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November 15, 2017 · 11:29 am

A 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Dec. 8-10

BBTC_1940s Radio Christmas Carol logoA 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL
Bound Book Theater Company
Dec. 8-10
Mt. Washington United Methodist Church

Directed by Judy Berrens
Music directed by Dennis Andrew Betz
Produced by Cheryl Boettger

Cast: Kent Smith as Clifton Feddington, Gary Hopkins as William St. Claire, Dan Nieman as Charles “Cholly” Butts, Neil Geoppinger as Fritz Canigliaro, Anthony Schaeffer as “Little” Jackie Sparks, Sarah Bizub as Judith Davenport, Shana Mccoy as Margie O’Brien, Laurel Ellis as Sally Simpson, Michael Gunter as Isadore “Buzz” Crenshaw, Dennis Andrew Betz as Toots Navarre, Kelly Geoppinger as Esther Lewis Pirnie & Eddie Zigmann as Harold J. Mullins
Chorus: Erin Zigmann, Terry Dean & Betty Coulter

It’s Christmas Eve, 1943, and the Feddington Players are now broadcasting from a hotel room in Newark, NJ, and set to present their contemporary “take” on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Whether it’s the noisy plumbing, missed cues, electrical blackouts, or the over-the-top theatrics of veteran actor, but radio novice, William St. Claire, this radio show is an entertaining excursion into the mayhem and madness of a live radio show. St. Claire’s escalating foibles and acting missteps propel the show to a simultaneously comedic and heart-wrenching dramatic climax: St. Claire has an on-air breakdown, and begins to connect his own life with that of the classic Dickens tale. In order to “save the show,” the company improvises an ending to Charles Dickens’ classic as a film noir mystery, featuring a hardboiled detective, a femme fatale, and an absurd rescue of Tiny Tim (and the Lindbergh baby) from the clutches of a Hitler-esque villain named Rudolf. Includes dinner which is served one hour prior to curtain.

  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 3pm

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November 14, 2017 · 2:46 pm

A CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 7-10

CSP_Coney Island Christmas logoA CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS
CenterStage Players
Dec. 7-10
Lockland High School Auditorium

Directed by Fred Hunt

Cast: Chessie Vigran as Shirley Abramowitz, Maya Kirzner as Clara, Olivia Joy Reese as Young Shirley, Joel Lind as Mr. Abramowitz, Cathy Judge as Mrs. Abramowitz, Denise Stephens as Mrs. Kornblum/Bearded Lady, Victoria Covarrubias as Miss Glace, Rich Schmaltz as Mr. Hilton, Sophia Rae Sheppard as Evie Slotnick/Mary, Jacob Rohrig as Jackie Saurfield/King James/Santa Claus, Parker Culp as Ira Pushkov/Hawker/Myles Standish/Ebenezer Scrooge, Melissa Sheppard as Teacher/Sideshow Hawker, David Escobedo-Arreola as Pedro Maldanado/Angel Gabriel, Omer Lyons Siler as Lester/Pilgrim #2, James Covarrubias as Henry Brown/Joseph, Grace Critzer as Wise Man #1, Leah Bracknell as Anna Ling/Wise Man #2, Nevaeh Darson as Sofia Sabatino/Squanto/Wise Man #3, Mikayla Baldwin as Priscilla Mullins/King Herod, Hope Eulenburg as Statue of Liberty/Grandmother, Luigina Yerino as Gypsy Fortune Teller/Hawker, Morgan Tracy as Tiny Tim/Pilgrim Woman, Jamiyah Estes as Shepherd #1, Londen Murray as Shepherd #2, Rebecca Baldwin as Pilgrim #1/Innkeeper & Lily Larsen as Ghost of Christmas Past

Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment in this new seasonal classic. A holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths, CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.

  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 7-8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm

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November 14, 2017 · 12:46 pm

FANCY NANCY, SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 1-17

THT_Fancy Nancy promoFANCY NANCY, SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS
Town Hall Theatre
Dec. 1-17
Centerville

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What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles – and who could forget the tree? After all, there’s no such thing as too much tinsel according to Fancy Nancy. Ooh la,la! This year Nancy is especially excited becasue she is able to buy a brand new sparkly tree topper! But if things don’t go as planned will Christmas ever be as splendiferous as Nancy planned? Ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, Dec. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 2-3 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 8 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 3pm
  • Fri, Dec. 15 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 16-17 at 3pm
    Optional Pre-Show Party on Dec. 2, 10 & 16

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November 13, 2017 · 3:55 pm

BLACK NATIVITY Runs Dec. 2-9

CBTC_Black NativityBLACK NATIVITY
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 2-9
World of Deliverance, Family Life Center [Forest Park]

The “Black Nativity” originated in 1961 and was performed Off-Broadway by Langston Hughes. The modified celebration of the birth of Jesus exhibits more than just another Christmas production. This illustrious story is filled with joyfulness as it expresses one of the Bible’s most prevailing narratives that took place in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. The spirited performance is presented with a taste of African American flavor.  “Black Nativity” articulates not only the story of Jesus’ birth, but also the splendiferous sound of Gospel music! The production is a commemoration of how many celebrate the amazing story Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary both nationally and internationally. The “Black Nativity” is a recurring favorite and CBTC is elated to feature a new exhilarating and diverse show each and every year. The production is filled with impactful sounds of music, praise and worship, song and dance, bursts of energetic, astounding costuming, and prophetic storytelling! What a grand experience this will be.

  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Fri, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 10, 2017 · 3:06 pm

JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME Runs Dec. 1-10

BCT_Just in the Nick of Time logo - CopyJUST IN THE NICK OF TIME
Beavercreek Community Theatre Youth Theatre
Dec. 1-10
Beavercreek

In this Christmas whodunit, ace detective Red Mistletoe is retained by the citizens of the North Pole to find Santa, who has disappeared at the height of the Season. If that wasn’t enough the heretofore citizens are losing their Christmas spirit and holiday hues. Can Red save Santa and bring a colorful Christmas to the Children of the world? Full of colorful and not so colorful characters, this witty delightful show is full of holiday warmth for the entire family

  • Fri, Dec. 1 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 3pm
  • Sun, Dec. 3 at 7pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 8-9 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 10 at 3pm

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