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June 18, 2024 · 5:21 pm

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Runs July 18-20

ETC_Chitty Chitty Bang Bang2CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Encore Community Theatre
July 18-20
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Directed & choreographed by Chris Beiser
Vocal direction by Betsy Horton
Produced by Anna Grindle

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Based on the 1968 film of the same name, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tells the story of an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, Caractacus and the children head to Vulgaria to rescue Grandpa Potts (who has been kidnapped by the bumbling duo, Boris and Goran) and rid the kingdom of its tyrannical, child-hating rulers. With a fantastical flying car, a heartwarming love story, and whole bunch of teamwork, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fun-filled musical for all the family.

  • Thu-Fri, June 18-19 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 20 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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June 18, 2024 · 5:20 pm

LSC’s Youth Summer Workshop – JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.

LSC_James and the Giant Peach Jr2Tickets are SELLING FAST!

Youth Summer Workshop production of
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR.

Directed by: Michael Yarick
Produced by: Kiya Fix
Choreographed by: Jenna Schroeder
Vocal Direction: Erica Wethington

Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical is about courage and self-discovery!

When James is sent by her conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, she discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

Creative costuming and puppetry abound, and our young actors love playing the outlandish and larger-than-life human and insect characters.

Come enjoy our talented youth as they take the stage, the set, and tech roles to bring this fun family show to life! A perfect event for your friends and family!

Performance Dates:

  • July 11th at 7:00pm
  • July 12th at 7:00pm
  • July 13th at 4:00pm & 7:00pm
  • July 14th at 4:00pm

Visit 🎟️ Lovelandstagecompany.org/tickets

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR., is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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June 18, 2024 · 5:19 pm

Close Out PRIDE Month at the TEXAS ANNIE Concept Album Launch Party at The Carnegie!

CFF22_Texas AnnieCINCINNATI, OH – On June 30th, from 5-6pm, The Carnegie will host the highly anticipated launch party for the concept album of TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger, the 2022 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Audience Pick of the Fringe winner. Following the 3pm performance of The Rocky Horror Show, the party will celebrate the TEXAS ANNIE concept album, NOW STREAMING on all major platforms, and feature a performance by local drag sensation, Queen Danicure.

TEXAS ANNIE takes listeners on a wild ride through the outrageous musical escapades of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas, when sex toys are declared illegal. The story is based on the Texas Obscene Devices Law from the 1970s, which made it a felony to own six or more sex toys. Co-written by queer, non-binary writer/producer Jenn Howd, who resides in Cincinnati, and trans woman Roz Mihalko from Los Angeles, CA, this album is a subversive response to ongoing efforts to suppress sexual freedom and LGBTQ+ rights.

“TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger isn’t just a fun, campy romp—it’s our way of pushing back against the laws that are trying to control personal freedoms,” says Howd. “With similar obscenity laws and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation popping up at a rapid pace across the country, this project, sadly, feels more timely than ever.”

The concept album was recorded in Cincinnati at Timeless Audio Recording Studio and features an array of local Cincinnati/NKY singers. Adding to the rich tapestry of talent, Cincinnati’s own Steve Goers composed music for several tracks, with additional contributions from John Woods in Vancouver, BC. This collaboration showcases the vibrant artistic community within the Cincinnati area and brings the story to life with subversive, sexy, and silly lyrics that are sure to leave audiences buzzing with delight.

Event Details:

  • Date & Time: June 30th, 5-6pm (immediately following The Carnegie’s 3pm performance of The Rocky Horror Show)
  • Location: The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St, Covington, KY 41011
  • Special Performance: Local drag sensation, Queen Danicure
  • Cash Bar: A portion of the bar proceeds will benefit TEXAS ANNIE and the event’s local non-profit Community Partners: Queer KY, Smoke & Queers, and Transform, who will be on-site giving out materials and information about their organizations.
  • Exclusive Offer: Save 15% off tickets to the June 30th performance of The Rocky Horror Show with code TEXAS15 at thecarnegie.com.

Join us for an evening of music, fun, and activism as we celebrate the launch of the TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger’s Concept Album. And follow @TexasAnnieMusical on social media for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and more! For more information about TEXAS ANNIE, visit www.TexasAnnieMusical.com.

About TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger:
TEXAS ANNIE is a fringe award-winning, queer & campy, sex-positive pop-rock comedy musical that follows the adventures of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. Inspired by the real Texas Obscene Devices Law and co-written by queer, non-binary writer/producer Jenn Howd and trans woman Roz Mihalko, the show and concept album aim to entertain and inspire change by blending humor with a critical look at anti-LGBTQ+ legislation while celebrating sexuality and helping to eradicate sexual shame. The concept album was recorded in Cincinnati at Timeless Audio Recording Studio and features local Cincinnati/NKY singers, with music for several tracks composed by Cincinnati’s own Steve Goers and additional compositions by John Woods from Vancouver, BC.

The promotion of this event is generously supported by Cincinnati’s own Midwestern Lesbian.

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June 18, 2024 · 5:18 pm

Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE | Dec. 6-7 | Aronoff Center 

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
IS SET TO ILLUMINATE CINCINNATI!CAA_Cirque Dreams HolidazeARONOFF CENTER – PROCTER & GAMBLE HALL
DECEMBER 6-7, 2024

Tickets on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM

[Cincinnati, OH] – CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will be dazzling audiences in Cincinnati during its six-week, sixty-city U.S. tour this holiday season with a much-anticipated stop at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM. The show is part of CAA’s 2024-25 Season.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is affordably priced with tickets starting at $39.50. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-2787 [ARTS], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For Group Sales (10 or more), call (513) 977-4155. Applicable services fees may apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.

Audiences from coast to coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.

As lights dim and the music swells, a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life. Both critics and audiences agree that CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDZAZE is “a show for all ages to enjoy where families can make Christmas memories together.” And Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”

Imaginative and fun for children to seniors and everyone in between, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers accompanied by an ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more.  An original music score includes new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and “Carol of the Bells.” Singers, dancers, penguins, toy soldiers, and reindeer evoke the dreams behind a child’s eye on the most magical of nights. Amidst a backdrop of new sets, scenery, and storylines, this family-friendly production is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!

About Cirque Dreams 
The Cirque Dreams franchise is a globally recognized entertainment brand that has produced a wide array of live stage performances for Broadway, casinos, theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and theatrical venues worldwide. Since 1993, millions of people have experienced Cirque Dreams productions across the globe. Combining the world’s finest contemporary circus artists with dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling, Cirque Dreams has captured the hearts and imaginations of both audiences and critics alike.  Cirque Dreams is a VStar Entertainment Group Company.

For more information, visit https://cirquedreams.com/.

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS

The Cincinnati Arts Association is supported [in part] by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts.

SEASON SPONSORS:  AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), ARTSWAVE, FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS:  21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Harlan Graphics, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth

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CALENDAR INFORMATION

WHAT:                CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

WHEN:                Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

                             Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

WHERE:              Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall

PRICE:                 Ticket prices start at $39.50. Applicable services fees may apply. Ticket prices/fees subject to change.

INFO:                   As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will convey the magic of the holiday season through a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts. The show features a world-renowned ensemble of aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, breath-catching acrobatics, and much more, accompanied by an original music score that includes new twists on seasonal favorites such as “Deck the Halls,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” 

TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM

  • www.CincinnatiArts.org
  • (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
  • Aronoff Center Ticket Office
  • Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4155

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June 18, 2024 · 5:15 pm

THE LOST AND FOUND Runs June 28-30

MMT_The Lost and FoundTHE LOST AND FOUND
Mercy McAuley High School Theatre
June 28-30
[College Hill]

Book & lyrics by Allie Lewis

Set in 1953, the show follows a unique family of women, the Fundels, who are struggling find their place in society. Each of the Fundels have their own quirks that make it difficult to fit in, but their problems become much more complicated when they move into a large, Victorian mansion. Within the walls of this house, there is another family, The Lost Family, secretly plotting against them. It is only after dealing with the Lost Family that the Fundels begin to realize what it truly means to be lost, and what it means to be found.

  • Fri-Sat, June 28-29 at 8pm
  • Sun, June 30 at 2pm

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