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July 15, 2021 · 8:53 am

TOSCA Runs July 23-31

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Cincinnati Opera
July 23-31
Summit Park [Blue Ash]

In the city of Rome during a time of political turmoil, the tempestuous opera diva Floria Tosca is madly in love with the painter Mario Cavaradossi. When Tosca’s lover becomes entangled in a crime and is condemned to death, the lecherous police chief Scarpia insists only one thing can save him: Tosca herself. One of the best-loved operas of all time, Tosca is a passionate melodrama suffused with political intrigue—a roller-coaster ride of love, power, and betrayal told through unforgettable music, including Tosca’s sweeping aria “Vissi d’arte.”

  • Fri, July 23 at 8:30pm
  • Tue, July 27 at 8:30pm
  • Sat, July 31 at 8:30pm

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July 15, 2021 · 8:46 am

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Runs Aug. 13-22

TC_Little Shop of Horrors logoLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
The Carnegie
Aug. 13-22
Covington Plaza, Riverfront Commons

Directed & choreographed by Maggie Perrino
Music directed by Steve Goers

Cast: Kyle Taylor as Seymour, Maddie Vaughn as Audrey, Dan Cohen as Mr. Mushnik, Sasha Spitz as Crystal, Alloria Frayser as Chiffon, Christian Kidd as Ronnette & Ryaan Farhadi as Orin
Featured ensemble: Michael Lee Jr. as Audrey II (voice of the plant), Jamal Stone as Audrey II Puppeteer, Jack Johnson, Je’Shaun Jackson & Cassidy Steele

The show tells the tale of Seymour, a down-on-his-luck floral assistant who lives on Skid Row and spends his days pining for his co-worker (and the love of his life), Audrey. Once Seymour meets a plant that can talk, he suddenly sees his fortune change as his new companion (whom he promptly names “Audrey II”) promises wealth, fame and his dream girl can all be his. There’s just one problem: In exchange for his dreams, he must be willing to submit to Audrey II’s nightmarish dreams of world domination.

  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 13-14 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 15 at 6pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 20-21 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 22 at 6pm

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July 14, 2021 · 1:41 pm

CINCINNATI IMPROV ARENA Classes and Showcase

CIA_logoCINCINNATI IMPROV ARENA

Bell Tower Arts Pavilion in Evendale
3270 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

Instructor/ Host Vaslav J. Rice (513) 808-2362 vaslavjrice@gmail.com

Classes are held on Wednesday nights at 730 PM to 930 PM
The classes are on-going- every Wednesday night. Unless a notification says otherwise.
The class welcomes ALL 18 and Over
Each Class costs $10
The first class you attend is always Free.

The BEST of each class moves on to a Showcase event with a live audience.

A Showcase  will be held every other month. No date set yet for October of 2021.

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July 14, 2021 · 11:54 am

MCBRIDE’S CALL Runs July 30-Aug. 8

IAP_McBrides Call logoMCBRIDE’S CALL
Inspiring Arts Productions
July 30-Aug. 8
Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium

Official cast list (scroll down) |

Celebrated son Justin McBride revels in his father’s favor ​and disregards his brothers’ fiery contempt… until the moment he goes too far.  Cruelly exiled from his beloved Ireland, Justin vows to renounce the McBride clan and never look back. Armed with little more than his sharp wit and Irish charm, he embarks upon a new adventure in Queen Victoria’s London. When his dreams are shattered, Justin must decide​ ​if he will answer his true calling to save his nation and mend his broken family.

  • Fri-Sat, July 30-31 at 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 1 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 5-6 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 7 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Aug. 8 at 2pm

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July 14, 2021 · 11:44 am

KISS ME KATE Runs July 23-24

D2D_Kiss Me Kate logoKISS ME KATE
Dare to Defy Productions
July 23-24
Stubbs Park [Centerville]

The story centers on a cast putting on a musical version of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between the show’s director, producer and star and his ex-wife who plays the leading lady. Free. Bring seating.

  • Fri, July 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, July 24 at 2pm & 7pm

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