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February 6, 2020 · 10:28 am

The Carnegie Announces Cast for Spring Production of END OF THE RAINBOW

tc_end of the rainbow logoThe Carnegie is pleased to announce the cast and production team for the final show of the 2019-20 theatre season, END OF THE RAINBOW, playing weekends March 21 – April 5, 2020.

CAST LIST:

  • Judy Garland – Kim Schroeder Long
  • Anthony – Aaron Whitehead
  • Mickey Deans – Dylan Shelton
  • Radio Interviewer – Brianna Bernard

PRODUCTION TEAM:

  • Director – Alice Flanders
  • Music Coordinator/Band Leader – Ted Baldwin
  • Stage Manager – Steven Ducker
  • Assistant Stage Manager – Liz Carmen
  • Scenic Designer – Tyler Gabbard
  • Costume Designer – Helen A. Raymond Goers
  • Lighting Designer – Andrew Stewart
  • Sounds Designer – Avery Reynolds
  • Technical Director – Doug Stock
  • Producer – Maggie Perrino

About END OF THE RAINBOW:
The year is 1968 and Judy Garland is set firmly on the comeback trail. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts, and the addictions are all behind her. At forty-six and with new flame Mickey Deans at her side, she seems determined to carry it off and recapture her magic. But lasting happiness always eludes some people, and there was never any answer to the question with which Judy ended every show: “If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh why, can’t I?”

END OF THE RAINBOW is a savagely funny drama featuring a glorious ensemble of Judy Garland hits such as “Get Happy,” “The Man that Got Away,” and, of course, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

CONTENT ADVISORY: 
Production includes adult themes and language. Not recommended for children under 13.

WHEN:

  • Weekends March 21 – April 5, 2020
  • Saturday, March 21, 7:30pm ● Sunday, March 22, 3pm
  • Friday, March 27, 7:30pm ● Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm ● Sunday, March 29, 3pm
  • Friday, April 3, 7:30pm ● Saturday, April 4, 7:30pm ● Sunday, April 5, 3pm

WHERE: The Carnegie | 1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington, KY 41011

The 2019-20 Carnegie Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support comes from the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The Performer Sponsor is Graydon. 

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About The Carnegie

The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the City of Covington. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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February 6, 2020 · 10:12 am

GYPSY Runs March 6-22

LSC_Gypsy logoGYPSY
Loveland Stage Company
March 6-22
[Loveland]

Directed by Micheal Harris-Kiser
Vocal direction by Brian Harvey
Orchestra direction by Jeanne Bilyeu
Choreographed by Marjory Clegg
Produced by Tom Cavano, Becky Cole and Jill Gornet

Cast: Lisa Breithaupt as Rose, Bonnie Emmer as Louise, Larry Harmon as Herbie, Sophie Viseholman as Dainty Jane, Lee Vest as Tulsa, Melinda Hubbard as Mezzapa, Kate Arnold as Tessie Tura, Jacqlyn Schott as Electra, Lauren Fritzche as Baby June, Ella Keil as Baby Louise, Vincent Eldridge as Yonkers, Isaac Mills as L.A., Collette Combs as Kansas, Caitlyn Sanderson as Agnes, Piper Garman as Marjorie May, Alex Few as Geraldine & Reilly Johnson as Edna Mae
Adult ensemble: Carrisa Sloan, John Sloan & Melissa Cremer
Kid ensemble: Kate Cremer, Marco Cremer, Mearen Hubbard, Hallie Kiel & Chloe Plomaritis

GYPSY is the ultimate story about an aggressive stage mother. Join Rose, June and Louise in their trip across the United States during the 1920s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Jule Styne’s music and Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics include: “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick” and “Together Wherever We Go.”

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 3pm

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February 6, 2020 · 9:54 am

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES Runs March 6-21

SSP_Pump Boys and Dinettes logoURGENT UPDATE FROM THE SUNSET PLAYERS
& THE ARTS CENTER AT DUNHAM
Sunset Players and the Arts Center at Dunham are monitoring federal, state and local guidelines related to the COVID-19 outbreak and group gatherings. Our top priority is to safeguard the well-being of our patrons, performers and volunteers.

