Yearly Archives: 2013

CCM’s THE CRUCIBLE Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Laura McCarthy as Abigail Williams & Joe Markesbery as John Proctor. Photo by Mark Lyons.

Laura McCarthy as Abigail Williams & Joe Markesbery as John Proctor. Photo by Mark Lyons.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the College Conservatory of Music Drama Department’s THE CRUCIBLE with a 4 Star Rating.

Written in 1953 as a parable for McCarthyism by American playwright Arthur Miller, The Crucible tells a story of hysteria and witchcraft in colonial Salem.

Panelists praised The Crucible as “a skillful, intense, heartfelt, and nearly perfect production of The Crucible. I truly watched in wonder as the story unfolded.” “The ensemble acting was terrific…this cast was admirable in its portrayal of a wide range of ages, young to middle-age to elderly.” As one panelist noted: “I would recommend the production because it is a classic play that still resonates today.”

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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Top Stories for the Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6

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  1. The cast of MOBY DICK REHEARSED

    The cast of MOBY DICK REHEARSED

    MOBY DICK REHEARSED Review

  2. KTC Producing Artistic Director Resigns
  3. GHOST THE MUSICAL Review
  4. Revival of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Opens CCM’s 2013-2014 Studio Series
  5. MCP Announces Cast for BOEING BOEING
  6. MOBY DICK REHEARSED Runs Sept. 26-Oct. 6
  7. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Runs Oct. 31-Nov. 30
  8. CCM Opens Mainstage Series With THE CRUCIBLE
  9. NUNSENSE Runs Oct. 4-20
  10. Auditions Announced for ArtReach Touring Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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  2. Press Releases
  3. Reviews
  4. UC College-Conservatory of Music
  5. Northern Kentucky University
  6. Broadway in Cincinnati
  7. Auditions
  8. Know Theatre of Cincinnati
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Playhouse’s CABARET Happy Hour for a Cause on Oct. 14

PIP_Cabaret benefitMonday, Oct. 14
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Feel free to come and go as you please!

Come to Happy Hour for a Cause to celebrate the opening of the musical CABARET, which runs at the Playhouse in the Park Oct. 19 to Nov. 16.

  • Drink specials!
  • Prizes!
  • Sing-along with the original film!

A portion of proceeds from the evening will be donated to Caracole, Inc.

Below Zero Lounge
1122 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
*There is limited FREE parking in the lot across the street from Below Zero.

What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play.
The excitement of big Broadway musicals returns to the Playhouse with Kander and Ebb’s Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece. Take your seat at the decadent Kit Kat Club as performer Sally Bowles and novelist Clifford Bradshaw enter into a stormy romance against the backdrop of rising Nazi influence in pre-war Berlin. CABARET features an irresistible combination of show-stopping choreography and unforgettable songs. Willkommen!

To learn more about CABARET or to purchase tickets, visit the PIP website.

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MLT Announces the Cast of CROWNS

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre has announced the cast of CROWNS. Directed by Charley Shafor with music direction by Jay Mills, the musical runs Nov. 8-16.

The cast includes:

  • Catherine Collins as Wanda
  • Melani Harris as Mother Shaw
  • Audrea Johnson as Mabel
  • Heather Kimbrough as Janette
  • Amberly Winfrey as Yolanda
  • William “Kip” Moore as Man/Preacher
  • Angela Watson as Velma

For more information visit www.middletownlyric.org/S_crowns.htm.

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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Runs Oct. 25-Nov. 3

OXACT_Trailer ParkTHE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
Presented by Oxford Area Community Theatre
Oct. 25-Nov. 3
Oxford

Directed by Rebecca Howard

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres, and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband, the storms begin to brew. Content Advisory: This show contains adult language and themes.

  • Fri-Sat, oct. 25-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 1-2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 2pm

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