Monthly Archives: June 2014

THE GAME’S AFOOT at CTC

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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY – The Commonwealth Theatre Company at Northern Kentucky University opens its 2014 Summer Dinner Theatre season.

THE GAME’S AFOOT by Ken Ludwig kicks off the summer running June 11 to June 29. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Among the cast of CTC newcomers and veterans are NKU faculty members Sandra Forman, Mike King, and Christine Jones. Current NKU student Jennifer Rhodenhiser and CCM Drama student Spencer House are making their CTC debuts. The cast is rounded out by Rodger Pille, Liz Comstock, and Mindy Heithaus.

Directed by Corrie Danieley

PRICES:

  • Single Dinner & Show: $30
  • Two Dinner & Show Package: $55 (YOU SAVE $5!)
  • Show Only: $15 (In very limited supply and seating restrictions)

SHOW & DINNER TIMES:

Tuesday – Saturday: Dinner at 6:30pm Show at 8pm (seating for dinner begins at 6pm) Sunday: Dinner at 5pm and Show at 6:30pm (seating for dinner begins at 4:30pm)

For more information and tickets call the NKU Fine Arts Box Office at 859.572.5464.

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TCP Announces 2014-2015 Season

TCP_logoTricounty Players proudly announces their 2014-2015 season and directors. All show will be performed at the Sharonville Fine Arts Center.

The Search for Tinker Doyle
Directed by Connie Bishop
Show dates Oct10, 11, 12, 16,17
This is a regional premiere of a comedy by Kentucky author, Elizabeth Orndorff

When Charlie McConnell takes his wife on a 30th anniversary trip to Northern Ireland, he thinks he’s killing two birds with one stone: conduct a little business in trying to secure Carrickfergus as the Sister City to Sharonville, Oh, where he is mayor, and alsogive his wife the trip to Ireland she has always wanted. But his wife, Eleanor, has other plans: she wants to try to find TINKER DOYLE, with whom she had a summer romance 35 years ago

Dial M for Murder
Directors: Mary Benken and Gregory Charles Vaughn
Show dates Feb. 13, 1 4, 15, 20, 21

A classic mystery. Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her, and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. But the murderer gets murdered and the victim survives, only to be charged with murder herself! Luckily, the police inspector and a young man are willing to search for the truth.

The Whales of August
Directed by Gregg Robertson
Show dates April 17, 18, 19,24, 25

A charming drama. Elizabeth Strong, the eldest of two widowed sisters and Sarah Walker, much younger and still incurably romantic, face the challenges that life brings. Wistful and autumnal in mood, the two have come to decisions which are both momentous and filled with the bittersweet recognition that their lives, despite the alterations of time, continue on and they must find their own joys.

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Carnegie in Concert Season Closes with Nancy James on June 12

Carnegie in Concert Series Presents:
Nancy James: The Voices in My Head

Nancy James.

Nancy James.

(Covington, KY) On Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 7:30pm, the 2013-14 Carnegie in Concert season closes with the return of Cincinnati music and television legend Nancy James to the intimate stage of the Otto M. Budig Theatre.

Nancy James: The Voices in My Head features perennial Carnegie favorite and local treasure Nancy James reminiscing in song and story on her four decade career. Nancy James will take patrons down memory lane as she recalls her experiences beginning with CCM to the Bob Braun Show and beyond, along with a little help from her friends.

Broadway star and Tony nominee Pamela Myers will join James on stage along with legendary songstress Dixie Karas. Several other friends, including Jack Rouse, former executive of the Taft Broadcasting Company and founder of Jack Rouse Associates; Dick Murgatroyd, longtime director of The Bob Braun Show turned former Kentucky politician; and Nick Clooney, host of the Nick Clooney show and local news anchor; will share their sentiments via video over the course of the evening.

Through her career Nancy James won an Emmy for her work on The Bob Braun Show on WLWT from 1974-1983. Younger audiences may recognize her voice from extensive voice over work including commercials for the Cincinnati Zoo, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Remke/Biggs, and many other local companies. Today James continues to perform around the Tri-State for weddings, special events and with area bands.

Tickets for Nancy James: The Voices in My Head are $20; $17 for Carnegie Members, WVXU Perks and Enjoy the Arts Members and students. Tickets can be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday through Friday 12pm – 5pm, in person or by phone at (859) 957-1940. Tickets are also available online at www.thecarnegie.com.

Carnegie In Concert Series
Now in its seventh season in 2013-14, Carnegie in Concert strives to break the mold of chamber music offerings from yesteryear. The series challenges established programming norms by blending traditional string quartets, wind ensembles, and solo piano performances with gospel, jazz, musical theatre, Dixieland, and a cadre of other musical styles. The relationship between performer and audience is also re-imagined through an open dialogue revealing the essence of the selections and their meaning to the performers. The comfortable and intimate Otto M. Budig Theatre provides a unique environment for a unique concert experience, complete with a cash bar in the beautiful Carnegie Galleries.

About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is a multidisciplinary arts venue serving the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie is home to The Carnegie Galleries, comprised of more than 6,000 square feet of gallery space where emerging and established artists exhibit in multiple shows throughout the year; the Eva G. Farris Education Center, which provides arts education to thousands of children, many of whom are at or below the poverty level; and the newly renovated 465-seat Otto M. Budig Theatre, which offers an affordable theatre space for local, up-and-coming and established production companies and is home to The Carnegie’s Theatre and Concert Series.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Cincinnati Wine Festival, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation.

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Camp Jersey Offers Adult Program, Silver Stars

JPI_Camp JerseyJoin us for our first annual

Silver Stars Musical Theater
(for the young at heart!!)

Explore different genres of musical theater through singing, dancing and acting!

Each week is a different theme!

June 9, 16, 30 and July 7 6:30-8:30pm

Rehearsal Hall @ the Aronoff Center for the Arts Entrance on 7th Street between Walnut & Main

$42 for all four sessions!

Email Kelly@jerseyproductions.org for registration information!

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CFF14: TRUEFRINGE

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Presented as part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’14
Coffee Emporium
Over-the-Rhine 

Cincinnati’s True Theatre, approaching its fifth season, continues to sell out every one of their one-night-only shows, advertising only “true stories told by real people” and a theme. Each of their shows (including trueFEAR, trueMOM, trueOOPS!, and trueLOVE) have drawn storytellers from all walks of life. For the fourth year in a row, True Theatre will be joining the Festival with trueFRINGE, featuring five artists associated with this year’s Festival.

  • Kevin Holladay (“The King & I: A Hunk Of Burnin’ Love”)
  • Rebecca Kling (“Something Something New Vagina”)
  • Kevin Thornton (“Bryyann Loves You”/”Kevy Kev’s Stand-Up Extravaganza”)
  • Tanya O’Debra (“The Ultimate Stimulus”)
  • Eriv Vosmeier (Co-anchor of the Channel Fringe Hard-Hitting Action News Update and Producing Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival!)

Each storyteller will be sharing true, personal stories that will give you that behind-the-scenes look at life in-and-around the theatre that will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head*. Don’t miss the chance to make your Fringe experience complete with this ONE NIGHT ONLY show! (*Laughing, crying, and head-shaking guaranteed).

  • Fri, June 6 at 9pm

Official page with online ticketing |

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