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Cast Announced for BANDSTAND at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMTCINCINNATI MUSIC THEATRE is proud to announce the cast of their production of BANDSTAND, a new Tony Award winning musical.

  • Donny Novitski……….….. JON SCHEIDING
  • Julia Adams………………… KATELYN REID
  • Mrs. June Adams……..…. LESLEY HITCH
  • Davy Zlatic………………..…. THURMAN ALLEN
  • Nick Radel……………………. ALEX DeVORE
  • Johnny Simpson………….. ROB WARFEL
  • Michael Trojan…………… ROYCE LOUDEN
  • Al……………………………..…. KEVIN BELL
  • Mr. Jackson…………..…….. JOSEPH MORELAND
  • Clerk…………………………… AMY GRACE CURTIS
  • Serviceman…………………. JAY LOUDEN
  • Jean Ann Ryan………….…. MARCIE BROOKS
  • Andre Barauch……………… WAYNE WRIGHT
  • Jo………………….……………. KATEY BLOOD
  • Oliver……………………………. HAROLD MURPHY
  • Roger Cohen……………….… KARL BOLINGER
  • Entertainment Director…. JULIE PERGREM
  • James Haupt…………………. MARK CULP
  • Production Assistant……… MARY PUETZ
  • Betsy……………………………… MOLLY SEXTON

Ensemble: SARAH ANDREWS, KEVIN BELL, KARL BOLINGER, KATEY BLOOD, MARK CULP, AMY GRACE CURTIS, BRAD ENOS, KYLE FISHER, ANNA HAZARD, GARRETT KLAAS, AUTUMN LEES, JAY LOUDEN, ROYCE LOUDEN, AMANDA MARASCH, KALI MARSH, JOSEPH MORELAND, TONY NGUYEN, ISAAC OWENS, JULIE PERGREM, MARY PUETZ, KB SCHEIDING, MOLLY SEXTON, ALYSSA STAGGS & ROB WORKLEY

Recently named as “one of the ten best musicals of the last decade” by the editors of Theatremania, BANDSTAND features music by Richard Oberacker and book and lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker.

This Regional Premiere production is produced by Kathy Beiting and directed by Skip Fenker, with music direction by Kendra Struthers and associate Michael Spresser and choreography by Mike Fielder.

BANDSTAND will play at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center for the Arts from November 13 – November 21, 2020.

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FOOLSFEST on April 14

CPI_logoFOOLSFEST
Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative
April 14
Aronoff Center Fifth Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI) presents its spring ten-minute play festival.

  • Tue, April 14 at 7:30pm

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Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Runs April 11-May 9

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Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates

Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
April 11-May 9
Marx Theatre [Eden Park]

Directed by Risa Brainin

Whodunit? Detective Hercule Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Ten passengers board the luxurious Orient Express that’s traveling from Istanbul to Western Europe. But after the train unexpectedly stops in the isolated, snow-swept mountains, only nine of them are still alive. A man has been murdered in his room overnight, and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst who just may strike again. This masterpiece from the world’s most popular mystery writer promises a suspenseful and exciting evening of theatre that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Suitable for ages 12 and up with minimal adult language. This classic literary mystery is full of dramatic plot twists and multiple acts of violence — like murder (obviously).

  • In preview Sat, April 11 at 2pm & 8pm and Sun, April 12 at 2pm
  • In preview Tue-Wed, April 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Thu, April 16 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 17 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, April 24 at 8pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Thu, April 28-30 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, May 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 4pm & 8pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 2pm
  • Tue, May 5 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, May 6 at 1pm
  • Thu, May 7 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, May 8 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 9 at 4pm & 8pm

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Statement on COVID-19 from Human Race Theatre Company

HRTC_new logoAs we all follow the news of COVID-19, we want you to know that we are taking extra steps to protect the well-being of all at The Human Race.

We are paying special attention to cleaning and sanitizing our theatre, lobby and restrooms daily, on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to wash your hands frequently and cover your coughs and sneezes.

**ALL performances are proceeding as scheduled!**

Join us for GLORIA: A Life tonight through Sunday and THE MILF ALSO RISES on Monday and Tuesday.

However, if you are not feeling well, please contact the Dayton Live box office at 937.228.3630 or visit DaytonLive.org to exchange your ticket for a future Human Race Theatre performance this season.

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Official Statement on COVID-19 from Dare to Defy Productions

D2D_logoD2D OFFICIAL STATEMENT March 10th 2020

We have been receiving questions on our policy regarding the ongoing novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19) Pandemic and what it means for our productions moving forward.

At this time we DO NOT PLAN to cancel any upcoming productions. We are taking extra measures to sanitize high frequency areas on a more rigorous daily routine and between shows.

We are prepared to make decisions on an ongoing basis depending on the current recommendations and will notify any ticket holders by email and will make a Facebook post if there is a change to any scheduled event.

We do recommend staying home and taking advantage of our exchange policy if you exhibit any flu like symptoms.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre soon.

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