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March 10, 2025 · 4:02 pm

SEUSSICAL the Musical Runs March 27-30

SEUSSICAL the Musical
INNOVAtheatre
March 27-30
Miami University David Finkelman Auditorium [Middletown]

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A musical perfect for the whole family, Seussical takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, where we revisit beloved characters including The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and JoJo. The Cat in the Hat guides us into The Jungle of Nool where we see Horton, the kind hearted elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whoville. He meets JoJo, a Who child sent to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton decides he must protect the speck of dust on a nearby clover, while at the same time protecting an abandoned egg left to his care by the lazy Mayzie la Bird. Horton tries to convince the other animals in The Jungle of the existence of the Whos, but he is ridiculed and put on trial for insanity. Only his loyal neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, never loses faith in him. Eventually, the two fall in love. Now one of the most widely produced musicals in the country, Seussical weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, and love. Despite all odds, Horton and Gertrude band together to save the Whos, free Horton, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. Charming Seussical teaches us the power of being unique, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs.

  • Thu-Sat, March 27-29 at 7pm
  • Sun, March 30 at 2pm

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March 7, 2025 · 6:25 pm

Auditions Announced for SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Rise Up Performing Arts

Ready to be part of a hilarious, show-stopping musical? Join us as we bring the riotous world of Something Rotten! to life. This Tony-nominated hit is packed with humor, incredible music, and unforgettable characters.

Audition Details:

  • March 21 from 6-9pm
  • March 22 from Noon-3pm

Location: Rise Up Performing Arts | 228 Court St

Who Can Audition: Ages 14-18

Set in the Renaissance but with a modern twist, Something Rotten! follows the Bottom brothers as they struggle to find theatrical success while competing with none other than William Shakespeare. It’s a show bursting with wit, creativity, and plenty of musical theater magic!

Sign up now: www.riseupperformingarts.com

Performance dates: June 26-29

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March 3, 2025 · 4:52 pm

ALICE IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD Runs Feb. 24-May 2

ALICE IN THE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Feb. 24-May 2
Various Locations

Written by Maggie Lou Rader
Directed by Katie Baskerville

True crime in the Hundred Acre Wood? Yes, please! Join the fun as Alice, the best detective in Wonderland, hunts for clues in a crime caper mystery featuring some of childhood’s favorite characters. When Winnie the Pooh hires Alice to solve the case of Christopher Robin’s kidnapping, she arrives in the Hundred Acre Wood to find a very anxious Piglet, a terribly unfocused Tigger and a very Eeoyre-y Eeoyre. Will Alice find the culprit? Will she be able to bring Christopher Robin home? This literary mashup will have audiences laughing as they follow clues and help Alice crack the case! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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January 28, 2025 · 5:48 pm

Dr. Seuss’ CAT IN THE HAT Runs Feb. 15-23

Bob Herzog stars as The Cat.

Dr. Seuss’ CAT IN THE HAT
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
Feb. 15-23
Taft Theatre [Downtown]

Directed by A. James Jones

Cast: Christopher Baker as Juggling Performer/Kitten, Ella Cooper as Thing 2, *Brinley Culver as Sally, Stella Dionysiou as Aerialist/Kitten, Bob Herzog as The Cat, Ethan Kuchta as Ensemble, *Elli Maddock as Thing 1, Aaron Marshall as The Circus McGurkus/Narrator/Foley Artist, Gina Mauro as Aerialist, Bobby Montaniz as Fish, Oriana Noelle as Rolling Globe Performer/Kitten, Malyssa Quinn as Ensemble, Olaf H. Rask as Unicyclist/Kitten, *Colton Slade as Ensemble, Lauren Ashley Whitfield as Aerialist, *Kavan Vadivelu as Conrad and featuring The Cincinnati Circus Company
*Denotes TCT’s Young Artists Company

From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat (Local 12’s Bob Herzog) is the funniest, most mischievous cat that they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly loads of fun. He turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure… but what will mom find when she gets home…? Ideal for ages 4 and up.

  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 2pm (ASL interpreted)
  • Sat, Feb. 15 at 5pm
  • Sun, Feb. 16 at 2pm
  • Tue, Feb. 18 at 10am (Sensory-friendly/Accessible performance)
  • Fri, Feb. 21 at 7pm
  • Sat, Feb. 22 at 11am & 2pm
  • Sun, Feb. 23 at 2pm

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January 27, 2025 · 5:33 pm

Auditions Announced for CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD at Middletown Lyric Theatre

Middletown Lyric Theatre to present the youth musical CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD in May 2025.

Auditions for youth Ages 9 – 17
Feb. 22 from 11am-1:45pm
Feb. 23 from 2-3:45pm

For complete audition information visit: www.middletownlyric.org.
Performances will be May 9-10 at the SORG Opera House in Middletown, Ohio.

Based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall, CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to everyone, but most disarmingly expressed by children. Sixteen tuneful songs and assorted scenes (some based on actual letters) explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love. This entertaining show carries a universal message crossing the boundaries of age, geography and religion.

As in the bestselling book, the musical is not specifically religious in nature. It’s about kids and various events in their lives that lead them to ask a lot of questions – some funny, some serious, some surprising.

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