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July 7, 2025 · 5:38 pm

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Runs July 23-27

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Cincinnati Opera
July 23-27
Music Hall [Over-the-Rhine]

Tevye, a poor milkman, lives with his wife Golde, and their five daughters. He wants what all parents want for their children: a better life. One after the other, Tevye’s daughters stray from tradition. They risk their futures with husbands of their own choice, doing that pesky thing people do called following their hearts. Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, Fiddler on the Roof features timeless songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and a universal story of family, love, and tradition. Sung in English with projected lyrics.

  • Wed, July 23 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 25-26 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 3pm

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July 7, 2025 · 5:31 pm

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Runs July 18-Aug. 10

Candice Handy as Annie. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
July 18-Aug. 10
[Over-the-Rhine]

Directed by Brian Isaac Phillips

Cast: Billy Chace as Robert/Thomas Colleymoore, Montez Jenkins Copeland as John/Charles Haversham, Cary Davenport as Dennis/Perkins, Jeremy Dubin as Chris/Inspector Carter, Jared Earland as Crew Dude, Candice Handy as Annie, Matthew Lewis Johnson as Max/Cecil Haversham, Sylvester Little Jr. as Trevor & Kelly Mengelkoch as Sandra/Florence Calleymoore

It’s Opening Night at the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor and the stakes have never been higher. But none of the on-stage drama is in the script! The theater is filled with accident-prone actors, a corpse that can’t play dead to save his life, and a knocked-out knock out of a leading lady. When all goes wrong, can this theater company make it to Opening Night and bring down the house (in a good way)? This fantastic, farcical, fiasco of a show and Off-Broadway and West End comedic hit is back and the age-old adage is true: “the show must go wrong!” oops sorry, we mean “the show must go on!”

  • In preview Wed-Thu, July 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 24-25 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, July 26 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 31-Aug. 1 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 10 at 2pm

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July 7, 2025 · 5:18 pm

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Runs July 18-26

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Mason Community Players
July 18-26
[Mason]

Directed by Lara Gonzalez
Music direction by Brian Bisig
Choreographed by Laureen Catlin
Produced by Robert Terry

Cast: Justin Hanks as the Pirate King, Jack Verner as Frederic, Nicole Line as Mabel, David Bower as Major-General Stanley, Karen Oehler as Ruth, Eva Bower as Edith, Kelley Flaugher as Kate, Chris Toney as Samuel & Ryan Walker as Sergeant
Daughters: Jen Binder, Rylee Combs, Carly Erickson, Nicole Rose Forbus, PJ LeMarble, Erin Marie Schwartz,  Summer Shelton & Sabrina Toft
Pirates: Laura Beiting, Finn Brockwell, Casey Conley, Dana Davis, Raymond Lebowski, Bianca Page, Max Posa-Collins, James Roberts, Will Sapp & Eri Smith
Police: Phil Catlin, Stephen Catlin, Ryan Drake, Royal Duncan, Charlie Rader, Gaylene May Schumacher & Mary Taylor

A classic musical, with an unexpected twist. This comic opera, in two acts, tells the story of Frederic, who is apprenticed to a band of hungry, roaming pirates until his 21st birthday. On the day he is to celebrate his 21st year, he meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. The Pirates learn that Frederic’s birthday is actually on February 29th, which only occurs once every 4 years! Will Mabel be faithful and wait until Frederic turns 21?

  • Fri-Sat, July 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 20 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, July 24-26 at 8pm

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July 3, 2025 · 11:33 am

The Footlighters, Inc.’s 2025-2026 Season Subscriptions are Now on Sale

Enjoy the best of Greater Cincinnati/NKY community theater with a season subscription to Footlighters!

The 2025-2026 season is going to be a great one, and performances will sell quickly. Don’t get sold out of the shows you want to see by joining us as a season ticket holder! Season ticket holders enjoy exclusive perks at the lowest price.

As a season subscriber, you can:

  • Get first choice on seating and dates — Subscribers get to choose their preferred seating and dates long before individual ticket sales begin.
  • Never worry if your schedule changes — Ticket exchanges are free and easy.
  • Save your money — Get the biggest bang for your buck with a season subscription, a savings of $15 over single ticket pricing!
  • Never miss a sold-out show — Remember Legally Blonde? Our subscribers had their seats secured months in advance and never had to be on a waitlist for tickets!
  • Experience the Footlighters difference — Live orchestras accompany all our musicals in our  intimate venue, the renowned Stained Glass Theatre.

Guarantee your seat to our iconic 2025-2026 season!

For more information visit their website at footlighters.org.

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July 2, 2025 · 5:48 pm

Cast Announced for PARADE at Beavercreek Community Theatre

Beavercreek Community Theatre is honored to share the cast of PARADE — a story that demands courage, compassion, and truth. This remarkable group of performers has already shown all three.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned. Your vulnerability, heart, and talent made this an unforgettable process. Casting was not easy — and that’s a testament to the depth of artistry in our community.

To our newly assembled cast: welcome. We’re about to embark on a powerful journey together.

  • Leo Frank – Michael Petersen
  • Lucille Frank – Sephyrah Martin
  • Jim Conley – Jr Turner
  • Mary Phagan – Addison Haines
  • Frankie Epps – Jacob Gildenblatt
  • Hugh Dorsey – Michael Abner
  • Governor John Slaton – Matt Owens
  • Tom Watson – Shawn Hooks
  • Judge Roan – Jim Walker
  • Mrs. Phagan – Bethany Locklear
  • Britt Craig – TBA
  • Minnie McKnight – Ronda Ogletree
  • Newt Lee – Aaron Washington
  • Luther Rosser – Tyler DeHaven
  • Young Soldier – Jacob Gildenblatt
  • Old Soldier – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • Riley – Naman Clark
  • Angela – Nichole Smith
  • Iola Stover – Eve Diamond
  • Monteen – Olivia Jones
  • Essie – Layla Plair
  • Sally Slaton – T’mara Zealley
  • Mr. Peavy – Eli Baranowski
  • Officer Ivey – Richard Lee Waldeck
  • Detective Starnes – Tyler DeHaven
  • Ensemble – Abby Williams, Eli Baranowski, Selena Mungur, Amy Smith, Jamie Pavlofsky, Tiffany Kelly, Theo Hoskins, Shanna Camacho

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