Monthly Archives: May 2014

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Runs June 20-29

BCT_SpamalotMonty Python’s SPAMALOT
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre
June 20-29
Beavercreek

Directed by Matt Owens

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

  • Fri-Sat, June 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 29 at 3pm

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THE SUNSHINE BOYS Runs June 19-29

Dave Roth as Al Lewis & Herb DuVal as Willie Clark.

Dave Roth as Al Lewis & Herb DuVal as Willie Clark.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS
Presented by Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
June 19-29
West Price Hill

Directed by Greg Procacchino

Cast: Herb DuVal as Willie Clark, Dave Roth as Al Lewis, Brandon Holcomb as Ben Silverman, Burgess Byrd as Registered Nurse, Afton Shepard as Burlesque Nurse & Steven Marck as Eddie, The TV Assistant

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 routines one last time. Much of the humour 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.

  • Thu, June 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm
  • Thu, June 26 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 27 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 28 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 29 at 2pm

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Runs June 17-22

BIC_Million Dollar QuartetMILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Presented by Victoria Theatre Association
June 17-22
Dayton

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.

  • Tue-Fri, June 17-20 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 21 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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CCPA’s HELLO DOLLY Earns 4 Star LCT Rating

Lesley Hitch as Dolly Gallagher Levi & Mike Hall as Horace Vandergelder.

Lesley Hitch as Dolly Gallagher Levi & Mike Hall as Horace Vandergelder.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Hello Dolly!” with a 4 Star Rating.

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.

Panelists called the show “a pure delight!”  About the ensemble, they said, “We, the audience, cannot help but cheer them all on.” Lesley Hitch was recognized for her work as Dolly, and Justin Glaser (“Cornelius Hackl”) and and Kalie Kaimann (“Minnie”) were both praised for their work as well.

HELLO DOLLY! continues through June 1st. Tickets can be purchased at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.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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PLAY IT BY HEART Runs June 12-July 6

HRTC_Play It By HeartPLAY IT BY HEART
Presented by Human Race Theatre Company
June 12-July 6
Dayton

Directed by Kevin Moore

Cast: Paul Blankenship as Billy Tucker, Kathryn Boswell as Jamie Lynn Jasper, Christine Brunner as Debbie Dean/Backup Singer, Tim Lile as Lyle Mount, Sharva Maynard as Naomi Jasper, George Psomas as Naji Habib, Trisha Rapier as Jeannine Jasper, Scott Stoney as Buck Jasper, Copper Taggard as Davey/Backup Singer & J.J. Tiemeyer as Robbie

t’s the passing of the torch in a country music dynasty as superstar Jeannine Jasper’s long career draws to a close. The changing world of the music industry is about to thrust her little sister, Jamie Lynn, into the spotlight. When an old flame comes calling, Jeannine envisions a quiet life offstage, but Jamie Lynn’s wild ways may cut short her time on top. Stage mother Naomi tries to keep control of her daughters until a scandalous secret comes to light and threatens to tear them apart. A musical about heartbreak and healing, this regional premiere comes alive with an exciting original score filled with new songs from the Nashville Sound to New Country and a book by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Brian Yorkey (If/Then, Next to Normal).

  • In preview Thu, June 12 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, June 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 15 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, June 17 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 18-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 22 at 2pm
  • Tue, June 24 at 7pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 25-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 29 at 2pm
  • Tue-Thu, July 1-3 at 7pm
  • Sat, July 5 at 2pm  & 7pm
  • Sun, July 6 at 2pm

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