Monthly Archives: January 2014

January 7, 2014 · 6:31 pm

CCM’s A MOVEABLE FEAST Returns On Jan. 17, 2014

Back by popular demand, this unique benefit event showcases students from UC’s College-Conservatory of Music in an evening of live entertainment and by-the-bite cuisine.

CCM_logoCINCINNATI, OH—Cincinnati’s premiere fundraiser returns in early 2014 when the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) presents “A Moveable Feast.” The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, and this year’s “Feast” celebrates the theme “Starstruck.”

A star-powered showcase of CCM’s world-class performing and media arts programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the fundraiser features samplings of artistic and culinary delights throughout CCM Village. Guests can enjoy backstage tours and plan their own schedule of 20-minute samplings of student entertainment, including Jazz, Musical Theatre, Piano, Opera, Drama, Dance, Orchestra and Chamber Winds performances, along with E-Media video productions and much more.

This year’s artistic menu also includes performances by the Steel Drum Band and by CCM’s internationally acclaimed string quartet-in-residence, the Ariel Quartet, which will perform selections from its upcoming Beethoven Cycle—a series of six concerts in Corbett Auditorium in January, February and March of 2014.

The evening’s program will begin in Corbett Auditorium with a prelude performance featuring the Jazz Ensemble. The “Feast” will conclude with a performance by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Cocktails and dinner-by-the-bite provided by Jeff Thomas Catering will be served throughout the evening. Tickets to last year’s event sold out in record time, so act now to secure your place at the “Feast.”

Learn more about “A Moveable Feast” by visiting ccm.uc.edu/support/events.

Event Time
6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17

Location
CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to “A Moveable Feast” are on sale now:

  • Patron Host Tickets: $125 (ticket price includes parking)
  • General Public Tickets: $75 (ticket price includes a Friends of CCM membership)
  • Current Friends of CCM Member Tickets: $50
  • Young Professional (40 and under) Tickets: $35
  • CCM Alumni Tickets: $35

Seating is limited. Tickets can be purchased online at ccm.uc.edu/support/events or ccm.weshareonline.org/MoveableFeast2014 or by calling 513-556-2100. Event proceeds raised by the Friends of CCM, a group of 600 volunteers and an active board, support CCM’s stars of tomorrow through student travel funds and scholarships.

Raffle tickets can be purchased online with the purchase of your Moveable Feast ticket or during the event for $10 for one ticket or $25 for three tickets. One prize will be given, which includes a weekend drive in a Mercedes-Benz with two tickets to a Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra or Cincinnati Pops Concert and a Gift Certificate to KAZE restaurant (sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Cincinnati and Mercedes-Benz of West Chester).

Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors. Additional parking is available off-campus at the new U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the leading conservatories for the performing and electronic media arts, composition, scholarship and pedagogy.

All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events or to view CCM’s 2013-14 season brochure visit our website at http://ccm.uc.edu.

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January 7, 2014 · 4:52 pm

MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! | Thu., March 26-27 | Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE!

PLAYS THE ARONOFF CENTER’S JARSON-KAPLAN THEATER

SECOND SHOW ADDED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 SOLD OUT

“You’ll leave the theatre with the intent to live in harmony with your partner. Not to be missed!”–Elle Magazine

Tickets On Sale Friday, January 10 at 10:00 AM!

CAA_Peter Story[Cincinnati, OH] – Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up starring Peter Story, is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray.  The show will play the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 7:30 PM.  Moving swiftly through a series of vignettes, the show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 10 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  The show is being presented by the Cincinnati Arts Association as part of its 2013-14 Season.

Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! is more than just the book.

After beginning in Paris in 2007, Men are From Mars – Women are From Venus LIVE! has been seen by more than one million people around Europe. It debuted in the United States in February 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina and will be playing to audiences around the United States and Canada throughout the year.

This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

Starring in this theatrical comedy is PETER STORY. Peter has appeared in prime-time shows on all three major networks – some of his favorite credits include CSI (directed by Quentin Tarantino), Without a Trace, Ugly Betty, and recurring roles on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show and Rob Lowe’s The Lyon’s Den.  He stars opposite Steve Guttenberg in the cheesy horror film, Cornered, and can be seen opposite Weed’s Elizabeth Perkins in the hilarious short, Le Chat Est Mort.  He is proud alum of the New Harmony Project and an avid storyteller with The Moth.

Peter’s story of how he and his wife won a dream wedding competition was just featured nationally on NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour, a show featuring the country’s best storytellers.

Commenting on Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, Peter said, “It’s a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. A delicious evening of entertainment.”

When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical.

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Since being published in 1992, John Gray’s “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,” exploring the differences between the sexes, has sold in excess of 50 million copies, been translated into 40 different languages and is one of the most recognizable titles in the world. Gray has written 17 books and become one of the most trusted relationship authors today, appearing on the national lecture circuit and on such TV shows as Good Morning America, Oprah, and Larry King Live.

