NOISES OFF
Dayton Playhouse
Nov. 7-16
[Dayton]
Directed by Allyson Jacob
Often called “the funniest farce ever written,” this backstage comedy is a fast-paced, door-slamming, perfectly timed whirlwind of hilarity.
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THE GREAT GATSBY
Cincinnati Ballet
Nov. 7-15
Aronoff Center Procter & Gamble Hall [Downtown]
Leap into the jazz age with the North American premiere of choreographer Septime Webre’s opulent The Great Gatsby at the Aronoff Center, November 7 – 15, 2025. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel, this production features stylish dancing, shocking scandals, and live jazz music.
Official page | Facebook event |
HAMLET
SSCC Theatre
Nov. 7-9
Southern State Community College Central Campus Daniels Auditorium [Hillsboro]
Adapted and directed by Rainee Angles
Cast: Jacob Bice, Bob Brown, Paula Campagna, Camden Griffith, Fiona Holmes, Ian Holmes, Leslie Holmes, Gavin Isaacs, Bronwyn Jones, Johanna Kelley, Max Petzold, Quinn Pickering-Polstra, Logan Savage, A.J. Schroder, Payton Taylor, Shawn Thomsen, and Matt Waits.
“Hamlet” is a timeless tragedy of revenge, madness, and betrayal. After the sudden death of his father, Prince Hamlet is visited by the ghost of the late king, who reveals a chilling truth: he was murdered by his own brother, Claudius, who has now seized both the throne and Hamlet’s mother, Queen Gertrude. Torn between duty and despair, Hamlet struggles with grief, feigned insanity, and the burden of vengeance. His erratic behavior devastates Ophelia, the woman he loves, while his mistrust of Gertrude deepens the play’s portrait of fractured family ties. As deception spreads through the Danish court, friendships crumble, innocence is destroyed, and elaborate plots drive the story toward a final, fatal duel. With its ghostly visitations, razor-sharp wit, and haunting conclusion, “Hamlet” endures as Shakespeare’s most profound and devastating masterpiece.
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Loveland Stage Company is heartbroken to share the passing of Becky Jones, a beloved longtime member and former board member of Loveland Stage Company.
Becky’s warmth, dedication, and talent left a lasting mark on our community. Over the years, she produced countless shows, music directed, and played in the pit for many productions. Beyond our stage, Becky served for many years as the assistant band director at Loveland High School and taught music throughout the Cincinnati area for over 40 years.
Becky’s bright spirit lit up every room she entered. She was one of the most caring and supportive people you could ever meet — always full of love and encouragement. Her positivity and kindness touched so many lives, and she will forever be remembered as a treasured member of the LSC family.
We will share details about funeral arrangements as soon as they are available. Our hearts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.
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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG – High School Edition
Mason High School
Oct. 17-25
Mason High School Black Box
From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
Official page | Facebook event |
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