After 56 years, this will be TCT’s last production in the Taft Theatre
Cincinnati – The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is about to “Let It Go” – our history with the Taft Theatre that is. The company’s production of Disney’s Frozen JR. April 26 – May 4, 2025, will be its last in the historic space at 5th and Sycamore before opening the reimagined Emery Theater in October 2025. Tickets are on sale now for Disney’s Frozen JR. at the Taft Theatre at www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
Kim Kern, President & CEO of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati said: “The Taft Theatre has been our home for more than half a century, and we are incredibly grateful for the memories we’ve created within its historic walls, and for our partnership with Music and Event Managment, Inc. It has been a space where generations of families have experienced the joy of live theatre, and we will truly miss it. As we prepare to bring Disney’s Frozen JR. to the stage, we’re celebrating all the laughter, wonder, and magic that have filled this theatre for 56 years. While this marks the end of an era, it’s also the beginning of an exciting new chapter for TCT at The Emery Theater, and we can’t wait to welcome audiences there this fall.”
Disney’s Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Disney’s Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Disney’s Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
TCT’s production will be directed by Roderick Justice and choreographed by Angelo Cerniglia
Ideal for ages 4+. This production runs approximately one hour without intermission.
Public Showtimes include:
- Saturday, April 26 at 2 PM
- Saturday, April 26 at 5 PM
- Sunday, April 27 at 2 PM
- Friday, May 2 at 7 PM
- Saturday, May 3 at 11 AM
- Saturday, May 3 at 2 PM
- Sunday, May 4 at 2 PM
ASL Performance:
- Saturday, April 26 at 2 PM
Additionally, The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents eight additional performances of Disney’s Frozen JR. for school students, including an exclusive homeschool performance. Tickets are $10 per student, with one free adult admission for every 15 students. Call Pam Young at 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for details. Free proficiency test-focused Study Guides are available online at https://thechildrenstheatre.com/study-guides/
Dani Lobello, Director of Production and Sound Designer. Adam Koch, Original Scenic Designer. Jessica Drayton, Lighting Designer. Ryan Moller, Original Costume Designer. Jacob Priddy, Music Director. Angelo Cerniglia, Choreographer. Puppets by Scott Molampy & Geppetto Studios, Inc. Maggie Foley & Andrew Nunley, Technical Direction. Adam Borchers, Properties Supervisor. Jadi Davis, Production Stage Manager.
Disney’s Frozen JR. is made possible by Dress Run Sponsor TriHealth, Production Sponsor The Summit Hotel, and Season Sponsor The Charles H. Dater Foundation. PNC Foundation provides additional funding for MainStage Ticket Subsidies. Additional Sponsors include The Sutphin Family Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and The Shubert Foundation INC.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the tens of thousands who generously give to the annual ArtsWave Campaign, the region’s primary source for arts funding. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
Disney’s Frozen JR. will be performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $12. Visit thechildrenstheatre.com or call the TCT Box Office at 513.569.8080 x10, Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM to purchase tickets.
CAST
- *LUCY ARGUETA – Youth Ensemble
- CHRISTIAN ARIAS – Hans
- MAKENZIE RUFF BARBRO – Anna
- AMY S. BAUMANN – Ensemble
- JATHAN “JB” BRISCOE – Duke of Weselton
- *CELIA D’ASCENZO – Young Elsa/Ensemble
- EDRICO EVANS-PRITCHETT – Ensemble
- JOSH GALLOWAY – Pabbie/Ensemble
- NICK GUNDRUM – Ensemble
- BOB HERZOG – Oaken
- ETHAN KUCHTA – Sven Puppeteer
- *SHERENE LAVENDER – Young Anna/Ensemble
- *ELLI MADDOCK – Teen Ensemble
- ANIMAESH MANGLIK – Kristoff
- AARON MARSHALL – Olaf
- AUSTIN MILLS – Ensemble
- GABRIEL KANAI NAKATA – King Agnarr/Ensemble
- CLAIRE NORTHCUT – Elsa
- DELANEY O’TOOLE – Bulda/Ensemble
- *KIP RICHARDSON – Teen Ensemble
- EMMA RILEY – Queen Iduna/Ensemble
- NICHOLAS LYONS ROHR – Ensemble
- *ADONIAH ROSS – Teen Ensemble
- CHELSEA RUSSELL – Ensemble
- KEVIN SIMONS – Ensemble
- SAVANNAH SLABY – Ensemble
- KARI KEELER STEWART – Ensemble
- *KAVAN VADIVELU – Teen Ensemble
- *KEYA VADIVELU – Teen Ensemble
*Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company
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