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May 18, 2017 · 10:52 am

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis | Sun., December 17 | Aronoff Center

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
BY CHIP DAVIS 

ARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 

On Sale Friday, July 21 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, July 21 at  10:00 AM and will be available at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category.

Grammy Award® winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features Mannheim Steamroller classics, along with dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.  The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.

In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest-running tours in the music industry.

PBS stations nationwide will be broadcasting “Mannheim Steamroller 30/40 Live” this year. The milestone special was filmed two years ago to mark the group’s 30-year anniversary of musical holiday magic and 40 years of groundbreaking Fresh Aire compositions.  This year’s tour includes many of the performances in the PBS special broadcast.

Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre.  Their holiday albums have become synonymous with Christmas and consistently occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year. 

With 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum, and 4 platinum-certified records, Chip Davis is among an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The Beach Boys with such certifications. 

About Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller
From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age.  This former teacher and jingle writer founded the music industry’s largest independent recording label, American Gramaphone, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell.  In addition to a Grammy Award, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category. He went on to revolutionize the making and marketing of holiday music. His first Christmas album was released in 1984; the album’s success made Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists.  With more than 40 million total records sold including 28 million Christmas albums, Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis is the #1-selling Christmas music artist of all time.  Davis, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry, offers a rich array of lifestyle products on www.mannheimsteamroller.com including hot chocolate, food, apparel and novelty items.  His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic.

About MagicSpace Entertainment
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis is produced by MagicSpace Entertainment. The company is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide for over 30 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in North America, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 250 events in 75 cities per year.  They have offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT.  www.magicspace.net

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May 17, 2017 · 2:21 pm

Auditions Announced for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Playhouse South

PS_logo2Announcing Open Auditions for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Playhouse South
3750 Far Hills Ave
Kettering Ohio 45429

Auditions are June 5th and 6th at 7pm
Callbacks are June 7th at 7pm

Director: Nick Bellmyer
Assistant Director: Carrie Thurston
Music Director: Judy Mansky
Choreography: Jill Proudfoot

Auditions

  • Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
  • Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist, CD player, and speakers will be provided.
  • Be prepared to do cold readings from the script
  • Please bring dance attire and be prepared to learn a dance combination.

Synopsis:
If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and The Pea,’ you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

Character Bios

Minstrel-Tenor
The handsome narrator of the story, as well as in the musical story line. He becomes smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy with him. He and the Jester join forces to stop the Queen’s Plans

Wizard-Baritone
The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen. He is the Queen’s Henchman and thinks of all the Princess’ tests. He prides himself in his position and basically obeys all of the Queen’s orders.

Lady Larkin- Soprano
The Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting but is put in charge of Princess Winnifred. She is madly in love with Sir Harry and desperately wants to marry him because she is pregnant with his baby. She tries to flee the Kingdom after having an argument with Sir Harry, but is convinced by Winnifred to reunite with him.
Queen Aggravain- Alto
The loud, talkative woman who really rules the country. She is an overprotective, stubborn, sly Mom who is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless, from getting married.

Prince Dauntless- Baritone
A nice, not too smart, everyday type of young Prince who desperately wants to get married, but is prevented by his mother’s strict tests that she gives to all potential candidates.

King Sextimus the Silent- Mute
A kind, expressive, playful, and comedic character who is silent due to a curse placed upon him by a witch before the birth of Dauntless. He likes to chase girls through the corridors of the castle. Needs good improv skills.

Jester- Tenor
An energetic and peppy man who is the King’s right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen’s plans.

Sir Harry- Tenor
He is the Queen’s Champion-in-Arms – the Lancelot of Knights – the macho, slightly egotistical, brave, romantic knight who decides to leave the kingdom to search for a princess, and finds Princess Winnifred in the swamp. Easily jealous, but loves Lady Larken with all his heart. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride.

Princess Winnifred the Woebegone- Mezzo (Strong Belt needed)
A feisty, outspoken, independent, strong, optimistic, and free-thinking princess from the swamp lands. She isn’t too good with manners. She wants to get married, but must go through the queen’s unfair test as well. The Prince, naturally, falls madly in love with her.

Ensemble:
The Ladies-in-Waiting and Knights and are all waiting for the Prince to get married so that THEY can get married to each other.

Show dates will be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30pm from August 4th through August 13th at the North Park Amphitheatre in Springboro. Contact Nick Bellmyer with any questions at nickbellmyer86@gmail.com.

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May 17, 2017 · 1:56 pm

Auditions Announced for ANYTHING GOES at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSign Up for an audition spot at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions5

Who: Anyone aged 10-18 (and still in high school)

When: Sunday, June 4, 6:30-9:00 or Monday, June 5, 6:30-9:00.You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (By the Kenwood Mall)

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with karaoke-type music (no vocals,) on your phone, iPod or CD or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue no longer than one minute that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off in your song and/or monologue as we have a lot of auditioners to hear.)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Audition Form. Please print out and bring a completed Audition Form found on our Database (ActingUpdb.com) Please make sure that all of your conflicts (After July 10 are listed. See rehearsal times and dates below)
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info: As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

This production is directed by Erin Russell and Joey Schnell. Music direction by Phil Clary and choreography by Karen Galliers.

