Spots still available for Friday 1/10/20!
Our first comedy contest was packed and Mr Todd Rabanus took home the $100 cash prize.
If you’d like to sign up for a spot on the comedy contest at Westside Venue in Cincinnati on 1/10, email me at ricky.glore@gmail.com
All contestants are required to perform 10-minute sets and must have FIVE paying audience members. Each comic performing will be given two drink tickets.
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(Cincinnati, OH) ― Ticket go on sale Friday, November 22 for four additional shows in the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati season presented by TriHealth. Ticket prices for all four shows start at $31 and will be available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS starting at 9:00AM.
The world’s most popular musical has audiences leaping to their feet in an acclaimed new production. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES is an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit, that has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Featuring a timeless score and the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More,” this breathtaking new Broadway production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. LES MISÉRABLES plays the Aronoff Center February 11 – 23, 2020. For complete details and a schedule of performances, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.
Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award® winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy Award® nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivors Remorse,” “Shameless”) ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE plays the Aronoff Center April 14 – 19, 2020. For complete details and a schedule of performances, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Cincinnati at last! From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak. ANASTASIA plays the Aronoff Center May 12 – 24, 2020. For complete details and a schedule of performances, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR plays the Aronoff Center June 11 – 16, 2019. For complete details and a schedule of performances, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.
Single tickets for LES MISÉRABLES, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, ANASTASIA, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will be available at https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/. Performance dates & times for most shows are: Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday at 8:00PM, Saturday at 2:00PM and 8:00PM, Sunday at 1:00PM and 6:30PM. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will have a 6:00PM performance on Sunday, June 21. 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 on additional shows in the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati season presented by TriHealth please visit 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 over twenty years, Broadway in Cincinnati has presented all shows at the Aronoff Center. 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 19/20 Season and the season is presented by TriHealth.
Broadway Across America (BAA) is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com and Group Sales Box Office. Led by 14-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 45 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, The Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton. Current and past productions include Ain’t Too Proud, Beautiful, Cats, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge! and To Kill A Mockingbird.
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Playing Weekends January 11 – 26, 2020
(COVINGTON, KY) – The Carnegie is kicking off 2020 with a story of dreamers, betrayal, reconciliation, and a beautiful, colorful coat. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT runs on the Otto M. Budig stage weekends January 11 – 26, 2020.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors.
Featuring a beloved score by Andrew Lloyd Weber, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is filled with fast-paced, back to back musical numbers sure to delight the whole family including “Any Dream Will Do,” “One More Angel in Heaven,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph,” and “Close Every Door.”
“This show is a classic for a reason – the music and story are beloved, and can bring families together across generations,” said Carnegie Theatre Director Maggie Perrino. “We’re thrilled that our production is bringing some of our Carnegie family back to the stage, including Tia Seay (Queen of Soul: The Music of Aretha Franklin; DREAMGIRLS) as the Narrator, Frankie Chuter (AMERICAN IDIOT) as Joseph, Kyle Taylor (THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME) as Reuben, Maddie Vaughn (AMERICAN IDIOT), as Judah, and Sean P. Mette (THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE MUSIC MAN; RALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA) as Jacob.”
Performances of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT run weekends January 11- 26, Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $32, $29 for Carnegie Members and ArtsPass Members, $25 for students, and $15 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased through The Carnegie Box Office, open Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., in person or by phone at (859) 957-1940, or online at www.thecarnegie.com. Patrons seeking group or student tickets should call to make arrangements.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This is a family-friendly production. Appropriate for all ages.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP, 229 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY10001.
The Carnegie’s 2019-20 Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support comes from the Kentucky Department of Tourism.
About The Carnegie: The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, exhibiting more than 100 emerging and established artists annually; the Otto M. Budig Theatre, producing professional productions as well as providing space for local high schools and smaller production companies; and the Eva G. Farris Education Center, delivering arts education to thousands of children in the region. More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.
The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from ArtsWave, Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. / US Bank Foundation.
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CINCINNATI, OH – Each year since 2015, thousands of music lovers have followed their a cappella star to a NO PROMISES Vocal Band Christmas concert. With a new studio album in tow, the ensemble will debut two new venues as it spans compass points across Cincinnati.
Kindle your holiday spirits with the joyful harmonies of NO PROMISES Vocal Band, as the group embarks on their beloved annual “Christmas With No Promises” tour. Andy Williams, Joni Mitchell, Judy Garland and Panic at the Disco will be under the mistletoe as Ohio’s premier vocal jazz ensemble offers a family-friendly concert of sacred and secular classics, including selections from its new EP, The Nines.
