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Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Presents CHICAGO

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Izzy Lachey as Velma Kelly, Wolf Singer as Billy Flynn & Lizzy Rebber as Roxie Hart. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.

The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Presents Celebrity, Scandal, and A Commentary on the American Criminal Justice System, Through Satirical Comedy in CHICAGO

Cincinnati, OH- The Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department is elated to be welcoming back audiences to its auditorium with the senior high musical, Chicago (Teen Edition)

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal.

Regarding the musical, director Mike Sherman says, “Chicago is a classic of the American Musical Theatre, and a show our audiences have long requested. It is a masterpiece of satire that is still sadly relevant today, but it makes its points with songs, dances, and lots of laughs.”

The show runs February 15-17, 2024 in the Walnut Hills High School Auditorium. 

Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for students. They are now available, and can be purchased at: https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets

This production and the entire WHHS Theatre Season is graciously sponsored by: 

  • The Walnut Hills High School Class of 1964 Performing Arts Fund
  • Wings Walnut Hills Theatre Boosters
  • Solution Roofing
  • Riverview Heating and Cooling
  • Betsy and Brian Peerless

Featuring: Lizzy Rebber as Roxie Hart, Izzy Lachey as Velma Kelly, Wolf Singer as Billy Flynn, Maya Busche as Mama Morton, Christian Jordan as Amos Hart, Tre Hall as Master of Ceremonies, Adelaide Linser as Mary Sunshine, Caroline Lovelace as Liz/Dancer, Sophie Catanalotto as Annie/Dancer, Emma Dalton as June/Dancer, Mya Verticchio as Hunyak/Dancer, Lael Ingram as Mona/Dancer, Tamara Munoz as Go To Hell Kitty/Dancer, Winter Cruser as Male Tap Dancer/Doctor/Reporter, Kyra Doty as Female Tap Dancer/Clerk/Dancer, Maya Lipscomb as Bailiff/Dancer, Naima Jones as Judge/Dancer, Nate Caudill as Fred Casley/Reporter, Andrew Canter as Harry/Reporter, Clark Sayre as Sgt. Fogarty/Reporter, Jonathan Rubin as Aaron/Reporter, James Overton as Harrison/Reporter, and Elijah Cook, AJ Frecker, Violet Kimnach, Annie Larsen, Adah Mosher, Tamara Munoz, Andrew Prevost, Jana Smith, Kendra Sullivan, Jonas Warner, and Anna Wright as Reporters. 

Directed by Mike Sherman

Assistant Directed by Oran Wilkins

Choreographer- Kate Stark

Student Choreographer- Izzy Lachey

Assistant Student Choreographer- Lael Ingram

Music Director- Steve Goers

Technical Direction by Helen A. Raymond-Goers

Production Stage Manager- Jameira Jones

Assistant Stage Managers- Richie Bell and Max Rush

Hair and Makeup Designer- Laylah Torain

Props Designer- Oran Wilkins

Costume Designer- Paloma Lanzador

Lighting Designer- Ryan Peerless

Marketing and Publicity Head- Lizzy Rebber

Master Electrician- Maya Busche

Scenic Designer- Max Rush

Sound Designers- Nyla Shahanzvaz and Heather Strom

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MAN ARE FROM MARS – WOMAN ARE FROM VENUS Live! | April 5-7 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Men are From Mars10TH ANNIVERSARY EVOLUTION TOUR 2024
RETURNS TO THE ARONOFF CENTER

APRIL 5 – 7, 2024

Tickets On sale Friday, January 19 at 10:00 AM 

(Cincinnati, OH) – Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! This uproarious one-man show, a seamless blend of theater and stand-up, has been revamped for 2024. Expect a delightful, light-hearted comedy inspired by John Gray’s New York Times #1 best-selling book. Eric Coble, the original writer, and director Mindy Cooper are back to inject new life into the script, ensuring its relevance and resonance with today’s audiences. This popular show returns to the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater for four performances only, April 7-9, 2024 (see full schedule below).

Prices: $63.00 | 10%-off groups of ten or more.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. For groups of ten or more, call (513) 977-4157. Applicable services fees may apply. Prices are subject to change. 

Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! is more than just the book. Beginning in Paris in 2007, the show has been seen by more than one million people around Europe. It debuted in the United States in February 2013 in Raleigh, North Carolina and has played to hundreds of audiences around the United States and Canada.

