December 4 – 30, 2024
(Cincinnati, OH) Ain’t no party like a Wonderland party! Ignite your sense of adventure as Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) presents the return of one of its most popular family-friendly musicals, Alice in Wonderland, by local creative team Joseph McDonough (playwright) and David Kisor (composer and lyricist). Featuring an updated score and exuberant new costumes, this cherished musical will delight audiences of all ages this holiday season. Playing December 4 – 30, 2024.
Based on the beloved, imaginative tale by Lewis Carroll, this modern retelling is the toe-tapping story of a lost girl, a cool cat, a wild hare, and the original “dancing queen.” When ever-curious Alice falls from her own world into another, she must find her way home with the help of some whimsical and wonderful characters.
This year’s Alice in Wonderland is the sixth time it will appear onstage since ETC first commissioned and produced it in 1998 (subsequently presented in 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2018). Directed by D. Lynn Meyers. Premiere Sponsor is The Markley Family. Artist Sponsors are The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation & Paylocity.
“Alice in Wonderland is consistently the holiday show our patrons want to see again,” says ETC’s Producing Artistic Director D. Lynn Meyers. “We get to go with Alice on her journey to this magical and unusual place, but this production features a couple of new songs, brand new costumes, and an updated set. It’s a brand-new Wonderland! There’s just something about this show that brings an infusion of joy into the world.”
Cast includes Sara Mackie (Queen of Hearts), Michael G. Bath (White Rabbit), Phil Fiorini (Mock Turtle), Andrew Maloney (Tweedledum), Brooke Steele (Cheshire Cat), Kate Wilford (Dormouse), Brandi La’Sherrill (March Hare), Timothy Belton (Card 5), TaShauna Ajoi Jenkins (Tweedledee), and KG Rucker (Mad Hatter). Making their ETC debuts are Elli Maddock (Alice), Sean Miller-Jones (Card 7), Erin Morton (Caterpillar/Butterfly), and Amira F. Jackson (Card 2).
Production team: Brian c. Mehring (Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer), Steve Goers (Music Director), Dee Anne Bryll (Choreographer), Cat Schmeal-Swope (Costume Designer), Jeremy Lee (Sound Designer), Trey Tatum (Assistant Sound Designer), Missy J. White (Wig & Makeup Designer), Shannon Rae Lutz (Properties Curator & Design Assistant), and Jacob Dowell (Technical Director). Production Stage Manager is Lexi Muller. Assistant Stage Manager is Abby Sauer.
Performance Information
Performances are Wednesday-Saturday at 7:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Performances vary. A complete calendar of performances is available at www.ensemblecincinnati.org.
Ticket Prices
Tickets for adults start at $30; student tickets are $28; and children are $24. Half-Price Rush Tickets: All remaining tickets for the current day’s performance(s) are available two hours prior to each show time for half-price (discount only applies to adult tickets) when purchasing by phone or in person. $15 Student Rush Tickets: Students may purchase up to two $15 student rush tickets two hours prior to show time with valid student I.D. Available in person only.
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2024-2025 Season Presenting Sponsor is the LKC Foundation.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.
The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre rooted in historic Over-the-Rhine dedicated to engaging, enriching, and inspiring audiences through our thought-provoking world and regional premiere productions, creating and sustaining careers in professional theatre, building community partnerships, and sharing impactful education programs throughout our region.
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