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March 20, 2024 · 9:46 pm

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Runs April 5-May 5

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Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Off the Hill Series
April 5-May 5
[Various]

In Narnia — a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and eternal winter — the White Witch holds power over all. Any who dare dissent are turned instantly into stone. But one day, a little girl named Lucy enters this magical land through an enchanted wardrobe, and her fantastical adventure signals the fulfillment of a prophecy and great change to come. Step through the wardrobe with Lucy, Peter, Susan and Edmund in this tour-de-force, two‐actor adaptation of the beloved and heroic tale of good’s triumph over evil.

Updated 03.20.24 – Visit the official page for the latest list of performances.

  • Fri, April 5 at 7pm | Lebanon Theatre Company – 10 S Mechanic St, Lebanon, OH 45036
  • Sat, April 6 at Noon | Artsville – 5021 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
  • Sat, April 13 at 10am | Blue Ash Rec Center – 4433 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242
  • Sat, April 13 at 2pm | Memorial Hall – 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Sat, April 20 at 7pm | Bell Tower Arts Pavillion – 3270 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH
  • Sun, April 21 at 1pm | Carnegie Center of Columbia-Tusculum – 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
  • Sun, April 21 at 7pm | Bi-Okoto Cultural Center – 5601 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212
  • Fri, April 26 at 7:30pm | Fitton Center for Creative Arts – 101 S Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011
  • Sat, April 27 at 10am | ARCO Price Hill Will – 970 Purcell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm | Kennedy Heights Arts Center – 6546 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213

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March 18, 2024 · 6:47 pm

Dive Into Adventure with the Family Series: THE LITTLE MERMAID, April 11-14 at Aronoff Center

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Ballet West’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Photo by Ashleigh Porter.

Special sensory-friendly performance April 12, PLUS all shows ASL-Interpreted 

Cincinnati, OH (March 18, 2024) – If you like the movie, you’ll love the ballet! Cincinnati Ballet presents the annual Family Series: The Little Mermaid, April 11-14 at the Aronoff Center. The hour-long, narrated production is perfect for families and dance lovers of all ages. Cincinnati Ballet is also proud to continue its commitment to accessible programming for all with this annual production. In partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, Cincinnati Ballet will offer a sensory-friendly performance on Friday, April 12 at 10:30 am. Sensory-friendly performances are created to provide a supportive and welcoming experience for those with sensory processing challenges to enjoy live ballet with their friends and family. The environment is relaxed and may include lighting, sound, and other production modifications. Electronic devices, fidgets, and other support items are allowed in the theater. Patrons are also permitted to enter and leave the theater during the performance. In addition, every performance of The Little Mermaid will be ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted. Select performances will also be audio-described for patrons who are visually impaired.

The Family Series is performed by the Second Company – CB2 and Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy students. This year, dive into adventure with the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale. It’s the beloved story of a brave, kind mermaid, a devious sea witch, and a handsome prince. The stage will be transformed into an ocean filled with a cast of colorful characters including angelfish, sharks, crabs, and of course, mermaids! Plus, the patron experience starts at the door. The Aronoff Center will become the Mermaid’s Cove, with free sea-themed games, drop-in dance classes crafts, photos, and other activities on all three levels. We are so pleased to welcome families back to the Aronoff for an interactive dance performance created with children in mind. The Little Mermaid features the familiar storyline re-interpreted with incredible dance. The production, choreographed by Pamela Robinson Harris and Peggy Dolkas, is also narrated, making the story easy for even the youngest members of your family to understand and enjoy. The production runs a little over an hour.

Tickets cost $20-$60 and are on sale now. For more information visit cballet.org.

WHO: Cincinnati Ballet

WHAT: Family Series: The Little Mermaid

WHEN:

  • Thursday, April 11 and 7:30 pm
  • Friday, April 12 at 10:30 am (Sensory-friendly) and 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 13 at 11 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm
  • Sunday, April 14 at 11 am and 2:30 pm

WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio

TICKETS: Call 513.621.5282 or visit cballet.org

Cincinnati Ballet 2022-2023 Season Sponsors:
Rhonda & Larry A. Sheakley, Margaret and Michael Valentine, ArtsWave, Mercy Health, Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Ohio Arts Council, The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation

About Cincinnati Ballet
Since 1963, Cincinnati Ballet has been the cornerstone professional ballet company of the region, presenting a bold and adventurous array of classical, full-length ballets and contemporary works, regularly with live orchestral accompaniment. Under the artistic direction of Jodie Gates, Cincinnati Ballet is a creative force within the larger dance community, commissioning world-premiere works and exploring unique collaborations. With a mission to enrich, expand, and excel in the art of dance through performance, a high-caliber academy, and impactful education and community engagement in local to global communities, Cincinnati Ballet reaches beyond the stage in programs that allow every person in the region to be part of the continued evolution of dance. To that end, Cincinnati Ballet presents exhilarating performances, provides extensive education and community engagement programs, and offers top-level professional ballet training at Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy.

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March 13, 2024 · 6:59 am

STUART LITTLE Runs April 11-13

CPAM_Stuart LittleSTUART LITTLE
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg
April 11-13
Parkview Church [Miamisburg]

Official cast lists |

When the Littles go to an orphanage to adopt a new family member, a charming young mouse named Stuart is chosen. While George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic about having a mouse as his “master” and plots to get rid of him. Against these difficulties, Stuart resolves to face them with as much pluck, love and courage as he can muster. In doing so, he shows his beloved new family that great things can truly come in small packages.

  • Thu-Fri, April 11-12 at 6:30pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

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March 13, 2024 · 6:56 am

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Runs April 12-21

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PAI Sharonville Center Stage
April 12-21
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale, Cinderella, was their only musical originally composed for television. When the television program, starring Julie Andrews as Cinderella, first aired in 1957, it was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium at that time. Since then, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has continued to charm audiences in productions on stage and on television. Based upon the classic fairy tale, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation brings new life to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of – and achieves – a better life. Cinderella features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

  • Fri-Sat, April 12-13 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 2pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 7pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 2pm

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March 7, 2024 · 5:30 pm

A-WOP BOP A-LOO BOP Runs March 15-24

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Kincaid Regional Theatre Teen Production
March 15-24
[Falmouth, Ky.]

A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop takes us back to the late 1950’s as Rock & Roll is taking the airwaves by storm. Roberta “Ruby” Lester and her friends are spunky teenagers with dreams of making it big in the music business. But sometimes dreams don’t go as planned. When the local radio station announces that “Rock‘n’Roll has got to go”, the kids take a stand for the music they love.

In the tradition of Hairspray, A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop tells an original story based around real events in the late ’50’s and early ’60’s Rock & Roll era. This show offers plenty of roles, along with a flexible ensemble you can tailor to your casting needs. Featuring hit songs like “Rock Around The Clock”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Tutti Frutti”, “Up On the Roof”, “The Loco-Motion”, “I’m Sorry” and “Land Of 1000 Dances”, this new jukebox musical will get a whole new generation of rockin’ around the clock!

  • Fri-Sat, March 15-16 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 2:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, March 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 2:30pm

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