Rehearsals will start July 10th and are expected to be Mon-Thurs. 6:30 pm-9 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. The number of rehearsals that you will need to attend will depend on your role.

The performances are expected to be Sept. 22-24 at the Mason High School Theater.

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May 17, 2017 · 1:39 pm

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: The Speakeasy Tour | Sat., November 25 | Aronoff Center

STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Open Another “Six Pack”

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THE SPEAKEASY TOUR Plays
The Aronoff Center on November 25

ON SALE FRIDAY, May 19 at 10am

Beloved A Capella Group Unveil Third Volume of Smash “Six Pack” Series

New EP Includes Inimitable Takes on Classic Songs by
Eurythmics, Fitz and the Tantrums, Bruno Mars, Bonnie Tyler, Sam Cooke and Beyonce

EP Pre-Orders Available Now with Instant Grat Download of “All Time Low”

THE SPEAKEASY TOUR Set to Run through January 2018

SIX PACK: VOLUME 3 Arrives Everywhere on Friday, July 21st

Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced details of their new EP. “SIX PACK: VOLUME 3” arrives on Friday, July 21st.

The popular a cappella group will be bringing its new “The Speakeasy Tour” to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall  on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM.  Tickets go on sale Friday May 19 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.

“SIX PACK: VOLUME 3” is available now for pre-order at all DSPs as well as via the official Straight No Chaser store. All pre-orders will be accompanied by an instant grat download of the EP’s stellar rendition of Jon Bellion’s “All Time Low.”

“SIX PACK: VOLUME 3” sees the world famous a cappella group cracking open a number of contemporary pop hits and rock classics, highlighted by “Sweet Dreams/HandClap” – their one-of-a-kind mash-up of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” and Fitz and the Tantrums’ “HandClap” – as well their show-stopping “Beyoncé Medley” (see track listing below).

Straight No Chaser is celebrating “SIX PACK: VOLUME 3” with news of a major U.S. tour. “The Speakeasy Tour” gets underway October 28 at Providence, RI’s Performing Arts Centre and then continues through the year, culminating with a much-anticipated visit to Hawaii, set for January 2 at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Hall (see itinerary below). Pre-sale tickets will be available to members of Straight No Chaser’s official fan club beginning Tuesday, May 16; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 19. For complete ticket information and other news, please see www.sncmusic.com/tour.

In the meantime, Straight No Chaser is set to join forces with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox for an eagerly awaited summer co-headline tour. Produced exclusively by Live Nation, the 25-city U.S. trek kicks off July 13 at Chicago’s Huntington Beach Pavilion at Northerly Island and then travels through the summer (see itinerary below). The tour officially concludes with a very special show at Denver’s world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, set for October 4.

“SIX PACK: VOLUME 3” follows 2016’s “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM,” the world famous a cappella group’s sixth full-length release and first full-length holiday release in seven years. Widely beloved for their trademark takes on Yuletide favorites, Straight No Chaser made their now classic debut with 2008’s “HOLIDAY SPIRITS,” followed in the next year by “CHRISTMAS CHEERS.” Both albums reached the top of the holiday charts at Amazon and the iTunes Store and are now certified gold by the RIAA. Like the preceding “SIX PACK” and “SIX PACK: VOLUME 2,” the new EP continues Straight No Chaser’s long history of bringing their unique touch and inimitable vocal style to a stunning range of contemporary standards. Their most recent non-holiday release, 2015’s “THE NEW OLD FASHIONED,” saw the renowned group putting their matchless touch upon songs spanning The Weeknd and Radiohead to Bob Dylan and Atlantic label mate Charlie Puth.

For more, please visit www.sncmusic.com, www.facebook.com/StraightNoChaser, twitter.com/SNCmusic, and www.youtube.com/sncmusic.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER
SIX PACK: VOLUME 3
(Atlantic Records)
Release Date: Friday, July 21st

  1. Sweet Dreams/Handclap
  2. All Time Low
  3. That’s What I Like
  4. Total Eclipse of the Heart
  5. Twistin’ The Night Away
  6. Beyoncé Medley

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May 17, 2017 · 12:20 pm

IT’S ONLY A PLAY Runs June 2-10

MLT_Its Only a Play logoIT’S ONLY A PLAY
Middletown Lyric Theatre
June 2-10
Middletown

Directed by Nathan Greer

Cast: Chris Griesinger as Frank, Karen Griesinger as Julia, Ken Jaffe as Ira, Diane Minnich as Virgina, Michael Schlotterbeck as James & Jacob O’Connor as Gus

It’s the opening night of “The Golden Egg” on Broadway, and the wealthy producer Julia Budder is throwing a lavish party. However, cloistered in a bedroom upstairs is a group of insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews. The group includes the excitable playwright; the possibly unstable wunderkind director and the pill-popping leading lady. Add to this a drama critic who’s panned the playwright in the past and a new-in-town aspiring singer, and you have a prime recipe for the narcissism, ambition, childishness, and just plain irrationality that infuse the theatre—and for comedy. But don’t worry: This play is sure to be the hit they have all been hoping for.

  • Fri-Sat, June 2-3 at 8pm
  • Fri, June 9 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 10 at 3pm & 8pm

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