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THE BOOK OF MORMON Runs Feb. 20-25

BIC_Book of MormonTHE BOOK OF MORMON
Broadway in Cincinnati
Feb. 20-25
Aronoff Center P&G Hall [Downtown]

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of “The Tonight Show” calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical.  This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

  • Tue-Thu, Feb. 20-22 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, Feb. 23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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RIDE THE CYCLONE at Sinclair

Sinclair Theatre presents RIDE THE CYCLONE

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Front seats: Courtney Collinsworth & Faeryn Bass. Middle seat: Valentine Rangel. Back seats: Dominick Griffin & Henry Ballard. Photo illustrations by Patti Celek.

Get ready to Ride The Cyclone at Sinclair from March 15-23 in Blair Hall Theatre! “Cyclone” is a new musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell that has become a viral TikTok sensation! It’s the hilarious and outlandish story of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.  A funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

Directed by Chris Harmon with musical direction by Charles Larkowski, and choreography by Jennifer Sydor, the cast includes: Henry Ballard, Faeryn Bass, Josiah Callinan, Courtney Collinsworth, Dominick Griffin, Valentine Rangel, and Athena Shurtleff.

All seats are reserved and cost $18 for adults and $15 for students/seniors (plus ticketing fee). Tickets are available online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Evening performances are at 7 p.m. with one matinee on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m.

ASL interpreted performances on Sunday and Thursday, March 17 & 21. Join us for Tuesday Student Madness on March 19 when all student tickets cost only $10!

Ride the Cyclone contains adult and “teen age” humor, including references to sex, drugs, and violence. Please refer to house policies when ordering tickets on the website.

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Cast Announced for ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Beavercreek Community Theatre

bctBCT is pleased to announce the cast of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS:

  • Tim Welsh as Francis Henshall
  • Brandon Shockney as Stanley Stubbers
  • Crystal St. Germain as Rachel Crabbe
  • Jim Walker as Charlie “The Duck” Clench
  • Mark Goodwin as Harry Dangle
  • Robert McAdory as Lloyd Boateng
  • Diane Strohm as Dolly
  • Hayley Penchoff as Pauline Clench
  • Josh Hamilton as Alan Clench
  • Joe Ollier as Alfie
  • Jim Spencer as Gareth
  • Ensemble : Heather Williams, AaronTanzer

Congratulations everyone!

Performances run April 19-28. For more information visit www.bctheatre.org.

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BREAKING THE CODE Runs March 15-30

23-24_FTSeason_Final_SocialBannersBREAKING THE CODE
Falcon Theatre
March 15-30
[Newport]

Directed by Ed Cohen

Cast: Ted Weil as Mick Ross, Rick Grant-Coons as Alan Turning, Parker Culp as Christopher Morcom, Linda Callahan as Sara Turing, Lawson Smith as Ron Miller, Ron Cropper as John Smith, Forrest Fairley as Dillwyn Know, Rachel Mock as Pat Green & Elias Dean as Nikos

Derek Jacobi took London and Broadway by storm in this exceptional biographical drama about a man who broke too many codes: the eccentric genius Alan Turing who played a major role in winning the World War II; he broke the complex German code called Enigma, enabling allied forces to foresee German maneuvers. Since his work was classified top secret for years after the war, no one knew how much was owed to him when he was put on trial for breaking another code the taboo against homosexuality. Turing, who was also the first to conceive of computers, was convicted of the criminal act of homosexuality and sentenced to undergo hormone treatments which left him physically and mentally debilitated. He died a suicide, forgotten and alone. This play is about who he was, what happened to him and why.

  • Fri-Sat, March 15-16 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 21-23 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, March 28-30 at 8pm

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The Drama Workshop Presents BECKY’S NEW CAR

TDW_Beckys New CarBecky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage — with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night, a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life … and the audience is offered a chance to join the wild ride. “Becky’s new Car” is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.

When it premiered in 2008, Talkin’ Broadway said the play is a “the perfect two-hour escape from the endless political campaign, stock market collapse, and other daily woes of modern life. You won’t see a comedy this good on television or in the neighborhood multi-plex.”

Written by Steven Dietz. Directed by Tom Peters.

Show dates and times:

Friday, March 1, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 2, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 3, 2:00 PM

Friday, March 8, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 9, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 10, 2:00 PM

Thursday, March 14, 7:30 PM
Friday, March 15, 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 16, 8:00 PM
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 PM

All performances are at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot.

Tickets are available at thedramaworkshop.org or by calling (513) 598-8303.

Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by calling the TDW ticket line at 513-598-8303 or by ordering online at www.thedramaworkshop.org.

Cast:

BECKY
Cat Cook

CHRIS
Devin Knott

JOE
Christie Bishop

STEVE
Clint Bramkamp

WALTER
Michael Scarpelli

KENNI
Kaitlin Schiltz

GINGER
Colleen McElroy

Cast and crew are vaccinated against Covid-19.

About The Drama Workshop
The Drama Workshop (TDW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education and promotion of the theatrical arts. Founded in 1954, TDW is widely recognized as one of greater Cincinnati’s most accomplished community theater organizations, garnering dozens of awards annually from the Association of Community Theatres (ACT) of Greater Cincinnati. It has been recognized by the Cincinnati Preservation Association for its efforts to rehabilitate the former Glenmore Bowl into the Glenmore Playhouse.

Prospective members, and individuals or businesses interested in becoming involved or in helping advance TDW’s mission are encouraged to contact the group throug h our website at www.thedramaworkshop.org, or by phone at 513-598-8303 .

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