OLIVER The Musical
Queen City Productions
April 27-30
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]
The tale of the orphan, Oliver, as he makes his way from the workhouse all the way to the big city. The show includes all the classic songs like, “Consider Yourself, Oliver and Food, Glorious Food,” but told with a modern twist.
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DAMN YANKEES
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
April 26-30
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium
Directed by Rodney Neal
Produced by Kevin Brunck and Carrie Rusche
Cast: John Ginter as Joe Boyd, Joan Crawford Angst as Meg Boyd, Matt Neal as Joe Hardy, Scott Christian as Mr. Applegate, Hannah Brown as Lola, Bill Balfour as Van Buren, Anna Schindler as Gloria Thorpe, Angie Neal as Sister & Marijo Farley as Doris
Ball Players: Anthony Miles as Sohovik, David Eschenbrenner as Smokey, Sam Downs as Rocky, Alex Cottle as Vernon, Nick Brown as Henry, Sam Horton as Mickey, Dylan Turner as Linville & Clayton Eschenbrenner as Bouley
Wives: Veronica Turner , Olivia Jones, Sam Murray, Davi Hutchins, Olivia Pannek, Lacey Parsons, Teresa Leanne Nichols, Angie Neal & Marijo Farley
Husbands: James Karr, Gary Bracknell, Dan Schindler, Nick Brown, Bob Dronberger, Alex Cottle, David Eschenbrenner, Sam Downs & Anthony Miles
Bob Dronberger as Commissioner, Olivia Jones as Lynch, Gary Bracknell as Mr. Welch, Olivia Pannek as Miss Weston, Dan Schindler as Postmaster, James Karr as Guard/Mark & Mike Massie as Radio Announcer
Kids Chorus: Maykala Platt, Evie Sias, Skylar Carlyle, Hannah Neal, Lexie Senger, Jaidin Polly, Angela Rusche, Gabe Neal, Mason Thomas, Kaiden Thomas, Cara Schulker, Elise Mette, Mia Biondo & JaLeah Brackney
Dancers: Hannah Rose, Kenzie Carlyle, Baylee Rose, Grace Connaughton, Samantha Murray, Olivia Pannek & Taylor Senger
Fan Ensemble: Grace Comer, Kevin Rife, Lindsey Whitley & Nykayla Stephens
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UC’s College-Conservatory of Music presents Children of Eden, a two-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John Caird, on Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1 in CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater. The production is directed and choreographed by Vince DeGeorge, with musical direction by Steve Goers.
Like all Studio Series productions, admission to Children of Eden is free, but tickets are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, March 27, and can be reserved by visiting the CCM Box Office or calling 513-556-4183.
Schwartz, known for his smash-hit musicals that include Wicked and Godspell, created Children of Eden in 1986 for Youth Sing Praise, a religious high school theatre camp in Illinois. It was originally shorter and titled Family Tree, but Schwartz later expanded and renamed it. The musical as it exists today was premiered in 1991 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.
The musical’s two acts relate the story of Adam and Eve and their children, followed by the tale of Noah and his family. In the first act, Adam and Eve interact with the Father (God) in Eden and are ultimately banished from the garden after they consume the forbidden fruit. We follow the couple through their trials with their children, Cain and Abel, the former of whom ultimately kills the latter.
In the second half of the show, Noah and his family are preparing for the great flood, including Noah’s son Japheth, who is determined to marry his family’s servant Yonah, a descendant of Cain. During the act, Noah laments the difficulty of being a good father, as does the omnipotent Father, who ultimately decides to grant his children the power of self-determination.
With free admission and limited seating, CCM’s Studio Series productions remain one of the hottest tickets in town. Learn more about how secure your tickets by visiting ccm.uc.edu/about/villagenews/did-you-know/how-to-studio-series.
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Cast List
Admission
Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, March 27. Please visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.
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Musical Theatre Program Sponsor and Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Beavercreek Communty Theatre
April 28-May 7
Beavercreek
Directed by Doug Lloyd
Cast: Chuck Larkowski as Vanya, Debra Kent as Sonia, Cassandra Engber as Masha, Ryan Petrie as Spike, Cassidy Manley as Nina & Erin McGee as Cassandra
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Throw in the sassy maid Cassandra (who can predict the future), and a lovely aspiring actress named Nina, who somewhat worried Masha, and you end up with comedy unending.
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OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
Irish American Theater Company
April 21-30
Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati [East End]
Directed by Karen O’Brien
Cast: Maureen Kennedy as Aoife, Eric Kilpatrick as Anthony, Mick McEvilley as Tony & Carrington Rowe as Rosemary
A love story told with wit and wisdom, from the farms of the Irish midlands to your seat in the Irish Heritage Center Theater, “Outside Mullingar” is a lighter, slighter play, a softhearted comedy freckled with dark reflections on the unsatisfactory nature of life and the thorns of love. But the author’s lyrical writing, and the production, directed by Karen O’Brien, give such consistent pleasure that even though we know the equations that define romantic comedys will add up to the familiar sums, we are happy to watch as they do.Tickets on Sale now. Call the Box Office at 513-533-0100.
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