Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Who’s TOMMY Runs Jan. 12-20

D2D_The Whos Tommey logoThe Who’s TOMMY
Dare to Defy Productions
Jan. 12-20
Mathile Black Box Theatre [Dayton]

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years.

  • Fri, Jan. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Jan. 19-20 at 8pm

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Cast Announced for URINETOWN at Footlighters

FLI_logoFootlighters is proud to announce the cast for our final show of this season, Urinetown, which runs May 3rd -19th! Tickets are already available! www.footlighters.org! Check out this FANTASTIC cast!

Directed by Bunny Arszman

Gary Rogers – Officer Lockstock
Sherry McCamley – Penelope Pennywise
Robert Breslin – Bobby Strong
Katie McCarthy – Hope Cladwell
Jeff Richardson – Caldwell B. Cladwell
Rebecca Mactaggart – Little Sally
Matt Hook – Mr. McQueen
Tony Bergman – Senator Fipp
Matthew J Schiesl – Officer Barrel
Jerry Wiesenhahn – Joseph “Old Man” Strong/Hot Blades Harry
Amanda Marasch – Soupy Sue/Caldwell’s Secretary
Laura Petracco – Little Becky Two-Shoes/Mrs. Millenium
Mary Puetz – Josephine “Ma” Strong/Old Woman
Paul Wesley Henkelman – Dr. Billeaux/Tiny Tom
Karl Bolinger – Robby the Stockfish
To be announced in January – Billy Boy Bill
Monica Weber – Ensemble/Rebel Poor
Caitlin Brown – Ensemble/Rebel Poor

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SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Runs Jan. 11-Feb. 18

LAC_Smoke on the Mountain logoSMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 11-Feb. 18
Springboro

Set in the 1930s, this musical tale introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and bluegrass gospel songs for the members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, NC. Pastor Oglethorpe welcomes the family to the church, where their individual stories and beliefs are shared during the concert. The audience serves as the members of the congregation. The score consists of almost thirty gospel tunes.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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WAITRESS Runs Jan. 9-21

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Lenne Klingaman, Desi Oakley and Charity Angel Dawson. Photo by Joan Marcus.

WAITRESS
Broadway in Cincinnati
Jan. 9-21
Aronoff Center [Downtown]

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 9-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 12 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 13 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 14 at 1pm & 6:30pm
  • Tue-Thu, Jan. 16-18 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Jan. 19 at 8pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 2pm  & 8pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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Cast Announced for ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoDirector Chuck Fox is excited to announce the cast of ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT!

Ruben Soady – Todd Bryant
Remnar Soady – Paul Robinson
Albert Soady – Michael Maxson
Jimmer Negamanee – Scott Atkinson
Ranger Tom – Jason Johnston
Wolf Moon Dance Soady – Kathy Bryant

Congratulations to all!

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT will be presented March 2-4 and 9-11, 2018, at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm Sundays. This hilarious comedy that takes in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at the start of deer hunting season was written by Michigan native Jeff Daniels, and is being sponsored by Patty Rose’s Allstate. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 937-339-7700 or online at troycivictheatre.com.

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