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October 27, 2015 · 6:12 am

BHUTAN On Nov. 23

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SHEatre: Cincinnati Women’s Theatre
Nov. 23
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company [Downtown]

Directed by Abby Rowold

Cast: Bailie Breaux, Kyle Brumley, Sara Mackie & Nicole Jeannine Smith

Staged reading. Frances Conroy wonders how she ended up here. Her mother is driving her crazy. Her aunt is stalking a married man. Her brother is in prison. She dreams of Bhutan but can barely find the kitchen door. ‘Bhutan’ is a play about many things…family, love, change, and most importantly, it’s about having the courage to let-go and take a leap into the unknown.

  • Mon, Nov. 23 at 7:30pm

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October 26, 2015 · 7:24 am

2016-2017 Season Announced by The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is thrilled to announce its 2016-2017 season. Featuring a selection of classic comedies, musicals, and dramatic fare, theater-goers will be sure to enjoy themselves at TDW’s intimate, 96-seat performance venue.

Leading off the season in August, 2016, will be Michael Frayn’s farcical classic, NOISES OFF. Frayn takes the ‘play-within-a-play’ concept, and turns it on its ear, as we follow the hapless efforts of a British touring company trying to stage the comedy, “Nothing’s On”.  With a lead actress who can’t remember her lines, a dim-witted leading man, a gorgeous ingénue who can’t keep up with the insanity around her, and a director who’s trying to keep calm and carry on, nothing is going right. Widely known for featuring both sides of the set, which changes between acts, this audience favorite will be directed by Dennis Murphy and will run August 12 through August 28, 2016.

Following next will be the dramatic comedy, THE LION IN WINTER, by James Goldman.  At Christmas in 1183, an aging and conniving King Henry II plans a reunion where he hopes to name his successor. He summons his scheming but imprisoned wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine; his mistress, Princess Alais, whom he wishes to marry; his three sons, all of whom desire the throne; and the young but crafty King Philip of France. With the fate of Henry’s empire at stake, everybody engages in their own brand of deception and treachery to stake their claim. TDW welcomes Francis Boyle to their stage to direct this Tony-award winning play, running from October 7 through October 23, 2016.

In December, the cast of TDW’s award-winning 2013 production of NUNSENSE will return to perform a holiday variety show in NUNCRACKERS, by Dan Goggin. NUNCRACKERS is the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement.  Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It’s Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a “Secret Santa” audience participation. We’re certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is merry and bright! NUNCRACKERS will be directed by Lizanne Ingram, and runs December 2 through December 18, 2016.

The first show of 2017 will be the Neil Simon classic comedy THE ODD COUPLE. Oscar Madison has the perfect life – nobody tells him what to do, whether it’s to clean his house or empty his refrigerator of months-old leftovers. But when his obsessively neat friend Felix Unger shows up on his doorstep, having been thrown out of his apartment by his wife, Oscar takes him in – with predictable results. Can two friends live together without driving each other crazy? We all know and love the classic movie and television series. The Drama Workshop’s version of this memorable classic will be directed by Ray Persing, and runs from February 24 through March 12, 2017.

TDW’s 2016-2017 season will close with the heartfelt tribute, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE. Written by Ted Swindley, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE has enjoyed great success all over the United States, including a successful run off-Broadway. More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963, the show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all.  The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.” Directed by Robert Weidle, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE runs from April 28 through May 14, 2017.

Tickets for TDW’s 2016-2017 season will be available beginning in February 2016.

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October 26, 2015 · 7:19 am

KINKY BOOTS On Sale

2013 TONY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL

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IS COMING TO CINCINNATI JANUARY 6-17, 2016

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

KINKY BOOTS National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

KINKY BOOTS National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), plays the Aronoff Center January 6 – 17, 2016 as part of the 2015-2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, KINKY BOOTS is represented around the world with the Broadway company now in its third year, a North American First National Tour that launched in September 2014, a Toronto production that opened in June 2015, a London production that opened in September 2015 and a Melbourne production opening in October 2016. A Korean production of KINKY BOOTS ran from December 2014-February 2015 and a return engagement is planned for 2016. The Grammy Award-winning Original Broadway Cast Recording of KINKY BOOTS is available on Sony Masterworks Broadway.

KINKY BOOTS took home six 2013 Tony Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography (Jerry Mitchell), Best Orchestrations (Stephen Oremus) and Best Sound Design (John Shivers). The show also received the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Broadway.com Awards for Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album, along with many other accolades.

Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

The creative team for KINKY BOOTS includes Tony® Award nominee David Rockwell (Scenic Design), Tony® Award-winner Gregg Barnes (Costume Design), Tony Award-winner Kenneth Posner (Lighting Design), Tony® Award-winner John Shivers(Sound Design), Josh Marquette (Hair Design), Randy Houston Mercer (Make-up Design), Telsey + Company, Justin Huff, CSA (Casting), DB Bonds (Associate Director) and Rusty Mowery (Associate Choreographer). KINKY BOOTS features Musical Direction by Ryan Fielding Garrett, and Musical Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Stephen Oremus.

