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September 5, 2016 · 12:26 pm

THE GRAPES OF WRATH Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 9

NKU_The Grapes of Wrath logoTHE GRAPES OF WRATH
Northern Kentucky University
Sept. 29-Oct. 9
Corbett Theatre [Highland Heights]

A powerful and deeply affecting stage version of one of the masterpieces of American literature, there’s a reason why THE GRAPES OF WRATH is a classic. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the story’s themes—endurance, sacrifice, and family—are no less powerful today than they were 77 years ago, when John Steinbeck penned the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. This Tony Award-winning stage adaptation follows the Joad family on their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma, culminating in a soaring and deeply moving affirmation of the indomitability of the human spirit.

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 3pm
  • Wed-Sat, Oct. 5-8 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 3pm

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September 5, 2016 · 12:07 pm

ROMEO AND JULIET Runs Sept. 28-Oct. 2

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ROMEO AND JULIET
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Patricia Corbett Theatre [University Heights]

Directed by Brant Russell

Cast: Owen Alderson as Capulet, Carissa Cardy as Montague, Jabari Carter as Gregory, Clare Combest as Lady Capulet, Jacqueline Daaleman as Lady Montague/ Chorus 1, Gabriella Divincenzo as Friar Lawrence’s Assistant/ Watchman, Sarah Durham as Watchwoman, James Egbert as Friar Lawrence, Ryan Garrett as Paris, Annie Grove as Mercutio, Landon Hawkins as Tybalt, Carter La Cava as Sampson/ Watchman, Spencer Lackey as Romeo, Katie Langham as Nurse/ Actor, Katie McDonald as Juliet, Julia Netzer as Abraham/ Apothecary/ Watchman, Josh Reiter as Balthasar, Mickey Tropeano as Benvolio & Emily Walton as Prince

“For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” William Shakespeare’s legendary tale of young love and bitter hatred returns to the CCM stage like you’ve never seen it before. Witness the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets in this subversive retelling of the Bard’s iconic story. It’s a comedy — until it’s not.

  • In preview, Wed Sept. 28 at 8pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 1 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm

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September 5, 2016 · 11:49 am

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Runs Sept. 27-Oct. 9

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Kerstin Anderson as ‘Maria Rainer.’ Photo by Matthew Murphy.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Broadway in Cincinnati
Sept. 27-Oct. 9
Aronoff Center [Downtown]

The hills are alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by Jack O’Brien, is coming to you. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

  • Tue-Thu, Sept. 27-29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 1 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 8 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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September 1, 2016 · 6:53 am

DISGRACED Runs Sept. 24-Oct. 23

PIP_Disgraced promoDISGRACED
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Sept. 24-Oct. 23
Eden Park

Directed by Lisa Portes

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama and a sold-out hit in Chicago, London and New York, Disgraced exposes the stories we tell our friends, the secrets we tell our lovers and the lies we tell ourselves. Hotshot lawyer Amir Kapoor has spent a lifetime distancing himself from his strict Muslim upbringing. Ironically his wife, an artist, finds her own work increasingly inspired by Islam. When the two host a dinner party for their friends and colleagues, polite conversation escalates into an explosive exploration of identity, religion and politics. This timely and provocative new play illuminates the not-so-hidden prejudices very much alive in America today. Advisory: DISGRACED is appropriate for adults and older teenage audiences. This Pulitzer Prize winner opens conversations about religion and race and includes very strong adult language, violence and other mature themes.

  • In preview Sat, Sept. 24 at 8pm & Sun, Sept. 25 at 7pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, Sept. 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, Sept. 29 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 30 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 1 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 4-6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 7 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 8 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 9 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, Oct. 11-13 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 14 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 15 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 16 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Oct. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Oct. 19 at 1pm & 7:30pm
  • Thu, Oct. 20 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Oct. 21 at 8pm
  • Sat, Oct. 22 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 23 at 2pm

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September 1, 2016 · 6:50 am

THE WEDDING SINGER Runs Sept. 23-Oct. 8

SSP_The Wedding Singer logoTHE WEDDING SINGER
Sunset Players
Sept. 23-Oct. 8
The Arts Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Amanda Borchers
Music & vocal direction by Allen Lindsey
Choreography by Jessica Stringfield & Garrett Wallace

Cast: Christopher Ball as Robbie Hart, RJ Bryant as Sammy, Garrett Wallace as George, Adrianna Borris as Julia Sullivan, Zachary Julian as Glen Guglia, Victoria Covarrubias as Rosie, Victoria Garcia as Linda, Pamela Spratt as Angie & Jessica Stringfield as Crystal
Ensemble: Maggie Barnes, Emily Brinkman, Tia Casey, Claudia Covarrubias, Jeremy Cox, Charice Davis, Paul Henkelman, John Herald, Allen Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Dawn Lindsey, Russ McGee, Carol Smith, Kent Smith & Mary Vosseberg

Go back in time to 1985 when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer Robbie Hart is the life of the party, until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Enter a winsome waitress, Julia, who is engaged to a Wall Street shark and captures Robbie’s heart. Now he must pull off the performance of a decade before the girl of his dreams is gone forever.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 23-24 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at 8pm
  • Sun, Oct. 2 at 3pm
  • Thu, Oct. 6 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Oct. 7-8 at 8pm

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