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November 20, 2018 · 12:22 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL on the Showtime Stage

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Chris Logan Carter plays ALL the iconic holiday roles in TCT’s production of BAH HUMBUG: A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Cincinnati:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati invites audiences to see a holiday classic like it’s never been seen before. What’s the fun twist?!  All characters in this 45-minute production are performed by ONE PERSON – from Scrooge to Tiny Tim!

BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL will be presented for two performances only on December 1 on TCT’s Ralph & Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage on Red Bank Road.

Charles Dickens’ famous holiday classic was adapted and directed by Damian Gillen and features Chris Logan Carter playing every role.  Audiences will be mesmerized by this imaginative and magical re-telling of the powerful holiday tale of hope and compassion.

This show is perfect for children in grades K-12 (and adults too!)

Showtimes are:

  • Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A question-and-answer session follows every show.

Tickets are $13 each (plus service fees) and are available exclusively through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.  Tickets available now.

The show will be performed on the Ralph and Patricia Corbett Showtime Stage, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227.  Only 152 seats are available for each performance.

TCT On Tour is bringing the production of BAH HUMBUG! A ONE-MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL to schools and venues around the Tri-State and throughout the region from November 26 through December 22.  If you’re interested in booking, please contact Violet Rae Webster at 513-569-8080 x20 or by emailing violet.webster@tctcincinnati.com.

Don’t miss our brand-new Podcast, Audio Footlights. Hosted by Producing Artistic Director, Roderick Justice, listeners will get to know the actor playing all the role, Chris Logan Carter. This podcast is designed to look at the shows we produce, and to ignite, impact and inspire all of our young listeners to have a lifelong love of theatre. Flex your imagination and join us!

This free TCT Podcast runs about 8 minutes, and will be available soon on iTunes as well as Stitcher, SoundCloud, GooglePlay, TuneIn and Spotify!  Here’s a link to SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/tctcincinnati

TCT On Tour is sponsored by Macy’s, PNC and Mercy Health Foundation.  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the Ohio Arts Council and the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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November 8, 2018 · 11:45 am

HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD Runs Dec. 7-16

VP_How to Eat Like a Child logoHOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD
Village Players
Dec. 7-16
[Fort Thomas]

Directed by Teri Foltz

Cast: Griffin Hatfield, Marlee Henry, Zoe Hyden, John Kuhnhein, Anne-Marie Lusk, Elliott Martin, James Martin, Megan McCoy, Anna McCoy, Grace Rowland, Eva Sarakatsannis, Eleanor Schilling, Norah Shadwell, Charlie Shipp & Mia Zink

This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is endearing and hilarious. Children give 23 lessons in such topics as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically. The pace is fast, the tone subversive and the recognition instant.

  • Fri, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 8 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 14 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 15 at 3pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 16 at 3pm

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November 8, 2018 · 9:40 am

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Presents SANTA CLAUS: The Musical

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Ryan J. Poole as Santa. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Coming to the Taft Theatre this December

CINCINNATI:  The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati gets audiences in the holiday spirit this season with SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL, December 8-17, 2018 at the Taft Theatre.

After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh…before the next Christmas!

SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL is jam-packed with a sleigh-full of fun as well as energetic and original Christmas music.  Book by Noah Putterman. Music & Lyrics by David Christensen & Luke Holloway.  Directed by Eric Byrd, TCT’s Associate Artistic Director.  The show features Local 12’s Bob Herzog as Nick, Santa’s chosen replacement.

Showtimes include:

  • Saturday, December 8 at 2 PM* (this performance is signed for the hearing impaired)
  • Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM (this is a designated Sensory-Friendly performance)
  • Sunday, December 9 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Friday, December 14 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 15 at 2 PM and 5 PM
  • Sunday, December 16 at 2 PM and 5 PM

All of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Broadway-style MainStage productions, including SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL, are performed in the historic Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets start at $10.  1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

School performances of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL will be held December 11-14 & 17 during the daytime hours.  TCT’s Sensory-Friendly performance on Saturday, December 8 at 5 PM is intended for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as children (and adults) with other special needs who may benefit. To create a sensory-friendly performance, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for those with sensory challenges.  Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made and effects such as fog, strobes, and lights that extend into the audience are minimalized.  A downloadable Social Narrative (in Word format) is made available on the TCT website one week before the performance.  At the theater, TCT provides an area staffed by specialists in the field where patrons can take a break from the performance if necessary, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has trained staff on hand.

For details about how to purchase tickets to TCT’s school or Sensory-Friendly performances, visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Q102 and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati are proud to collect items for St. Joseph Orphanage at all performances of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL. Children and adults are encouraged to bring any new or unwrapped item to the show and we’ll collect them in the Taft Theatre lobby.  In addition, TCT will collect gifts at our Red Bank Road location. Patrons can drop off items in the lobby of our building during business hours.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL is made possible by the generosity of Production Sponsor Macy’s; Season Sponsors H.B., E. W. and F. R. Luther Foundation and the Charles H. Dater Foundation; and ArtsWave and the generosity of almost 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.  The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.  Media sponsors are LOCAL 12 and Q102. 