This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage. Sexy and fast paced, this show is definitely for adults, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly funny. It’s a great recipe for a night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book… a delicious evening of entertainment!

CAA_Amadeo FuscaAMADEO FUSCA (Bio)
Starring in this one-man theatrical comedy is AMADEO FUSCA. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Amadeo has performed Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! in over 60 cities, across 30+ states, and for 75,000 people and counting.

In 2013, he won the legendary Friars Club “So You Think You Can Roast?” competition, beating out 55 other comedians roasting ‘80s child star Ricky Schroeder and NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. As the winner, Amadeo joined the dais to roast Jack Black, along with comic legends such as “Roastmaster” General Jeff Ross, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Bob Saget, Jerry Lewis, and more!

In addition to his theatrical comedy, Amadeo can also be seen in various television and film productions including Princess Cut on HBO MAX, NCIS on CBS, That Damn Michael Che on HBO MAX, Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, Boardwalk Empire on HBO, The Holiday Dating Guide on Lifetime, Almost Family on FOX, and As the World Turns on CBS. Upcoming in 2024, you can catch him as Lucky Luciano in the new Robert De Niro film Alto Knights directed by Barry Levinson.

He’s currently been performing his infamous character World Renowned Conductor Salvatore Giovanni across the globe to roaring reactions in the world’s greatest variety show run by Zach Zucker called Stamptown.

For more information, please visit his website at www.amadeofusca.com.

Since being published in 1992, John Gray’s Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, exploring the differences between the sexes, has sold in excess of fifty-million copies, been translated into forty different languages and is one of the most recognizable titles in the world. Gray has written seventeen books and become one of the most trusted relationship authors today, appearing on the national lecture circuit and on such TV shows as Good Morning AmericaOprah, and Larry King Live.

The show’s producer, St. Louis based Emery Entertainment, has produced and promoted thousands of events around the globe, including superstar attractions Blue Man Group, David Copperfield, and James Taylor.

The talented team assembled for this production continues with the award-winning playwright Eric Coble, direction by Broadway veteran Mindy Cooper, and animation & video production by the talented animators at Bazillion Productions.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

  • Friday, April 5 @ 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, April 6 @ 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, April 7 @ 2:00 PM

CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS 

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

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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ALL ABOUT SKIP on Feb. 5

MISC_All About SkipMonday, February 5 at 7:00pm
Jarson-Kaplan Theater at the Aronoff Center for the Arts

Join us for an evening as we celebrate the life of Skip Fenker. A multi-faceted artist, Skip helped shape the Cincinnati theater and arts scene and in return provided thousands of memories for those involved on stage, on screen and audience members alike. Skip’s legacy will be brought to life through a beautiful tapestry of song, spoken word and visuals led by composer, lyricist and conductor, Richard Oberacker, along with a host of talented artists and friends!

Reception will immediately follow in the Procter & Gamble Theater Lobby.

For more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/events/1030620591349026

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SHERRYOKE Dates

MISC_Sherry-OjeWhat’s Sherryoke??

Sherry will sing, play piano, and accompany YOU on whatever you want to sing! She has her big box of music books, or bring your own!

Come to sing, sing along, or just enjoy the entertainment!

Upcoming Dates

Tues. June 11, 7-10pm
Tillie’s Lounge in Northside
4042 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati 45223

 

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ACT Winter Forum On Feb. 24

ACT_logoJoin us on Saturday, February 24th from 10:00am- 1:00pm ET for ACT Cincinnati’s Annual Winter Forum, presented by ACT’s Long-Range Judging Committee.

This year’s forum will be a live, in-person event hosted at 8 North Center for the Arts, Village Players of Fort Thomas’ home in Fort Thomas, KY. Attendees will get the chance to listen and ask questions of some of the most respected and knowledgeable people in our community as they talk about their areas of expertise.

Though the forum’s purpose is to help educate responders and ACT group presidents on what responders should be looking for when coming to see shows and how they should be responding to those observables, anyone involved in community theater- either onstage or offstage- will benefit from these presentations. Plus, there will be food! It’s a win-win.

This year’s presenters and topics are:

  • An introduction to intimacy coordinators with Torie Wilkins
  • Music direction 101 or “Conductors: not just for trains” with Linda Abbott
  • Blocking for thrust/in the round, also known as “Corners are your friend” with Jerry Wiesenhahn

Parking is available behind the building, as is the facility’s ADA entrance. Please sign up using this link so we can plan ahead for food: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EADA82DAB9-47874438-actcincinnati

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