“Christmas With No Promises” will be presented four times, at points north, east, west and central in Greater Cincinnati:
Thursday, December 5, 7:30pm
Mt. Zion-St. Paul United Church of Christ
1563 Clermontville Laurel Rd| New Richmond
60m Family-Length Program
No Reservations Required; A Freewill Offering Will Be Accepted
Friday, December 13, 7:30pm
The Garfield Theater
719 Race Street | Downtown
Full Program, Two Sets
Tickets $15 Advance, $20 Door
Reservations Required: www.thegarfieldtheatre.org, or 859.957.3456
Thursday, December 19, 7:30pm
Community of the Good Shepherd
8815 East Kemper Road | Montgomery
60m Family-Length Program
No Reservations Required; A Freewill Offering Will Be Accepted
Friday, December 20, 8:00pm
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
801 Matson Place | Price Hill
Full Program, Two Sets
Tickets $15 Advance, $20 Door
Reservations Required: www.clpshows.org, or 513.241.6550
Programs at Mt. Zion-St. Paul on December 5 and Community of the Good Shepherd on December 19 will be NO PROMISES’ traditional hour-long concerts; admission is free, and freewill offerings will be accepted.
Programs at The Garfield Theatre on December 13 and the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on December 20 will feature two full sets of repertoire; tickets are required.
NO PROMISES 2019 EP Release – The Nines
NO PROMISES is dressed “to the nines” in their slick 2019 release, featuring jazz standards spanning a century of musical gems. Kicking off with an homage to the beloved John Coltrane interpretation of “My Favorite Things,” the group’s musical theatre stripes are also on display with a crafty treatment of the Gershwins’ 1930s classic “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” featuring a rare and charming lead vocal from baritone Jeff Grooms. Bass Nat Comisar relishes a fond childhood memory with his lift of George
Shearing’s decadent piano arrangement of “Over The Rainbow.” A favorite ballad among the group’s live concert fans, the Andy Williams / Breakfast at Tiffany’s classic “Moon River” receives a rich studio velvet with lead vocal by Broadway veteran David Baum. The project wraps with an unexpected bossa reimagination of the Panic at the Disco hit “Death of a Bachelor,” featuring the impressively rangy vocals of opera crossover artist Schyler Vargas.
“The Nines” features the voices of Joshua Steele, Charlie Harper, David Baum, Jeff Grooms, Matt Croy and Nat Comisar, with special guest artists Noah Berry, Kyle Karnes and Schyler Vargas.
CDs and digital download cards are available at performances for $10 and $5, respectively. Concert goers will also be able to purchase CDs of all three NO PROMISES studio records for $35. Digital content available at iTunes, Spotify and more.
About NO PROMISES
NO PROMISES is a Cincinnati-based professional a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to popular favorites of jazz, Motown, and adult contemporary music. The group is has entertained at festivals, concert series, conventions and concert halls throughout the state. Its members have graced the stages of Broadway, fronted major symphony orchestras, and backed the
likes of Jim Messina, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins and POCO. In their day-to-day lives, the men of NO PROMISES are clinical psychologists, theatrical talent buyers, real estate moguls and hairdressers with a passion for fine a cappella singing.
The group has released three recording projects: A No Promises Christmas (2016), All Wet (2018) and The Nine (2019).
The members of NO PROMISES are Joshua Steele (resident of Kennedy Heights), David Baum (Montgomery), Jeff Grooms (Cold Spring, KY), Matt Croy (Findlay, OH), and Nat Comisar (Indian Hill). Current guest artists are Kyle Karnes (Oakley), Paul Phillips (Symmes Township) and Schyler Vargas (East End).
Curious about how Broadway actor David Baum joined NO PROMISES and became a clinical psychologist, or the surprising musical background of former Maisonette owner Nat Comisar? Check out our individual bios at http://www.nopromisesvocalband.com/lineup/.
Special Guests
Joining NO PROMISES for the group’s holiday schedule are three guest artists: Kyle Karnes, Paul Phillips and Schyler Vargas. A Colorado native and award-winning vocalist, Vargas spent the past two summers performing at New York state’s prestigious Glimmerglass Festival, while on break from his graduate opera studies at the University of Cincinnati’s renowned College-Conservatory of Music. His upcoming engagements include operas in France and Chile. Phillips is a Cincinnati
native with a background in musical theatre and a cappella singing, and shares alma mater Sycamore High School with his more “mature” fellow singers David Baum and Joshua Steele. A web designer by day, Karnes holds a BA in Music from Miami University, where he was a founding member and assistant music director of the male a cappella group, Open Fifth.
For More Information
Contact Nat Comisar at 513.378.5801 or booking@nopromisesvocalband.com.
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Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions12
Details:
Who: Anyone 6-18 years old (and still in high school)
When: Auditions will take place Monday, December 2 or Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-9:00 pm. Your entire audition will take about 45 minutes. Callbacks (for those requested) will be on Thursday, December 5.
Where: Acting Up Mason, 108 E. Church St, Mason, OH 45040
Show Info: What would you do if you had all eternity?
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.
What to prepare and bring:
Who’s Directing?: TUCK EVERLASTING will be directed by Brent Peebles, with assistant director Brahm Corstanje. Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu.
Questions and more information at ActingUp.com or email ActingUp@ActingUp.com.
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