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November 5, 2015 · 6:53 am

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Runs Dec. 4-13

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Sara Kenny as Lucy & Trey Paris as Charlie Brown. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Dec. 4-13
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by Roderick Justice
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett

Cast: Robert Breslin as Shermy, Brandon J. Burton as Franklin/ Male Swing, Caleb Farley as Schroeder, Hallie Hargus as Frieda/U.S Sally, Hunter Henrickson as Linus, Sara Kenny as Lucy, Leo Northart as Santa, Trey Paris as Charlie Brown, Rodger Pille as Snoopy, Gretchen Priddy as Woodstock, Bianca Sanborn as Violet/U.S. Lucy, Sarah Alice Shull as Patty, Amanda Steier as Sally & Andrew Wiemann as Pig Pen
Ensemble: Cammi Caldwell, Jordan Collins, Yasmine Guedira, Nicholas Gundrum, Colby James, Aubrey Jones, Katelyn Moore, Elijah Prather & Grace Wagner

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with our live rendition of your favorite holiday special!  Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down – Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us all about what’s most important during this Yuletide season.  2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

  • Fri, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 5*-6 at 2pm
  • Sat, Dec. 12 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Dec. 13 at 2pm
    *Sign language intrepreted

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November 5, 2015 · 6:42 am

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Runs Dec. 4-19

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The Drama Workshop
Dec. 4-19
Glenmore Theatre [Cheviot]

Directed by Ivory Mazur
Produced by Megan Schultheis & Gretchen Gartner

Cast: Eric Thomas as Bob Bradley, Peggy McDonald-Allen as Grace Bradley, Nora Daley as Beth Bradley& Griffin Harding as Charlie Bradley
Herdman Family: Ethan Williams as Ralph, Joe Hamzy as Leroy, Sam Schaefer as Claude, Camden Doebeli as Ollie, Sami Williams as Imogene & Katie Waldfogle as Gladys
Ensemble: Eve Roth as Alice Wendleken, Victoria Covarrubias as Mrs. Armstrong, Michele Fortman as Mrs. Slocum, Amy Shaffer Waldfogle as Mrs. Clark, Richelle Roth as Mrs. Clausing, Victoria Covarrubias as Mrs. McCarthy, Claudia Covarrubias as Maxine, Logan McGill as Elmer Hopkins, James Covarrubias as Hobie, Riley as Beverly, Garry Hohnecker as Fireman & Doug Bruening as Reverend Hopkins

When the bullying, cigar-smoking Herdman kids find out that church is followed by free cookies, punch, and other refreshments, they show up in force, just in time to learn about auditions for the upcoming Christmas Pageant. When the Herdmans take key parts in the Pageant and collide with the Christmas story head on; the result will either be the most disastrous Christmas Pageant ever . . . or the best! A wonderful Christmas outing for the entire family.

  • Fri, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 5 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 6 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 11 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 12 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 13 at 2pm
  • Fri, Dec. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 19 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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November 3, 2015 · 7:03 am

CINDERELLA Runs Dec. 2-Jan. 3

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Kendra Beitzel as Aristotle the Crow, Brooke Steele as Cinderella & Kate Wilford as Gwendolyn.

CINDERELLA
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Dec. 2-Jan. 3
Over-the-Rhine

Book by Joseph McDonough
Lyrics by David Kisor
Music by Fitz Patton

Directed by D. Lynn Meyers

Cast: Brooke Steele as Cinderella, Warren Bryson as Prince Frederick, Deb G. Girdler as Brunhilda, Michael G. Bath as King Frederick, Darnell Pierre Benjamin as Gaston, Sara Mackie as Priscilla, Torie Wiggins as Clarissa, Kate Wilford as Gwendolyn, Kendra Beitzel as Aristotle the Crow, Lauren Bowler as Plato the Toad & Daniela N. Nenova as Socrates the Spider

FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSICAL.What do you get when you combine a nearsighted bookworm heroine, two fabulously self-absorbed stepsisters, one devilishly diva stepmother, along with a self-empowering Well-Wisher? A fun spin on the classic fairy tale that demonstrates being smart is true beauty! When the King pressures his romantically challenged son to choose a bride from hundreds of “applicants,” a cross-country tour of the kingdom ensues to reunite a missing sneaker—yes a sneaker!—with its rightful owner.

  • Wed-Fri, Dec. 2-4 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 5 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 10-11 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 12 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 13 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 17-18 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 19 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 20 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Mon, Dec. 21 at 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 22 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 26 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 27 at 2pm & 6pm
  • Mon, Dec. 28 at 7pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 29-30 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Jan. 2 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Jan. 3 at 2pm & 6pm

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October 30, 2015 · 7:24 am

MARY POPPINS Runs Nov. 27-Dec. 27

Alyssa Hostetler as Mary Poppins.

