Monthly Archives: July 2024

THE KING AND I Runs July 19-21

THE KING AND I
Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
July 19-21
Arbogast Performing Arts Center [Troy]

Directed by Brian Sharp
Vocal direction by Kim Warrick
Conducted by James Johnston
Choreographed by James Johnston

The year is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a “barbarian” by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Shall We Dance”, “Something Wonderful”, “I Whistle a Happy Tune”, and “Getting to Know You”

  • Fri-Sat, July 19-20 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 21 at 2pm

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MAMMA MIA! Tickets On Sale July 19th

TICKETS ON SALE JULY 19
FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF GLOBAL SMASH HIT 

CINCINNATI – Broadway in Cincinnati is thrilled to announce that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Cincinnati will go on sale Friday, July 19 at 10:00 AM. MAMMA MIA! returns to the Aronoff Center September 3 – 15, 2024 as part of the Broadway in Cincinnati 24/25 season presented by TriHealth. Tickets will be available online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office, downtown.

Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 65 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies – MAMMA MIA! The Movie and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again.

To date, MAMMA MIA! has been seen in 50 productions in 16 different languages grossing more than $4 billion at the box office.

MAMMA MIA! opened on Broadway in 2001 where it played for a record-breaking 14 years, first at the Winter Garden Theatre, then at the Broadhurst Theatre.  The show also toured North America from 2000-2017 with four different touring companies spanning this period.

Produced by Judy Craymer, MAMMA MIA! The Movie became the highest grossing live action musical film of all time upon its release in 2008. A second film, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again, opened in July 2018 and is the most successful live musical movie sequel of all time. The films starred a host of stars including Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Amanda Seyfried, Dominic Cooper, Lily James and Cher.

With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. The production is designed by Mark Thompson, with lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Andrew Bruce & Bobby Aitken, and musical supervision, additional material & arrangements by Martin Koch. 

The North American tour is booked by The Booking Group with casting by Tara Rubin Casting. 

MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East & Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal. Amy Jacobs of Bespoke Theatricals is the Executive Producer in association with Work Light Productions.

 MAMMA MIA!  will play the Aronoff Center from September 3 – 15, 2024: Tuesday – Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Sundays at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $43 and can be found online at CincinnatiArts.org, by phone at 513.621.ARTS or in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown. 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, please visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com.

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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. 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, Group Sales Box Office, and Broadway Brands.  Led by 22-time Tony-winning theater producer John Gore (Owner & CEO), BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 48 markets with over 400,000 subscribers. Presentations include Disney’s The Lion KingWicked, The Book of Mormon, and Hamilton. Current productions include &Juliet, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, MJ: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Outsiders and Stereophonic.

The John Gore Organization is the leading presenter, distributor, and marketer of Broadway theater worldwide. Under the leadership of 22-time Tony-winning theater producer and owner John Gore, its family of companies includes Broadway Across America, Broadway.com, The Broadway Channel, BroadwayBox.com, Group Sales Box Office and Broadway Brands. The company presents shows in 48 cities across North America as well as on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End, Japan, and China. It has won Tony Awards in every producing category as well as numerous other Drama League, Drama Desk, and Olivier Awards.  The John Gore Organization is committed to supporting theater access and education programs that introduce Broadway to the next generation of audiences and theater professionals.

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LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST Runs Aug. 16-18

SISP_Love Labours LostLOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Shakespeare in South Park
Aug. 16-18
South Park Green [Dayton]

Directed by Galen Wilson

King Ferdinand, King of Navarre, decides to have a three year period of study and contemplation at his court. To avoid distraction he imposes a ban on women, who will not be allowed within a mile of the court. One of the courtiers, Berowne, has reservations about the ban on women. He reminds the King that he has an ambassadorial meeting on that very day with the Princess of France. As they prepare to meet the Princess the King sends his court fool, Costard, to Don Armado to be punished, for breaking the rules by dallying with a country girl, Jacquenetta.

The Princess, refused entry to the court, is insulted by the ban, and in protest, she and her entourage camp in tents in front of the court. They begin plotting ways of taking revenge. In the meantime, Don Armado, himself in love with Jacquenetta, lets Costard off his punishment in return for Costard delivering a love letter to her. Before he can deliver it he is approached by Berowne, who asks him to take a letter to Rosaline. Some comic action is set up when Costard gets the letters mixed up. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free, donations gratefully accepted.

  • Fri-Sun, Aug. 16-18 at 8pm

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SHEER MADNESS Runs Aug. 15-Sept. 15

LAC_Sheer MadnessSHEER MADNESS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Aug. 15-Sept. 15
[Springboro]

There’s been a murder at Shear Madness Salon! Figure out the clues and solve this over-the-top, hilarious murder mystery. Seen by 14 million people worldwide, Shear Madness is a wildly popular comedy-whodunit that keeps audiences laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer. New clues and quick improvisation deliver a different show every night!

  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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Auditions Announced for 2024-2025 Season at Know Theatre of Cincinnati

KTC_logoMARK YOUR CALENDARS! The @knowtheatre will be holding in-person auditions for our 27th MainStage Season:

Know Theatre Auditions
Sunday, July 28th from 10a to 6p
Monday, July 29th from 12p to 8p
1120 Jackson Street

Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues. Each person will have a total of 5 minutes including their introduction.

Audition sign-ups and role breakdowns will be made available on our website on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Rehearsals will be 5 days a week.

If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, you may send a 5-minute filmed audition.

Filmed auditions are due by 8pm on Monday, July 29th; send to Resident Stage Manager, Grace Wohlschlegel at GMWOHLSCHLEGEL@KNOWTHEATRE.COM

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