At this time, all performances and community programs will continue as scheduled. While our facility is licensed for 350 attendees, our average audience size is between 40-75. To comply with Ohio’s mandate that prohibits mass gatherings of 100 or more person in a single space, the Arts Center will limit attendance to less than 75. Hand sanitizer stations are available in the facility.

If you are not able to attend a performance for which you purchased tickets, we can issue a refund or credit for attendance to a future performance or you can request your ticket purchase be used as a donation to the theater. For any refunds, credits or donations, please email us at sunset_players@yahoo.com or call us at 513-588-4988.

As the situation continues to evolve, we will keep you informed if a performance or event needs to be postponed, rescheduled or canceled.
Thanks for your ongoing support,

The Sunset Players

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

Sunset Players Inc.
March 6-21
The Ars Center at Dunham [West Price Hill]

Directed by Don Frimming

The Pump Boys sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Pry country, and the Dinettes run the Double Cupp diner next door. With heartbreak and hilarity, they perform an evening of country and western songs on guitars, piano, bass and kitchen utensils.

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 3pm
  • Thu, March 19 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 20-21 at 8pm

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February 6, 2020 · 9:36 am

PROOF Runs March 6-15

TROY_Proof logoPROOF
Troy Civic Theatre
March 6-15
The Barn in Troy Civic Park

We are aware of current concerns regarding COVID-19. As with any other illness, if you are sick, we encourage you to stay home and rest.

In regards to the upcoming ban on public gatherings: Our theatre audiences are currently expected to be under 80 (including cast and crew) over the next three performances of Proof. This number is under the recommendation being issued by Governor DeWine. We are therefore planning on the show continuing to be presented as planned. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to reach out to the theatre box office at 937.339.7700, or through FB messenger. Thank you, and we hope to see you in the audience!

Directed by Nicole SueAnn Wallace

Cast: Rachel Smith as Catherine, Steve Dietrich as Robert, T.J Montgomery as Hal & Sarah Caplan as Claire

Catherine, the daughter of an esteemed mathematician, has just lost her father, who died after suffering from a prolonged mental illness. Robert was a gifted, ground-breaking professor, but as he lost his sanity, he lost his ability to work with numbers. Having inherited Robert’s talent for numbers brings Catherine to worry about the future of her own mental health. With her sister Claire in town for the funeral and her father’s previous grad student Hal going through Robert’s papers, Catherine brings forward a ground-breaking math proof that could change the field. But who wrote it: the brilliant professor during his 9 months of lucidity or his daughter, who dropped out of her math program during her undergrad? PROOF is a story of family, friendship, trust, love, and mental health.

  • Fri-Sat, March 6-7 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 2pm

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February 5, 2020 · 5:52 pm

Xavier University Theatre Adds Matinee Performance of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL on Sunday, Feb. 9

Amara Shroba as Heather McNamara, Julia Olinger as Heather Duke, Gigi Relic as Heather Chandler & Connie Kavensky as Veronica Sawyer. Photo by Stephen Skiles.

(CINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2020) – Xavier University Theatre will add a matinee performance of Heathers: The Musical at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. All other remaining performances of the show are currently sold out. Patrons may contact the box office by phone to be added to a waiting list for shows on Thursday, Feb. 6; Friday, Feb. 7; and Saturday, Feb. 8.

Veronica Sawyer is a brainy, beautiful misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High School. But before she has time to get comfortable atop the teenage food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid, J.D. When the almighty Heather Chandler kicks her out of their group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass … until J.D. suggests a more sinister plan for that bullet. Written by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy and based on the 1989 cult classic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal show based on one of the all-time great teen comedies.

Tickets for the added performance are available through the Gallagher Student Center Box Office. They are $18 each for adults and $13 each for students, as well as Xavier faculty and staff. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.xavier.edu/theatretickets or call 513-745-3939.

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