Producer, St. Louis-based Emery Entertainment, has produced or promoted thousands of events around the globe, including superstar attractions Blue Man Group, David Copperfield, and James Taylor.

The talented team assembled for this production continues with the award-winning playwright Eric Coble, direction by Broadway veteran Mindy Cooper, and animation & video production by the talented animators at Bazillion Productions.

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January 7, 2014 · 3:21 pm

MPI: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

MPI_A Little Night Music logoMariemont Players presents A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, a Musical Romance in Waltz Time, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just East of Mariemont), January 10th through January 26th, 2014.

This captivating tale of romance in turn of the century Sweden follows the amorous adventures of Desiree, a touring actress. When her past and present lovers — and their wives — show up for a weekend in the country, surprising liaisons, passions, and a taste of love’s endless possibilities are all brought to light. The lilting score features the haunting classic, “Send in the Clowns.”

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC is directed by Skip Fenker, produced by Kathy Beiting, and features Laurie Brinkman, Jan Costello and Wayne Wright, with Katie Daniel, Jen Drake, Carol Gerlach, Bryan Greaves, Charlie Greer, Kim Long, Sarah Mizelle, Danielle Morey, Nik Pajic, Karen Sowards, Robert Warfel and Robert Workley.

Performances will be at 8:00pm on January 10th, January 11th, January 17th, January 18th and January 24th; at 2:00pm on January 12th and January 26th; at 7:30pm on January 16th an January 23rd; at 2:00pm & 7:00pm on January 19th; and at 3:00pm & 8:00pm on January 25th.

For more information or to order tickets for A Little Night Music, call Betsy at 513-684-1236. All seats are reserved and cost $18 each.

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January 7, 2014 · 3:16 pm

WORKING Runs Jan. 31-Feb. 16

DPH_WorkingWORKING
Presented by Dayton Playhouse
Jan. 31-Feb. 16
Dayton

Directed by Jim Lockwood
Music directed by Lorri Topping
Choreographed by Allison Eder

Cast: Matt Poliachik as Man 1, Matt Kuntzman as Man 2, Kip Moore as Man 3, Lynn Kesson as Woman 1, Suzanne Clabaugh as Woman 2 & Tori Tuccillo as Women 3

an upbeat musical, based on the Studs Terkel book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do, features people from different regions and from many different occupations. In 1978 this popular musical was nominated for twelve Tony Awards.

  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 2 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 7-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 9 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Feb. 14-15 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm

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January 7, 2014 · 1:16 pm

THE BOOK OF MORMON Lottery Announcement

“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CENTURY. 

Heaven on Broadway! A celebration of the privilege of living inside that improbable paradise called a musical comedy.” 

Ben Brantley, THE NEW YORK TIMES

BIC_Book of Mormon

 ANNOUNCES LOTTERY TICKET POLICY 

PERFORMANCES BEGIN JANUARY 7, 2014 

AT THE ARONOFF CENTER

CINCINNATI – THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins January 7 at the Aronoff Center and plays a limited three week engagement through January 26, 2014. In Cincinnati, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.

The wildly popular lottery for the Broadway production has attracted as many as 800 entries at some performances. The producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON are pleased to offer low-priced lottery seats for every city on the National Tour.

Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance; each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $25 each. Only one entry is allowed per person. Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner. Tickets are subject to availability.

THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, “South Park.” Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The musical is choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker.

THE BOOK OF MORMON is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Book (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Direction (Casey Nicholaw, Trey Parker), Best Featured Actress (Nikki M. James), Best Scenic Design (Scott Pask), Best Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt), Best Sound Design (Brian Ronan) and Best Orchestrations (Larry Hochman, Stephen Oremus); the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; five Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album; four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical, and the Drama League Award for Best Musical.

THE BOOK OF MORMON features set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Ann Roth, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt and sound design by Brian Ronan. Orchestrations are by Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus. Music direction and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

THE BOOK OF MORMON will play the Aronoff Center, January 7 – 26, 2014 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm and on Sundays at 1:00pm and 6:30pm. For more information, please visit BroadwayinCincinnati.com.

For more information, visit www.BookofMormonTheMusical.com

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Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. Broadway in Cincinnati is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. Fifth Third Bank is the sponsor of the Cincinnati 12/13 Season. LOCAL 12 is the official television station of the 12/13 Cincinnati Season.

Broadway Across America
A leading Broadway producer and the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America. BAA operates in 40 cities, bringing first-class touring musicals and plays to audiences across the US and Canada in markets such as Costa Mesa, Fort Lauderdale, Tempe, Boston, Minneapolis and New Orleans. As a producer, current and upcoming productions include Million Dollar Quartet, Pippin, Big Fish, Betrayal, Bullets Over Broadway, Little Miss Sunshine and Bull Durham. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

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