CAST

  • Santa Claus….Ryan J. POOLE
  • Mrs. Claus….KATIE SPEARMAN LYNCH
  • Nick….Bob Herzog
  • Bee….Aubrey Elizabeth Jones†
  • Henchy….Kyle Krichbaum
  • Tenchy….Heather Hale
  • Punchy….Madeleine Burgoon
  • Chirpy….Ella Rivera
  • Dasher….Payton Hines†
  • Dancer….Faith Martin†
  • Prancer….Marlo D’Ascenzo†
  • Vixen….Madelynn Glenn†
  • Comet….Mia Bella D’Ascenzo†
  • Cupid…Yvonne (Evie) Herrmann†
  • Donner….Olivia Bayer†
  • Blitzen….Bailey Broxterman†
  • Elf Ensemble…. Nicholas Berninger, ANDREW BLAKE, Sophia Dewald, Maddi O’Connell† , Renee Stoltzfus

SWINGS

  • For Elf Ensemble – Mia Bella D’Ascenzo† and PAYTON HINES†

DANCE CAPTAIN

  • Renee Stoltzfus

UNDERSTUDIES
For Nick & Santa – Nicholas Berninger; for Henchy – ANDREW BLAKE; for Bee MARLO D’ASCENZO† ; For Tenchy, Chirpy Punchy – Sophia Dewald; for Mrs. Claus – MADDI O’CONNELL†

† Denotes Young Artists Company

 

 

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November 7, 2018 · 10:19 am

BELIEVE Runs Dec. 7-16

XACT_Believe logoBELIEVE
Xenia Area Community Theater
Dec. 7-16
[Xenia]

Directed by Jennifer Sparks

Cast: Christian Greene as Alex, Zachary Tolle as Young Alex, Liliana Herzog as Emma, Declan Cook as Sid, TBA as Dad, Michelle Phillips as Mom, John Herzog as Uncle Bill, Elizabeth Klinc as Aunt Kate, Jennifer Sparks as Aunt Brenda, Debra Zweber as Grandma, Don Henry as Granddad, Ellie Benefiel as Cousin Lily, Jim Buckner as Tall Guy/Santa, Tobey Mckee as Reverend Smith, Dee Berdine as Mrs. Green, Edith Waugh as Mrs. Ringle, Kathleen Arreola as Mrs. Hobble, Victoria Manente as Alice, Charley Minehart as Connie, Liberty Phillips as Bridget, Sylvia Bohn as Mary Louise Hobble, Eliana Phipps as Phyllis, Juliana Pfahler as Liz, Darcy Ruffner as Susan, Ava McIntosh as Angela, Kaeli Zweber as Bonnie, Samantha Klinc as Annie, Liberty Phillips as Lead Angel, Charley Minehart as Angel 2, Logan Herzog as Lead Shepherd, Shiloh Phipps as Sheep 1, Zach Klinc as Sheep 2, Victoria Manente as Reluctant Sheep & David Arreola as Musician

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 3pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 14-15 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 16 at 3pm

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November 7, 2018 · 9:45 am

Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE Runs Dec. 6-9

GHCT_My Son Pinocchio logoDisney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE
Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre
Dec. 6-9
Parrish Auditorium [Hamilton]

Directed by Rodney Neal
Choreographed by Sam Murray
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

Cast: Jason Lakes as Geppetto, Angie Neal as the Blue Fairy, Sarah Grace McCollough as Viola, Holly Meyer as Rosa,  Kristina Stoddart as Arancia, Sam Murray as Scarlette, Andie Angel as Sue, Sam Downs as Stromboli, Ryleigh Doss as Stromboli’s Marionette, Grace Connaughton as Dancing Marionette, Katie Schwartz as Dancing Marionette, Evie Sias as Dancing Marionette, Gabe Neal as Pinocchio, Mike Massie as Professore Buonragazz, Tim Massie as Junior Buonragazz, Sami Shaaban as Ring Leader, Candi Noble as Maria, Steve Noble as Bernardo, Marijo Farley as Signora Giovanni, Naomi Wanko as Perfect Talia, Brady Knox as Perfect Boy 1, Nolan Thomas as Perfect Boy 2, Steve Noble as Town Father 1, Greg Henderson as Town Father 2 & Dan Schindler as Town Father 3
Children’s Ensemble: Aaron Angel, Katie Schwartz, Rylee Mull, Tristian Cord, Evie Sias, Alondra Barbara Renee, Patrick Farrell, Naiomi Wanko, Ariana Anderson, Tyler Hull, Kaylee Beck, Iris Anderson, Brady Knox, Ryleigh Doss, Kathryn Marot, Logan Knox, Josie Halverson, Tim Massie, Luke Niehaus, Jillian Harris, Nolan Thomas & Aurelia Dolive
Adult Ensemble: Chase Engel, Laurie Barber, Dan Schindler, Janine Graham, Greg Henderson, Maria Helbig, Jake Spicer, Racheal Harmon, Jim Graham, Danielle Jones, Matt Guion, Erin Knox, Makayla Longfield, Steve Noble, Lacey Parsons, Candi Noble & Chelsea Smith

An aging toymaker gives a wooden puppet new life in this new musical from Disney, which reveals Geppetto’s journey of learning to be a new parent and the challenged he faces. Featuring beloved classic songs and new songs.

  • Thu-Sat, Dec. 6-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 9 at 2pm

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