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Andrew May as Hercule Poirot in the Indiana Repertory Theatre 2020 production of Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Photo by Zach Rosing.
CINCINNATI – Audiences will be on the edge of their seats when Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park presents Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS beginning Sept. 25 at Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Arts. (The show runs through Oct. 23; opening night is Sept. 29.)
Adapted from the world’s greatest mystery writer by Ken Ludwig, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS finds Christie’s beloved detective Hercule Poirot unraveling a tricky murder case that includes a train full of suspects. With unsurpassed intelligence and a keen understanding of the criminal mind, Poirot uncovers clues to unmask the killer lurking in the midst.
“All of the Christie elements are there in this adaptation,” explains Director Risa Brainin. “Poirot is in rare form, as per usual. He has a foil in the character of Monsieur Bouc, who runs the Wagon Lit. Clues are dropped and picked up. Bouc, like the popular Christie character Hastings, tries to put the pieces together…without success. Poirot solves the mystery with brilliance, just like always!”
A grand-scale stage design with art deco details from the original Orient Express and an immersive soundscape will transport audiences to the exciting–yet deadly–train ride full of suspense even if they already know the story.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is the Playhouse’s third recent production penned by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, whose work has been produced on Broadway and at theaters across the country. The other recent productions were Treasure Island and Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, which were well received by critics and audiences alike.
Broadway World called his adaptation of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, “Engaging, entertaining, and keeps the audience enthralled from beginning to end.” The Playhouse originally planned to stage the show in Spring of 2020, but the pandemic forced cancellation.
CAST
Andrew May (Hercule Poirot); Katie Bradley (Countess Andrenyi); China Brickey (Mary Debenham); Harry Davis (Hector MacQueen); Dale Hodges (Princess Dragomiroff); Rob Johansen (Head Waiter/Michel the Conductor/Fight Director); Jennifer Joplin (Helen Hubbard); Lenne Klingaman (Greta Ohlsson); Taha Mandviwala (Monsieur Bouc); Nick Vannoy (Colonel Arbuthnot/Samuel Ratchett); Liz Comstock (Ensemble); Aaron Schilling (Ensemble).
PRODUCTION
Ken Ludwig (Playwright); Risa Brainin (Director); Robert Koharchik (Set Designer); Devon Painter (Costume Designer); Michael Klaers (Lighting Designer); Michael Keck (Composer); Andrea L. Shell (Stage Manager); Brooke Redler (Second Stage Manager); Brandon T. Holmes (Assistant Stage Manager).
TICKETS
Performances will take place at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays and 7 p.m. on selected Sundays. Weekend matinees are at 2 p.m. on both Saturdays and Sundays. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 (toll-free in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana at 800-582-3208) or visit www.cincyplay.com. Patrons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind or speech disabled: dial 711 to connect to the Box Office via Ohio Relay Services.
ADVISORY
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is suitable for ages 12 and up with minimal adult language. This classic literary mystery is full of dramatic plot twists and multiple acts of violence — like murder (obviously).
LOCATION
The Jarson-Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202. The Playhouse is performing off-site in the fall while construction of the new Moe & Jack’s Place –The Rouse Theatre continues. The new mainstage theater will open in Spring 2023.
SPONSORS
Production Sponsor is US Bank. Design Sponsor is Homewood Suites by Hilton. Artist Sponsors are Geiler and Skidmore Sales & Distributing. Honorary Producer is Terry Lemmerman. The Rouse Theatre Season is presented by Schueler Group.
The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.
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UC’s College-Conservatory of Music is thrilled to present a spectacular evening of music and stories, featuring our incredible students and a sampling of CCM’s most notable alumni. Join us for a front-row seat to the world premiere of 30 Years of Stephen: The Music of Stephen Flaherty at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 in Corbett Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now through the UC Foundation website.
Now available: Get a sneak peek into the evening’s artisitc lineup by viewing the musical numbers below. Creative credits, cast list and performance rosters are available HERE!
