most influential and mysterious characters in literature today. Born in 1809 he would spend the next forty years confronting life, death, alcoholism, and the critics; resulting in one of the most incredible literary impacts the world has even seen.

  • Fri, Oct. 25 at 8pm

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Summer Classic Season at the Covedale Center

Summer Classic Season at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Announcing a Special Summer Series for 2014
EXCITING Four ShowPackage ON SALE NOW

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions knows how to put on great summer shows! We’ve been serving up hilarious comedies, beloved musicals,belly laughs, dazzling dances, stirring songs and onstage fireworks for over 30 years! For the Summer of 2014, we’ve put together a hot four-show package at the cool Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.

Come enjoygreat theatrical entertainment – at a great price! Where else can you get four wonderful showsat the low, Summer Classics price of $74. The Covedale has plenty of great subscriber seats available with a greatview of the stage!

Get your seats now, for best seating choices. Be sure to check out the seatingchart at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Please note performance times: Thursday 7:30 pm.; Friday 8:00 pm; Saturday 2:00 and 8:00pm & Sunday 2:00pm.

Hello Dolly!
May 22 – June 1, 2014
Book by Michael Stewart/Music and Lyrics byJerry Herman/Based on the Play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder

HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi! Classic musical numbers include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie.

The Sunshine Boys
June 19 – June 29, 2014
By Neil Simon

The story focuses on characters Al Lewis and Willy Clark, a one-time vaudevillian team known as”Lewis and Clark” who, over the course of forty-odd years, not only grew to hate each other but never spoke to each other off-stage throughout the final year of their act. The stubborn Clark, who was not ready for retirement,resented the wiser Lewis for breaking up the act when he opted to leave show business. It is now 1972 and CBS is inviting the team to reunite for a special on the history of comedy, with the pair representing the vaudeville era at its best. Clark is convinced by his nephew Ben to revive one of the old routine sone last time. Much of the humor is derived from efforts to get the two cantankerous actors into the same room for a rehearsal, their differences of opinion once they reunite, and their shenanigans on the actual broadcast.

Footloose
July 24 – August 3, 2014
Music by Tom Snow | Stage Adaptation byDean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Based onthe original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen,Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. This show is produced by the national award-winning Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre.

The Will Rogers Follies
August 21 – August 31, 2014
Book by Peter Stone;Music Composed and Arranged by Cy Coleman; Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Original New York Production Directed and Choreographed by Tommy Tune;
Inspired by the words of Will and Betty Rogers

Will Rogers was aunique American who, though he died almost sixty years ago, remains a belovedfigure remembered for his humor, his wisdom, and his just plain common sense.At the heart of his populist philosophy was his most famous statement: “Inever met a man I didn’t like.” Rogers became the biggest, most popular,and highest paid star of every existing medium of his time–stage, screen,radio, newspapers, and public appearances. In fact, it is no exaggeration tosay that he was the greatest star this country has ever produced.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Subscription deadline is April 4, 2014
  • Subscription package tickets will be mailed April 14, 2014
  • Single tickets go on sale April 14, 2014 

Purchase your Covedale Summer Classic Subscription by one of the following methods:

  • Call the box office @ 513.241.6550
  • Mail your subscription order form to: CLP P.O. Box 5255 Cincinnati, OH 45205
  • Log on to: www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com and purchase online!
  • In person at the box office ticket counter

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OEDIPUS REX Runs Nov. 7-16

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Presented by Springfield StageWorks
Nov. 7-16
Springfield

Directed by Josh Katawick

Cast: Chaney Morrow, Lisa Howard-Welch, Randy Benge, Amy Taint, Charles Larkowski, Kathleen Day, Danyul Jackson & Tod Tyslan

Oedipus Rex chronicles the story of Oedipus, a man who becomes the king of Thebes who was destined from birth to murder his father Laius and marry his mother Jocasta.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 7-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 14-16 at 8pm

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Playhouse’s SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN Earns 5 Star LCT Rating

Gabi Mayorga as Monica & Arturo Soria as Luis. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Gabi Mayorga as Monica & Arturo Soria as Luis. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN with a 5 Star Rating.

The Playhouse described SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN as “A world premiere fable of revenge and redemption. The citizens of a Latin American village, still reeling from the effects of a brutal civil war, find themselves facing an even more devastating foe: a plague that threatens the most vulnerable among them. A reclusive doctor discovers he has a magical capacity for healing, but it’s his own soul he must mend when he’s faced with a life or death decision.”

Panelists said of Seven Spots on the Sun: “This hauntingly beautiful play by rising young playwright Martin Zimmerman was utterly captivating. Told by an excellent cast comprised of a mini-Greek chorus and main characters, the play ponders the personal stakes of putting one’s body on the line to heal those wounded by war.” Director KJ Sanchez was highly praised; “Her direction brought poignancy to this poetic play…She smartly directed her actors within the space. I felt she gave her actors such a sense of urgency. The stakes were so high that by the end I was I was speechless.” Sound designer Zach Williamson was also singled out for contribution to the production.

Panelists applauded the entire ensemble, who “worked so well together and were so believable.” Gerardo Rodriguez portrayal of Moises was “powerful, restrained, controlled, hinting at the vast reserves of emotion beneath the surface.” Gabi Mayorga was “beautiful” in her role as Monica: “I was stunned by the raw emotion she was capable of in such a small, intimate space.” Finally, Arturo Sorio, as Luis, was commended for his “moving” performance which showed “tremendous range.”

Seven Spots on the Sun continues through October 27th. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.cincyplay.com.

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.

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