Alyssa Hostetler as Mary Poppins.

MARY POPPINS
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 27-Dec. 27
West Price Hill

Directed by Tim Perrino
Music direction by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Maggie Perrino

Cast: Matt Dentino as Bert, Alyssa Hostetler as Mary Poppins, Dave Wilson as George Banks, Sarah Viola as Winifred Banks, Lili Shires as Jane Banks, Peter Godsey as Michael Banks, Emily Carroll Martin as Bird woman/Katie Nanna, Sarah Cox as Miss Lark/Ensemble, Timothy Carney as Admiral Boom, Torie Pate as Miss Andrew/Miss Smythe/Queen Victoria, Brandon Bentley as Robertson Ay, Jeremy Cox as Neleus, Karen Vosseberg as Mrs. Brill, Jamie Steele as Bank Chairman/Ensemble, Sarah Griswold as Mrs. Corry, Tyler Gau as Policeman/Von Hussler/Ensemble, Greg Moore as John Northbrook/Park Keeper
Ensemble: Kate Stark, Ashton Francis, Clare Miller, Franchesca Montazemi & Robert Fields

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Features heartwarming songs like: “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Jolly Holiday,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly A Kite” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 27-28 at 8pm
  • Sun, Nov. 29 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 4-5 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 6 at 2pm
  • Thu, Dec. 10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 13 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Dec. 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 20 at 2pm
  • Tue-Wed, Dec. 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, Dec. 26 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Dec. 27 at 2pm

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October 28, 2015 · 7:22 am

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Runs Nov. 25-Dec. 30

The ghost of Jacob Marley (Gregory Procaccino) appears to a terrified yet skeptical Ebenezer Scrooge (Bruce Cromer) . Photo by Sandy Underwood.

The ghost of Jacob Marley (Gregory Procaccino) appears to a terrified yet skeptical Ebenezer Scrooge (Bruce Cromer) . Photo by Sandy Underwood.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Nov. 25-Dec. 30
Eden Park

Directed by Michael Evan Haney
Music directed by Rebecca N. Childs
Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll

Cast: Bruce Cromer as Ebenezer Scrooge, Avery Clark as Young and Mature Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future, Craig Wesley Divino as Fred, Joy Farmer-Clary as Belle/Catherine Margaret, Annie Fitzpatrick as Mrs. Fezziwig/Patience, Ryan Wesley Gilreath as Bob Cratchit/Schoolmaster Oxlip, Kelly Mengelkoch as Mrs. Cratchit/Laundress, Gregory Procaccino as Jacob Marley/Old Joe, Douglas Rees as Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present, Nick Rose as Mr. Cupp/Percy/Rich Man at Fezziwig’s and Stephen Skiles as Mr. Sosser/Topper/Man with Shoe Shine/Guest at Fezziwig’s & Kathleen Wise as Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Peake
Carolers, party guests and others: Law Dunford, Kyle Powell, Serena Ryen, Robert Carlton Stimmel, Erin Ward, Renika Williams & Lilian Wouters
Children: Nathan E. Goodlett as George/Charles/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s, Livvy Stubenrauch as Fan/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ethan Verderber as Peter Cratchit/Gregory/Apprentice at Fezziwig’s, Ella Gallagan as Belinda Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Ari Elizabeth Johnson as Want/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Aidan McCracken as Ignorance/Matthew/Rich Son at Fezziwig’s, Ashley Taylor as Martha Cratchit/Guest at Fezziwig’s, Austin Vaughan as Boy Scrooge/Guest at Fezziwig’s/Bootblack & Henry Charles Weghorst as Tiny Tim

The Playhouse’s version of A Christmas Carol combines faithful storytelling with spellbinding stage magic to bring to life its familiar story of a sinner given one last chance at redemption by four persuasive ghosts. Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a miraculous Christmas Eve transformation as he views with new eyes his past, present and the possibilities of the future. As he witnesses all those who have improved his life — his first love Belle, his kindhearted employer Fezziwig, his nephew Fred and his heartily abused clerk Bob Cratchit — he realizes that it’s never too late to change his miserly ways. A Christmas Carol’s heartwarming message, hundreds of costumes and thrilling special effects help to make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each year.

  • In preview Wed, Nov. 25 at 7pm. Tickets begin at $35.
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 27-28 at 7pm
  • Sun, Nov. 29 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 3-4 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 5 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 6 at 2pm
  • Thu-Fri, Dec. 10-11 at 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 12 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 13 at 2pm
  • Tue-Fri, Dec. 15-18 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 19-20 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Tue, Dec. 22 at 7pm
  • Wed, Dec. 23 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sat, Dec. 26 at 7pm
  • Sun, Dec. 27 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Mon-Wed, Dec. 28-30 at 7pm

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