Hosted by CCMpower, the fundraising event features the music of CCM alumnus and Tony award winning Broadway composer, Stephen Flaherty (BM Composition, ’82). Directed by award-winning director and choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge, the performance features CCM students with alumni and Broadway stars Christy Altomare (BFA Musical Theatre, ’08), Ashley Brown (BFA Musical Theatre, ’04), Jason Graae (BFA Musical Theatre, ’80), Bryonha Marie (Broadway guest artist), Stephanie Jae Park (BFA Musical Theatre, ’14), Alton Fitzgerald White (Musical Theatre, att. 1983-86) and other surprise guests.
The evening will end on a high note with the premiere of two never before heard compositions — one of which will be performed live on the Corbett Auditorium stage by Stephen Flaherty himself! View the full program below!
The Music of Stephen Flaherty event will replace Moveable Feast for the 2022-23 academic year. Moveable Feast will return in person on Friday, January 19, 2024. The Music of Stephen Flaherty event was originally conceptualized and developed by the following CCM alumni, without whom this performance would not be possible: David Goldsmith (BFA Musical Theatre, ’85), Kevin McCollum (BFA Musical Theatre, ’84; HonDoc, ’05), Jeff Saver (BM Piano, ’79) and Jim Semmelman (BFA Musical Theatre, ’76).
Please note: Our original announcement included CCM alum Aaron Lazar as a guest artist, but he unfortunately cannot make it due to a scheduling conflict.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Music by Stephen Flaherty and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, except where noted
To the tune of “20 Million People” from My Favorite Year
“THIRTY YEARS OF STEPHEN”
Music by Stephen Flaherty/Parody Lyrics by David Goldsmith
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Christy Altomare, Jason Graae, TBD*, Ashley Brown, Bryonha Marie, Stephanie Jae Park, Alton Fitzgerald White
From The Carnival Of Life…Without Intermission
“HOW CAN YOU LEAVE THE THEATRE?” (Excerpt)
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Flaherty
TBD*
From the Lehman Engel BMI Workshop
“VILLAGE VOICE”
Arrangement by Jeffrey Saver
Ashley Brown, Bryonha Marie, Jason Graae
From Bedazzled
“CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR”
Orchestrated by Neil Douglas Reilly
Ashley Brown, Jason Graae
From Lucky Stiff
“TIMES LIKE THIS”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Christy Altomare
From Ragtime
“GOODBYE, MY LOVE/JOURNEY ON”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), TBD* (Father), Jason Graae (Tateh)
“YOUR DADDY’S SON”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Bryonha Marie (Sarah)
“HE WANTED TO SAY”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Ashley Brown (Emma Goldman), Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Nick Pattarini (Younger Brother), Cabaret Singers/Musical Theatre Ensemble Men (Coalhouse’s Men)
“BACK TO BEFORE”
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), Cabaret Singers Ensemble Women
“WHEELS OF A DREAM” (Finale)
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Bryonha Marie (Sarah), Cabaret Singers Ensemble
Cut From Seussical
“THE LORAX”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Jason Graae (The Onceler[s], The Lorax), Lucy Acuna (Jojo), TBD* (Cat In The Hat), Musical Theatre Ensemble
From Once On This Island
“MAMA WILL PROVIDE”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Bryonha Marie (Asaka), Ranease Brown (Ti Moune), Musical Theatre Ensemble (Storytellers)
“THE HUMAN HEART”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
Stephanie Jae Park (Erzulie), Cabaret Singers Ensemble
New From My Favorite Year
“ALWAYS PUT ON A GOOD SHOW”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin for tonight’s concert
TBD* (Alan Swann), August Bagg (Benjy), Musical Theatre Ensemble
From A Man Of No Importance
“MAN IN THE MIRROR”
Orchestrated by William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke
Jason Graae (Alfie Byrne)
“STREETS OF DUBLIN”
Orchestrated by William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnk
Ashley Brown (Robbie)
From Little Dancer; Choreography by Susan Stroman
“MARIE”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman and Larry Hochman
Alton Fitzgerald White (Degas), CCM Dance Ensemble Student* (Marie), Cassidy Franzmeier (Concertmaster, as A Violinist)
From Anastasia
“ONCE UPON A DECEMBER/JOURNEY TO THE PAST”
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Christy Altomare
From Legacy
“SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL”
Arrangement by Stephen Flaherty
Finale – From Ragtime
“RAGTIME” (Prologue) [Unabridged]
Adapted by Kim Scharnberg from the original orchestration by William David Brohn
