Yearly Archives: 2013

August 8, 2013 · 6:44 pm

HAIRSPRAY Runs Sept. 6-22

DPH_HairsprayHAIRSPRAY
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Sept. 6-22
Dayton

Directed by Tina McPhearson and Fran Pesch

It’s 1962 as we arrive in Baltimore and our lovable teen heroine Tracy Turnblad has one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When dreams come true, she is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. Add romance and crazy hair styles and you get fun from start to finish.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm

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August 8, 2013 · 6:12 pm

The Church Basement Ladies in A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT Runs Sept. 5-Oct. 27

LAC_Chuch Basement LadiesThe Church Basement Ladies in
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT
Presented by La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Sept. 5-Oct. 27
Springboro

Your favorite Church Basement Ladies are back and up to even more crazy antics in the all-new musical  A MIGHTY FORTRESS IN OUR BASEMENT. The year is 1960 and a reformation is underway. The Church Basement Ladies are once again required to face change head-on. Against the changing tide, they stand strong in their faith and in their friendships.

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 11 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 18 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Sept. 25 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 2 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 9 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 10-11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 16 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 17-18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 23 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 8, 2013 · 5:26 pm

RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash Runs Sept. 5-29

CCPA_Ring of FireRING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 5-29
West Price Hill

A set of gifted singers and instrumentalists sing through some of the greatest songs of one of America’s most brilliant singer/songwriters, Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate!

  • Thu, Sept. 5 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 12 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 2pm

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August 3, 2013 · 12:07 pm

SONGS THAT NEED TO BE SUNG Benefits Caracole on Aug. 10

Songs That Need to be Sung
Saturday August, 10th Below Zero Lounge

Caracole_logoCincinnati, OH- Liz Smith presents, in collaboration with Nigel Cotterill and Below Zero Lounge, SONGS THAT NEED TO BE SUNG, a musical cabaret evening to benefit Caracole. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Caracole. Performance begins at 8PM, doors open at 7PM.

Caracole is a non-profit organization that provides safe, affordable housing and supportive services to individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Please visit their website for more information: Caracole.org.

Performers include Liz Comstock, Ken Early, Annie Kalahurka, Dain Paige, Rich Roedershimer, Liz Smith & Torie Wiggins. Emceed by Greg Procaccino and accompanied by Sherry McCamley.

Below Zero Lounge 1120 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

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August 3, 2013 · 11:41 am

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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