FIONA: The Musical
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Nov. 29-Dec. 30
[Over-the-Rhine]
Written by Zina Camblin
Music & lyrics by David Kisor
Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll & Darnelle Piere Benjamin
Cast: Michael G. Bath as Lesser Kudu/Dudley, Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Giraffe/Dr. Cornelius, Sara Mackie as Bibi, Andrew Maloney as Pelican/Zander, Brooke Steele as Colobus Monkey/Diana, Kate Wilford as Red Oxpecker/Pam, Brandi La’Sherrill as Zoe, Erin McCamley as Fiona, DeAndré Smith as Henry, Emmy Rice as Ostrich/Teen, Elexis Selmon as Yellow Oxpecker/Sam, Hannah Beaven as Annie, TaShauna Ajoi Jenkins as Bearcat/Wanda, Maddi O’Connell as Cal, KG Rucker as DJ & Jordan Whittaker as Cris
Based on the true story of the hippo that captured the world’s heart, this story follows Fiona’s journey from premature baby to larger-than-life heroine! When Fiona is born two months early at only twenty-nine pounds, the odds are stacked against her. But when a determined team of zookeepers and doctors refuses to give up on the little hippo that could, the beautiful friendships that form might be just the thing to give Fiona the strength she needs. From Cincinnati native Zina Camblin and ETC composer David Kisor, this touching story reminds us of the power of perseverance, compassion, and never giving up on the underdogs—or underhippos!
- Wed-Fri, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7pm
- Sat, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
- Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
- Thu-Fri, Dec. 7-8 at 7pm
- Sat-Sun, Dec. 9-10 at 2pm & 7pm
- Thu-Fri, Dec. 14-15 at 7pm
- Sat-Sun, Dec. 16-17 at 2pm & 7pm
- Wed, Dec. 20 at 7pm
- Thu-Sat, Dec. 21-23 at 2pm & 7pm
- Tue-Wed, Dec. 26-27 at 2pm & 7pm
- Thu, Dec. 28 at 2pm
- Fri, Dec. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
- Sat, Dec. 30 at 2pm (Added performance)
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