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August 24, 2023 · 6:06 pm

STAYIN’ ALIVE: That 70s Music Runs Sept. 8-16

CMT_Stayin AliveSTAYIN’ ALIVE: That 70s Music
Cincinnati Music Theatre
Sept. 8-16
Aronoff Center Fifth-Third Bank Theatre [Downtown]

Directed & choreographed by David Radke
Music directed by Alan Masters
Produced by Amanda Emmons Shumate & Aubrey E. Wilson

Cast: Emily Carroll-Martin, Jen Drake, Caitlin Fry, Gregory Good, Jr., Jazz McMullen, Mary Mills, Abbey Riveros, Sharisse Vernelle Santos & Rob Workley

Break out those bell bottoms and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of ground-breaking music! Come back to the 1970s for a time that was groovy and far out.  Featuring songs from Karen Carpenter, Elton John, ABBA, and the Bee Gees. The 8-Track Generation is alive again. So, whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, you’ll love Stayin’ Alive!

  • Fri, Sept. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 9 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 3pm & 7:30pm

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August 24, 2023 · 6:00 pm

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT Runs Sept. 8-16

MCP_Escanaba in da MoonlightESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT
Mason Community Players
Sept. 8-16
[Mason]

Directed by Ray Lebowski
Produced by Laureen Catlin with assistance by Mary Stan Fizer

Cast: Mark Culp as Albert Soady, Stephen Catlin as Reuben Soady, Justin Hanks as Remnar Soady, Matt Lovell as Jimmer Negamanee, Jim Cronin as Ranger Tom T. Treado & Jessie Faye as Moon Dance Soady

Escanaba in da Moonlight is a snapshot into the lives of the Soady men. Retreating to their “home away from home” in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan they can spend time together doing their two favorite things … drinking and bagging bucks. At 35, though, Reuben Soady is in danger of being the oldest family member in history without a buck to call his own. Laughs abound as you get a glimpse into this traditional male rite of passage as lived out in the unique “Yooper” way.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 10 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 14-16 a 8pm

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August 24, 2023 · 5:53 pm

CALENDAR GIRLS Runs Sept. 8-16

MLT_Calendar GirlsCALENDAR GIRLS
Middletown Lyric Theatre
Sept. 8-16
[Middletown]

Directed by Karen Oehler & Charley Shafor

Cast: Kathleen Muddiman Abrams, Peggy McDonald-Allen, Tim Breithaupt, Betty Coulter, Ginny Baker Johnson, Claudia Kasvin, Angie Markham, Mary Beth Benken Risenberg, Erin Marie Schwartz & Robert Willison

When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude with them for an “alternative” calendar. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame. Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukemia Research Fund.

  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Fri, Sept. 15 at 8pm
  • Sat, Sept. 16 at 3pm

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August 24, 2023 · 5:46 pm

2024 Season Announced by La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoJan. 18-Feb. 11
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
Featuring over 30 throwback 50s and 60s hits like “Mr. Sandman,” “Lillipop,” “Respect,” “It’s In His Kiss,” and “It’s My Party,” The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical trip down memory lane!

Feb. 15-March 24
GUYS AND DOLLS
Guys and Dolls is the Broadway classic that transports you to the colorful world of underground dice-slinging, and high-stakes romance amidst the hustle and bustle of 1950s New York City.

March 28-May 5
WEST SIDE STORY 
Two feuding street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks are on a collision course in the gritty slums of New York City, and out of the chaos, a passionate romance blooms between Tony and Maria.

May 9-June 16
PLOWIN’ THRU 
The Church Basement Ladies are at it again! Whether this is you first visit to the basement, or you’ve seen ’em all, you won’t want to miss this brand new musical comedy

June 27-Aug. 11
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Come along as we travel with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion as they head to Emerald City to see The Wizard of Oz!

Aug. 15-Sept. 15
SHEAR MADNESS
Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, Shear Madness is the longest running play in the history of the USA! Figure out the clues and solve this over-the-top, hilarious murder mystery that’s been seen by over 14 million people around the world!

Sept. 19-Oct. 27
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Featuring Bee Gees hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Jive Talkin,” Night Fever,” “More Than A Woman,” “Tragedy,” and “You Should Be Dancin,” Saturday Night Fever is the best of the disco era!

Nov. 1-Dec. 29
Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN
A year of holidays in one wonderful musical! Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn features thrilling tap-dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including “White Christmas.”

For more information visit www.lacomedia.com

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August 24, 2023 · 5:37 pm

Save the Date – ACT Responder Forum on Sept. 23

ACT_logoAttention all ACT responders and ACT group Presidents:

Mark your calendars for this year’s ACT Responders & Group Presidents’ Forum.  Please join ACT 2nd VP Mark Culp, the Long Range Judging Committee, and other ACT Cincinnati glitterati to kick off the 2023-2024 ACT Cincinnati season.

When: Saturday, September 23, 2024 10:00am ET
Where: Arts Center at Dunham (home of Sunset Players)
1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

More information to come, but in the meantime, please make plans to attend this very important and informative session.

Thank you, and see you there!

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