Monthly Archives: November 2014

NET Benefit: LIGHTS, CAMERA, MURDER on Nov. 15

NET_Lights, Camera, MurderHELP US RAISE SOME FUNDS WITH A MURDER MYSTERY.

Gloria Swansong is coming back to the silver screen. But someone wants to send her to that big screening room in the sky instead! Could it be the spurned lover, the jealous stand-in, or does someone have a dark secret? No more “close-ups” for Miss Swansong! The murder mystery show will be held at The Cabaret at the Below Zero Lounge in the Gateway Quarter (1120 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202) on Saturday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

The event serves as a major fundraiser for New Edgecliff Theatre (NET). Tickets are still available for the one-night only evening, according to Shawn Maus, the theatre’s managing director.

The evening will feature The Whodunit? Players joined by friends of New Edgecliff. Guests may dress in their best red carpet attire or simply come dressed for an evening out, while enjoying beverages from the cash bar at the Cabaret. Maus notes that any donations are tax-deductible.

The event is one of four planned fundraisers hosted by NET this year, although this event is more theatrical in nature.

“From the minute you walk in, the actors will be performing,” Maus says.

He gives a special shout-out to the Below Zero Lounge for hosting the event after it became clear the theatre’s new home space would not be ready in time. “Below Zero and the Whodunit Players graciously stepped forward and opened their space and lent their talents for the event,” Maus says.

“It’s a great night to sit down with some cool people, have terrific drinks, see a show that’s happening all around you, and support NET,” Maus notes.

All money raised will go to the New Edgecliff’s operating fund, Maus says. That fund provides for main stage productions such as the planned local premiere of David Mamet’s “Race” in April.

“It is an investment in our community,” Maus says, “because all these things we do that people love are made possible through support of the operating fund.”

“We wanted to do something different. At NET, we create experiences. This is more than just a fundraiser. This is an evening experience.” Maus says of the murder mystery.

To make your reservations for “Lights, Camera, Murder”, please call 1-888-428-7311.

What: Lights, Camera, Murder by The Whodunit? Players
Where: The Cabaret at Below Zero Lounge, 1120 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
When: Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $15 per person: www.cincyticket.com, at the door or call 1-888-428-7311

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Dec. 3-7

 

Jim Ward as Scrooge. Photo by Richard O. Jones.

Jim Ward as Scrooge. Photo by Richard O. Jones.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Presented by Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Dec. 3-7
Hamilton

Directed by Patricia Ganz
Produced by Kevin Brunck, Joellyn Goos & Tracy Botos

Official cast list

Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption comes to life on the GHCT stage just in time for the holidays! Join us for this beloved holiday tradition and experience the arrival of the ghosts, the “Bah Humbugs” and Scrooge’s joyful discovery of life and love.

  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun. Dec. 7 at 2pm

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RAPUNZEL AND THE PRINCE Runs Nov. 21 & 22

RSCT_Rapunzel and the PrinceRAPUNZEL AND THE PRINCE
Presented by RiverStage Community Theatre
Nov. 21 & 22
New Richmond

A comedic adaptation of the fairytale.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 21-22 at 7pm

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THE BEEBO BRINKER CHRONICLES on Nov. 10

QCQTC_Beebo BrinkerTHE BEEBO BRINKER CHRONICLES
Presented by Queen City Queer Theatre Collectiive
Nov. 10
Over-the-Rhine

Follows the lives and loves of Laura, Beth and Beebo as they navigate uncharted territories of desire. Beth and Laura, secret lovers in college, went separate ways after graduation: Beth married and had children; Laura moved to New York. Both pine for each other, but before they can reunite, they find themselves entangled in the web of Beebo Brinker.

  • Nov. 10 at 7:30pm

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NKUs THE WEDDING SINGER Awarded a 4 Star Recommendation

Taylor Greatbatch as George.  Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Taylor Greatbatch as George. Mikki Schaffner Photography.

Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) calls THE WEDDING SINGER a 4 Star production. Produced by Northern Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance, the show is a musical send-up of an 80’s wannabe rock star, making ends meet as a wedding singer, who changes his tune when he is left at the altar, but then meets the waitress who could help him get back on track.

“This is the type of bold, brassy, high-energy musical that highlights the talents of the NKU students,” extol LCT panelists.

Additionally, Ronnie Chamberlain’s authentic and bright huge array of costumes were recognized by LCT panelists, as one panelist noted “which covered the gamut from wedding dresses and tuxedos to business suits to impersonator outfits to typical casual dress of the 1980s…a costume warehouse!”

For more information about THE WEDDING SINGER and other upcoming shows please contact NKU’s Theatre & Dancehttp://artscience.nku.edu/departments/theatre/boxoffice.html

Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT party in the summer.

The League of Cincinnati Theatres was founded in 1999 to strengthen, nurture and promote Cincinnati’s theatre community. LCT provides its member companies and individual members with education, resources and services to enhance the quality and exposure of the theatre community in Cincinnati and increase community awareness, attendance and involvement. More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.

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