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September 25, 2015 · 1:45 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. this October at the Taft Theatre!

Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Audiences will dive into the new season of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati with Ariel and her aquatic friends in DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. which has been adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production. The show runs October 16-18, 24 & 25 at the Taft Theatre. The show will be directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, Music by Alan Menken. Book by Doug Wright. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Puppets by The Frisch Marionettes. Flying Effects provided by ZFX, Inc.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR., The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, through October 25. 7:30 p.m. Friday October 16; Saturday October, 17 & Sunday, October 18 & Sunday, October 25 at 2 PM, Saturday, October 24 at 2 PM and 5 PM; Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $7-$25. 1-800-745-3000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. is made possible by the generous support of Edyth B. Lindner. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Children’s Theatre’s Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. 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 Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Q102. The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Kids Club is presented by Time Timer.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Family Gala sponsored by Macy’s and Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015. This unique family event features a private performance followed by dinner, games, dancing and fun for all ages at the Taft Theatre Ballroom. Tickets are $150 for adults and $75 for children. Seating is limited. Email mary.wright@thechildrenstheatre.com for more information.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional nine performances of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime October 16, 20-23, 2015. Call Pam Young at 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for details.

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September 23, 2015 · 4:42 pm

BUNNICULA Runs Oct. 23-Nov. 1

THT_Bunnicula LogoBUNNICULA
Town Hall Theatre
Oct. 23-Nov. 1
Centerville

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After finding a bunny named Bunnicula in a movie theatre, the Monroe family including their cat Chester and dog Harold find out their new guest is no ordinary bunny. When the family’s produce begins to lose its juice Chester becomes convinced their new roomie is a vampire. Ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, Oct. 23 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, Oct. 24-25 at 3pm
  • Fri, Oct. 30 at 7pm
  • Sat, Oct. 31 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, Nov. 1 at 3pm

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September 17, 2015 · 5:35 pm

Acting Up to Present GUYS AND DOLLS, Sept. 24-27

ACTUP_Guys and Dolls promoActing Up to Present Guys and Dolls

  • Friday, September 25 @ 7pm
  • Saturday, September 26 @ 2pm (sign-language interpreter provided)
  • Saturday, September 26 @ 7pm
  • Sunday, September 27 @ 2pm

At the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason
Tickets are only $12 each and are available at ActingUp.com or at the door.

One of the most popular musical comedies, GUYS AND DOLLS will be hitting the live stage in Mason next weekend, presented by Acting Up -Young Performer’s Community Theater.  Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, GUYS AND DOLLS received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including TONY Awards, Drama Desks, and Olivers. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS is an oddball romantic comedy filled with singing, dancing and 1920’s hijinks.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat,” you are sure to leave the theater dancing and humming. The story is about gambler Nathan Detroit who tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown.GUYS AND DOLLS takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Acting Up’s version of GUYS AND DOLLS will feature a cast of approximately 65 talented youngsters ages 10 to 18, hailing from all over the Cincinnati-area. The director is Erin Wallace.  The cast features CJ Allen (of Indian Hill) as Sky Masterson, Danielle Morey (of Mason) as Sarah Brown, Cole Hankins (of Loveland) as Nathan Detroit and Kayla Stroud (of Mason) as Adelaide.

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, young performer’s community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs.  They stress family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational, and enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of ACT Cincinnati and just won 32 Orchid awards at the Association of Community Theatre awards in June 27 including Overall Technical Quality, Overall Performance Quality, Excellence in Dance Execution, and Excellence in Chorus, Choreography and Ensemble.

Acting Up will present four shows of Guys and Dolls on September 25, 26, 27, at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040.  Performances will be Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, September 26 at 2 pm. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, September 27 at 2 pm.  Tickets are $12 each and it is general seating.  You can purchase your tickets online at www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

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September 16, 2015 · 2:15 pm

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Runs Oct. 16-25

Matt Krieg as Prince Eric & Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Matt Krieg as Prince Eric & Brookie Steele as Ariel. Photo by Philip Groshong.

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Oct. 16-25
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed and choreographed by Roderick Justice

Cast: Brandon Bentley as Chef Louis/ Sailor, Wesstin Binn as Ensemble, Bailey Broxterman as Seahorse/ Ensemble, Mariah-Ann Crawley as Adrina, Mazzie Croog as Ensemble, Marlo D’Ascenzo as Flounder, Mia Bella D’Ascenzo as Flounder, Allison Edwards as Aquata, Josh Galloway as Ensemble, Trinity Gibson as Ensemble, Hannah Gregory as Alana, Bethany Xan Jeffery as Ursula, Matt Krieg as Prince Eric, Andrew Maloney as Scuttle, Jack Manion as Jetsam, Deondra Kamau Means as Sebastian, Greg Moore as Ensemble, Danielle Muething as Carlotta, Claire Northcut as Ensemble, Maddi O’Connell as Ensemble, Sarah Ann Radway as Ensemble, Mike O. Rochester as King Triton, Sam Rueff as Grimsby, Leslie Shoshana as Ensemble, Savannah Slaby as Adella, Spenser Smith as Flotsam, Brooke Steele as Ariel, Kealy Welage as Arista, Trace Young as Ensemble & Rachel Zimmerman as Atina

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.

  • Fri, Oct. 16 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Oct. 17*-18 at 2pm
  • Sat, Oct. 24 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, Oct. 25 at 2pm
    *sign language interpreted

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September 15, 2015 · 10:22 pm

LES MISERABLES Runs Oct. 16-18

CTM_Les Miserables logoLES MISERABLES
Children’s Theatre of Mason
Oct. 16-18
Mason High School [Mason]

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In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways.

  • Fri, Oct. 16 at 7pm
  • Sat, Oct. 17 at 2pm & 7pm
  • Sun, Oct. 18 at 2pm & 6pm

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