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October 16, 2019 · 10:28 am

JERSEY BOYS Quick Review

JERSEY BOYS presented Broadway in Cincinnati through Oct. 20. I attended the opening night performance. 

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Michael Milton, Jon Hacker, Eric Chambliss and Corey Greenan. Photo by Joan Marcus.

JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Season returns to the Aronoff Center for a limited one-week run.

JERSEY BOYS is one of my favorite jukebox musicals, and this tour boasts an incredibly strong ensemble lead by the “original” Four Seasons: Corey Greenan as Tommy DeVito, Michael Milton as Nick Massi, Eric Chambliss as Bob Gaudio, and a vocally impressive Jon Hacker as Frankie Valli. Hacker is a Cincinnati native and a Wright State University alum who closed out the original Broadway run in the same role.

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Eric Chambliss, Jon Hacker, Corey Greenan, Michael Milton and the Company of JERSEY BOYS. Photo by Joan Marcus.

The nearly sold-out opening night audience stopped the show with their applause after several numbers and stayed on their feet through the curtain call and encore. A great time for even the most causal of Four Seasons fans.

My rating: 4.75 out of 5.

Click here for more information on the production.

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October 15, 2019 · 11:12 am

SILENT SKY Runs Nov. 15-17

FFL_Silent Sky logoSILENT SKY
Fairfield Footlighters
Nov. 15-17
Fairfield Community Arts Center

Directed by Burt McCollom

Cast: Elizabeth Hickerson as Henrietta Leavitt, Mary Puetz as Margaret Leavitt, Sandy Schlueter as Annie Cannon, Cindy Miller as Willamina Fleming & Robert Brumberg Jr. as Peter Show

With warm-hearted wit and infectious joy, SILENT SKY tells the riveting true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering scientist in an age when women couldn’t even vote. Despite not being allowed to touch a telescope, Henrietta and her coworkers at the Harvard Observatory make ground-breaking discoveries about the universe that are still vital today. If you liked the movie “Hidden Figures”, don’t miss this “luminously beautiful play” that will change how you look at both the heavens and the earth.

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 15-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 17 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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October 15, 2019 · 10:54 am

URINETOWN: The Musical Runs Nov. 14-24

ALT_Urinetown logoURINETOWN: The Musical
Presented by American Legacy Theatre & Thomas More University
Nov. 14-24
Thomas More University [Crestview Hills]

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 2pm

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October 15, 2019 · 10:18 am

A GIFT TO REMEMBER Runs Nov. 14-24

BVCT_A Gift to Remember logoA GIFT TO REMEMBER
Brookville Community Theatre
Nov. 14-24
[Brookville]

Directed by Sherron Henry

Cast: Sheryl Koontz as Cathy Norris,James Nelson as Matt McHugh, Brad Rarick as Len Dawber, Cathy Rarick as Elise Jones, Ceci Dixon and Eliza Sievers as Kate Jones, Dean Shipley as Clayton Kemper, Garrett Hensley as Nick Berry, Jennifer Peffley as Kelly Berry, Cathy Marquis as Louise Larsen, Tim Pinkerton as Sam Larsen, Amanda Harrigan as Pam McHugh, Kate Gaston as Amy, Jen Bell as Deana Owen, Rebecca Henry as Madeline, TBA as 1st Choir Member, Debbi Robbins as 2nd Choir Member & Kathy Devorak as 3rd Choir Member
Choir Members: Ellie Grimes, Bailey Harrigan & Lorelai Wells

A group of strangers  are on a train from Bangor Maine to Boston, each trying to reach their destinations in time for Christmas. However, engine problems and a track out force the passengers to shelter in a small depot in new Hampshire. Disappointed and dispirited they attempt to make the best of things. As the former strangers become collective friends, they realize the memory of this night will be a gift to remember.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 14-16 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 3pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 21-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 3pm

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October 15, 2019 · 9:36 am

Auditions Announced for HONK! the Musical at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players, Inc is excited to announce auditions for their production of HONK! the Musical. 

HONK! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling and winner of the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical.

Directed by Liz Ingram
Produced by Maggie Ingram King

Auditions:

  • Monday, October 28th from 7:30-9:30pm
  • Tuesday, October 29th from 7:30-9:30pm
  • Invited callbacks will be Wednesday, October 30th from 7:30-9:30pm

Auditions and callbacks with be held at:
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church
1428 Eight Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH 45255

  • Auditionees should be at least 14 years of age. *At this time, we will only be auditioning teens to adults for this production. If children are needed to help fill our ensemble, auditions for them will be held at a later date* 
  •  Please prepare 16-32 measures of a song that best showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. 
  • Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script.
  • Please dress comfortably as a dance/movement audition will occur as well. 
  • Bring a resume and headshot (if available) as well as a list of conflicts from November 7, 2019 – February 8, 2020. No conflicts after February 9, 2020 are permitted. 

Performance Dates:
February 14-16, 2020 and February 21-22, 2020

Performances will be held at the Anderson Center Theatre

To sign-up for an audition slot, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAB2EA0F58-auditions

Walk-ins will be seen when a slot is available

For questions, please email the producer, Maggie Ingram King, at maingram87@gmail.com.

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