KINKY BOOTS is produced on Broadway and on tour by Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, James L. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Independent Presenters Network, CJ E&M, Jayne Baron Sherman, Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams, Yasuhiro Kawana, Jane Bergere, Allan S. Gordon & Adam S. Gordon, Ken Davenport, Hunter Arnold, Lucy and Phil Suarez, Bryan Bantry, Ron Fierstein and Dorsey Regal, Jim Kierstead/Gregory Rae, BB Group/Christina Papagjika, Michael DeSantis/Patrick Baugh, Brian Smith/Tom and Connie Walsh, Warren Trepp and Jujamcyn Theaters.

KINKY BOOTS will play the Aronoff Center from January 6 – 17: Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday at 8:00PM, Saturday at 2:00PM and 8:00PM and Sunday at 1:00PM and 6:30PM. Tickets for KINKY BOOTS start at $29. They are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS. For groups of 10 or more, contact the group sales department at 513.369.4363. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit www.BroadwayInCincinnati.com.

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Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. For the past twenty years, Broadway in Cincinnati has presented all shows at the Aronoff Center, and joins in celebrating the Aronoff’s landmark 20th Anniversary this year.  The Broadway in Cincinnati series brings more than 185,000 people downtown to the Aronoff Center each year, and contributes an average of $30 million to the local economy each season. 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 15/16 Season and the season is presented by TriHealth. LOCAL 12 is the official television station of the 15/16 Cincinnati Season.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, under the supervision of John Gore (Owner & CEO).  BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 38 markets. Current and past productions include On Your Feet, View from the Bridge, Beautiful, Finding Neverland, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray and The Producers. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com; Broadway.com.

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October 26, 2015 · 7:12 am

Open Auditions Announced for CALCULUS THE MUSICAL Tour at Know Theatre of Cincinnati

Know Theatre announces Open Auditions for the
2016 Calculus: The Musical Educational Tour

KTC_logoEach year Know Theatre chooses an intrepid duo of performers to help us spread love and advanced mathematics to students with our tour of Matheatre’s CALCULUS THE MUSICAL, and it’s time to hold open auditions for local Cincinnati artists!

Do you act, sing, have intermediate or better guitar and/or piano skills, and have Calculus in your heart? If so, this may be the perfect gig for you!

CALCULUS THE MUSICAL is a comic “review” of the concepts and history of Calculus, blending sketch comedy and classroom lecture with musical parodies that span genres from light opera to hip-hop. The show has become an integral part of Calculus curricula in local and national high schools and we’re excited to send the show back out on the road with a revamped score and libretto.

Roles Available

  • Isaac Newton: (Lead)  Males and Females, 18-35. All Ethnicities.
    Actors must play piano and/or guitar at an intermediate level, as they accompany themselves. An interest in teaching or mathematics is preferred but not required.
  • All Other Roles: (Supporting) Males and Females, 18-35, All Ethnicities.
    Actors must play piano and/or guitar at an intermediate level, as they accompany themselves. An interest in teaching or mathematics is preferred but not required.

Schedule and Pay

Contract runs from February 22nd, 2016 to May 7th, 2016.*

The tour pays $300/wk during rehearsals and for in-town performance weeks, $405/wk for out-of-town performance weeks.

*Exact dates for rehearsals and performances TBD ASAP as we finalize bookings.

Auditions

Please prepare a one-minute, family-friendly comedic monologue and up to 32 bars of a self-accompanied song on piano or guitar. (If both instruments can be played, please be prepared to demonstrate this.) A piano and guitar will be available for use. Please be prepared to move and do math.

All auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an audition, please e-mail a headshot and resume to Kristen Ruthemeyer with the subject line “Calculus Audition Request” at kristenr@knowtheatre.com.

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October 26, 2015 · 7:06 am

Beavercreek Community Theatre is proud to present their Edge of the Creek production of CALIFORNIA SUITE

Beavercreek Community Theatre is proud to present their Edge of the Creek production of CALIFORNIA SUITE by Neil Simon

Suite Web MainThis story, which follows four groups of individuals rotating through a California hotel room, will be presented at 8PM on October 30-31 & November 6-7 and at 3 p.m. on November 1 & 8.

It’s a humorous confection divided into four parts: In Visitor from New York, Hannah, portrayed by Debra Strauss, is a magazine writer joined by her ex-husband, played by Matt Lindsay, with the question being with whom should their daughter spend the next six months?

The Visitor from Philadelphia is a wife, brought to life by Angie Thacker, who arrives at the suite, catching her husband “en flagrante delicto” with a drunken hooker, portrayed by Brad Bishop and Madeline Swanson respectively.

Visitors from London brings a British star as Academy Award nominee. Diana returns from the ceremony empty-handed to husband Sidney whose homosexuality will be no comfort tonight. Debra Strauss and Matt Lindsay will return to the stage to bring these characters to life.

The Visitors from Chicago are two couples ending a disastrous vacation they should not have shared. Brad Bishop pulls double duty in this role as well, this time joined by Amy Taint as his wife, with Jamie McQuinn and Nancy Albert as the competing couple.

The show, directed by Mike Rousculp, is an Edge of the Creek productions, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors, BCT Members, and students. Tickets can be reserved by calling 937­429­4737 and leaving a message or by e­mailing boxoffice@bctheatre.org. For more information, visit the theater’s website at www.bctheatre.org where tickets can also be purchased online.

Beavercreek Community Theatre is located within the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton­Xenia Road in Beavercreek.

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