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November 2, 2023 · 6:14 pm

ALL WRAPPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 3

GHCT_All Wrapped Up for ChristmasALL WRAPPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Nov. 30-Dec. 3
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed & vocal directed by Sue Combs
Choreographed by Chris Beiser
Produced by Barb & Jane Winkler

Cast: Chris Beiser, Angela Crum, Greg Henderson, Kaity Davenport, Nicolas Knox, Alisha McFarland, Timothy Macuski, Samantha Maynard, Makayla Platt, Joe Schneider, Makenna Stitsinger, Jodi Strother, Seth Ryan Tostison, Amanda Toth, Isabella Tripoli, Maddex Tripoli, Lori Wegman, Barb Winkler, Jane Winkler & Libby Wolf

ALL WRAPPED UP FOR CHRISTMAS is an original song and dance review celebrating the wonderful gifts of Christmas. An exciting pageant of Holiday favorites, perfect for the entire family.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm

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November 2, 2023 · 6:14 pm

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS + OTHER WORKS Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 2

CCM_An American in ParisAN AMERICAN IN PARIS + OTHER WORKS
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dance
Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Shauna Steele

Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city – each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the 1951 Academy Award-winning film, this one-act ballet is set to George Gershwin’s vibrant score.

  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at 8pm

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November 2, 2023 · 6:12 pm

FIONA: The Musical Runs Nov. 29-Dec. 30

ETC_FionaFIONA: The Musical
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Nov. 29-Dec. 30
[Over-the-Rhine]

Written by Zina Camblin
Music & lyrics by David Kisor

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers.
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll & Darnelle Piere Benjamin

Cast: Michael G. Bath as Lesser Kudu/Dudley, Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Giraffe/Dr. Cornelius, Sara Mackie as Bibi, Andrew Maloney as Pelican/Zander, Brooke Steele as Colobus Monkey/Diana, Kate Wilford as Red Oxpecker/Pam, Brandi La’Sherrill as Zoe, Erin McCamley as Fiona, DeAndré Smith as Henry, Emmy Rice as Ostrich/Teen, Elexis Selmon as Yellow Oxpecker/Sam, Hannah Beaven as Annie, TaShauna Ajoi Jenkins as Bearcat/Wanda, Maddi O’Connell as Cal, KG Rucker as DJ & Jordan Whittaker as Cris

Based on the true story of the hippo that captured the world’s heart, this story follows Fiona’s journey from premature baby to larger-than-life heroine! When Fiona is born two months early at only twenty-nine pounds, the odds are stacked against her. But when a determined team of zookeepers and doctors refuses to give up on the little hippo that could, the beautiful friendships that form might be just the thing to give Fiona the strength she needs. From Cincinnati native Zina Camblin and ETC composer David Kisor, this touching story reminds us of the power of perseverance, compassion, and never giving up on the underdogs—or underhippos!

  • Wed-Fri, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 7-8 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 9-10 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 14-15 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 16-17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 20 at 7pm
  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 21-23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 26-27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, Dec. 28 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 29 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 30 at 2pm (Added performance)

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November 1, 2023 · 5:59 pm

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 24-Dec. 30

PIP_A Christmas Carol

Andrew May as Scrooge by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith and Associates.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 24-Dec. 30
Rouse Theatre [Eden Park]

Adapted and directed by Blake Robinson

Cast: Andrew May as Ebenezer Scrooge, Burgess Byrd as Mrs. Fezziwig, R. Ward Duffy as Topper & Others, Kenneth Early as Mr. Fezziwig & Ghost of Christmas Present, Annie Fitzpartrick as Charwoman & Others, Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Bob Cratchit, Shonita Joshi as Belle & Mrs. Dilber, Zane Kramer as Tiny Tim, Taha Mandviwala as Fred, Grace Manning as Martha Cratchit & Others, Justin McCombs as Solicitor & Others, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Cratchit & Others, Dina Monk as Fezziwig Guest & Fred Guest, Maggie Lou Rader as Ghost of Christmas Past & Debtor Wife, Jefferson A. Russell as Jacob Marley & Others, Aaron Schilling as Dick Wilkins & Others, Rory Sheridan as Debtor Husband & Others, Seava Sierra King as Fan & Others, Zach Stone as Young Scrooge, Undertaker, Oscar Syroney as Peter Cratchit & Others, Tess Talbot as Rose & Others, Claire Vandermolen as Belinda Cratchit & Others & Robert Zahniser as Boy Scrooge & Others

In Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy curmudgeon who finds his heart changing when three spirits and the ghost of a long-lost friend show him the errors of his ways. Across one fateful Christmas Eve night, Scrooge recalls the warmth and generosity of past loved ones, learns the value of kindness through Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family and glimpses a terrifying future should his heart remain the same. Featuring dazzling new set, costume and lighting designs, A Christmas Carol promises a magical holiday experience for your family like never before! A Christmas Carol is suitable for all general audiences, including children ages 5 and older. Due to the full-length nature of the show, children younger than 5 cannot be admitted.

  • In preview Fri-Sat, Nov. 24-25 at 7pm
  • In preview Sun, Nov. 26 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec, 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 6-8 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 12-15 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 16-17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 19 at 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Thu, Dec. 21 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 22-23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 27-29 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 30 at 2pm & 7pm

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November 1, 2023 · 5:58 pm

TWO POINT OH Runs Nov. 17-Dec. 2

23-24_FTSeason_Final_SocialBannersTWO POINT OH
Falcon Theatre
Nov. 17-Dec. 2
[Newport]

Directed by Steve Phelan

Cast: Phineas Clark as Elliott Leeds, Rachel Mock as Melanie Leeds, Daniel Anderson as Ben Robbins, Samantha Joy Luhn as Catherine Powell & Liz Carman as Jeri Gold

Elliot Leeds is dead — or is he? A pioneering software mogul, Leeds makes headlines one last time when his private jet plunges into the Pacific. Months later, his grief-paralyzed widow Melanie discovers Elliot’s greatest creation: a virtual-reality simulation of himself that he masterminded before his demise. Programmed with advanced artificial intelligence, thousands of hours of his recorded thoughts and speech, and a digital re-creation of his face and body, “Elliot 2.0” is a talking, thinking, virtual soul. And though merely an image on the video screens of their wired, high-tech mansion, it — he — can answer questions, hold conversations, share memories, and perhaps even grow in intelligence and capacity. The question is…is he alive?

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 17-18 at 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 24-25 at 8pm
  • Thu-Sat, Nov. 30-Dec. 2

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