Andrew Burke (Little Boy), Annalise Prentiss (Little Girl), TBD* (Father), Stephanie Jae Park (Mother), Nick Pattarini (Younger Brother), Alton Fitzgerald White (Coalhouse), Bryonha Marie (Sarah), Jason Graae (Tateh/Houdini), Ashley Brown (Emma Goldman), Christy Altomare (Evelyn Nesbit), Robert Pavlovich (Grandfather), Vincent DeGeorge (Henry Ford), Eric Santagata (JP Morgan), Todd Pettiford (Booker T. Washington), Cabaret Singers, Musical Theatre Ensemble
Bows/Encore – From Knoxville
“OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW”
Orchestrated by Bruce Coughlin
Accompanied by Stephen Flaherty at the piano
Alton Fitzgerald White (Author), TBD* (Jay), Musical Theatre Ensemble Men
Final Bows/Exit Music – From My Favorite Year
“TWENTY MILLION PEOPLE”
Orchestrated by Michael Starobin
All, Instrumental
*To Be Determined
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY:
TENURE-TRACK DIRECTOR OF BANDS
POSITION:
Assistant Professor, Director of Bands, full-time, tenure-track, appointment to begin August 2023.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities will be to provide leadership for the NKU band program, which includes conducting the Symphonic Winds and Concert Band, while recruiting and maintaining appropriate instrumentation for a balanced band program. Primary teaching duties will include instrumental conducting and other secondary teaching areas based on the candidate’s strengths that could include methods courses (brass, woodwinds, and/or marching band techniques), applied music, instrumentation and scoring, music theory, etc. Responsibilities also include the development of a scholarly/creative agenda in research, performance, and/or professional creative activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral degree in music required (Ph.D., DMA, etc.). ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctoral degree must be conferred by August 2023. Teaching experience at the college level is required. For additional preferred qualifications, please see the complete electronic posting.
RANK AND SALARY:
Assistant Professor (full-time, tenure-track); salary is competitive and commensurate with Assistant Professor.
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be submitted electronically through Northern Kentucky University’s job portal via https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12402. For primary consideration for this position, a complete application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Amy Gillingham Culligan at gillinghaa1@nku.edu. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check. Applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT NKU:
Located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University is a 14,000- student nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. Greater Cincinnati has one of the most vibrant and multifaceted cultural scenes in the Midwest, with The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Ballet, a large community of working artists, musicians and designers and a variety of theaters. It offers an outstanding quality of life and an affordable cost of living. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, but especially from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.
The School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University offers a wide array of degree programs in the visual and performing arts. The Music Program within the School of the Arts offers a BME in Music Education (Choral/Vocal and Instrumental), BM in Performance (Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Piano Pedagogy, and Voice) a BM in Composition (Traditional and Commercial Music/Audio Production, BA in Music (Liberal Studies), Music Minor, and Audio Production Minor. The Music Program is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. See the Music website at music.nku.edu for additional information.
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FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT
Cincinnati Playhosue in the Park
Oct. 15-Nov. 6
The Carnegie [Covington]
Directed by Joanie Schultz
Featuring playwright Vanessa Severo as Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was her own mysterious and brilliant muse. The iconic Mexican painter captured the difficulties and wonders of her life with incredible vibrancy. Now, she comes to life onstage through playwright and performer Vanessa Severo. Frida…A Self Portrait transports you to La Casa Azul, Frida’s home, where Vanessa recounts the artist’s bold life. With music and movement, she shares insights about Frida’s physical limitations, complex love life, addictions and, of course, the beauty in her art. This searing new play cracks open a powerful portal between Vanessa and Frida bringing breathtaking physicality and raw honesty to this stunningly creative production.
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