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March 13, 2023 · 6:04 am

Sinclair Theatre Presents THE HELLO GIRLS in Blair Hall

SCCT_The Hello Girls

Tracie Puckett-Knight portrays Grace Banker. Photo illustration by Patti Celek.

From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz:  THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by true events.  Presented March 24-April 1, 2023 in Blair Hall Theatre, during Women’s History Month, Sinclair Theatre is proud to present the true story of the women who answered the call, with music and lyrics by Peter Mills; book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel.

These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I.  They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations.

The show is directed by Kimberly Borst with music direction by Charles Larkowski and choreography by Jessica Eggleston. 

Cast includes: Tracie Puckett-Knight, Aubrie-Lee Dentino, Lizzie Salata, Faeryn Bass, Trinity Le’shae Rice, Tanner Henry, Josh Fisher, Jabari Pritchett, Isaac Washington, Colin Drayer, and Ian Spraul  with guest artist, Jeff Sams as General Pershing.

Production staff includes Sinclair Theatre alumnae Sarah Caplan as stage manager and Jessy Henning as lighting designer. Set design by Scott Kimmins, sound design by Dan Brunk and costume design by Ashley Rutkowski.

Tickets on sale NOW at www.sinclair.edu/tickets Adults $18/Students & Seniors $15.

ASL Interpreted performances on March 26 & 30. Free Parking.

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March 13, 2023 · 6:03 am

The Carnegie’s Creative Disruption Series Continues in March

TC_Creative Disruption Committee logoCOVINGTON, Ky. (March 10, 2023) – The Carnegie’s Creative Disruption Series continues this spring with two new productions. This workshop series focuses on supporting new theatrical works created by local theatre-makers, especially works with surprising themes or storytelling structures. The next productions in the series include MULTI-SHELLED HERMIT CRAB by Aki Hosada and ALL’S FAIRE written by Alexx Rouse and Zach Robinson with music by James Allen. 

MULTI-SHELLED HERMIT CRAB, a one-person show that follows Alex Hollow, a sweet timid man who has multiple unique personalities (his many shells). Absurdly, the crustaceous protagonist finds himself embroiled in the murder of a woman and under investigation by chief Oscar Charles Dean. Multi-Shelled Hermit Crab is a comedic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seats while laughing non-stop.  

The performance will take place on March 17 at 7:30 pm on The Carnegie’s Otto M. Budig stage. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at: thecarnegie.com.

ALL’S FAIRE, a new musical (which originally premiered as a touring production for The Know Theatre of Cincinnati in 2021, after wild success in their Serials! program in 2017) has been fully reimagined for the Carnegie stage. All’s Faire is a musical comedy that tells the story of Johnson, a tightly wound private eye, who has been invited to solve a crime at the local Renaissance festival. With their trusty (and highly distractible) sidekick Josh, surely this will be an open and shut case…or will it? With pirates, fair maidens, puppets, and tomfoolery, it soon becomes clear to Johnson that anything goes at Ye Olde Ren Faire. This might be a tougher case to crack than they thought.  

Performances will take place on March 31 & April 1, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. on The Carnegie’s Otto M. Budig stage. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at: thecarnegie.com. 

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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 is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Cincinnati International Wine Festival. 

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March 13, 2023 · 6:01 am

SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 5 On April 7-8

CSO_Shostakovice Symphony No 5SHOSTAKOVICH SYMPHONY NO. 5
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
April 7-8
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Artists
Louis Langrée, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano

Program
DANÍEL BJARNASON: New Work, Part I [US Premiere, CSO Co-Commission]
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 1
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5

If there is any symphony that operates like a “double agent,” it is Shostakovich’s Fifth. Having found himself targeted by Stalin, Shostakovich composed himself out of a dangerous situation−with immensely gripping results. Stephen Hough returns for Rachmaninoff and Louis Langrée conducts the first part of a new multi-year work by Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason.

We believe that great music is for everyone, regardless of your budget. This concert is eligible for Pay What You Wish Pricing, as well as other discounts. To learn more visit Music for All.

  • Fri-Sat, April 7-8 at 7:30pm

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March 13, 2023 · 5:59 am

SYMONE WITH A Y On April 4

CPI_logoSYMONE WITH A Y
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
April 4
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theater [Downtown]

Symone Edwards, an African American woman diagnosed with “unexplained infertility,” hopes to publish a children’s book with her friend and book illustrator who has recently become pregnant.  That the women met at an infertility clinic makes their contrary circumstances all the more challenging for Symone.  As disappointments mount and childhood wounds resurface, Symone is driven to the brink of her ability to cope.

Playwright Bio:
Roger Collins is professor emeritus at the University of Cincinnati where he received the Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching.  His fiction has been published in literary journals and his plays produced in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Brooklyn, NY, and San Francisco, CA.  His debut novel, ‘Cities of Glass,’ was published June 2022 by All Things That Matter Press.

  • Tue, April 4 at 7:30pm

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March 10, 2023 · 5:35 am

Cast Announced for THE OUTSIDER at Springboro Community Theatre

SCT_logoSpringboro Community Theatre is proud to announce our cast for THE OUTSIDER, directed by Scott Madden.

The show runs April 21st – 23rd and 28th – 30th, 2023

Thank you to everyone who came out and auditioned for the show!

  • Paige Caldwell – Carrie Thurston
  • Dave Riley – Michael Schumacher
  • Louise Peakes – Kristen Erdman
  • Ned Newley – Richard Young
  • Arthur Vance – Don Campbell
  • Rachel Parsons – Carly Wheeler
  • AC Peterson – Nicholas Beard

For more information visit www.borotheatre.org

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